Bronis Ropé, European Parliament
Topic: Energy transition in the European Union and in Central and Eastern Europe
- Structural changes in energy sector in Central and Eastern Europe since the fall of the Iron Curtain
- Municipal energy policies – best practices of the city of Ignalina (Lithuania) in turning into an energy efficient, green, local energy consumer and insights on key preconditions to foster local energy initiatives
- The future energy mix for Europe
- New challenges and possibilities for local actors in the field of energy
Alex Mason, WWF European Policy Office, Brussels
Topic: New governance of the Energy Union
- EU Governance – an overview
- Issues raised by WWF
Wendel Trio, CAN Europe
Topic: Advocating for the energy transition in Central and Eastern European countries
Borislav Sandov, Climate Action Coalition, Bulgaria
Crucial inclusion of civil society for energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe
- The “dark side” of conventional energy in Central and Eastern Europe
- The crucial role of civil society for braking down energy cliches and taboos
- Good practices of bottom-up approaches and knowledge sharing across the region
- The importance of networking and engagement process for energy transition