The event will take place in Room JDE 52 at the European Committee of the Regions, with interpretation available in English, Italian, French, Polish, and Estonian, and the option to watch it on this page. Registered online participants will have the opportunity to intervene via the Interactio platform.
Please note that no reimbursement of costs related to your participation is possible
Context
The Multi-Level Dialogue on Just Transition is a recurring event that is hosted by the European Committee of the Regions and organised in cooperation with the European Commission. The aim of the Dialogue is to promote exchange between the different levels of governance in the process of just transition throughout Europe. Participants to these Dialogues can for example come from civil society, local and regional authorities (such as city council members, mayors, governors, regional parliament members, …), national level government, European Commission, European Parliament and Council.
The plans of the European Union to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve climate neutrality require a socio-economic transition. The effects of this transition are very widespread, but most acutely felt in regions relying heavily on fossil fuels and energy intensive industries. Initiatives are under way to support the most affected regions, but a lot of work still remains to be done and these challenges will continue beyond 2027. In this context, local and regional representatives and guests from all parts and levels of the European Union will share their experiences and recommendations, to help in addressing current challenges and define the future shape of the policy.
Interactive participation during the event is expected and encouraged!
Structure of the event
After the welcome by the moderator, a keynote presentation on the European Fair Transition Observatory is foreseen. Afterwards, the first panel of the Multi-Level Dialogue on Just Transition entitled "A just transition for jobs in the European Union" will start. After the coffee break, the Multi-Level Dialogue on Just Transition will continue with a keynote presentation on a Just Transition Directive and then its second panel entitled "Just transition in the post 2027 Multiannual Financial Framework".
During each panel the floor will be opened for questions/interventions by the audience. The event will end with a short summary of conclusions, provided by the moderator. The indicative timing for each step of the event can be found in the agenda at the end of this document.