TU Graz Hosts 17th International Summer School on PEFCs and Hydrogen
8 September 2025, Graz, Austria. The 17th International Summer School on Advanced Studies of Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells (PEFCs) and Hydrogen (H₂) opened today at ESEIA Member, Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). Running from 8–13 September 2025, the summer school is organised in cooperation with Yokohama National University (YNU),…
The Global Energy Transition Is Unstoppable: A Call for Europe to Lead
On 23 July 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a powerful message: “The global energy transition is unstoppable.” His address, backed by the new 2025 United in Science: Energy Transition report, presents a compelling mix of data and moral urgency. It reaffirms what ESEIA and its members have long championed:…
EU Unveils New Multiannual Financial Framework: Horizon Europe 2028–2034 Set to Double in Size
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission released its proposal for the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, outlining a bold new vision for the future of EU research and innovation. At the heart of this proposal is an ambitious plan to significantly expand and streamline the next Horizon Europe programme,…
ESEIA Publishes the 56th Summer Edition of Its Newsletter
The European Sustainable Energy Innovation Alliance – ESEIA has released the 56th Summer Edition of its newsletter, featuring the latest updates from across its network, ongoing projects, and key developments in the field of sustainable energy, circular economy, and EU-Africa collaboration. This edition highlights how ESEIA members and partners are…
ESEIA Lecture Series | From Local Action to Global Dialogue
The latest editions of the ESEIA Lecture Series provided a unique platform for experts and stakeholders across Europe to exchange ideas on key challenges shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future. The 14th ESEIA Lecture | Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science, held online on 12 June 2025, explored how scientific collaboration can…
EMERGE at Mid-Term | Recent Highlights
The EMERGE project has reached the midpoint of its Horizon Europe journey, showing strong progress in advancing green energy innovation across Africa and Europe. Over the past trimester, key activities have driven technical development, capacity building, and AU–EU collaboration: On 5 June 2025, EMERGE held its Second Online General Assembly,…
Innovation in Progress: Highlights from INITIATE’s Recent Events
Over the past trimester, the INITIATE Horizon Europe project has made significant strides in advancing its mission to drive green and digital transformation in higher education. Key activities included the 2nd General Assembly and R&I Policy Lab held from 3–5 June in Skopje, North Macedonia, as well as the first…
New EU Tool Tracks Real-Time Energy Storage Across Europe
A new interactive platform—the European Energy Storage Inventory—has been launched to provide near real-time insights into energy storage deployment across the EU, marking a major step toward a smarter and more sustainable energy system. Developed as part of the REPowerEU Plan, the platform is the first at European level to…
EUSEW 2025: Spotlight on Europe’s Clean Energy Transition
The 19th edition of the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), the European Union’s flagship event dedicated to clean energy, took place on 10-12 June 2025 in Brussels, bringing together around 10,000 participants onsite and online. Under the theme “Powering a fair and competitive green transition,” the event provided a platform…
Science Diplomacy in Focus: Key Takeaways from the ESEIA 14th Lecture
On 12 June 2025, the 14th edition of the ESEIA Lecture Series | Science Diplomacy. Geopolitics of Science gathered 21 participants from 9 countries and 13 organisations for a timely discussion on the evolving role of science diplomacy in today’s rapidly shifting geopolitical context. Held online, the lecture spotlighted how…