The Green European Foundation organises, with support of Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Greenpeace and the Green Think Tank Cogito, a seminar on the future energy vision of the European Union.

The EU has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 80-95% below 1990 levels by 2050. The European Council has recognised that this commitment will require a revolution in energy systems, one which must start now. As a result, the current "Energy Roadmap 2050" is being developed by the European Commission. This outlines the various paths that are suitable to achieve the objectives of the energy sector. What routes towards decarbonisation – on the Swedish and the European level – will best meet the goals of reducing emissions, ensuring security of sustainable energy supply and competitiveness while meeting the reduction targets in time?

Date and time: Tuesday, November 29, 1130h – 1400h
Location and venue: European House, the European Commission Representation in Sweden, Regeringsgatan 65, 2nd floor, Stockholm

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PROGRAMME

1130h – 1200h Lunch

All sessions chaired by Tomas Kåberger, Chair of the Japan Renewable Energy Foundation, former DG of the Swedish Energy Agency

1200h – 1210h Introduction to the Energy Roadmap 2050
Charlotte Haenzel, Head of Communications, European Commission Representation in Sweden

1210h -1320h Energy scenarios to 2050: which strategies for a green future?
Hans Carlsson, Head of Division Renewables, Siemens AB
Thomas Faergeman, Director of the Danish Think Tank Concito. Concito is Denmark’s largest green network with 90 companies, researchers, organisations and individuals as members
Gunnar Fredriksson, Deputy CEO, Sweden Wind Energy Group
Thomas Henzschel, Economic Counsellor, German Embassy, Stockholm
Frauke Thies, Climate and Energy Policy Adviser, Greenpeace European Unit

1320h – 1400h Political perspectives. Discussion with all panelists and:
Per Bolund, Spokesperson Economic policy, Swedish Green Party
Daniel Johansson, State Secretary, Ministry for Enterprise, Energy and Communications

Participation free
Please register before November 28, 1200h at: info ( at ) cogito.nu

With nuthe support of the European Parliament to the aisbl Green European Foundation. The European Parliament is not responsible for the content of the project.