A collaborative meeting was held between representatives of several EU-funded projects at 11/10/2024, aimed at enhancing communication and dissemination efforts for the ongoing energy transition initiatives across Europe. Key participants from the following projects attended:
- ENTRACK (Empowering local and regional authorities to design clean ENergy TRAnsition plans through Capacity and Knowledge building actions)
- LOCAL GoGREEN (Empowering local authorities for accelerating the CET)
- IN-PLAN (Integrated Energy, Climate and Spatial Planning)
- RENOVERTY (Home Renovation Roadmaps to Address Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Rural Districts)
- STEP-WISE (A tailored and dynamic capacity building programme to transform local and regional authorities into autonomous early adopters of digitised, integrated, and ambitious Clean Energy Transition plans)
- Plan4CET (Improving Clean Energy Transition planning at local and regional level)
Key Highlights:
- Introduction:
- The meeting kicked off with an introduction focused on improving communication strategies between the sister projects, emphasizing collaboration and shared experiences.
- Project Insights:
- Participants provided updates on their respective projects, each of which tackles critical energy transition issues such as energy efficiency in rural areas, climate planning, and developing clean energy policies. A particular focus was on creating effective tools to support local authorities in implementing these initiatives.
- Rural Energy Efficiency:
- One of the discussed projects centered around energy efficiency roadmaps for vulnerable rural areas facing energy poverty. It emphasized methodologies to engage local stakeholders and ensure effective implementation at the grassroots level.
- Increasing Visibility and Engagement:
- Suggestions were made to improve the visibility of all projects, including the creation of a shared newsletter and a centralized website landing page. Social media strategies were also discussed, aiming to maximize outreach through the use of effective hashtags and shared campaigns.
- Improving Internal Communication:
- To facilitate collaboration, participants agreed to adopt shared tools like Google Drive for document management and a common calendar for upcoming events. There was a strong focus on tailoring communication efforts to reach diverse audiences, including those in remote or rural areas.
Other Working Groups
This initiative also includes other working groups, each focusing on critical aspects of sustainability projects:
- Co-design & Training: Explore the ways and opportunities of collaborating on the development of training programs and design methodologies.
- Stakeholders’ Mapping and Engagement: Identifying and engaging key stakeholders.
- Communication & Dissemination: Ensuring effective communication of project results and insights.
- Community of Practice: Building a network of practitioners to exchange best practices and foster continuous learning.
Invitation to Join
All interested third party stakeholders, practitioners, and interested parties are invited to participate in this collaborative effort. Involvement is crucial in driving sustainable development and promoting innovative solutions for a greener future.
For more information about the meeting and how to join, contact us directly.