ITALY

The National Photography Competition "Sustainable living in changing economy" is organised by Sviluppo Marche SpA, with the aim to inform, educate and promote the themes of energy transition and innovative processes induced by Green Economy. The competition is part of SETCOM project. All photographers living in Italy could take part to the competition. It will end 21/10/2010 and it is free. Competition announcement and regulation are published in the website www.bioforenergy.eu

Web: http://www.bioforenergy.eu

The Agency for Energy and Environment ASTERIA and the Municipality of Monteprandone are organizing an InfoDay to be held on 28 march 2011 (10:30am - 4:30pm) in Centobuchi (AP). Attending the meeting Dr. Chiara Pocaterra, NCP Energy 7PQ, APRE. The event is aimed at public and private entities and is designed to illustrate objectives, priorities and criteria for the preparation and selection of projects in energy efficiency, renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

Web: http://www.asteria.ap.it

The aim of this international workshop is supplying a showcase of good practices and the possibility of sharing existing experiences, solutions and tools. The topics discussed are the most relevant according to Supporting Structures: data collection and BEI development, involvement of municipalities and stakeholders, the development of SEAP and financials aspects. Registration required.

Web: http://www.energyformayors.eu

Wind Power Italia will provide you the opportunity to meet with wind project developers, utilities, financiers, banks, technology developers and international, national and regional policy-makers, to set the agenda for the development of the Italian wind market.

Web: http://www2.greenpowerconferences.co.uk/EF/?sSubSystem=Prospectus&sEventCode=WE1106IT&sSessionID=e73a7fdaf949e70a2313b32fd65a81a5-2920366

TICME 2011 - Trento Innovation Conferences On Materials Engineering, 2nd Meeting: Advances in Materials for Energy and Environment. The scope of the conference is to put together a selected group of leading scientists to exchange ideas and perspectives on the current status of the research on materials involved in the production of energy management and environment control systems.

Web: http://www.ticme2011.ing.unitn.it/

“Photoforchange in Europe” is now open! Photoforchange in Europe is a photo competition, organised by the IEE - City_SEC project, documenting the current shift towards a new sustainable approach in the relationship between man and the surrounding environment. It is opened to all photographers, professional and enthusiastic, particularly university students under 26 years of age, from the six participating countries. Visit www.citysec.eu to learn more!

Web: http://www.citysec.eu

The European Biomass Conference & Exhibition combines a renowned international scientific conference with an industry exhibition. It ranks among the world's leading events in the biomass field. It provides a high-level scientific programme and parallel events which attract participants from a range of sectors. Such a global exchange platform of current knowledge in turn attracts industrial exhibitors, making the conference a significant tool for technology transfer and innovation.

Web: http://www.conference-biomass.com

The workshop will present an innovative, community-based methodology for accelerating local transitions towards sustainability, sustainable lifestyles and a low-carbon society. Drawing on the experience of European cities already working with this approach, the participants will learn about the principles of transition management as well as about the phases of the co-creation process.

Web: http://incontext-fp7.eu/events

The workshop will present the budgetary planning of the European Union for 2014-2020 and models and cases of financing Sustainable Energy Action Plans as well as the example of "One Smart City Narni-Terni". The debate will be structured according to the Fish bowl model. 9.30 – 13.00, Sala degli Specchi, Circolo degli Illuminati, Piazza Matteotti

Web: http://www.networkingcovenantofmayors.eu/Methods-tools-for-municipalities,18.html

This is the final national conference of the MED project named "MEDEEA" centred on the promotion of local energy planning. More than 70 municipalities in 9 partner regions have been involved in the Covenant of Mayors procedures and in the application of the European Energy Award, a standard methdology for certification of local energy policies. The conferece is organised in the framework of the big fair named EnergyMed organised each year in Naples.

Web: http://www.energymed.it/conviniz/Programma_MEDEEA.pdf

Following the success of its past edition,has reached its 6th edition the most important annual energy-related event, to be held at Mostra d'Oltremare, Naples, from 11th to 13th April 2013. EnergyMed is a unique opportunity for companies, local bodies, associations and technical experts to exchange information and know-how on the innovations which characterise the main sector of the event: renewable sources, energy efficiency, sustainable mobility, green building, recycling and energy recovery.

Web: http://www.energymed.it/

Learn from examples and experiences - how can we improve energy efficiency and use renewable energy in buildings whilst also protecting our heritage? How can we ensure that this renewal brings benefits to the community? This event is aimed at local decision-makers and technical staff working with monument protection, building and energy in the Mediterranean Region.

Web: http://www.covenant-capacity.eu/fileadmin/uploads/en/Events/3ENCULT_study-tour1_Bologna_draft_agenda_ICLEI_v1.pdf

This workshop will focus on knowledge-sharing on topics such as the economic feasibility of refurbishing historic buildings, recommendations and experiences on how to save historic buildings and energy after a natural disaster.

Web: http://www.3encult.eu/en/project/welcome/default.html

Basic message of Sustexpo 2013 and ambitious aim of the organization: energy close at hand. Visitors will get the chance to look within the most innovative RES and RUE technologies and to know the modern strategies aimed at environmental protection and sustainable development. Sustexpo will also see a high participation of students from schools of Abruzzo Region. They will have the chance to learn about BAT – Best Available Technologies in the field of renewable energy sources and energy saving.

Web: http://www.sustexpo.eu

reMINDset is an international convention about SUSTAINABILITY. During the convention will be featured ideas and proposals, cases history and best practices about the SUSTAINABILITY concept areas, according to the following key issues: green economy, technological innovation, new rewarding mechanisms for virtuous enterprises.

Web: http://www.remindset.eu