European Sustainable Energy Week 2025: Just transition event round-up

The annual European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is inviting energy policy-makers, professionals, and practitioners to join its insightful conversations and to seize networking opportunities during the three-day event held in Brussels. At the heart of EUSEW is the Policy Conference, which now marks its 9th edition. Here, energy stakeholders can discuss innovations and the future of sustainable energy in Europe.

EUSEW, which will also take place online, is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use. It is organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) and the Directorate-General for Energy.

A number of side events focusing on just transition will take place throughout the event. Here is a complete list of just transition side events at EUSEW.

June 10 

14:30 – 16:00 

People to power-up Europe: make the transition a reality with skilled workers

Involved organisations: EuropeOn – Electrical Contractors Association, Wind Europe, Czech Association of Energy Sector Employees, ENEL, International Energy Agency, ENEDIS  

June 11 

9:30 – 11:00 

Unlocking the potential of energy communities to empower citizens for an inclusive transition 

Involved organisations: European Commission (REGIO), European Climate Pact, European Commission, DG ENER, Unit B1. Consumers, Local Initiatives and Just Transition  

14:30 – 16:00 

Transforming coal regions for a clean and competitive future 

Involved organisations: IndustriAll, Wuppertal Institute, GravitHy, Zgorzelec Renewable Energy Development and Energy Efficiency Cluster- Zklaster, Directorate-General for Energy (European Commission)  

16:30 – 18:00 

Energy communities’ potential for the future of electricity markets: robust and green energy for all 

Involved organisations: Lunds Kommun Fastighets AB – LKF, European Commission, DG ENER, Unit B1. Consumers, Local Initiatives and Just Transition, ViaEuropa, Örebrobostäder – ÖBO, European Renewables Energies Federation – EREF, Sofia Energy Agency – SOFENA

June 12 

9:30 – 11:00 

Equitable and sustainable rural development: the role of the clean industrial deal

Involved organisations: Joint Research Centre (European Commission), PEDAL Consulting, Inland Norway University, ecoserveis, RURENER, European LEADER association for Rural Development (ELARD)  

16:00 – 17:30 

Putting people at the heart of the climate and energy transition

Involved organisations: European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE), European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA), Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, European Renewables Energies Federation, Just Transition Alliance, Ministry of the Environment of France – Directorate-General for Energy and Climate (DGEC), European Commission – DG CLIMA, WWF European Policy Office

16:00 – 17:30 

Can citizens make a difference in energy policies? How to design impactful Climate Assemblies 

Involved organisations: European Citizen Action Service (ECAS), Democracy x Foundation / Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA), cambiaMO I Changing Mobility, Joint Research Centre, Regional Government Catalonia, Spain