News, Events, Publications, Social Media
Just Energy Transition in Central Asia and South Caucasus - online workshop
![JustTransition Suedkaukasus Zentralasien](/fileadmin/_processed_/8/5/csm_JustTransition_Suedkaukasus_Zentralasien_9f69feb7de.jpg)
Date: 27.02.2024
Time: 11:00-13:00 (CET)
Format – Online (ZOOM)
Moderator: Mariam Matiashvili, Policy Advisor, FES Just Climate
Just Climate by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung organises an online workshop on the topic of "Just Energy Transition in Central Asia and South Caucasus." This event will explore the energy landscape in the region, focusing on policy frameworks, initiatives, and the crucial shift towards cleaner and sustainable energy sources, fostering equity and inclusivity for all stakeholders. We aim to facilitate the development of ideas for future cooperation and identify crosscutting topics for the region.
- 11:00-11:15 Opening Remarks: Introduction to the Theme,Stephan Thalhofer, Policy Advisor, FES Just Climate
Mariam Matiashvili, Policy Advisor, FES Just Climate - 11:15:12:20 Country Presentations; Themes for the presentations:
• Overview of Current Energy Mix and Consumption Patterns
• Key Challenges and Opportunities for Energy Transition
• Energy Injustice, Energy Poverty and its Implications
• Socially Responsible Energy Policies and Practice, Strategies for Mitigating Energy Injustices
• Community Engagement and Empowerment
• Geopolitical dynamics between the EU and the region
Armenia: Sona Atayan, Project Coordinator, Armenian Energy Agency Foundation
Georgia: Giorgi Mukhigulishvili, Energy Expert, Researcher
Kazakhstan: Roman Vakulchuk, Country Director for Kazakhstan, Central Asian Development Institute (CADI)
Kyrgyzstan: Nurzat Abdrasulova, Director, Unison Group
- 12:20-12:50 Q&A, Discussion
- 12:50-13:00 Closing Remarks
Contact
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Climate and Social Justice
Cours Saint Michel 30e
1040 Brussels, Belgium