Planet vs. Profit: Europe's Choice for the Next Generation

Event Description

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Panel Discussion: Planet vs. Profit: Europe's Choice for the Next Generation‍

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This edition will open with a panel discussion, followed by the screening of Invisible Hand (2020) directed by Joshua Boaz Pribanic and Melissa A. Troutman and executive produced by Mark Ruffalo.

The panel will explore what "going green" really means in an age of deregulation: how Europe can pursue climate ambition without sacrificing economic competitiveness, what role EU institutions can play in defending nature's rights, and how environmental protection can remain a binding commitment. We will also look at what a genuine green transition could require — politically, economically, and in terms of intergenerational responsibility.

Speakers

Connor Allen - Industrial lobbyist representing multinationals in the automotive and clean-technology sector. Prior to his private-sector career, he worked in the European Parliament for MEPs from the ECR and Renew groups, giving him experience from both the institutional and corporate sides of EU policymaking. He was named in Politico Europe’s “Power 40” list of influential EU policy figures, and regularly makes media appearances commenting on European regulation and defending free-market principles.

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Isabelle Buscke - Secretary General at Finance Watch. Isabelle has 15 years of experience in advocating for the general interest in EU public policymaking. Before joining Finance Watch, she led the EU representation office of a national consumer organisation for 13 years, representing consumer interests in EU policymaking. She has longstanding experience in the governance and strategic development of European and transatlantic civil society networks, serving as a board member, treasurer and chairperson.

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Adélaide Charlier - Climate and human rights advocate, and co-founder of Youth for Climate Belgium. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she has been mobilizing young people for ambitious climate action since the age of 18. Her work spans national, European, and international levels, where she engages with political leaders, contributes to major mobilizations, and develops citizen-driven advocacy initiatives. Through The Bridge, she works to strengthen democratic participation and empower young Europeans to influence EU decision-making. Adélaïde specialized in European politics at the College of Europe and is a recent graduate of the Obama Foundation Leaders Program. She is committed to advancing a just, inclusive, and rights-based ecological transition across Europe and beyond.

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Matilda Flemming - Director at Friends of the Earth Europe, a grassroots environmental network across Europe, uniting more than 30 national organisations with thousands of local groups. Before joining Friends of the Earth, Matilda worked in the peacebuilding sector for a decade. She is from Finland and holds degrees in Economics and Development Studies.

Moderator : Amaia Echevarria Canal: Journalist and TV Producer specializing in European affairs, political communication, and multimedia storytelling.

Film Screening: Invisible Hand (2020)

Synopsis: The movie follows four American communities fighting to grant legal rights to nature itself — from a Pennsylvania watershed suing to exist, to Lake Erie gaining legal personhood, to indigenous tribes at Standing Rock facing militarized opposition.

Produced by Mark Ruffalo, the film poses one question: in a world where corporations have rights, why not nature?

🕒 Evening Agenda:

• 19:00 – 19:30: Doors opening
• 19:30 – 20:30: Panel discussion & Q&A
• 20:45 - 22:30: Invisible Hand (2020)- (85 min)

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About Films & Politics

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Films & Politics is a series by newframes designed to bring social issues to life through cinema, focusing on the challenges of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Each monthly event features a film screening followed by a discussion with one or more expert panellists, fostering democratic participation and meaningful dialogue between civil society, industry, and policymakers. 

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