Right to Energy Forum 2024
Thanks to everyone who took part in Forum 2024. Please find links to photos and recordings of the events below.
We look forward to seeing you again next year!
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The Right to Energy Forum 2024 brought together participants to discuss the opportunities and challenges in securing the Right to Energy and eradicating energy poverty once and for all.
By listening and learning from each other, participants took vital steps towards building collective power to ensure a just transition for Europe’s energy poor and to advocate for energy-efficient, affordable housing for all, with access to fair, clean energy guaranteed as a basic right.
Schedule
Energy poverty is not just an issue for those living in cold climates. European countries are heating up twice as fast as the global average, making summer energy poverty a significant threat to citizen’s health and wealth. This session shines a light on the specific issues related to summer energy poverty and the urgent need for adaptive strategies to address it holistically.
RegisterEnergy poverty is not just an issue for those living in cold climates. European countries are heating up twice as fast as the global average, making summer energy poverty a significant threat to citizen’s health and wealth. This session shines a light on the specific issues related to summer energy poverty and the urgent need for adaptive strategies to address it holistically.
Can the Fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact goals to tackle energy poverty? How can Member States implement this legislation to guarantee clean and affordable energy for all their citizens? This panel will shine a light on these critical questions that are essential in securing the right to energy for all.
RegisterCan the Fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact goals to tackle energy poverty? How can Member States implement this legislation to guarantee clean and affordable energy for all their citizens? This panel will shine a light on these critical questions that are essential in securing the right to energy for all.
This panel examines the intersection of the housing crisis and the Right to Energy. It will focus on targeted renovations and the ways that they can address energy poverty. With the EU Commission’s new joint portfolio for energy and housing in mind, we’ll discuss what is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities benefit from renovation initiatives, showcasing successful examples and best practices. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThis panel examines the intersection of the housing crisis and the Right to Energy. It will focus on targeted renovations and the ways that they can address energy poverty. With the EU Commission’s new joint portfolio for energy and housing in mind, we’ll discuss what is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities benefit from renovation initiatives, showcasing successful examples and best practices. More speakers to be announced.
Defending the Right to Energy from Europe calls for democratising, degrowing and decolonising our energy systems. This panel aims to address how the energy transition in Europe is contributing to labour and environmental injustices and hindering the right to clean energy in the Global South. It will also explore initiatives and alliances beyond European borders through which to build global energy justice. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterDefending the Right to Energy from Europe calls for democratising, degrowing and decolonising our energy systems. This panel aims to address how the energy transition in Europe is contributing to labour and environmental injustices and hindering the right to clean energy in the Global South. It will also explore initiatives and alliances beyond European borders through which to build global energy justice. More speakers to be announced.
This panel discussion will dive into the various ways our undemocratic energy system affects different genders, and how a feminist approach to the transition could lead to a fair and equal implementation of EU Green Deal policies. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThis panel discussion will dive into the various ways our undemocratic energy system affects different genders, and how a feminist approach to the transition could lead to a fair and equal implementation of EU Green Deal policies. More speakers to be announced.
The newly elected European decision makers have a direct mandate to tackle energy poverty. How can we ensure that the proposed plans from the EU, as presented by incoming Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, like the Citizens Energy Package and Affordable Housing Plan, will deliver on this? A diverse range of voices will dive into the opportunities to influence, as well as the plans must-have, to achieve affordable, sustainable and climate-friendly houses and energy for all EU citizens. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThe newly elected European decision makers have a direct mandate to tackle energy poverty. How can we ensure that the proposed plans from the EU, as presented by incoming Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, like the Citizens Energy Package and Affordable Housing Plan, will deliver on this? A diverse range of voices will dive into the opportunities to influence, as well as the plans must-have, to achieve affordable, sustainable and climate-friendly houses and energy for all EU citizens. More speakers to be announced.
The Powerful encounters exhibition offers a snapshot of people across Europe who are enduring the energy crisis and battling with energy poverty. With energy prices spiralling out of control since 2021 and the climate getting more and more chaotic, citizens from Lisbon to Plovdiv provide an insight into what is needed for a Europe without energy poverty and a Europe that guarantees the right to clean, affordable energy for decent, climate-resilient homes.
This exhibition is presented at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the initiative of its Civil Society Organisations’ Group and in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe. The event starts at 13:00 but it’s important to leave 15-20 for check-in.
RegisterThe Powerful encounters exhibition offers a snapshot of people across Europe who are enduring the energy crisis and battling with energy poverty. With energy prices spiralling out of control since 2021 and the climate getting more and more chaotic, citizens from Lisbon to Plovdiv provide an insight into what is needed for a Europe without energy poverty and a Europe that guarantees the right to clean, affordable energy for decent, climate-resilient homes.
This exhibition is presented at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the initiative of its Civil Society Organisations’ Group and in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe. The event starts at 13:00 but it’s important to leave 15-20 for check-in.
Satellite EventAs high energy costs and poor housing conditions continue to impact vulnerable populations, it is important to understand its accompanying health implications. This event focuses on current and future EU policies that address these challenges. It will also highlight innovative approaches for urban programs to empower communities to combat energy poverty, enhance health, and improve well-being.
Organised and moderated by WELLBASED
RegisterAs high energy costs and poor housing conditions continue to impact vulnerable populations, it is important to understand its accompanying health implications. This event focuses on current and future EU policies that address these challenges. It will also highlight innovative approaches for urban programs to empower communities to combat energy poverty, enhance health, and improve well-being.
Organised and moderated by WELLBASED
Can the Fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact goals to tackle energy poverty? How can Member States implement this legislation to guarantee clean and affordable energy for all their citizens? This panel will shine a light on these critical questions that are essential in securing the right to energy for all.
RegisterCan the Fit for 55 Package align climate action with social impact goals to tackle energy poverty? How can Member States implement this legislation to guarantee clean and affordable energy for all their citizens? This panel will shine a light on these critical questions that are essential in securing the right to energy for all.
This panel discussion will dive into the various ways our undemocratic energy system affects different genders, and how a feminist approach to the transition could lead to a fair and equal implementation of EU Green Deal policies. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThis panel discussion will dive into the various ways our undemocratic energy system affects different genders, and how a feminist approach to the transition could lead to a fair and equal implementation of EU Green Deal policies. More speakers to be announced.
As high energy costs and poor housing conditions continue to impact vulnerable populations, it is important to understand its accompanying health implications. This event focuses on current and future EU policies that address these challenges. It will also highlight innovative approaches for urban programs to empower communities to combat energy poverty, enhance health, and improve well-being.
Organised and moderated by WELLBASED
RegisterAs high energy costs and poor housing conditions continue to impact vulnerable populations, it is important to understand its accompanying health implications. This event focuses on current and future EU policies that address these challenges. It will also highlight innovative approaches for urban programs to empower communities to combat energy poverty, enhance health, and improve well-being.
Organised and moderated by WELLBASED
This panel examines the intersection of the housing crisis and the Right to Energy. It will focus on targeted renovations and the ways that they can address energy poverty. With the EU Commission’s new joint portfolio for energy and housing in mind, we’ll discuss what is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities benefit from renovation initiatives, showcasing successful examples and best practices. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThis panel examines the intersection of the housing crisis and the Right to Energy. It will focus on targeted renovations and the ways that they can address energy poverty. With the EU Commission’s new joint portfolio for energy and housing in mind, we’ll discuss what is needed to ensure that vulnerable communities benefit from renovation initiatives, showcasing successful examples and best practices. More speakers to be announced.
The newly elected European decision makers have a direct mandate to tackle energy poverty. How can we ensure that the proposed plans from the EU, as presented by incoming Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, like the Citizens Energy Package and Affordable Housing Plan, will deliver on this? A diverse range of voices will dive into the opportunities to influence, as well as the plans must-have, to achieve affordable, sustainable and climate-friendly houses and energy for all EU citizens. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterThe newly elected European decision makers have a direct mandate to tackle energy poverty. How can we ensure that the proposed plans from the EU, as presented by incoming Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, like the Citizens Energy Package and Affordable Housing Plan, will deliver on this? A diverse range of voices will dive into the opportunities to influence, as well as the plans must-have, to achieve affordable, sustainable and climate-friendly houses and energy for all EU citizens. More speakers to be announced.
Energy poverty is not just an issue for those living in cold climates. European countries are heating up twice as fast as the global average, making summer energy poverty a significant threat to citizen’s health and wealth. This session shines a light on the specific issues related to summer energy poverty and the urgent need for adaptive strategies to address it holistically.
RegisterEnergy poverty is not just an issue for those living in cold climates. European countries are heating up twice as fast as the global average, making summer energy poverty a significant threat to citizen’s health and wealth. This session shines a light on the specific issues related to summer energy poverty and the urgent need for adaptive strategies to address it holistically.
Defending the Right to Energy from Europe calls for democratising, degrowing and decolonising our energy systems. This panel aims to address how the energy transition in Europe is contributing to labour and environmental injustices and hindering the right to clean energy in the Global South. It will also explore initiatives and alliances beyond European borders through which to build global energy justice. More speakers to be announced.
RegisterDefending the Right to Energy from Europe calls for democratising, degrowing and decolonising our energy systems. This panel aims to address how the energy transition in Europe is contributing to labour and environmental injustices and hindering the right to clean energy in the Global South. It will also explore initiatives and alliances beyond European borders through which to build global energy justice. More speakers to be announced.
The Powerful encounters exhibition offers a snapshot of people across Europe who are enduring the energy crisis and battling with energy poverty. With energy prices spiralling out of control since 2021 and the climate getting more and more chaotic, citizens from Lisbon to Plovdiv provide an insight into what is needed for a Europe without energy poverty and a Europe that guarantees the right to clean, affordable energy for decent, climate-resilient homes.
This exhibition is presented at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the initiative of its Civil Society Organisations’ Group and in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe. The event starts at 13:00 but it’s important to leave 15-20 for check-in.
RegisterThe Powerful encounters exhibition offers a snapshot of people across Europe who are enduring the energy crisis and battling with energy poverty. With energy prices spiralling out of control since 2021 and the climate getting more and more chaotic, citizens from Lisbon to Plovdiv provide an insight into what is needed for a Europe without energy poverty and a Europe that guarantees the right to clean, affordable energy for decent, climate-resilient homes.
This exhibition is presented at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) on the initiative of its Civil Society Organisations’ Group and in cooperation with Friends of the Earth Europe. The event starts at 13:00 but it’s important to leave 15-20 for check-in.
Satellite EventAbout the Right to Energy Forum
The Right to Energy movement is a people-powered movement that successfully fights to end energy poverty in Europe. The Right to Energy Forum is an annual platform for activists, policy experts, unions, and campaigners who want to shape EU policy and action aimed at ending energy poverty.
The last few years were all about influencing the EU’s Fit for 55 Package – from the Buildings Directive, to the Social Climate Fund. This year, we will come together to ensure concrete and tangible solutions for those who need them most.
With a new delegation of EU Commissioners coming in soon, we must seize the opportunity to create a watershed moment for Europe. Now is the time to finally tackle the root causes of energy poverty, as well as implementing long-term solutions to shield the most vulnerable and prevent future energy crises.
The first day of the Forum will focus on the implementation of the Fit for 55 package across the EU and how a feminist approach could deliver the energy transition Europeans want, need and deserve. The second day will zoom in on shaping the EU’s strategy on eradicating energy poverty. Expect insights, discussions and talks on topics such as energy and housing. The last day of the Forum will focus on realising our common vision for the universal right to clean energy. Expect talks about summer energy poverty and how the EU energy transition is affecting the Global South and the challenges of ensuring a global transition that truly works for all.
By listening and learning from each other we are going to take that vital next step towards building the collective power to ensure a just transition for Europe’s energy poor and energy-efficient, affordable housing for all, with access to fair, clean energy guaranteed as a basic right.