Energy management in the city - study visit within the DUET project in Bydgoszcz
On 6-7 September 2023, representatives of local authorities from the Białystok Functional Area, the Bydgoszcz Metropolitan Area and the Bydgoszcz-Toruń Functional Area visited Bydgoszcz as part of a study visit devoted to the issue of energy management in the city carried out under the DUET project. The main purpose of this visit was to exchange experience, learn about best practices in the field of sustainable energy development in the city of Bydgoszcz and seek inspiration to introduce new initiatives in their own localities.
How to achieve energy self-sufficiency and climate neutrality? – start of a series of webinars
The Association of Municipalities Polish Network „Energie Cités” invites you to the webinar “Long term approach: A possible way to self-sufficiency and climate neutrality in 2035” organized under the framework of the Ready4NetZero project, which will take place on September 19, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:30. The event kicks off a series of cyclical webinars for local authority representatives, during which invited experts will share their experiences and tips on how to successfully implement climate planning in the city.
International Conference of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub in Warsaw | September 2023
On September 19-20, 2023, the annual international conference of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) will be held in Warsaw, organized jointly by our Association and the European Committee of the Regions in cooperation with the City of Warsaw.
The conference is a great opportunity to exchange experiences with experts and representatives of municipalities from EU member states who are actively working to combat energy poverty. Participants will have the opportunity to join interesting discussions on, among other things, ad hoc solutions for sustainable plans and policies that make it possible to counteract the phenomenon of energy poverty. During the event, participants will be treated to panel sessions (translated into Polish) with high-level representatives, interactive workshops or a study visit
We invite you to register and read the framework agenda of the event below.
Third El-Practice Newsletter
Welcome to the third newsletter of the EL-Practice project, which provides an update on the project's progress and initiatives. The last few months have been an intensive time spent working on microsessions and the online platform.
One of the main activities of the project in the last semester was the staff training (C1), which took place in Graz, Austria, from June 26-30, 2023. The training program aimed to provide project partners with a space to collaborate, exchange valuable insights and share best practices in areas such as the education platform and energy and sustainability-related fields.
El Practice C1 short-term staff training in Graz, Austria
In the last month, from June 22nd to June 26th, 2023, project partners gathered in Graz, Austria, for a short-term staff training (C1). At least two partners from each organization participated, representing the partner countries, namely Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Greece and the host - Austria. The meeting was an opportunity to discuss all the assumptions of the implemented project and a space to exchange information on the challenges related to creating a platform and an online course in the field of sustainable energy use among young adults.
The project partner meeting of the Visions2045 project
The second project meeting of the Visions2045 project was held in Sofia, Bulgaria on June 21 and 22, 2023. The event was attended by representatives of organizations from Poland, Germany, Slovenia and Bulgaria.
During the meeting, the project partners had the opportunity to present the effects of the activities carried out so far and share experiences from cooperation with schools. The carbon footprint audits and the first meetings with stakeholders were presented in individual countries. The results of the project achieved have been summarized. The planned work schedule for the next year made it possible to adjust activities involving schools so as to be able to prepare well and substantively for all locally planned events, taking into account national realities.
Visit of Mayors of Eastern Europe in Poland
From May 22 to May 26, 2023, a five-day study visit of Mayors of Eastern European countries (Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Moldova) took place: in two marvellous member cities of the Association - Bielsko-Biala and Cieszyn. The visit was aimed at exchanging experiences, getting to know local development initiatives and establishing new contacts, thus strengthening cooperation between cities. The meeting was held as part of the City2City program implemented as part of the Covenant of Mayors initiative.
3rd meeting of the Local Advisory Board within the S3UNICA project
On Monday, 19.06.2023, a meeting of the Local Advisory Board established within the framework of the international S3UNICA project took place, which this time was held in the online format. This was the third meeting with representatives of the City of Bielsko-Biala and local universities and high schools.
Schools with a vision - first steps towards climate neutrality
Four schools - SP1 and SP5 from Minsk Mazowiecki and SP8 and SP10 from Zamosc participating in the VISIONS2045 project ("Schools as Drivers to Climate Neutrality in Cities”, funded by EUKI) have already learned about their carbon footprint and are preparing to develop an action plan which implementation will help them to move towards climate neutrality.
Sustainable development of cities and municipalities on the way to climate neutrality - Jadwisin 2023 seminar
Nearly 70 representatives of cities and municipalities met on 11 and 12 May in Jadwisin during a seminar on 'Sustainable development of cities and municipalities on the road to climate neutrality', organised by the Association of Municipalities Polish Network 'Energie Cités'. Participants had the opportunity to listen to experts from, among others, from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, the National Centre for Climate Change IOŚ or the Renewable Energy Development Forum, as well as participants of the debate on the successes and barriers in the energy transition of cities and municipalities, and to take part in good practice sessions held in small groups.
