The Club Of Rome Eu Chapter

What The Club Of Rome Eu Chapter does

The Club of Rome EU Chapter (CoR-EU) is a Brussels-based, independent non-profit think tank registered under Belgian law and affiliated with Club of Rome International. Founded in 2002, it convenes European experts from science, governments, civil society, and business to analyze, advocate, and dialog on sustainable development — specifically the 'triple planetary crisis' of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss — anchored in the UN SDG 5Ps framework (People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnerships). Its core 'products' are engagement formats rather than software: Beau Lieu Cafés (high-level talk shows with live music, ~100 participants each, livestreamed), Aurelio Peccei Lectures (public keynotes), Conversation Tables (~20-person member-only dinners), commissioned peer-reviewed publications and member-authored works, and web conferences for remote members. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its digital footprint is a content website, YouTube livestreams, and a LinkedIn presence. Revenue derives from annual membership fees (€125 full / €60 associate / €30 student) and tax-deductible donations routed through the Belgian King Baudouin Foundation. Its audience spans EU institutions, EU member-state and subnational governments, sustainability and ESG professionals, and academia; recent activity includes the February 2026 'Beyond Limits' Manifesto and recurring co-organized policy debates with national environment agencies.

Name

The Club Of Rome Eu Chapter

Legal name

The Club of Rome EU Chapter

Website

https://clubofrome.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Club of Rome EU Chapter is a Brussels-based non-profit think tank, founded 2002 and affiliated with Club of Rome International, that convenes European experts on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss through events, publications, and policy advocacy.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from full members (€125/year) and associate members (€60/year, €30 for students) used for operational costs.
2. Donations: The organization accepts donations through the Friends of Club of Rome EU Chapter Fund, managed by the Belgian King Baudouin Foundation. Belgian tax residents qualify for 30% tax reduction on donations starting from €40 per year.

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Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Club of Rome EU-Chapter is a Brussels-based European think tank that provides analysis, advocacy, and convening services on sustainable development. It operates a membership-based model offering events (Beau Lieu Cafés, Aurelio Peccei Lectures, Conversation Tables), publications and reports, and a members network focused on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss within the EU context.

Product overview

The Club of Rome EU-Chapter is a Brussels-based think tank offering a network of services focused on sustainable development. The organization operates as a unified portfolio of engagement formats rather than a traditional product platform. Core offerings include Beau Lieu Cafés (high-level talk shows with live music), Aurelio Peccei Lectures (public keynote speeches), Conversation Tables (small-group member discussions), and Publications/Reports. The organization also provides membership programs (Full at €125/year and Associate at €60/year) and web conferences for remote participation. All activities support the organization's mission to analyze, advocate, connect, and convene stakeholders around European sustainability and environmental policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Think Tank Services Analysis, advocacy, connection, and convening services focused on sustainable development in Europe, providing a multi-stakeholder forum for identifying pathways towards sustainable societies.
• Beau Lieu Café High-level talk shows with live music held in Brussels' Schuman area, attracting around 100 participants. Purpose is agenda-setting, triggering high-level debates, and offering networking opportunities on sustainability and environmental policies.
• Aurelio Peccei Lectures Public keynote speeches from authoritative speakers on topics related to sustainable development and environmental policy.
• Conversation Tables Small-group discussions (maximum circa 20 participants) on specific topics, limited to members only, usually held with dinner.
• Publications and Reports Commissioned reports that go through a peer review process, as well as publications by members including articles, policy journals, and books.
• Membership Program Full membership (€125/year) for accomplished career professionals with voting rights and access to member-only events; Associate membership (€60/year or €30 for students) for sustainability professionals.
• Web Conferences Online conferences offering members a platform to engage with diverse stakeholders and decision makers through exchange of information, intelligence, practices, experiences and practical solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since 2002, the organization has been providing solutions and critical discussions on the triple planetary crisis in Europe
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Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• North-Rhine Westphalia (NRW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Beau Lieu Café events, including the event on 'The SDGs: 2030 is Tomorrow' on July 13, 2026 at the Representation of North-Rhine Westphalia in Brussels.
• National Club of Rome Chapters in EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brussels-based Club of Rome EU-Chapter collaborates with National Club of Rome Chapters in Europe (EU and beyond) to share knowledge on EU sustainability and environmental policies. Committed to creating meaningful relationships with national chapters to enhance collective impact on sustainable development challenges.
• Club of Rome InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Club of Rome EU-Chapter is affiliated with Club of Rome International, which recognizes the importance of fostering collaboration among its European national chapters. National Associations are separate legal entities but share commitment to common goals.
• Belgian King Baudouin FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Friends of Club of Rome EU Chapter Fund is managed by the Belgian King Baudouin Foundation, enabling tax-deductible donations for Belgian tax residents with 30% tax reduction on donations starting from €40 per year.
• DG Environment of the European CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Beau Lieu Café format originated at DG Environment of the European Commission (as 'Beaulieu Café'), based on the Dutch Association for Public Management's 'Reuring!Café' format. Since 2023, the Beau Lieu Café operates under the auspices of the Club of Rome EU-Chapter.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Green European Foundation: Brussels-based European political foundation linked to the European Green Party, working on green policy and sustainability debates. Comparable as a Brussels-rooted policy organization engaging EU institutions on sustainability themes.
• Friends of Europe: Brussels-based leading think-tank that convenes policymakers and stakeholders on EU priorities including sustainability. Directly comparable as a Brussels-based policy convening platform with a member-driven engagement model.
• Bruegel: Leading Brussels-based economic policy think tank producing research that informs EU decision-making. Comparable as a Brussels-rooted, member-supported think tank focused on European policy analysis, though significantly larger and more focused on macroeconomics.
• E3G: Climate think tank focused on accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, resilient Europe. Comparable as an EU-focused climate/sustainability advocacy organization working with EU institutions, though more campaign-driven in approach.
• Club of Rome International: The parent affiliated organization of CoR-EU, founded in 1968 and focused on global sustainability and interdisciplinary dialogue. Directly comparable as the EU Chapter is legally independent but operationally and ideologically aligned, sharing brand, mission, and member community.
• European Policy Centre (EPC): Brussels-based independent think tank engaging EU decision-makers across policy domains including sustainability. Directly comparable as a Brussels think tank convening multi-stakeholder policy dialogue with similar event-driven engagement.
• Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe: Europe's largest coalition working on climate and environmental policy, comprising 180+ member organizations. Comparable in its EU-policy advocacy and coalition-building mission on sustainability, though operates as an umbrella rather than a think tank.
• Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP): Brussels-based sustainability and environmental policy think tank producing research for EU institutions. Highly comparable in mission, geography, and stakeholder set, with a deeper research-output focus versus CoR-EU's convening-led model.

Emerging players

• Carbon Brief: UK-based climate-focused journalism and analysis platform covering climate science and policy. Partially comparable as a sustainability-focused thought-leadership outlet, though operating as media rather than a Brussels policy think tank.

Broad incumbents

• Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI): International independent research organization working on environment and sustainability policy with European presence. Comparable in mission and policy-research orientation, though materially larger and more research-output driven.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-club-of-rome-eu-chapter

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Profiles7 records

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