Europe’s Path Forward: Competitiveness, Sustainability, and Innovation
Europe faces critical challenges in maintaining competitiveness, advancing sustainability, and fostering innovation in a rapidly changing global landscape. Three reports published in 2024 —”Much More Than a Market” by Enrico Letta, “The Future of European Competitiveness” by Mario Draghi, and “Align, Act, Accelerate: Research, Technology, and Innovation to Boost European…
Spotlight on EMERGE Project
The EMERGE Project marked its first year of work with a General Assembly (GA) held on 27-28 November 2024, at Université Mohammed Premier (UMP) in Oujda, Morocco. Hosted by UMP, the event brought together representatives from 11 partner organizations spanning Europe and Africa. The assembly focused on presenting updates and…
Driving Green and Digital Transformation: The INITIATE Project’s Progress and Insights
The INITIATE Project, in collaboration with ESEIA, is driving significant advancements in European research and innovation. In 23-25 October, project partners gathered at ISCTE in Lisbon for the first General Assembly. The event featured engaging presentations that showcased the achievements from the project’s first nine months, including key findings and…
EIB, European Commission, and Solar Impulse Foundation Launch Energy Efficiency Initiative for SMEs
At COP29 in Baku, the European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), the European Commission (EC), and the Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF) unveiled a new energy efficiency initiative aimed at accelerating decarbonization efforts for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This pilot initiative, part of the EIB Group Strategic Roadmap 2024-2027, focuses on…
EU Unveils First Biennial Transparency Report at COP29
At COP29 in Baku, the European Union released its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), a landmark step under the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement. This inaugural report underscores the EU’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and ambitious climate action, providing a detailed account of its progress toward meeting climate…
COP29 Outcomes: Progress and Challenges in Global Climate Action
By Teresa Ponce de Leão, Vice-President of ESEIA and CEO of LNEG, PT Last month the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) took place, in Baku, Azerbaijan, a country with the economy based on fossil fuels. Significant challenges in advancing climate goals were faced: First, lack of progress was on…
EU-AU Collaboration in Focus at the 12th ESEIA Lecture on Innovative Energy System Modelling for Sustainable Future
On 5 December 2024, ESEIA hosted the 12th ESEIA Lecture: Energy System Modelling in EU and AU in its renowned series, “Sustainable Energy Innovation Systems for Climate Neutrality.” The online event brought together 43 participants from 20 organisations in 18 countries, 12 European of which 7 were from INITIATE HORIZON…
Jožef Stefan Institute Drives Decarbonization Efforts Through UPSCALE Project
As a valued member of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), the Jožef Stefan Institute is playing a pivotal role in advancing innovative decarbonization strategies through the UPSCALE Project. This ambitious initiative, funded by Net Zero Cities, focuses on implementing pilot projects in three Slovenian municipalities—Kranj, Ljubljana, and Velenje—to…
Advancing Climate Mitigation Through Circular Economy: ESEIA Member LNEG’s Role in the CO2NSTRUCT Project
As a proud member of the European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance (ESEIA), the National Laboratory for Energy and Geology (LNEG) in Portugal is at the forefront of innovative research aimed at achieving a carbon-neutral Europe. One of its key contributions is through the CO2NSTRUCT project, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to…
Towards Systemic Change: Key Insights from the 6th ESEIA International Conference on Net Zero and Beyond
The 6th ESEIA International Conference, held on 4 December 2024 in Kuopio, Finland, was an impactful event that brought together experts from across Europe to discuss the urgent need for a sustainable, net-zero energy system. Organized by Savonia University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the European Sustainable Energy Innovation…