Energy & Climate Change Working Group

Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Energy & Climate Change Working Group.

Energy & Climate Change

The main objective of the Energy & Climate Change Working Group is to act as a platform to discuss and share information on energy-related policies and funding programmes, especially looking at the Green Deal and REPowerEU, the Green Industrial Plan, the Hydrogen Valleys, the energy storage and batteries (with reference to S3 Partnership on batteries) and Horizon Europe. 
The priority areas also feature climate change issues (such as climate adaptation), nature-based solutions and natural resources. The WG is set to explore links and synergies with other areas in which energy and climate change play central role and cooperate with other ERRIN Working Groups, namely the Transport, Smart Cities, SEFS and S3 Working Groups, as well as the ERRIN Task Forces on climate adaptation and on the New European Bauhaus.

ERRIN Contact

Next Working Group Meetings

Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

transport - Smart cities

Cities Mission – focus on sustainable urban mobility

Gaia Ialisa Marotta

The meeting organised by the Transport and the Smart Cities WGs will focus on the proposed mobility strategies in the Climate Cities Contracts and the measures needed to reduce emissions.

EU Design Day 2024

EU Design Day 2024

Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

The 12th edition of EU Design Day will happen in Brussels on 17 September 2024, gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity with familiar and new

Last Working Group Meetings

Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Policy & Smart Specialisation WGs meeting: Widening in FP10 and impact on cohesion policy post-2027

Ewa Chomicz

The topic of widening gathers high attention in the discussions around the next European Framework Programme for R&I, raising questions with the potential to influence not only the Widening sub-

Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10

Policy WG meeting: Role of EU Missions in FP10

Ewa Chomicz

ERRIN has been closely involved in the design and implementation of the EU Missions since their inception. Missions remain one of the network's priorities and were one of the four main areas of focus

NEB Task Force Satellite Event: Regions & Cities paving the future of the NEB

NEB Task Force Satellite Event: Regions & Cities paving the future of the NEB

Francesca Pozzebon

ERRIN New European Bauhaus Task Force is organising a NEB Festival Satellite event on the role of regions and cities in shaping the future of the NEB.  In the summer of 2023, ERRIN launched an

WG Related Events

WG Related Events

One Hour with Europe webinar series "Stimulating Clean Technologies Production: The Net-Zero Industry Act"

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology is hosting a One Hour with Europe webinar series "Stimulating Clean Technologies Production: The Net-Zero Industry Act" with Stefano Soro, Head of Unit Green and Circular Economy EC – DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs.

NECSTouR Thematic Workshops

In the framework of its next Board of Directors meeting and the European Commission, European Tourism Day, NECSTouR invites you to an afternoon, on 4 May from 14:00 to 17:00, dedicated to 'Empowering Destination Leaders to Deliver Sustainability' Thematic Workshops.

Sustainable Electronics & International Cooperation on Semiconductors – 26-28 April in Grenoble, France

The very first ICOS Workshop will be held on 26-28 April in Grenoble to gather an overview of the strategies of different leading countries in the field of semiconductors, of European and International roadmaps, and conduct an initial analysis of the gaps between EU activities and the most promising technologies highlighted in Roadmaps for possible future international collaborations – collaborations to be strengthened or to be proposed on topics of mutual interests.

Breakfast Seminar on Impact Investment

Stockholm Region EU Office, together with Stockholm Business Region, welcomes you to a breakfast seminar on Impact Investment, at the Stockholm Region's EU Office on 25 April between 09:00 and 10:00.

New European Bauhaus Festival

In April 2024, the European Commission organises the second edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival.

GovTech Connect Launch Webinar

The Fostering digitisation of public sector and green transition in Europe through the use of an innovative European GovTech platform (GovTech Connect) project will host its first webinar to launch their community. The webinar will take place on 17 April from 14:30 to 16:30.

WG Documents

WG Documents

ERRIN Year in review 2022

The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.

WG Related Content

WG Related Content

Marching towards FP10 – ERRIN activity update

As we enter March and approach the European R&I Days, several ERRIN activities planned for 2024 with a link to FP10 have already taken place, and more are on their way. Have a look at an update with the outcomes of our recent work on the next European Framework Programme for R&I, next steps and opportunities to get involved.

The CrAFt Cookbook: A Recipe for Climate-Positive Cities and Communities

This publication is CrAFt's contribution towards climate-positive cities and communities —less greenhouse gas emissions, better quality, for more people— with local collaboration at the core. The CrAFt Cookbook outlines seven stages for urban transformation inspired by the New European Bauhaus, covering everything from conceptualisation to execution, documentation, and replication. Each stage highlights key principles and joint strategies, with real-life examples from CrAFt Cities, to inspire any city’s initiatives.

EU's Knowledge Ecosystems: A Regional Stakeholder Survey

The ERA FABRIC project, which aims to define the ERA Hubs concept across Europe, launched a survey for regional stakeholders to identify the most recurrent characteristics and parameters of excellence of European knowledge ecosystems. ERA Hubs concept remains of particular interest for ERRIN. The survey will be open until 10 March 2024.

ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant (traineeship)

ERRIN is looking for a Communications Assistant! This role is a perfect opportunity to gain first-hand experience in Research and Innovation and participate in the daily work of the organisation. The deadline to apply is 27 February.

Introducing ERRIN’s Project Development Tool: a gateway to your next project

ERRIN is excited to announce the launch of its new Project Development Tool, a significant game-changer in how ERRIN members and their stakeholders engage in project development activities. We encourage all members to log in, explore this tool and leverage it for their project development needs.

A new transition pathway for a green, digital, and resilient EU mobility industrial ecosystem

The European Commission launched a new transition pathway for the EU mobility industrial ecosystem, outlining a strategic roadmap for a sustainable and resilient future. Find more on the report and register for the dedicated event.

Latest Updates

  • By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

ERRIN Energy & Climate Change WG: Call for a regional example on adaptation to climate change

The next Working Group meeting on Energy and Climate Change will take place on Tuesday 28 September. This event will focus on adaptation strategies and policies developed to face climate change. We are currently looking for a regional example to be presented during the online meeting.

  • By Hilary Webb

OECD & CoR survey: Decarbonising buildings in cities and regions

The OECD, in cooperation with the Committee of the Regions, is running a survey on decarbonising buildings in cities and regions.

  • By Hilary Webb

Consultation on education & training for environmental sustainability

Individuals and organisations from international, European, national, regional and local levels are invited to give their feedback on the European Commission's proposal on education for environmental sustainability.

  • By Valentine Willmann

Scottish university looking for consortium or partners for Horizon Cluster 5 calls

A Scottish university is looking for consortium or partners for Horizon Cluster 5 - destination 3 topics

  • By Hilary Webb

Consultation on first ERA industrial technology roadmap on low-carbon tech

The co-creation process of the first European Research Area (ERA) industrial technology roadmap on low-carbon technologies has begun with a stakeholder consultation.

  • By Hilary Webb

Call for stakeholders for EC Working Group on offshore renewable energies

The European Commission has launched a call for expressions of interest for relevant stakeholder organisations to join its new working group on offshore renewable energy.