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Local Expert Group of the DAPHNE project launches in Ełk
DAPHNE project partners from nine European countries have joined forces in an effort to decarbonise the health sector, which is responsible for as much as 4.4% of global CO2 emissions. To address this challenge, it is necessary to increase the capacity of regional and local authorities to develop and effectively implement strategies that include emission reductions in this sector as well.
The first step in this direction has just been taken: in Ełk, on 10 September this year, members of the newly established Local Expert Group met at the Science and Technology Park premises, thus starting cooperation to support the development of a Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) for the city of Ełk.
Niepołomice on their way to combat energy poverty by empowering energy cooperatives
Niepołomice is a town that has set a goal to combat energy poverty. In 2023, thanks to tools provided by EPAH, the municipality received technical support and launched a program titled "Energy cooperatives as a response to the problem of energy poverty in Niepołomice." In recent months, not only representatives of the City and Municipal Office have been involved in the implementation of activities, but also the Lepsze Niepołomice Foundation and the Kraków Metropolis Association, with the Association of Municipalities Polish Network "Energie Cités" acting as an expert.
Conclusions from the European CaPABle project
To improve the efficiency of buildings, it is necessary to provide more training for public sector employees.
For three years, the CaPABle project consortium worked across four European countries (Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Italy) to strengthen the capacity of public administration employees in the face of challenges related to the renovation of public buildings, all in the name of sustainable development, both environmental and economic.
Schools on the road to climate neutrality - Visions 2045
Schools have a special role to play in addressing and adapting to climate change as energy consumers and significant emitters of CO2. Schools in Zamość and Minsk Mazowiecki outlined their roadmaps to climate neutrality in a vision workshop during last school year, and today they are implementing selected measures to reduce their carbon footprint! It is important that they are not left to their own devices in these ambitious endeavours, as the transformation towards a climate-neutral future is not possible without the broad involvement of stakeholders - from individuals to companies to the national and global level.
CAPABLE Project: Recommendations for local and central government
The international consortium implementing the CAPABLE project is proud to announce the development and release of recommendations aimed at local and central authorities. The CAPABLE (Building Capacity of Public Authorities in the Field of Public Building Renovation) project, funded by the Erasmus+ program, aims to support the renovation of public buildings and improve the competence of public administration staff
Cities and municipalities on the way to the climate neutrality – Jadwisin 2024 seminar
Nearly 70 representatives of cities and municipalities met on 13 and 14 June in Jadwisin during a seminar entitled 'Cities and municipalities on the way to climate neutrality', organised by the Association of Municipalities Polish Network “Energie Cités”, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Participants had the opportunity to listen the experts from many organisations, among others: the Ministry of Climate and Environment, the National Energy Conservation Agency, the Institute for Sustainable Development, the Frank Bold Foundation, the CoopTech Hub, the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management and the Team Europe Direct Network of Experts at the European Commission in Poland, as well as participants of a debate on accelerating the energy transition at local level, and to take part in best practice sessions held in small groups.
General Meeting of Members of the Association in Jadwisin
This year's General Meeting of Members of the Association of Municipalities of the Polish Network "Energie Cités", held on June 13 this year in Jadwisin, was attended by representatives of municipalities affiliated to our network and guest representatives of municipalities interested in the activities of our Association. The General Meeting was accompanied by a two-day seminar entitled "Cities and Municipalities on the Road to Climate Neutrality" on issues related to accelerating the transformation process at the local level.
National Meeting of the Ambassadors of the European Climate Pact in Jadwisin
The National Meeting of Climate Pact Ambassadors - the most important event for the Climate Pact community in Poland took place on 12 June 2024, in Jadwisin near Warsaw. It brought together Ambassadors involved actively in environmental protection and sustainable development from all over Poland. It was an excellent opportunity for interesting and inspiring discussions on climate cooperation.
DAPHNE project kick-off meeting
Over thirty delegates from ten partner organisations from Sweden, Romania, Greece, Poland, Belgium, Ireland, Ukraine and Serbia (online) attended the kick-off meeting of the DAPHNE project on 28-29 May 2024 in Florence.
Invitation to participate in a survey about energy communities
We would like to cordially invite you to participate in a survey within the framework of the project "POWERYOUTH: Strengthening Capacity for Energy Community Action."
The main goal of the POWERYOUTH project is to empower and engage young people in energy communities in cooperation with experts and local government units to actively contribute to the energy transition. The project particularly emphasizes the importance of youth in leading sustainable lifestyles and gaining skills in energy efficiency.
