This webinar will focus on how the three pillars of the EU’s Just Transition Mechanism can support public and private stakeholders in coal regions to finance their regions’ energy transition without leaving anyone behind. In addition to financial instruments, the discussion will touch upon supporting elements including advisory services and capacity building.

Agenda:

• Moderation: Nicolas de la Vega, Policy & Project Officer in EUREC and TRACER Partner
• Welcome & introduction: Rita Mergner, Senior Project Manager at WIP Renewable Energies and TRACER Coordinator – 5-minute presentation
• Update on Territorial Just Transition Plans for funding under the Just Transition Mechanism: Sander Happaerts, Policy Officer at DG REGIO in the European Commission – 15-minute presentation
• Supporting the Just Transition Mechanism: Comprehensive proposal of the EIB Group: Hubert Strauss, Lead Economist, Projects Directorate – Regional Development Division, European Investment Bank- 15-minute presentation
• Q&A session: 20 minutes
• Closing: Nicolas de la Vega, Policy & Project Officer in EUREC and TRACER partner