Stay updated on online journalism and energy events

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 05/06
[Updated with webinars from IEA, IISD, Aurora Energy Research]

10/06 - 12/06	Online symposium - Nature, Climate and Gender Symposium: Towards a Just and Sustainable Future Organisers: NAbSA, Global EbA Fund, PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative and RISE teams As climate and environmental crises escalate, the urgent need for equitable and effective solutions becomes paramount. There is growing global recognition of the crucial role that gender equality, human rights, and Indigenous knowledge play in building just and sustainable climate and nature actions. Yet, dominant narratives and decision-making spaces continue to marginalize those most affected – particularly women, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups. This 3-day virtual symposium is organized by IUCN’s NAbSA, Global EbA Fund, and PODONG Indigenous Peoples Initiative teams with the generous support of Global Affairs Canada, the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, and the International Climate Initiative (IKI), NORAD and UNEP. The Symposium aims to spotlight bold, transformative, and grounded work integrating gender, human rights, and Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge into nature and climate action. It will be a space to share learnings, inspire action, and foster cross-project connections and solidarity. Objectives: Inspire with powerful examples and reflections from movements, communities, grassroots organizations, and projects advancing rights-based approaches in climate and nature work. Showcase on-the-ground initiatives led by or working with knowledge holders, including women, Indigenous Peoples, elders, and youth. Connect practitioners and communities across geographies and generations to share tools, stories, and strategies. Create a synergetic and inclusive space for learning and exchanging. You can find more information here and register via this link.
10/06, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - How Country Platforms Can Drive Green Growth in Developing Countries Organiser: World Resources Institute (WRI) From the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio in 2024 to the Finance in Common Summit of public development banks in Cape Town in 2025, country platforms are increasingly recognized as an effective tool for developing countries to attract, coordinate and scale up different types of funding to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development. Their promise stems from a country-led approach based on partnerships between governments, the finance sector and other actors, ensuring that these collaborations are fully aligned with domestic priorities and systemic policy reform. Join WRI for a virtual event with a distinguished panel of experts to explore how country platforms can practically mobilize resources at scale to promote economic growth that is low-carbon, strengthens nature and climate resilience, creates jobs and supports development. You can find more information and register via this link.
10/06, 18.00 CEST	Webinar - Climate Blueprint: The Movement Is the Story Organiser: Covering Climate Now (CCNow) Movements make change: Think civil rights, women’s suffrage, and gay marriage. Such history-making is obviously newsworthy. But too many writers and editors shy away from covering climate movements today for fear of being labeled an activist. Inspired by “The Climate Blueprint for Media Transformation,” published in summer 2024 by the Solutions Journalism Network and Covering Climate Now, we are now launching a webinar series on pressing topics like this one in climate journalism. In our first roundtable discussion, called “The Movement Is the Story,” we’ll discuss the need for movement journalism, how to cover actions effectively, and how this reporting can give journalists a competitive edge. You can find more information here and register via this link.
12/06, 00.00 CEST	Webinar - Unburdening The Climate Generation: Supporting Those Born Into Crisis & Building Solutions Organiser: Pulizer Center and Climate Psychology Alliance North America Earlier this spring, the U.S. Commerce Department cut $4 million in funding to a climate research center at Princeton University, claiming the initiatives scare children. But experts say canceling support for one of the nation’s top climate research programs will not make young people less anxious about climate change—it will just give them less information about the threats they might face and their potential to find hope through solutions. And young people, are—in fact—focused on finding solutions. Despite climate doomerism, climate change is proving to be the world’s most powerful driver of innovation and progress, a transformation that one generation is leading. The "climate generation" born after 1989 is reshaping our understanding of work, culture, “progress,” human rights, and community. Join the Pulizer Center and Climate Psychology Alliance North America to discuss ways to support the generation that is finding solutions after being born into crisis. Together, we’ll learn strategies to take action and defend climate education, brainstorming ways to build capacity for climate action, even when things feel overwhelming. You can find more information and register via this link.
12/06, 11.00 CEST	Webinar - Battery Investments in Belgium Organiser: Aurora Energy Research Belgium’s battery market is entering a phase of rapid growth. While the current installed capacity is under 300 MW, this is expected to increase tenfold by 2030. Over 3 GW of new projects have already been announced, and contracts awarded through the Capacity Remuneration Mechanism will bring more than 1 GW online by winter 2028. Battery operators in Belgium are currently benefiting from exceptionally high revenues, driven by high prices on ancillary markets and attractive price spreads in wholesale markets. The CRM adds long-term income certainty, while the exemption from transmission grid fees further boosts project economics. However, there are real uncertainties. A key question is how long the high revenues will last. The limited size of Belgium’s ancillary markets raises concerns about saturation and lower prices as more capacity comes online. Grid access is also a challenge, with TSO Elia planning flexible connection contracts that allow curtailment during congestion, potentially speeding up grid access but also reducing battery revenues. In this session, we will explore battery revenue models, deployment strategies, and the evolving market landscape. You can find more information here and register via this link.
12/06, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - Launch Event: Extension of the CBAM Scope Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) As the EU navigates the CBAM transitional period, 2025 stands out as a critical year for shaping its future. With crucial reviews underway and key implementing decisions pending before the definitive period begins, the landscape is actively evolving. A central question in current discussions is the potential expansion of the CBAM scope. This second report under ERCST’s ‘Border Carbon Adjustments in the EU – Phase VI’ workstream will explore the extension of the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products. At this event, the ERCST will launch and present a paper that analyzes the potential for expanding the CBAM scope to additional sectors and downstream products, in anticipation of the formal review by the European Commission planned for this year. Based on active stakeholder engagement, it will assess the implications of expanding (or not expanding) the CBAM scope, and offer recommendations on the factors to evaluate when deciding to bring new sectors and/or products under the scope. You can find more information here and register via this link.
12/06, 17.30 CEST	Webinar - Powering the Italian Future: Here Comes the Sun, the Wind (and the Atom?) Organiser: Aurora Energy Research Italy is at a crossroads that will shape the next decades of its energy system, as long-awaited programs that will accelerate the decarbonisation of the system are kicking off in the second half of the year, while commodity markets remain volatile due to continued geopolitical tensions. Additionally, developments on data centers and AI could stimulate power demand, and new generation technologies such as small-modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) could play a transformative role in the long term. You can find more information here and register via this link.
18/06, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - Flexibility and market integration to improve energy affordability and EU competitiveness Organiser: Florence School of Regulation (FSR) Join this debate exploring how to unlock flexibility and complete market integration to reduce energy costs and support EU competitiveness. This debate will focus on how to enhance system flexibility and to complete market integration to minimise the cost of accomodating increasing shares of renewables into the electricity system, thus reducing overall energy system costs to the benefit of EU energy consumers and to improve EU competitiveness. More specifically, the Debate will discuss how to remove the current limitations – e.g. incomplete market integration and barriers to the participation of distributed resources in the markets – to the full potential of renewable-based generation to reduce electricity costs. You can find more information here and register via this link.
19/06, 19.00 CEST	Webinar - Toward A New Canadian Industrial Strategy Organiser: The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Canadian industry is at a pivotal moment. In the wake of recent policy shifts in the United States, Canada is forced to find ways to diversify its economy and chart a path toward long-term growth and prosperity. This is a chance for the nation to consider industrial policy options. With the election of a federal government focused on nation-building projects, Canada has a unique opportunity to revisit past industrial policy efforts to address persistent challenges such as low productivity and barriers to innovation, while strengthening economic sovereignty. This renewed vision is being framed as a “New Canadian Industrial Strategy”. A newly released report from the Commission on Carbon Competitiveness (C3) and the Transition Accelerator explores how Canada can rethink its approach to industrial policy, with a focus on both legacy industrial sectors and new, innovative sectors and technologies. Many of the most promising opportunities lie in the rapidly expanding global low-carbon markets. As the United States federal government abandons its pursuit of these opportunities, Canada is well-positioned to step forward as a stable, resource-rich, and innovation-driven destination for green investment. This webinar will explore key recommendations from the report and feature perspectives from different stakeholders on how Canada can enhance industrial competitiveness and seize the opportunities inherent in this critical moment. You can find more information here and register via this link.
25/06, 09.00 CEST	Webinar - Recent Developments and Prospects for Nuclear Power in Southeast Asia Organiser: International Energy Agency (IEA) As Southeast Asia faces rising energy demand and the imperative to decarbonise, nuclear energy is once again under consideration as part of the energy mix. Policymakers are seeking clear, balanced insights to guide decision making on whether – and how – nuclear power might support national energy strategies. In response, the International Energy Agency (IEA), in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is launching the Southeast Asia Nuclear Dialogue Series, a focused set of webinars examining the role of nuclear in the region’s energy transition. This interactive series will explore the potential, challenges, and practical considerations of deploying nuclear energy in Southeast Asia. Designed to foster informed dialogue and build a community of engaged stakeholders, the series will also gather feedback to inform a regional nuclear energy workshop planned for 2026. You can find more information here and register via this link.
26/06, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - Future of emissions trading in the EU: CDRs Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) This event marks the launch of the Carbon Dioxide Removals (CDRs) Report, part of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” project. This initiative by ERCST aims to provide original analytical insights, identify challenges, and propose solutions for the evolution of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) during the second phase of Phase IV (2025–2030) and beyond. Throughout the year, a series of reports will be released, each addressing different facets of the EU ETS’s future. In line with the EU ETS Directive, the European Commission is mandated to annually assess the system’s functioning and future design. In June 2024, the Commission initiated a call for tenders to support the evaluation of the EU ETS and the Market Stability Reserve (MSR), as well as the 2026 review of both mechanisms. Building on this, in April 2025, the Commission launched a 12-week public consultation to gather stakeholder views on the evaluation and review of the EU ETS and MSR, aiming to ensure the system continues to contribute effectively to the EU’s climate neutrality goals by 2050 . Complementing the Commission’s official review, independent assessments play a crucial role in evaluating the EU ETS’s functionality and delivery. This event will present the fourth report of the “Future of Emissions Trading in the EU” initiative, focusing on Carbon Dioxide Removals. The authors will present their findings, followed by a discussion with participants. You can find more information here and register via this link.
03/07,14.00CEST	Webinar - Advancing the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels in Third Generation National Climate Plans Organiser: The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) With only 9 months left before the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30), there is an urgent need for countries to deliver ambitious nationally determined contributions (NDCs) that implement the global stocktake outcome, including transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, research from the International Institute for Sustainable Development shows that past NDCs have largely not addressed transitioning away from fossil fuel production, raising the question of how this matter can be included in future NDCs. Meanwhile, since COP 28, there have been significant changes in the global context of the clean energy transition. United States President Donald Trump has pledged to “drill, baby, drill,” and his tariffs have important implications for clean energy supply chains. In Europe, we have seen some retrenchment of the clean energy transition. However, it remains critical for the Global North to take the lead in the transition away from fossil fuels. In this changing context, this webinar will provide recommendations for strong implementation of the global stocktake outcome in NDCs. Panellists from governments and international organizations will share their experiences and views on implementing the transition away from fossil fuels via third-generation NDCs, including how to make these plans fundable, and will reflect on how NDCs can facilitate a clean and just energy transition in emerging and developing economies. Panellists will also share what they expect to be contained in NDCs to be delivered by COP 30. You can find more information here and register via this link.