AC Selects: UNGA 76, climate ambitions, and EU cooperation - Atlantic Council

Week of September 26, 2021

In this week’s episode, hear from Chilean President Sebastián Piñera, Irish Minister Simon Coveney, and the European Commission’s Frans Timmermans on international climate goals and cooperation with the European Union.

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Online Event Wed, September 22, 2021 • 12:00 pm ET

UNGA 76 | Latin America and the Caribbean’s recovery: A global priority

Despite recent reduction in COVID-19 cases and deaths, the region remains a global hotspot with potential health and economic implications for the Western Hemisphere and beyond.

Coronavirus Latin America

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Online Event Thu, September 23, 2021 • 3:00 pm ET

Virtual fireside chat with Frans Timmermans: The European Union’s new path forward on climate

The Global Energy Center hosts Frans Timmermans, European Commission Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, to discuss the European Union’s proposals on climate, energy, transport, and taxation policies and global climate ambition ahead of COP26.

Energy & Environment European Union

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Online Event Fri, September 24, 2021 • 9:00 am ET

Ireland’s foreign policy priorities: A discussion with Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Simon Coveney

Minister Simon Coveney joins the Europe Center for a discussion on Ireland’s foreign policy priorities.

Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense United Nations Western Europe

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