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A discussion between regional stakeholders and specialists from EU institutions & international organisations. Regional governments have competences in the field of the environment, energy, transport, industry, agriculture and land & resources management, which are responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions. It is therefore instrumental that regions are placed at the heart of the national, European and international decision-making process from its early stages.

Web: http://www.europeanagenda.eu/events/29515.php

As the institutional representative of civil society, the European Economic and Social Committee joins efforts with the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy to bring a citizens' perspective to the debate on CCS. All interested parties are therefore invited to attend this conference in order that their views can be gathered and conveyed to the EU decision-making institutions.

Web: http://www.europeanagenda.eu/events/29670.php

The Forum on Green Entrepreneurship is designed to empower young people and prepare them for the massive task of shifting our world from a state of crisis to prosperity and sufficiency. We are bringing together young people, entrepreneurs, policy makers, and stakeholders from the private sector and the academia to define the needs of young people and find innovative and relevant solutions.

Web: http://www.generation-europe.eu/forum/

The CONCERTO Final Forum will present the results that have been drawn from the experiences of the 58 European cities that implement the CONCERTO concept. The participants will be able to take the lessons home and implement similar actions in their cities. The sessions of the Forum will identify the solutions found for the challenges cities are facing today and propagate their European dimension and replication potential.

Web: http://www.concertoplus.eu/cms/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=205&Itemid=144&year=2010&month=12&day=06&uid=77d321f027597b0d264253d64da04c92&catids=46&lang=en

The CIP will come to an end in 2013 and the Commission services are currently elaborating actions and priorities to support the competitiveness of European businesses after 2013. In this conference, the Commission invites interested stakeholders, including representatives of business and innovation agencies, to express their views. A parallel exhibition will showcase the achievement of the CIP so far and allow participants to discuss policy orientations and available funding opportunities.

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/cip/cip_conference/index_en.htm

Biogas producers and distributors, gas industry specialists, policy makers, regulators and other stakeholders interested or involved in biogas production and upgrading to biomethane will focus on re-selling biomethane back into the natural gas pipeline network and identify the critical issues, possible strategies and next steps required to expand and mainstream the use of renewable biomethane for all gas-consuming sectors, including natural gas vehicles.

Web: http://www.greeningthegasgrid.com

This conference will feature a wide range of senior-level experts who will debate and exchange views on the new challenges facing the European energy sector. An exhibition of grid technology suppliers will also be organised as part of this special occasion. Speakers will include representatives from major TSO customers, the European Commission, energy regulators, Member States, and European Parliament officials.

Web: http://www.entsoe-event.eu/index.php

The Energy Efficiency Global Forum (EE Global) convenes energy efficiency leaders from around the world for a three-day conference to power the emerging clean-energy economy. Speakers and attendees – ranging from Members of the European Parliament to appliance manufacturers – share the latest industry trends in an effort to make energy efficiency the world's "first fuel."

Web: http://eeglobalforum.org/

The food/drinks, chemical and paper sectors have traditionally been users of cogeneration and represent companies that need a substantial amount of high temperature heat or steam and electricity in their industrial processes. The organisers will explore the potential for expanding the penetration of cogeneration in their sector, present innovative best practice experiences, identify critical factors for investments and come up with recommendations to improve the EU regulatory framework.

Web: http://www.cogeneurope.eu/category/home/eusew2011/

The Pact of Islands is the political commitment of insular communities to developing Local Sustainable Energy Action Plans and identifying bankable green projects with the aim of meeting or exceeding the EU sustainability targets for 2020. 19 island authorities have committed to signing the Pact of Islands. Many more will come to Brussels and sign on the 12th of April 2011 and thus indicate the commitment of their communities to help achieve the 20-20-20 objectives of the European Union.

Web: http://www.islepact.eu

Organised by EREC and by the EU’s Hungarian Presidency, EREC 2011 will gather high-level EU Officials, Politicians and CEOs of Renewable Energy Industry by providing a unique platform for discussion and dialogue between industry and politics, debate the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive and outline Europe’s energy pathways to 2050.

Web: http://www.erec.org/erec2011/welcome.html

Bioenergy markets for Europe - conference and exhibition under one roof. This event will offer an overview of the newest developments and innovations in the bioenergy market, and will provide an insight into EU legislation. Furthermore, it will present an opportunity for participants to interact with representatives from the EU institutions. International key players from the industry are expected to create an exclusive platform for exchange and networking.

Web: http://www.renexpo-bioenergy.eu/

The 2nd Official Annual Conference of the European Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA) offers delegates the opportunity to network with the leading technology developers, policy makers, industrial players, supply chain partners, utilities and investors from the ocean energy sector. It will also allow them to gain insights from EU Commission on the latest developments in policy and the regulatory framework.

Web: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/EF/?sSubSystem=Prospectus&sEventCode=OP1106BE&sSessionID=e73a7fdaf949e70a2313b32fd65a81a5-2922258

Since 2003, the OPEN DAYS has become an annual key event at which cities and regions showcase their capacity for creating growth and jobs, implementing European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local level for good European governance. Conceived and developed by the EU Committee of the Regions and the European Commission, this communication and networking platform regularly enlists support from thousands of local, regional, national and European decision-makers and experts.

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/od2011/index.cfm?nmenu=1&sub=100

Invitation to the final conference of the projects RES-INTEGRATION and RE-SHAPING: Shaping an effective and efficient European renewable energy market carried out on behalf of the European Commission (DG ENER / EACI).

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/energy/renewables/events/20111207_res_en.htm

This event is about innovation in housing renovation. It’s about integrated renovation business models. It’s about unburdening the client, by offering a one-stop-shop concept. Innovative technologies can be clustered and presented as a holistic renovation solution. SME competences and know-how can be increased.

Web: http://one-stop-shop.org/node/41

The 12th edition of Green Week, the biggest annual conference on European environment policy, will take place from 22 to 25 May 2012 in Brussels. This year's theme is "Water". Green Week offers a unique opportunity for debate and exchanges of experience and best practice. Over the past decade, the conference has established itself as an unmissable event for anyone involved with protecting the environment.

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/environment/greenweek/

COGEN 2012 is the biggest annual gathering of cogeneration stakeholders in Europe and an opportunity for policy, business and research experts to meet and exchange views on how Europe can best save energy. The conference agenda addresses the following: the role of cogeneration in sustainable economies; realising the potential of cogeneration; innovation and driving change in cogeneration; market update.

Web: http://www.cogeneurope.eu/cogen-europe-annual-conference--dinner-2012_343.html

The key issue is the EU transition towards a low carbon economy and the contribution of the energy sector to that goal – with a specific focus on the EU Energy Roadmap 2050, necessary EU strategy and policy measures for the decarbonisation of the energy sector, as well as successive steps in the agenda. The conference will discuss: core energy resources for the transition, necessary infrastructures and breakthrough technologies, needed levels of governances, contribution from the private sector.

Web: http://www.dgroup.de/index.php/news-80.html

ECCC addresses European private householders, families and singles, and is based on the energy consumption for electricity and space heating. Families had one year to reduce their overall energy consumption – the greater the reduction the bigger their chance of winning the competition! National winners will be households who have adopted the best strategy in each country. The EU winner will be the region with the most ambitious savings of the sum of its households and the most participants.

Web: http://www.eusew.eu/index.php?option=com_see_eventview&view=see_eventdetail&index=9&date=1270936800&opnr=1&eventid=3754

On the 10th of July, the European Commission arranges a launch conference for presenting the newly adopted Communication on the Smart Cities & Communities Initiative. The Communication will set a reinforced EU policy framework across the three sectors in support of sustainable urban development. High-level speakers from industry and the public sector will give their views on the subject in this conference.

Web: http://eu-smartcities.eu/content/launch-conference-smart-cities-and-communities-communication

18 months after the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japan like the rest of the world is facing a set of challenges if it is to have a low-carbon future. With Japan revising its energy strategy, the EU considering decarbonisation pathways and the EU and Japan deciding to reinvigorate their bilateral energy cooperation, this seminar will bring together three experts to discuss the strategies of Japan, the EU and other countries to analyse the challenges and offer long-term answers.

Web: http://www.eu-japan.eu/global/events/energy_security_seminar_14092012.html?year=2012

The conference is organised in the framework of the "Eco-Innovation Cluster Partnership for Internationalisation and Growth", the first pan-European partnership of cluster organisations focusing on the eco-industries, mostly in the fields of sustainable energy, water, waste, environmental services, sustainable transport and construction. The initiative is supported by the Europe INNOVA programme. The partnership represents most of Europe’s key clusters with a strong environmental portfolio.

Web: http://www.oec.at/en/projects/events/eco-clusters-conference/

The European Union has set ambitious climate protection targets for 2020. The building sector is a cornerstone of the climate protection program because it represents 40% of final energy consumption and 36% of CO2 emissions, throughout the EU. Buildings play a central role in our societies, providing places to live, work or enjoy leisure activities. They are the basis of our urban environment, impacting the social, economic and ecologic aspects of our lives.

Web: http://www.fedarene.org/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=169&Itemid=13&year=2012&month=10&day=10&title=towards-a-common-european-framework-for-sustainable-building-assessment-cesba&uid=00641b5459a3eeb3

Is your municipality or region looking for funding and/or best practices to implement its Sustainable Energy Action Plan? The session will focus on EU funding and innovative financing schemes to ensure the success of the Covenant of Mayors initiative. Mayors of cities, Presidents of regions and high-level representatives will gather to share experiences related to cohesion policy and the use of structural funds for the implementation of sustainable energy actions.

Web: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/conferences/od2012/index.cfm

At this crucial time in the fight against climate change, the European Islands have a key role to play in developing sustainable energy action plans. 62 Island Authorities from the 11 participating groups of European Islands in ISLE-PACT have already signed the Pact of Islands. 52 ISEAPs produced during the life of the project indicate that the European islands have the potential to reduce CO2 emission by more than 18 million tons per year. This is equivalent to 31% of the emissions of Denmark.

Web: http://www.islepact.eu

The Covenant of Mayors office is organising a webinar on Energy Performance Contracting (EPC) for Covenant Signatories, Supporters and Coordinators. Roman Doubrava, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate General for Energy, will present the recently launched EPC campaign that builds on the Energy Efficiency Directive adopted some weeks ago. This webinar is the first in a series of online seminars on EPC to be organised by the Covenant of Mayors Office.

Web: http://www.conventiondesmaires.eu/agenda_fr.html?id_event=557

Organised at the European Parliament, the seminar will take a very practical look at some of the more innovative large scale financial instruments developed to date ­­- and assess the challenges involved in securing different sources of finance (public and private) for energy efficiency investments.

Web: http://www.globalbuildings.org/news/upcoming-new-data-portal-of-buildings-performance-in-europe

On 1st February 2013 at 10.00am (Brussels GMT+1) the Covenant of Mayors Office will hold a webinar on Mobilising Energy Investments (IEE MLEI) for Covenant Signatories, Supporters and Coordinators.

Web: http://www.covenantofmayors.eu/agenda_en.html?id_event=593

Effective tools for Sustainable Mobility Policy The fourth edition of the Belgian Inspiration Meeting Mobility Management takes place in cooperation with Eltis, the portal for urban mobility. The focus of the meeting this year is the importance of effective tools for a sustainable local mobility policy in cities and towns. The emphasis is on Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMP) as planning approach and in particular on an exchange of good examples of sustainable mobility planning.

Web: http://www.eltis.org/index.php?ID1=14&id=15&event_id=2140&home=1

EUFORES has conducted a Europe-wide survey on the implementation of the action plans in the EU Member States and thereby collected a valuable feedback from the markets. The survey as well as this event is part of the IEE project "Energy Efficiency Watch", of which EUFORES is the coordinator.This event will present the survey results which will outline the status of the implementation of energy efficiency policies in the EU.

Web: http://www.eufores.org/index.php?id=202

An important new conference to explore the fast expanding concept of 'collective car' provision and ways of integrating new forms of car ownership and use within total urban mobility.

Web: http://www.carshareeurope.com