On February 17, 2020, we hosted an online symposium under the theme of "Children and Digital Media: Latest Research Studies and Practices in Early Childhood Education and Care." During the live streaming, the following speakers answered questions received from viewers in Japan and China. The event was organized by Child Research Net (CRN) based in Japan.

The 2021 P4G Summit will be a “a catalytic moment for collective action” towards net zero. Convened under the theme “Green Recovery and 2050 Carbon Neutrality,” it will provide an opportunity for increasing national climate ambitions and investing in models of change that drive green growth and achieve global goals under the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.

On the 19th of May, Parliament adopted the European Solidarity Corps programme, supporting volunteering activities for young people in the EU and beyond.

The European Commission is proposing a new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU for the industries and sectors related to oceans, seas and coasts. A sustainable blue economy is essential to achieving the objectives of the European Green Deal and ensuring a green and inclusive recovery from the pandemic.