Virtual Meeting Platform on The Socio-Economic Opportunities from European Renewables

Pressures on security of supply and geopolitical tensions make shifting our energy systems to renewables more important than ever. The Europe-wide "Renewable Energy Directive" (2018) encourages citizens and communities to participate, however, without a prescriptive guidance to approach with multiple perspectives, leading to a variety in forms that social benefits accrued by citizens through renewable energy and energy infrastructure developments.

During this CityLab event, we investigated different European approaches to socio-economic opportunities related to European renewables and outlined ways in which more equitable strategies can be developed, aligning with a just transition approach. This webinar was especially interesting for academics and students who focus on sustainability transitions, city transformations, energy sector, participation in energy, citizen empowerment, economic models, inclusive governance arrangements and related subjects.