Author archives: Nicoleta Talpes

The European Union’s commitment to an inclusive, competitive, and geographically coherent Research and Innovation landscape is gaining new momentum. At the centre of this effort is the EU–Western Balkans Research & Innovation Agenda, a comprehensive framework designed to deepen cooperation with six partner countries and accelerate their integration into the…

On 23 April 2026, the 17th ESEIA Lecture Series brought together 37 participants from 13 different countries, researchers, policymakers, educators, and innovation practitioners for a timely and wide-ranging discussion on one of the defining challenges of Europe’s green transition: building an inclusive, future-ready green workforce. Co-organised by ESEIA, TU Graz,…

On 16 April 2026, ESEIA convened its 33rd General Assembly (GA) in an online format, bringing together members from across Europe to review progress, align strategic priorities, and reinforce collaboration across research, innovation, and education in sustainable energy. A key highlight of this edition was the participation of Ágota Dávid,…

Alongside the website launch, the ToFuel project has released its official project flyer a concise two-page overview of the project’s goals, core technologies, and consortium. As communication and dissemination lead for the ToFuel consortium, ESEIA coordinated the design and development of this first communication material. ToFuel (Grant Agreement No. 101235233)…

The 59th edition of the ESEIA Newsletter is here. This edition invites you to explore how ESEIA is renewing its engagement with members, from Working Group meetings to exciting new projects. Our WG sessions now combine deep dives into specific research and innovation topics with quick overviews of ongoing initiatives,…

Selected highlight of this edition of the ESEIA Sustainable Energy Insight series. The circular economy sits at the heart of Europe’s sustainability transition, and ESEIA member University of Graz, AT is contributing meaningfully to that conversation, through the research of Rupert J. Baumgartner, Professor for Sustainability Management at the Department…

The European Commission has recently published new guidance to decarbonise buildings and increase their circularity, marking a significant step towards aligning Europe’s built environment with its climate neutrality goals. The Staff Working Document on “Life Cycle Approaches to Decarbonise European Buildings” introduces a whole life carbon approach addressing greenhouse gas…

ESEIA is pleased to announce its presence in Brussels, in a co-working space located at Gare Maritime, one of Europe’s most celebrated examples of sustainable building renovation. The recently published EU guidance on building decarbonisation provides a timely policy backdrop for a choice ESEIA has already made. Learn more about…

Join us in Lisbon, Portugal, for the 7th ESEIA International Conference, hosted by LNEG, on 23–25 November 2026. Kicking off with the ESEIA General Assembly on 23 November, the conference offers a unique back-to-back experience for the entire Alliance. Dive into the latest in sustainable aviation fuels, clean energy systems…

ESEIA continues to play an active role in European research and innovation initiatives supporting the energy transition and international cooperation. Through its involvement in EU-funded projects like INITIATE and EMERGE, ESEIA contributes to strengthening collaboration between research institutions, policymakers, and industry while promoting knowledge exchange and capacity building across Europe…