Day 1 (20th Feb): Energy Poverty and Health: How are they related? [11-13h CET]
Talking about energy poverty and its relationship with multiple health impacts has become increasingly relevant in recent years. Many low-income households, often living in precarious housing and usually located in rural areas, rely on solid fuels for heat and cooking, generating greater indoor and outdoor air pollution and harming the health of both adults and children. Worryingly, the energy crisis of 2022 has increased the use of solid fuels as people disconnect from the mains supply. Therefore, the objective of the session is to analyse the effects of the use of solid fuels, and air pollution and how this influences the health of the population, as well as to present evidence from qualitative surveys that demonstrate the relationship between health and energy poverty.
Opening: Manon Burbidge (University of Manchester)
Opening Keynote: Theresa Griffin (FEEDS and E3G)
Speakers: Nina Campbell (New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment); Anna Bajomi (FEANTSA); Barnabás Körmöndi (Hungarian Urban Knowledge Centre); Lidija Živčič (EMPOWERMED Project), Karuna Bajracharya (Clean Cooking Alliance Nepal), Batzion Bendavid (Ministry of Energy, Israel)
Moderator: Anamari Majdanžić (DOOR)
Day 2 (21st Feb): Identity and Energy Poverty. The different faces of vulnerability [16-18h CET]
When solving socioeconomic problems such as energy poverty, it is fundamental to consider the lived experience of different groups. We will consider how characteristics such as gender, class, age, disability, and ethnic and racial identity interact with energy poverty, what the impacts of not considering these (often intersectional) identity dimensions, and what that means for the solutions we take forward.
Speakers: Uttara Narayan (University of Oxford), Harriet Thomson (University of Birmingham), Cecilia Aguillón (Institute of the Americas), Dulce Guevara (Iniciativa Climatica México), Alejandra Lozano (Global Initiative for Economic, Social & Cultural Rights)
Moderator: Carlos Villaseñor (Ombudsman Energía México)
Day 3 (22nd Feb): Energy Poverty and Economy: What does investing in energy poverty action mean? [14-16h CET]
What does funding energy poverty activities mean? Where can local actors look for financial opportunities? How can investing in innovative solutions help tackle energy poverty? What are the challenges faced in identifying funding opportunities? Energy poverty is a multifaceted challenge and highly depends on the local realities of each city/region. During this session, we will bring forward local stories and experiences from around the globe that will highlight different approaches to investing in the fight against energy poverty and funding challenges where energy poverty is not recognized as an issue.
Speakers: Laura Lombardo (RES4Africa Foundation), Paul Muhia (Raynow Energy), Francesca Passeri (EUROCROWD), Mohammad Jaber (University of Miskolc), Peta Wolpe (Urban Energy and Climate Change Practitioner), Nawa Raj Dhakal (Alternative Energy Promotion Centre of Nepal)
Moderator: Dora Biondani (Climate Alliance)
Day 4 (23rd Feb): Energy Poverty and Policy- “Socially-Sensitive Policies to Address the Energy Crisis” [16-18h CET]
Despite many countries having found a quick response to enduring the current energy crisis, most policies are not sustainable in the long term. More profound structural changes – in economies, policies, and societies – might be necessary to help countries navigate a new world order while preserving social stability. This session will explore possible approaches to energy policies that address global economic, social, and technical challenges.
Speakers: Marco Peretto (IEECP), Christos Tourkolias (CRES – Greece), Karla Cedano (UNAM), Florencia Zabaloy (UNS-CONCIET), Michelle Hallack (Mercados-Aries International)
Moderator: Diana Süsser (IEECP)
Day 5 (24th Feb): Energy Poverty and Future- Addressing Energy poverty in the context of Climate Change – Youth ambitions [14-16h CET]
This session focuses on the experience and expectations of young leaders on the intertwined challenges of climate and energy justice. Given that young generations around the world are increasingly concerned about the climate crisis, what are their ambitions and expectations in relation to social issues? This roundtable will provide an opportunity to share original solutions and good practices from youth activists, beyond traditional institutional frameworks and relationships.
Speakers: Dimitri Tientega (Association of Young Energy Actors of Burkina Faso), Fons Janssen (European Climate Pact NL), Ana Paula Ramis Aguilar (Mujeres 2030, Jovenes 2030 & Difusion 2030), Rachita Misra (SELCO Foundation)
Moderator: Marine Cornelis, Next Energy Consumer
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