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Transformation Towards Energy Democracy
17 December 2020 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
About the Event:
In this event we will underline the need for a more democratic and inclusive society by addressing the state of democracy within the EU and its candidate countries. As well as looking to economic alternatives and the urgency of climate change.
Context:
The Green European Foundation and Sunrise have in the previous three year period been pioneers on the topic of Energy Democracy in North Macedonia; with this 2020 event we will continue with the elaboration on the European experiences in the energy sector and stimulating positive changes in North Macedonia and the region. In this open Webinar we will discuss energy transformation and set a path to a participatory, inclusive and decentralised green economy through promotion of the Energy Democracy concept. Together we will contribute to the debates and practices on the EU level with experiences and challenges from the Balkans.
Speakers:
- Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, Sunrise – North Macedonia
- Dirk Holemans, Co-President of Green European Foundation, Oikos Think Tank
- Maja Morachanin, green MP from the Macedonian Parliament
- Stefan Bouzarovski , Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester,
- Melani Furlan, Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb, Croatia
- Ervin Redjepagjikj El.Eng. – Energy expert
Programme:
18:00-18:10 Introduction
- Aleksandar Gjorgjievski, moderator and National Coordinator
18:10-18:20 Citizen Energy: Making Energy Democracy Happen publication
- Dirk Holemans, Co-President of Green European Foundation, Oikos Think Tank
18:20-18:30
- Maja Morachanin green MP from the Macedonian Parliament
18:20-19:00 Session with speaker’s presentations on Energy Democracy
PRESENTATIONS:
- Stefan Bouzarovski – Professor of Human Geography at the University of Manchester, where he directs the People and Energy Programme within the Manchester Urban Institute
Topic: Energy poverty in Southeastern Europe
- Melani Furlan MSc El.Eng. – from the Green Energy Cooperative in Zagreb, Croatia
Topic: Community-led solarization for clean energy transition
- Ervin Redjepagjikj El.Eng. – Energy expert
Topic: Opportunities and Challenges in Renewables in the region
19:00-19:30 Panel discussion and Q&A
Practicalities
Registrations are open: https://survey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_38xXJJ4o46T3FYN
The primary language will be Macedonian but simultaneous translation in English will be provided.
Acknowledgements:
This event is organised by the Green European Foundation with the support of Sunrise and with the financial support of the European parliament to the Green European Foundation
