Understanding Local Social Energy Stakeholders Needs to Foster Engagement in Social Energy Co-Design Plans in Mediterranean Rural Areas
11th International Conference on “Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis” (ESCC 2024), Ionian Academy, Corfu.
Date: August 27, 2024
At the 11th International Conference on “Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis” (ESCC 2024) held at the Ionian Academy in Corfu on August 27, 2024, a session focused on “Understanding Local Social Energy Stakeholders Needs to Foster Engagement in Social Energy Co-Design Plans in Mediterranean Rural Areas” was presented by R. Lopes, J.P. Gouveia, C. Castro, and Katherine Mahoney.
This session explored the critical role of local social energy stakeholders in shaping the future of energy systems in rural Mediterranean areas. The speakers emphasized the importance of involving local communities in the co-design of social energy plans, recognizing that their engagement is key to fostering sustainable and inclusive energy transitions.
The conference gathered experts and academics from across the globe to discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with climate crisis mitigation, energy poverty, and sustainability, highlighting the need for a collective approach in addressing these urgent issues.
For more information, visit ESCC 2024.