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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 27/08
[Updated with webinars from WRI, IRENA, CCNow, ERCST]

28/08, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - Securing Land Rights and Social Equity in Pursuit of Net-Zero Organiser: International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) As climate negotiators, policy-makers, and advocates gear up for the Africa Climate Week and the Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, on the road to the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30), now is the time to place land rights, responsible investment, and inclusive, community-led approaches at the heart of the climate agenda. Following COP 29, which left many unanswered questions regarding the mobilization and delivery of climate finance for developing countries, the question of climate finance remains high on the agenda for Africa Climate Week. With the New Collective Quantified Goal including provisions for carbon markets as a tool for channelling climate finance to developing countries, this webinar comes at a pivotal moment to ask: What do net-zero strategies and investments in land-based carbon removal mean for land rights and communities, and how can we transform risks into opportunities to meet climate goals? Encouraged by the financial promise of carbon markets, investments in land-based climate solutions, such as afforestation and ecosystem restoration, are gaining ground globally. These investments hold the potential to advance climate and socio-economic development objectives. But they also require large areas of land, often in places where tenure systems are weak and community rights insecure. In the absence of robust legal processes and strong and enforceable safeguards, such investments risk deepening inequalities and driving land dispossession. Join IISD, TMG Research, and Robert Bosch Stiftung for a dialogue on how to make climate action both effective and just. You can find more information here and register via this link.
02/09. 13.00 CEST	Webinar - Climate-Related Impacts on the Heat Stability of Health Products Organiser: World Health Organization (WHO) This ATACH Technical Meeting, hosted by Unitaid and other partners, will provide a platform for ATACH members to share and discuss experiences and learnings regarding the impact that rising temperatures have on the stability of health products. Discussions will include stories, potential solutions, opportunities for innovation, and remaining questions to guide future actions on the topic. What to Expect: 13h00 - 13h15 : Opening remarks and objectives of the meeting 13h15 - 14h15 : Case studies from stakeholder perspectives, including countries, communities, manufacturers, implementers, and innovators, with a facilitated Q/A and discussion with presenters. 14h15 - 14h50 : Interactive discussions with all meeting participants to share experiences and learn from each other 14h50 - 15h00 : Closing and next steps You can find more information here and register via this link.
02/09, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024: Key Findings and Insights Organiser: International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) In 2024, renewable energy reached unprecedented levels of competitiveness. Ninety-one percent of newly commissioned renewable power projects generated electricity at a lower cost than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative, while global capacity additions set a new record. Solar PV and onshore wind remained as the most cost-effective options for new power generation, delivering significant emission reductions and billions of dollars in avoided fossil fuel costs. IRENA annual Renewable Power Generation Costs report presents key insights into the latest trends in installed costs, capacity factors, and the levelised cost of electricity from renewable energy technologies in 2024. This webinar will present the key findings from the report. It will examine the drivers behind sustained cost declines, analyse regional market trends, and highlight the role of enabling technologies such as battery storage, hybrid systems, and digitalisation. The discussion will also address how financing conditions and differences in the cost of capital affect deployment, and explore policy measures to ensure the benefits of the energy transition are widely shared. You can find more information here and register via this link.
03/09, 18.00 CEST	Webinar - Prep Your Climate Coverage: Autumn Extreme Weather Organiser: Covering Climate Now (CCNow) As the peak of the Atlantic hurricane activity approaches amid a historic wildfire season, join Covering Climate Now and Climate Central for a special webinar highlighting emerging climate attribution research on autumn's extreme weather events. This Prep Your Climate Coverage session will also explore how fall temperature and severe storm trends are changing, spotlight how journalists have reported on the human impacts of these events, and offer vetted language to make the climate connection in your own reporting this fall. You can find more information here and register via this link.
04/09, 10.00 CEST	Webinar - The race between consumption and efficiency: A retrospective view of data centre server architecture Organiser: International Energy Agency (IEA) This webinar focuses on the energy efficiency of data centre server architectures. As servers are the primary contributors to electricity demand in data centres, understanding how their efficiency has evolved over time, and where it is headed, is essential for effective energy and digitalisation policy. This session will explore new insights from a decade-long retrospective analysis of server energy efficiency trends, highlighting implications for future electricity demand, efficiency planning, and policy action. You can find more information here and register via this link.
04/09, 10.30 CEST	Webinar - Indian Flexible Energy: Battery Business Models & Supply Chain Organiser: Aurora Energy Research A record 7.6 GW of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) capacity was tendered in the first half of 2025, against the backdrop of rapidly falling BESS costs and rising volatility in the exchanges. This presents an opportunity for developers and investors to capitalise, in particular as the rapid deployment of solar leads to an intra-day arbitrage of Rs 7.5/kwH. This session will explore the key considerations in developing both tendered and merchant BESS projects, looking at forward-looking business models, routes-to-market, and supply chain (costs, value chain). In this webinar, the following questions will be addressed: - What are the typical business models for batteries in other markets, and what lessons can be drawn to the Indian context? - How do the routes-to-market for batteries change, and what does it mean for the level of risk- returns borne by the developer and investor? - Who are the typical participants in the value chain for BESS projects? What are the different OEM- Developer contracting structures prevalent for batteries? - What has driven the CAPEX cost declines for batteries in the last eighteen months? Will these drivers continue to drive CAPEX costs down in the future? You can find more information here and register via this link.
04/09, 15.00 CEST	Webinar - Understanding short-lived climate forcers for improved air quality and climate information Organisr: Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) During the webinar, you can: Enhance your understanding of various non-CO₂ radiative forcings, including their impacts on climate and air quality, as well as their key sources. Gain insights into the latest emission trends and effective mitigation strategies. Discover practical examples through case studies that highlight the success of targeted actions. Connect with global initiatives and foster collaboration with other researchers and policymakers. You can find more infomation here and register via this link.
08/09, 14.00 CEST	Webinar - Unlocking the Power of Nature-based Solutions and Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Humanitarian Action Organiser: The Climate and Environment Charter for Humanitarian Organizations This webinar aims to: Deepen understanding of how Nature based solutions (Nbs) and Indigenous and local knowledge intersect in humanitarian settings, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts, as well as how NbS can support in building community resilience to climate shocks Share expertise on equitable engagement with Indigenous and local actors, including those on leadership, ‘free, prior, and informed consent (FPIC), and ownership in design, planning and programming. Highlight practical case studies, tools, and resources that demonstrate how Indigenous leadership and local knowledge can inform NbS and humanitarian programming; Explore challenges faced by Charter Signatories in accessing funding for integrating NbS in programming, including access to resources and funding for locally-led climate and environmental action. You can find more information here and register via this link.
09/09, 17.00 CEST	Webinar - The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy Organiser: World Resources Institute (WRI) The transition towards a sustainable ocean economy is a major opportunity for job creation, offering new and diverse roles while supporting environmental and social goals. From renewable energy and sustainable fisheries to conservation and environmental finance, the sustainable ocean economy is poised to become a significant source of employment - which could grow by 51 million jobs by 2050, reaching 184 million people. This webinar will showcase "The Future of the Workforce in a Sustainable Ocean Economy", a Blue Paper recently commissioned by the Ocean Panel which provides a glimpse of what a sustainable ocean economy may look like for people over the next 25 years. Drawing on the best available data, literature and in-depth expert consultation, the lead authors of this paper will: Outline current employment in the ocean economy; Examine how this might change over coming decades for a range of ocean sectors in a sustainable ocean economy; Detail the steps needed to ensure a just transition towards a sustainable ocean economy where sustainable production, effective protection and equitable prosperity can exist hand in hand. You can find more information and register via this link.
15/09, 16.30 CEST	Webinar - Macro Economic Implications of the 2040 EU Climate Change Target Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) On 2 July 2025, the European Commission published the EU’s 2040 climate target, proposing a 90% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels. While the target provides clarity on the EU’s climate trajectory towards 2050, it also carries significant macroeconomic implications. Delivering such a deep decarbonisation pathway will require major structural transformations across European economies, with wide-ranging consequences for competitiveness, fiscal sustainability, labour markets, and investment patterns. At the same time, it creates opportunities for innovation, technological leadership, and long-term growth. This event will focus on the macroeconomic implications of the 2040 target. Bringing together leading experts in economics and climate policy, the discussion will explore the trade-offs, risks, and opportunities of the EU’s climate ambition, and assess how policy can support both climate neutrality and economic resilience. You can find more information here and register via this link.
23/09, 10.30 CEST	Webinar - Capturing Value in Changing Markets: Revenue Benchmarks for Batteries in the Netherlands Organiser: Aurora Energy Research Utility-scale battery capacity in the Netherlands is growing quickly, driven by high revenue opportunities in the wholesale and ancillary markets. However, with more batteries entering the system, we expect the value in the markets to shift. Join us as we launch Aurora’s Battery Benchmark for the Netherlands. Our Battery Benchmark provides transparency on the historical performance of a 4-hour battery system optimised across wholesale, ancillary, and balancing markets. In this live webinar, Aurora Energy Research, together with Flexcity (by Veolia) and enspired will: • Present revenue benchmarks on historical battery performance in today’s market • Discuss the market shifts that will change how batteries capture value • Host a panel discussion with experts from Rabobank, Novar and Vopak You can find more information here and register via this link.
25/09,15.00CEST	Hybrid event - Low-Carbon Hydrogen Delegated Act: a turning point for the hydrogen market ramp-up? Organiser: The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST) This event aims to discuss the final version of the Delegated Act on low carbon fuels (for which low-carbon hydrogen is the key component) and assess whether it will drive meaningful change by facilitating the scale-up of the hydrogen market, boosting demand, and providing much-needed clarity on the methodology for calculating GHG emissions from low-carbon hydrogen. Key questions to be addressed include: Does the recently published Delegated Act provide sufficient clarity and certainty to support long-term investment decisions and accelerate the ramp-up of the hydrogen market? Is the Delegated Act sufficiently technology neutral to foster innovation across a broad range of low-carbon hydrogen production pathways, beyond electrolysis? What are the most significant implementation challenges that you foresee with the Delegated Act? You can find more information here and register via this link.