The EU will hold a forum to address major development issues in the EU Outermost Regions (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion, Saint Martin, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands) in light of the Europe 2020 Strategy to promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. Issues to be addressed include: oceans; agriculture modernization; environmental challenges; social challenges; and jobs, innovation and business competitiveness.  

dates: 2-3 July 2012   location: Brussels, Belgium   contact: European Commission DG Regional Policy   phone: +32.2.2960634   fax: +32.2.2962305   e-mail: regio-info@ec.europa.eu   www: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/rup2012/index_en.cfm