Energy poverty remains a pressing challenge in cities across Europe, affecting vulnerable communities and limiting access to essential energy services. To develop sustainable and inclusive solutions, municipalities must actively engage citizens in the design and implementation of energy poverty measures. But how can this be done effectively?
Following the first two events of the series, where we explored participatory experiences in Italy (Rome and Friuli Venezia Giulia) and the heatwave preparedness in Malmö and Valencia, a third Adaptation AGORA online peer-to-peer learning session is scheduled for March 13th 2025, at 10:00 (CET).
The Municipality of Zaragoza is committed to the development of a comprehensive and inclusive energy poverty plan. As part of this initiative, the Adaptation AGORA pilot city of Zaragoza engages in a peer-to-peer learning exchange that brings together practitioners and local government officials from Almada, Barcelona, and Valencia to exchange and share experiences and best practices, challenges and solutions to design a cross-sectoral energy poverty plan, and practical insights to successfully engage citizens in community energy initiatives.
The speakers that will be joining the event to share their experiences:
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Montse Hernández– Head of Environment, Climate Action and Public Health Office at Zaragoza City Council
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Cecilia Foronda– Head of Energy and People Department at ECODES (Fundación Ecología y Desarrollo), Zaragoza
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Alexandra Castro– Head of Division, Climate and Energy Team at Almada City Council
- Rui Sebastian– Senior Technician, Climate and Energy Team at Almada City Council
- Pilar Jordá- European Project Manager at València Clima i Energia, Valencia City Council
- Sergi Delgado– Technician at ALEB (Barcelona Local Energy Agency), Barcelona
Register HERE by March 11th, 2025, to join the online peer-to-peer learning event which will be held in English.
This event is part of a series of four online Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions that will be held until April 2025 and will involve the pilots of the Adaptation AGORA project, addressing key issues related to climate adaptation and public participation. This series of events aims to foster the exchange of knowledge, resources and methodologies that can facilitate public participation in Climate Adaptation Plans in different European cities, regions and communities.
If you would like to join Adaptation AGORA’s network of followers, send an email to info@adaptationagora.eu.
