Driving regional cooperation forward in the EU’s 2030 renewable energy framework

The Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union and Ecofys would like to invite you to a COP21 discussion round in Paris on 

+ + Driving regional cooperation forward in the EU’s 2030 renewable energy framework + +

When: Monday, 7 December 2015, 10.30 – 12.00, followed by a networking reception

Where: Room „Luxembourg“, European Pavilion, Conference Center/Blue Zone, Hall 2B, Le Bourget, Paris, France (accessible with badge only)

Registration: Please confirm your participation to kathrin.glastra@eu.boell.org

Speakers:

•Ann Gardiner, Managing Consultant UK, Ecofys (presenting the study „Driving regional cooperation forward in the EU’s 2030 renewable energy framework“)

•Claude Turmes, Member of the European Parliament, Greens/EFA

•Paula Abreus Marques, Head of Unit Renewables and CCS Policy, DG Energy, European Commission

•Frederik Misselink, Head of Unit EU Energy Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs, The Netherlands

•Angelina Galiteva, Member of the Board, California Independent System Operator Corporation (tbc)

Moderation:

Kathrin Glastra, Director European Energy Transition Programme, Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union.

This event will explore a variety of options for strengthening regional cooperation that will help to achieve and even exceed the binding EU target of at least 27% renewable energy in the Energy Union and to bridge existing gaps between citizens, subnational regions, Member States, and the EU. Furthermore, it will serve as a forum for exchange with other regional cooperation fora in the context of the climate talks in Paris.