CINTRAN will host an exceptional kick-off event for its capacity-building programme for coal+ regions, focusing in the repercussions of the war in Ukraine on the political economy of the energy market in Europe.

The war on Ukraine has caused a major change in the political economy of decarbonization in general and questions about the future of coal. Energy security concerns are taking center stage. With sky-high natural gas, petrol and electricity prices, economic objectives also saliently feature in the debate. At the same time, renewable energy has been lauded as “freedom energy” and a way to reduce dependency from Russian imports.

This inaugural event is the first in a series of other capacity-building events is open to anyone with a passion for making the energy transition a just transition. The objective of CINTRAN’s first online event is to learn how the war in Ukraine and its ripple effects on the political economy play out in selected carbon-intensive regions. How does it affect just transition planning? Which energy policy strategies are emerging in response? And what are the options to combine and secure a low-cost supply of energy, reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuel imports and ensure that decarbonization objectives can still be successfully navigated during this crisis?

Among the speakers of this first workshop are Pao-Yu Oei, from Europa-Universität Flensburg; Jessica Jewell, from Chalmers University of Technology; and Lukas Hermwille, from Wuppertal Institute. They will offer their analysis that will be followed by a facilitated panel discussion.

For more information visit CITRAN’s website.
Registration is open here.