The Agora, which takes place in Brussels, is made up of around 500 invited organisations. Five thematic workshops address a number of cross-sections of topics relating to climate change: Resources, Techniques, Solidarity, Economy and Governance. To involve the general public more effectively in the debate, citizens also have access to a virtual Agora in the form of an internet forum. The internet is widely regarded by EU institutions as a valuable instrument for making their activities more transparent.
The first Agora was set up as a new platform for "dialogue with civil society" to mark the 50th anniversary of the EU. In November 2007 more than 400 representatives of non-governmental organisations were invited to discuss the future of the EU together with representatives of the European bodies.
Source and information: http://forum.agora.europarl.europa.eu (en/fr/de/it)