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.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Science & Education for Society WG Meeting: Towards a Union of Skills: what can regions expect?
After concluding the Year of Skills in April 2024, the European Commission announced the Union of Skills as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This initiative aims to address Europe’s
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Regional Innovation Valleys: lessons learned and next calls
This joint Policy and Smart Specialisation Working Group meeting will focus on two upcoming calls for proposals on ‘Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys’
Low Carbon Cluster meeting: Clean Industrial Deal and Competitiveness
Following up on an ERRIN meeting on competitiveness earlier this February, the Low Carbon Cluster will organise a session on the Clean Industrial Deal, focusing on energy, transport and urban
Transport WG meeting: Decarbonisation and Resilience of the Transport Sector
This meeting will focus on the decarbonisation and resilience of the transport sector, highlighting key strategies, investment plans, and collaborative efforts necessary to achieve sustainability
WG Related Events
Save the date: EU Hydrogen Week 2025
The European Hydrogen Week 2025 will take place from 29 September to 3 October at The Square in Brussels, both in person and online. The event will feature a high-level policy conference as well as a series of impactful sessions and side events focused on the key aspects of hydrogen development.
Save the date: European Research and Innovation Days 2025
Save the date for the European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, taking place 16-19 September in Brussels. The European Commission’s flagship research and innovation event will bring together policymakers, researchers, business leaders and innovation experts to discuss how research and innovation drive Europe’s competitiveness, sustainability and industrial leadership.
Science & Education for Society WG Meeting: Towards a Union of Skills: what can regions expect?
After concluding the Year of Skills in April 2024, the European Commission launced the Union of Skills as one of the new initiatives for its first 100 days. This meeting will inform the membership about the key aspects of the Union of Skills. Additionally, the event aims to provide insights into the regional dimension in this initiative and the reorientation for the skills funding that is envisaged.
Cities Forum 2025 in Krakow: collecting ideas for the development of the EU policy agenda for cities
The Cities Forum, the European Commission’s flagship event on the urban dimension of the EU Cohesion Policy, is back from 17 to 19 June 2025 in Kraków, Poland.
Policy session (EUSEW): Exploring local actions for energy systems integration
The session's objective is to share relevant questions and best practices about the efficient use of energy infrastructure whilst adding renewable energy to the energy system. The session offers inspiration and discussion for policy makers at all levels. It aims to make collective sense of this new challenge for all EU cities as they make their way towards a climate neutral energy system in 2050. This is an official policy session as part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week.
European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025
European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 - EU’s largest annual event on renewables and energy efficiency - will take place on 10-12 June 2025 in Brussels and online. Make sure to secure your place!
WG Documents
Case studies: The role of regions in the Mission on 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030
As part of its work within the NetZeroCities project, ERRIN has developed three case studies showcasing the critical role that regions can play in the EU Mission on climate-neutral and smart cities, using examples from ERRIN member regions. With their climate-related competencies and responsibilities within national governance structures, and role in implementing national policies and facilitating financing, regions are uniquely positioned to support cities in achieving their climate neutrality goals.
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
LIFE Calls for proposals 2025
On 24 April 2025, the EU LIFE Programme launched the 2025 Calls for Proposals. The LIFE programme is the EU’s flagship funding instrument for environment and climate action. These calls represent a valuable opportunity for organisations working on environmental and climate projects to secure funding.
Call for applications: Join the EU Housing Advisory Board
The European Commission is seeking experts to join its new Housing Advisory Board, supporting EU action on housing affordability and policy development. Members will provide strategic recommendations feeding into the European Affordable Housing Plan. The deadline for application is 21 May 2025.
Contribute to the New Urban Policy in the EU
The DG REGIO has launched a Call for Evidence as part of its forthcoming EU Agenda for Cities. The Call for Evidence is open until 26 May. Your contribution will help inform the development of this important initiative, which aims to foster more sustainable, inclusive and resilient urban areas across Europe.
Partnerships and ideas taking shape at ERRIN’s Regional Innovation Valleys matchmaking event
On 10 April 2025, the ERRIN Policy and Smart Specialisation (S3) Working Groups organised a matchmaking event in anticipation of the two upcoming Regional Innovation Valleys (RIVs) calls under Horizon Europe to support members to prepare for applying. The event brought together over 50 regional and local stakeholders, offering a valuable platform for experience sharing, exploring proposal ideas and early-stage matchmaking.
Rooting for resilience (100 Trees) - Groningen is looking for partners for a LIFE project!
With the LIFE Climate 100 Trees project, the municipality of Groningen wants to address climate adaptation by developing best practices for the improvement of the growth conditions of existing trees in city centers, in situations with competing interests for space. Developed best practices will be replicable in other European cities and contribute to more climate resilient city centers.
Deadline extended for the Pathways2Resilience expression of interest
The Pathways2Resilience project has launched its second Expression of Interest. It is an opportunity for regions and communities to benefit from a range of support services and capacity-building activities designed to enhance their capacity to implement transformative climate adaptation actions and formulate their strategic adaptation instruments. The deadline has been extended to 2 May at 18:00 CET.
Latest Updates
- By Ingvild Jacobsen
Seeking good examples on work with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Akershus County in Norway is seeking good examples from regions, cities, and municipalities on work with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, in particular experiences with integrating biodiversity in decision-making at every level.
- By Inès Moualil
Call for local/regional examples to present at the European Committee of the Regions Plenary on 3 April
The European Committee of the Regions is looking for 2-3 examples of local-level initiatives that contribute to marine spatial planning and/or build resilience in EU coastal communities against climate and environmental risks.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
The European Commission launches the New European Bauhaus Facility Roadmap
The European Commission has officially introduced the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility Roadmap, which offers a first glimpse at the budget, governance and implementation of the NEB Facility 2025–2027, the first-ever multiannual financial tool for the New European Bauhaus. ERRIN supported the shaping of the Roadmap by participating in the European Commission’s public consultation.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Paper Series: ‘Towards a better framework for a stronger role of regional and local ecosystems in the European Partnerships'
ERRIN is pleased to present its latest position paper on European Partnerships. This is the fourth publication in ERRIN's Towards the 10th Framework Programme paper series, providing analysis and recommendations to strengthen the role of regional and local R&I ecosystems in European Partnerships.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Digital transition for climate change adaptation: RESIST project sharing solutions
The RESIST project organised a webinar on digital transition in climate change adaptation. The webinar presented a novel combination of digital technologies for climate change adaptation objectives and marked the launch of the RESIST Community of Interest.
- By Silvia Ghiretti
Clean Industrial Deal: A new European roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation
On 26 February, the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a major initiative aimed at strengthening European industry by combining climate action with competitiveness. This ambitious roadmap addresses critical challenges such as high energy costs, global competition and the need for industrial decarbonisation, setting out a clear trajectory for sustainable and resilient production across Europe.