Description
The Green Transition signifies a transformative shift towards sustainability, driven by the adoption of renewable energy, circular economy practices, and innovative technologies like Net Zero solutions to achieve climate neutrality and long-term prosperity. This transition demands a collaborative effort among industries, policymakers, and communities to tackle pressing environmental challenges, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance resource efficiency. It creates opportunities for businesses to innovate, strengthen resilience, and actively contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future.
As both an environmental imperative and an economic opportunity, the Green Transition catalyses innovation and unlocks pathways for sustainable products, services, and processes. It calls for transformative changes across entire value chains, such as integrating renewable energy, implementing low-carbon production methods, and maximising resource efficiency. Central to this transition is the development and deployment of Net Zero technologies, which enable industries to meet climate goals while driving economic growth. This shift emphasises the need to build resilience to climate risks and ensure a just and inclusive transition, benefitting workers, communities, and businesses alike. By embracing sustainable practices and technologies, industries can position themselves as global leaders in the green economy, setting benchmarks for environmental stewardship, climate neutrality, and enduring competitiveness.
Speakers included:
- Gauthier Clar, Green Assist, CINEA, European Commission
- Vera Wechner, Circular Economy Consultant, Prognos
- Luca Tarantino, Research, Innovation and Sustainability Officer, Confindustria Emilia Area Centro
- Fanny Moutin, International Relations Project Manager, Pôle Mer Méditerranée, Business & Innovation Sea Cluster
- Jannis Lambert, Principal, Prognos
- Silvia Jiménez García, Communication & Innovation Project Manager, FEMETALiNDUSTRY
- Ariane R. Decramer, Account Manager, Flux 50
The European Cluster Collaboration Platform invites you to the next EU Clusters Talk “Accelerating Change: The Green Transition in Focus” on 11 December 2024, 8:30 – 9:45 CET.
This event is part of regular online meetings brought to the cluster community by the European Cluster Collaboration Platform. They offer up-to-date insights into the latest industrial policies and clusters’ involvement, projects and best practices, the latest ECCP news, and funding opportunities. The EU Clusters Talks are a space to exchange knowledge and to discuss cluster-relevant topics, which will change with every meeting. Registration for this event is mandatory before 10 December 2024, 23:59 CET. This event is open for participants from the EU/COSME/SMP countries. Approval will be given on an individual basis.
Summary
Please, find here the slides of this EU Cluster Talk.
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