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On October 1, 2024, in Bucharest, the conference "Integration of the local perspective in the national strategies regarding Energy and Climate" was held. The event, organized by the OER Association, brought together representatives of local and national authorities, international experts and leaders in the energy sector. They looked at various solutions for the transition to climate-neutral and energy-independent communities.
The next national workshop organised as part of the Ready4NetZero project took place on 1-2 October 2024 in Siemiatycze. The event was attended by representatives from the city offices of Siemiatycze, Cieszyn, and Piastów, as well as representatives from the Municipal Sports and Recreation Centre and the Municipal Company in Siemiatycze.
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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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On 11 April 2024, the first national workshop organised within the framework of the Ready4NetZero project took place in Szentes for representatives of the participating Hungarian pilot cities: Szeged, Tatabánya and the host (Szentes).
Representatives from Tatabánya, Szeged and Szentes explained how the topic of combating climate change is being addressed in the municipal election campaign (either not at all or marginally) and presented the main steps taken by the municipalities so far on this issue. In Szentes, the development of district heating based on geothermal energy is an important task with significant potentials, Tatabánya is proud of its public awareness and information campaigns, while Szeged has made good use of the Green City development programme, with large-scale public and green space improvements.
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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.