14.00 CEST – Discuss how decarbonisation can be accelerated through the EU's emissions trading scheme at Boosting innovation and green transition through carbon pricing
11.30 CEST – Delve into the transformational power of EU offshore wind policies with Offshore wind to tackle Europe’s climate and energy security crises
9.00 CEST – Learn how today's themes are shaping Europe's energy transition with a Keynote speech on renewables, decarbonisation of EU and international energy systems
A taste of what you can expect from today's policy sessions: choose from parallel sessions throughout the day to suit your area of expertise!
The third and final day of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2023 is here. Today, renewables and the decarbonisation of EU and international energy systems are top of the agenda.
Solar, wind and hydropower are central pillars of a carbon-free energy future, but we need the right infrastructure and political ambition to guarantee their successful rollout. Take part from 9.00 CEST in Brussels and online to contribute to the conversation.
‘Energy communities could be a potentially super powerful and revolutionary vehicle to transform our energy system. It is important that we envision a future together with people whose future is at stake.’ Heleen Schockaert – Project Manager, REScoop.eu
Rewatch the session: How can youth-driven energy communities shape the clean energy transition?
‘It's a fantastic opportunity today to train people and to reduce unemployment. It's not a problem. It's not a loss, it's a gain.’ Bertrand Piccard – Chairman, Solar Impulse Foundation
Rewatch the session: Debate with Ambassadors
‘The renewable energy industry wants to expand, but needs skilled employees, we need to respond with education, research, and most of all proving that jobs in the transition sector are attractive and have a future with an enormous potential.’ Ebba Busch – Minister for Energy, Business and Industry, Sweden
Rewatch the session: Opening
‘I will not retire until 2060, so I’m really frustrated when people are talking about solving climate change for our children: it’s our generation that needs to solve the climate crisis and fix our energy system. This is about us.’ Emma Wiesner – Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament
Rewatch the session: Opening
Here is a selection of just a few key takeaways from the first day at EUSEW. Feel like you missed something vital? All sessions are available to rewatch on our online platform. You can also share your standout moments from EUSEW on social media using #EUSEW2023 to let the community know which ideas you are taking home with you.
Follow #EUSEW2023 on Twitter to keep your finger on the pulse throughout the week.
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Fredrik Nilzen
Head of Group Sustainability at Swedbank
Adrian Joyce
Director, Renovate Europe Campaign
