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 priorities and funding programmes, especially looking at the Green Deal and Horizon Europe. Since the energy-related topics are gaining importance in the European context, the WG will explore links and synergies with other areas in which energy plays a central role and cooperate with other ERRIN Working Groups.

Energy & Climate Change Working Group

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

Leader

Charles Abbott

Scotland Europa

Leader

Irene Palomino Antolín

Extremadura Goverment

Leader

Emilia Pernaa

West Finland European Office

Leader

Solveig Skåravik

Oslo Region

Leader

Pieter Faber

Cities Northern Netherlands

Energy & Climate Change

Annual Plan

ERRIN Contact

Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha

Teresa Vio

Last Working Group Meetings

Webinar: Financing green transition

Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha Wed, 06/05/2020 - 10:00

In light of the current COVID-19 crisis, the event will be organised as a webinar. We thank you in advance for your understanding. Please register via this link. If you have already signed up, you

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Bioeconomy and Energy WG: Opportunities for waste from the agri-food sector

Anonymous Tue, 19/11/2019 - 09:30

Circularity is a core element of the European Commission’s vision for the EU bioeconomy. Applying the circular economy to the agri-food sector is important to increase resource efficiency and to

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WG Events

12/05/2020 - 09:00

INSPIRE 2020 Conference

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, this event has been canceled. Hopefully, it will take place at the same venue in autumn 2020. More information will follow. This year's INSPIRE conference will focus on sustainable digitalisation and digital sustainability in line with the Towards a Sustainable Europe by 2030 initiative. The confernece will ask how digitalisation can help create a more sustainable Europe. This year the conference will take place in Dubrovnik, Croatia over four days. The conference will be a chance to the INSPIRE directive can fuel development. Find more information here.

07/05/2020 - 10:00

FEDARENE Webinar: Sustainability work related to mobility & transport

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing us to rethink how we work and travel, and has resulted in an increase in digital meetings. What if we used these difficult times to reassess our work and travel practices? Energy Agencies around Europe have the opportunity to – and must – be role models when it comes to sustainable travelling. Our internal travels and transports must be efficient and our entire mobility mindset must be sustainable. Through activities and events that we (all Energy Agencies) together plan and implement, we have the power to push ourselves, our partners, participants and…

06/05/2020 - 10:00

Webinar: Financing green transition

In light of the current COVID-19 crisis, the event will be organised as a webinar. We thank you in advance for your understanding. Please register via this link. If you have already signed up, you will receive the information on how to connect directly to your inbox. Significant investments from both the public and the private sectors will be necessary within the European Union for it to become the first climate-neutral continent in the world by 2050. With over 50% of public investments done at the subnational level (OECD, 2016), the role of regions in financing the green transition will…

30/04/2020 - 08:30

LIFE information and networking day

As the European Commission has announced more funding for LIFE projects, further calls for proposals will be launched in April. An information and networking day about the LIFE call for project proposals will be held online at the end of April. The morning session will highlight changes to the programme from previous years, while the afternoon will be dedicated to networking with other participants, sharing experience and matching with potential partners. Representatives from the LIFE project and the EC will also be present. The main topics covered by LIFE are: Environmental technologies…

18/03/2020 - 09:30

Welcome to a GREAT end conference!

This event has been canceled, for more information please see the links below. Join GREAT in Brussels on 18 March 2018 to celebrate the results of the Action. A day of sharing insights on alternative fuel infrastructure from different perspectives. The climate issue is more relevant than ever before and in cooperation between the EU, private businesses and regions across four nations GREAT has worked as an enabler for decarbonisation along the northern part of the TEN-T corridor. At the conference, you will hear about the result and experiences from the Partners in the action. What have…

16/03/2020 - 09:00

EnergyWeek Vaasa 2020

This event has been postponed, for more information please click the links below. Vaasa's annual EnergyWeek brings together energy enthusiasts from across the world to share information, get the latest news, learn about new calls and expand their networks. EnergyWeek 2020 will focus on renewable energies, smart energy and gas energy. Topics of interest include digitalisation, batteries and storage, circular economy, future smart cities, energy regulation, business and innovation. Registration for the conference is now open, you can do so by clicking here. For more information, visit the…

WG Related Content

06/04/2020

2030 Climate Target Plan consultation

As a means of achieving the goals of the European Green Deal, the European Commission plans to alter the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reductions ambitions. The suggestion is to increase the target to at least -50% and towards -55% compared to 1990 levels. This revision is seen to be a more gradual pathway to climate-neutrality by 2050. A consultation has therefore been launched to collect opinions on the desired ambition level of climate and energy policies. It is also hoped that the consultation will gather further information, such as roadmaps and studies, to assist in greenhouse…

02/04/2020

2020 LIFE call is now accepting project proposals

The LIFE programme has launched its 2020 call for project proposals. More than €450 million is available for projects dealing with environment, nature and climate actions. The deadlines have also been extended to accommodate the challenging conditions due to the coronavirus restrictions. LIFE funds projects under its environment and climate action sub-programmes, supporting the European Green Deal. The majority of projects funded by this programme are classed as so-called traditional projects that can be coordinated by any legal entity registered in the EU, including public institutions,…

30/03/2020

European Climate Pact - public consultation

European Climate Pact – giving a voice to regional and local stakeholders The European Climate Pact is an integral part of the European Green Deal and aims to give citizens and stakeholders from all parts of society a voice and role in designing new climate actions, sharing information and showcasing solutions that others can follow. The Pact will foster cooperation between people and organisations (national, regional and local authorities, businesses, civil society organisations, education organisations, consumer groups, research and innovation organisations, as well as individual citizens…

23/03/2020

Intelligent Cities Challenge

Following the success of the Digital Cities Challenge (DCC), the European Commission has launched the Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC). The initiative promotes technological transformation while fostering sustainable growth as Europe becomes a green continent. The programme will last for two and a half years and will help 100 cities across the EU use advanced technologies by providing in-person, online and community support. The ICC aims to help 100 small and medium-sized EU cities to support green, climate-neutral and sustainable growth, tackle urban challenges and improve quality of life…

19/03/2020

Consultation launched on LIFE programme

The LIFE programme (2021-2027) is the subject of a new online consultation launched by the European Commission. The Clean Energy Transition sub-programme will see market uptake activities currently funded under the Energy Challenge of H2020 continue. LIFE will be the only EU funding programme dedicated to the environment, climate and energy, by contributing towards the shift to a circular economy, protecting and improving the quality of the environment and stopping and reversing biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation. You are invited to share your expertise by having a say on EU…

18/03/2020

Update on ERRIN's work

As we are sure you are all very much aware, the current outbreak of COVID-19 has caused a lot of uncertainty in Brussels and across the whole of Europe. We would therefore like to take a moment to reassure all of you, our members and subscribers, that despite the current situation, the ERRIN Secretariat will stay operational and work remotely. We will continue to serve our members in the best possible ways, mainly through online tools. However, considering the guidelines given by the Belgian authorities, there are some actions that we are required to take, especially related to our upcoming…

Latest Updates

By Hilary Webb
23/04/2020

Prize for innovative batteries for eVehicles

The EU is set to award €10 million for a fully functional prototype of high-performing, sustainable battery for electric vehicles.

By Hilary Webb
22/04/2020

Smart sector integration strategy for a European energy system

The Commission is collecting input from all stakeholders and EU citizens on its upcoming strategy for smart sector integration for a future integrated European energy system.

By Hilary Webb
06/04/2020

2030 Climate Target Plan consultation

As a means of achieving the goals of the European Green Deal, the European Commission plans to alter the EU's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reductions ambitions. A consultation is now open.

By Hilary Webb
02/04/2020

2020 LIFE call is now accepting project proposals

The LIFE programme has launched its 2020 call for project proposals. More than €450 million is available for projects dealing with environment, nature and climate actions.

By Magdalena Pacholska
02/04/2020

Coventry University launched fully funded studentships supporting the Global Challenges and UN SDGs

Coventry University launched a suite of fully funded studentship opportunities that support the Global Challenges (GCRF) and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
30/03/2020

European Climate Pact - public consultation

In order to gather inputs on the European Climate Pact, the Commission has recently launched a public consultation. We would like to collect your views on and expectations of the Pact as well as explore what role ERRIN could take in this new initiative.