Summer School 2023

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Programme structure

The summer school is a 5-day learning programme that builds upon the thematic areas and projects EPG is undergoing, structured along 3 main modules:

Energy
Systems

Clean
Economy

Climate
Governance

Module 1. Energy Systems

Decarbonising the energy system is critical to reach climate neutrality by 2050. Within this module, significant attention is given to policies that prioritise energy efficiency and renewable energy, a secure and affordable energy supply and a fully integrated, interconnected and digitalised EU energy market.

Module 2. Clean Economy

As the EU is embarking on a transition towards climate neutrality, net-zero requirements must apply to the whole economy (energy sources, industrial processes, supply chains and infrastructure). This module will focus on industrial decarbonisation, innovation on low-carbon technology and processes, as well as resilient supply chains.

Module 3. Climate Governance

The aim of this module is to offer an overview of the international institutional architecture for climate change including political bargaining, policy-making and implementation by governments, non-governmental organisations, businesses and communities. Part of this module is the En-ROADS Climate Workshop, an interactive group learning experience that promotes greater understanding of the causes of climate change and the solution to mitigate it. Starting with the general picture of the foundations of EU energy and climate policy, the programme will move into more specific discussions on key energy topics, such as energy efficiency, secure low-carbon energy supply, energy system optimisation and industrial decarbonisation. Each session day will end with a board discussion on a predefined subject.

Agenda

Programme activities

Introductory webinars before the summer school starts
Expert-run sessions on energy and climate policy
Board discussion based on pre-assign readings
En-ROADS Climate Workshop
Energy documentary screening
Field trips to energy facilities/assets

Speakers

Alexandra Bocșe

State Advisor on Climate and Sustainability, Presidential Administration of Romania

Jonathan Bonadio

Senior Policy Advisor, SolarPower Europe

Suzana Carp

Deputy Executive Director, Cleantech for Europe

Mihnea Cătuți

Head of Research, Energy Policy Group

Mihai Constantin

Researcher, Energy Policy Group

Andrei Covatariu

Senior Associate, Energy Policy Group

Denisa Diaconu

Head of Special Projects, Energy Policy Group

Radu Dudău

President, Energy Policy Group

Milan Elkerbout

Research Fellow, CEPS

Sebastian Enache

Business Development Manager, Monsson Romania

Adrian Joyce

Secretary General, EuroACE | Campaign Director, Renovate Europe

Tsvetelina Kuzmanova

Senior Policy Advisor, E3G

Bogdan Leu

Power Systems Expert, Transelectrica | Associate, Energy Policy Group

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Mohammed Abdul Mujeeb Khan

Consultant in Energy, Sustainability and Infrastructure, Guidehouse | Global Support Team Member, SDG7 Youth Constituency

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Ivan Pineda

Director of Innovation, WindEurope

Mihai Stoica

Co-founder & Director, 2Celsius | Freelance photojournalist & documentary filmmaker

Domien Vangenechten

Senior Policy Advisor, E3G

Tzeni Varfi

Principal, E.DSO

Participants

The summer school is targeted for master/PhD students and young professionals (max. 35 years old) studying/working in the energy sector or other related fields (economics, law, political sciences, environmental studies etc.). As many of the summer school topics will be approached from a policy perspective, ideal candidates can be: employees of international organisations, public affairs professionals in business organisations, policy advocates from NGOs, researchers within universities, research institutes and think-tanks etc.

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Programme outcomes

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

identify the main elements of the EU’s energy and climate policy framework;
develop a comprehensive view of the main energy and climate policy instruments at EU level;
recognise the most relevant challenges the EU faces on its path towards climate neutrality by 2050;
critically assess the impact of different energy and climate policy instruments;
enhance their knowledge through peer-to-peer learning and hands-on experience;
be part of an outstanding network of energy and climate professionals.

Timeframe

6-28 February

Early Bird Call

1 March
– 9 April

Standard Call

10-12
April

Evaluation

13-14
April

Notification

16-31 April

Confirmation and fee payment

27 May

1^st
Webinar

24 June

2^nd
Webinar

10-14 July

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