EU Green Week 2026: Investing in a nature-positive economy

Make a note in your diary for Europe’s most important environmental event, which will take place in Brussels on3 and 4 June.

This year’s Green Week will focus on the commercial benefits of nature, demonstrating that a nature-positive economy is essential for Europe’s prosperity, resilience and competitiveness. 

Organised by DG Environment, the conference will explore how nature can be a driver of prosperity and quality of life for EU citizens, provide inspiration and put nature back on the political agenda.  

Together with policymakers, investors, urban planners, businesses, naturalists, farmers and civil society, we will explore how nature-positive models work in practice, focusing on sustainable and profitable agriculture, innovations in soil health, greening cities and exciting new opportunities to reverse rural exodus. 

This year’s event will offer a dynamic programme combining panel discussions, inspiration, a film night and an event dedicated to finding investors and start-ups.  

Start-up and investor networking event

For the first time at Green Week, start-ups, projects and innovative SMEs working on nature-based solutions and nature-related technologies can enter our marketplace and establish meaningful connections with potential investors.

A separate invitation will be sent out shortly. In the meantime, interested parties can contactENV-Greenweek@ec.europa.eufor more information.  

Green Week partner events

To take the conversation on a nature-positive economy beyond Brussels, Green Week partner events will engage businesses, individuals and communities across Europe and beyond. 

The call for collaborative events will be open from2 to 20 March. Guidelines for engaging citizens through debates, workshops, seminars and project visits will be available on the Green Week website in early February. 

Background

For 26 years, the EU Green Week, organised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for the Environment, has been Europe’s most important environmental conference.

It is an annual opportunity to raise awareness, promote and discuss the latest and future developments in European environmental policy, such as the circular economy in 2025 or water resilience in 2024.

The high-level event attracts policy makers, businesses, leading environmentalists and other stakeholders from across Europe and around the world.

More information: European Commission.