The panel debate focused on the challenges and opportunities in implementing European environmental policies, including the contestation of nature restoration and biodiversity policies, the need for local involvement and trust-building, and the shift towards a philosophical understanding of the nature-people relationship.
The speakers emphasized the role of different actors, such as the private sector, local governments, and NGOs, in driving sustainability measures. They discussed the importance of transparency, accountability, and sustainable finance, as well as the challenges of infrastructure gaps, air pollution, and corporate responsibility. The panel also raised questions about the coherence and ambition of European policies, the concept of a just transition, and the potential for sustainable development in areas such as awareness building, supply chains, and finance.
Overall, the debate highlighted the complexities and opportunities in implementing European environmental policies, with a focus on local involvement, transformative changes, and the need for further research to understand contestation dynamics.
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