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On 12 June 2024, the first national workshop organised within the framework of the Ready4NetZero project took place in Jadwisin for representatives of the participating Polish pilot cities. The workshop was attended by representatives of the city of Cieszyn, Siemiatycze and Piastów.
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The 6th and last online event of the Ready4NetZero capacity development programme was organized on March 12, 2024, a webinar about urban energy planning and the challenge of energy poverty. More than 45 participants engaged in the topic of this event. This webinar showcased the remarkable efforts of Bydgoszcz municipality in Poland, made towards achieving energy self-sufficiency.
Read more: Urban energy planning and the challenge of energy poverty - Highlights from Webinar #6
Ready4NetZero consortium are inviting all interested in urban energy planning topic to the webinar #6, "Urban energy planning and the challenge of energy poverty", which will be held on March 12, 2024 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Get ready to participate in an inspiring event that will showcase the remarkable efforts of Bydgoszcz municipality towards achieving energy self-sufficiency. The upcoming webinar is all set to unveil the city's incredible accomplishments in energy production and efficiency.
On 20 February 2024, The Romanian Network of Energy Cities / OER organized a webinar focused on efficient communication to involve the local communities in the common effort for climate action. More than 50 participants were present and engaged in the topic of this event, a part of the Ready4NetZero project.
Ready4NetZero consortium are inviting all interested in creating sustainable future with citizen engagement to join our next webinar "Climate Neutrality? Awareness, the key to society involvement in a sustainable future" on February 20, 2024 at 10:00 am. Let's embark on a journey towards a brighter, more sustainable future by facing the challenges that lie ahead in achieving climate neutrality awareness. With determination and innovation, we can pave the way for a greener tomorrow, igniting positive change for generations to come.
Nearly 60 participants were interested in the fourth webinar, organized as part of the Ready4NetZero project, on 30 January 2024. They were able to learn more about the path of the Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis region, which has become a benchmark for climate protection and energy innovation. The webinar was moderated by Ewa Iwaszuk of the Ecologic Institute gGmbH, the speaking guest being Mr. Bertram Fleck, a German politician who served as District Administrator of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis from 1989 to 2015. Mr. Fleck is known for his advocacy of decentralized energy generation and for leading the district's transition to renewable energy.
Read more: Energy revolution in Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis - highlitghts from webinar #4
Ready4NetZero consortium are inviting all interested in sustainable growth topic to the webinar #4 “Innovative Energy Systems and Economic Growth: The Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis Model”,
This webinar will take a closer look at the journey of Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis towards becoming a benchmark in climate protection and energy innovation. We will explore the district's successful strategies for phasing out fossil fuels and transitioning towards a renewable energy supply. The webinar will address key questions, such as the most efficient ways to eliminate fossil fuels and how a region can successfully adopt local renewable sources.
On January 9th, 2024, the third Ready4NetZero webinar hosted a discussion with climate action community engagement experts, which was attended by nearly 70 participants. During the webseminar moderated by Linda Mederake from Ecologic Institute gGmbH, the importance of the Ready4NetZero project was highlighted. The project aims to develop a Guide to Developing Local Climate Neutral Strategies, which includes case studies, key elements, measures, and strategies related to climate neutrality. The webseminar featured three guests from the German municipalities of Osnabrück, Ahrweiler, and Kempten, who shared their success stories of engaging citizens in the journey toward a low-emission future.
Read more: Engaging Citizens for Climate Neutrality - highlitghts from webinar #3
Ready4NetZero consortium are inviting all interested in citizen participation topic to the webinar #3 “Navigating Challenges in Citizen Participation for Climate Neutrality". On the way to climate neutrality, the role of citizen involvement and participatory planning is crucial for a variety of reasons such as ensuring transparency in decision-making, governance openness and ownership over the decisions given to the public. Engaging the community in climate action helps building trust, inclusivity and accountability in the pursuit of net zero solutions. Yet, many municipalities struggle with realizing citizen involvement and participatory planning, as well as with meeting expectations for integrating public feedback into strategies and measures.
The second Ready4NetZero webinar, part of a capacity building series, organized on 21nd of November 2023, hosted over 46 participants: city officials and municipal staff from Croatia, Hungary, Poland and Romania. The event had a highlight on the city of Zagreb and its financial strategy, in the light of their climate transition process. Another important topic on the agenda was the City of Zagreb's Energy Information Centre, a valuable resource for citizens seeking information on renewable energy sources.