Developing energy skills among young adults - international conference in Krakow
On March 21, 2024, an international conference on the role of young adult education in the face of the energy transition took place at the Polish Academy of Arts and Sciences in Krakow. The event was organized within the framework of the international project El-Practice: Energy Literacy - practical training on sustainable energy consumption via personal behavior change. Its goal is to support young adults (29-39 years old) in expanding their knowledge and improving their skills and capabilities of sustainable energy use, as well as increasing their self-confidence, leading them to actively engage in the creation of a sustainable society and educating them to take responsibility for their life choices. The event was at the same time part of the implementation of the Climate Pact initiative in Poland.
Study visit to Dresden in the framework of the DUET project
In the middle of March 2024, a delegation of representatives of Polish local governments visited Dresden as part of the DUET project. The main purpose of the study visit was to learn about Dresden's approach to the topic of energy management, renewable energy sources, energy-efficient infrastructure, and to gain inspiration on sustainable practices in the city.
The event started on the 13th of March at Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden). Anna Jaskuła from PNEC and Hanna Lewandowska from the City of Bydgoszcz officially opened the meeting. The purpose of DUET project was presented by Justyna Janosz-Klus from PNEC. Romuald Meyer from PGK SA introduced the topic of hydrogen in the production of energy and the transportation sector. The official opening session was an opportunity for introduction and networking between all the participants of the event.
Empowering Climate Action: Insights from the Innovative Design Thinking Workshop
Workshops on "effective communication and social participation in climate actions using the Design Thinking method" were held remotely in response to the need to implement innovative climate actions. During the workshops, the Design Thinking method was used to provide participants with the necessary skills and tools to conduct local climate initiatives. The event was carried out in cooperation with the Social Innovation Workshop Foundation.
CaPABle course on renovation of public buildings
A new training course developed as part of the CaPABle project (full name: Building Capacity of Public Authorities towards meeting Public Building stock Renovation challenges, funded by the Erasmus+ program), for municipal officials, technicians, administrators and actors interested in the topic of building decarbonization, is now freely available online.
The training materials have been developed to raise the competence and develop the skills of public and private entities to improve the energy performance of public buildings.
Navigating Challenges in Citizen Participation for Climate Neutrality - invitation to 3nd webinar in series
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.