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Events offer journalists the opportunity to learn, share and connect with sources and colleagues. At Clean Energy Wire, we collect all online webinars, gatherings, meetings and conferences on energy transition, climate policy, journalistic insights and other interesting topics. You can find the list below - and do get in touch if any events are missing!

LAST UPDATE 22/04
[Updated with webinars from FSR, WHO, WBCSD, SEI, WRI, UNEP FI, Aurora Energy Research]

24/04, 11.00 CEST	Webinar - Charging Ahead: Navigating Risks in French Battery Storage Projects Organiser: Aurora Energy Research France’s battery storage sector has taken off in recent years, expanding from a mere 28 MW in 2019 to 1 GW in 2024, driven by large-scale deployments. We expect significant expansion in the years to come, with more than 6 GW of batteries in the pipeline for grid connection. However, this rapid growth also brings potential risks, including market saturation, risks of reduced volatility, and declining ancillary services revenues. How can investors navigate these risks and ensure profitable returns? How can large-scale batteries ensure stable revenues that facilitate project financing? We will present our downside scenario for batteries, developed to assess these challenges and inform robust project financing decisions. Using our advanced Chronos software, we will model financial returns under this scenario and explore the crucial role of tolling agreements in mitigating risk. In this Public Webinar, we will: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and projected growth of battery storage in France Identify the key risks that can impact battery project profitability and access to financing Explore our downside scenario for batteries and its implications for financial returns, as modelled by our Chronos software Learn how tolling agreements can effectively mitigate investment risks and secure project bankability You can find more information here and register via this link.
24/04, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - Monitoring Just Transitions Organiser: World Resources Institute (WRI) The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency, in collaboration with the World Resources Institute, is holding a webinar to explore the topic of monitoring just transitions and present the ICAT Just Transitions Monitoring Guide. Just transitions monitoring frameworks enable countries to use data to ensure that climate policies and measures are implemented in a just and inclusive manner. This helps avoid climate action exacerbating existing social and economic inequalities as countries transition to low-carbon and climate-resilient economies. The webinar will provide an opportunity for country representatives from developing countries, including Brazil, Nigeria, and South Africa, to share their experiences in building national just transition monitoring frameworks. Climate experts will explain the uses and monitoring steps identified in the ICAT Just Transitions Monitoring Guide, developed with the support of WRI. The audience will have a chance to ask questions and gain valuable insights. You can find more information here and register via this link.
28/04, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - The EU vision on sustainability in agriculture Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR) On 19 February 2025, the European Commission released its Vision on Agriculture and Food, outlining its strategy for the future use of chemicals such as pesticides and fertilisers. The strategy includes aligning production standards for imported products with EU environmental and animal welfare values. The Commission proposes banning the most hazardous substances—already prohibited within the EU—from entering the internal market via imports. An Impact Assessment will be launched in 2025 to evaluate the effects on competitiveness and international relations, with legal proposals to follow if necessary. The EU is also working to reduce harmful substances by promoting the use of biological and low-risk alternatives and establishing a fast-track approval process for such products. The Commission further plans to address the export of hazardous chemicals, including pesticides, banned within the EU. This webinar will bring together experts to examine the EU’s agro-chemical strategy from scientific, practical, and policy perspectives. Speakers will explore the implications for European farmers, industry stakeholders, and global trade relations. The discussion will address how these measures can shape future agricultural and food systems and their broader environmental impact. Organised as an online event, the webinar will feature expert presentations followed by a Q&A session. It is open to scholars, professionals, and experts in agriculture, environmental policy, and international trade, particularly those interested in agro-chemical regulation and sustainability. You can find more information here and register via this link.
29/04, 11.00 CEST	Webinar - Hydrogen Market Report (HyMaR)–April 2025 Organiser: Aurora Energy Research In this session, Aurora Energy Research will provide a high-level walk-through of our Hydrogen Market report., which which provides a comprehensive overview of the European hydrogen market, including: Key policy and regulatory developments across Europe The global electrolyser project pipeline Levelised cost of hydrogen (LCOH) across various electrolyser business models and European geographies Sector-specific supply and demand insights and willingness to pay for hydrogen in steel, ammonia, refining, and industrial process heat Our forward-looking market outlook You can find more information here and register via this link.
29/04, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - Just Transition in LTS: Where have we been and where are we going? Organiser: World Resources Institute (WRI) The 2050 is Now webinar – Just Transition in LTS: Where have we been and where are we going? – will present an analysis of how countries have incorporated just transition into their Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) so far. Experts from Brazil, Panama, UK and other countries will discuss their efforts, as well as what to expect on the international stage and from Brazil's presidency of COP30. The event will be in English, with simultaneous translation into Portuguese and Spanish. You can find more information and register via this link.
30/04, 09.00 CEST	Webinar - The Clean Industrial Deal: turning strategy into impact Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR) This online debate will explore: How the Clean Industrial Deal can be effectively implemented and monitored at the EU and national level The roles of industry, Member States, and institutions in translating strategy into action How monitoring frameworks, KPIs, and cross-sectoral dialogue can support adaptive policy and investment. On February 26, 2025, the European Commission adopted its landmark Clean Industrial Deal (CID) Communication – an ambitious initiative to drive decarbonization and strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. Delivered within the first 100 days of the new Commission, the CID underscores a commitment to boosting innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience across the EU. You can find more information here and register via this link.
30/04, 10.00 and 16.30 CEST	Webinars - Achieving Net Zero Buildings Organiser: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) This session will provide valuable insights from the publication and feature discussions with esteemed guest speakers on buildings decarbonization. Speakers include: Morning Session Anne Kuenning, Assistant Vice President of Sustainability and Content at Nan Fung Group Sophie Chick, Vice President, Research & Advisory Services, Europe, ULI Hannah Audino, Built Environment Decarbonization Lead, ETC Afternoon session: Hugh Garnett, Senior Specialist Real Assets at Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change Mark Lessans, Sr Director, Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs at Johnson Controls Frankie Downy, Head of Building Strategy and Implementation at C40 Cities Moderators Roland Hunziker, Director Built Environment at WBCSD Stephen Hill, Associate Director Buildings Sustainability at ARUP You can find more information here and register via this link.
30/04, 16.00 CEST	Webinar - New trends for electricity regulation until 2050, the cases of US & UK Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR) At the end of the 20th century, electricity regulation evolved to accommodate the creation of wholesale and retail markets. Today, it faces new challenges as the energy transition accelerates. How does it react regarding the frame of regulation to the growing prospects of energy transition? Can insights from the US and UK provide guidance on the future direction of electricity regulation concerned with Climate Change? Is the new presidency of Donald Trump already revisiting the recent past or the main trends? Has the UK reached a new consensus equilibrium, or not? In the newly published Handbook on Electricity Regulation, Paul Joskow (MIT), Michael Pollitt (Cambridge), and Jean-Michel Glachant (FSR) review the evolving landscape of Electricity Regulation, addressing the challenges of climate change and the path to Net Zero. You can find more information here and register via this link.
06/05, 14.00 CET	Webinar - Climate Resilient and Environmentally Sustainable Health Supply Chains Organiser: World Health Organization (WHO) This Technical Meeting, co-hosted by WHO and Unitaid, will provide a platform to discuss priority actions and successful experiences to advance towards climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable health supply chains. Discussions will explore strategies for strengthening supply chains, reducing environmental impact, and ensuring equitable access to essential health commodities in the face of climate change. You can find more information here and register via this link.
07/05, 09.30 and 15.00 CEST	Webinars - Deep dive: integrating health into NDCs Organiser: World Health Organisation (WHO) The climate crisis is a health crisis with widespread and growing impacts of climate change on health, health systems, and health-determining sectors. Given the health impacts of climate change, the many health co-benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation across sectors, and the need for climate resilient, low carbon health systems, health is now recognised as a priority in nationally determined contributions (NDCs). NDCs are one of the key national climate plans that 195 Parties (countries or territories) have agreed to produce, implement and update as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement and to report their progress to the UNFCCC. The long-term goal of these, and other climate plans, is to limit global warming to 1.5-2°C above pre-industrial levels and shape a future with net-zero emissions. This webinar is a focused training session exploring the opportunities and processes for incorporating health in NDCs based on the WHO guidance Quality criteria for integrating health into Nationally Determined Contributions (‎NDCs). The program includes presentations by a series of experts, the sharing of country experiences and a Q&A session. You can find more information here and register via this link.
07/05, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - The future of the EU electricity sector: between markets and public intervention Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR) This debates aims at discussing the extent to which the latest reform of the electricity market design, introduced by legislation in 2024 and currently being implemented, with a greater role foreseen for long-term contracts (PPAs and CfDs) and for procurement mechanisms, impacts on the efficiency of such a market and what roles spot market will continue to perform. The design of the European electricity market is undergoing a reform process aimed at supporting the clean energy transition and delivering energy security, ensuring competitiveness and affordable energy for EU citizens and industries. As a greater role is foreseen, under the new legislation, for long-term contracting and procurement mechanisms, particularly for renewable generation capacity and flexibility sources, the Debate will revolve around the implications of such changes on the shaping of the future electricity sector towards net-zero in 2050. You can find more information here and register via this link.
08/05, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - Availability and Credibility of ESG Data Organiser: UN Environment Programme, Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) This session will showcase the work of the European Banking Authority (EBA) and European Central Bank (ECB) in the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data space. The EBA will present the highlights from its recent report, "Data Availability and Feasibility of Common Methodology for ESG Exposures". EBA’s presentation will be followed by highlights from ECB's paper titled: "Different shades of green: EU corporate disclosure rules and their effectiveness in limiting 'Greenwashing' ". Through both these presentations, this session will highlight the importance of ESG data, its availability and credibility, and how it affects banks’ ability to correctly address sustainability-related risks. You can find more information and register via this link.
21/05,14.00CEST	Webinar - Nature-based solutions for climate-resilient cities: digital tools for decision-makers Organiser: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) As cities worldwide struggle with the growing impacts of climate change, nature-based solutions (NBS) could offer a powerful path to enhance urban resilience. During the webinar, participants can explore highly relevant digital platforms empowering cities to implement nature-based solutions to solve urban adaptation challenges on local level. You can find more information here and register via this link.