Conference: New Pathways to Reduced Emissions
Project: CommitClimate
Physical Meeting
07. October 2025
08:30 - 16:00 (BST)
How can municipalities take concrete steps towards climate neutrality while effectively integrating renewable energy solutions? This workshop, organised within the CommitClimate project in collaboration with the Interreg BSR project EnergyEquilibrium, will explore practical approaches to decarbonising regional energy systems — from leveraging the synergy between wind and hydrogen to understanding emerging policy trends across the Baltic Sea region.
Throughout the day, participants will:
A special focus will be given to practical tools and planning methods that support municipalities in designing their energy transition strategies. During the hands-on session, participants will have the opportunity to test innovative planning platforms developed within CommitClimate and EnergyEquilibrium, designed to help local authorities accelerate their path towards renewable energy integration and climate neutrality.
Agenda
Time | Topic |
10:00 – 10:30 | Registration |
10:30 – 10:40 | Opening remarks |
10:40 – 11:10 | Wind and hydrogen synergy: Pathways to a sustainable future – Prof. Dagnija Blumberga, Riga Technical University |
11:10 – 11:30 | The climate-neutral pathway of Liepāja – Kārlis Beihmanis, City of Liepāja |
11:30 – 11:50 | Tomelilla’s experience: Municipal perspectives on renewable integration and platform use – Ellen Boije af Gennäs Erre, Tomelilla Municipality |
11:50 – 12:10 | The climate transition in Kuldīga – Agate Zirne, City of Kuldīga |
12:10 – 13:00 | Lunch break |
13:00 – 13:30 | Emissions trading system: How will we manage it together? – Lelde Vištarte, Ministry of Climate and Energy |
13:30 – 13:50 | Renewable energy transition roadmap for Baltic municipalities – Per-Johan Wik, Sustainable Business Hub |
14:00 – 15:00 | Hands-on workshop: Exploring the CommitClimate and EnergyEquilibrium planning platforms – Alīna Safronova, Zane Pīpkalēja & Dace Lauka (in Latvian) |
This event is part of the CommitClimate initiative, supporting municipalities across the Baltic Sea region in reducing emissions, integrating renewable solutions, and advancing towards climate neutrality, and is organised in partnership with the Interreg BSR project EnergyEquilibrium.
Project: CommitClimate
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Project: CommitClimate
Physical Meeting
07. May 2025
00:00 - 23:59 (CET)