Policy Session at TIF: European Climate Policy and Energy Transition featuring Economic Minister of Germany Dr Robert Habeck

Key Topics

Introduction of EU-wide carbon pricing on emissions from buildings and road transport (ETS 2) and the role of the Social Climate Fund in compensating for the impact on vulnerable households. Special attention will be given to climate actions and challenges in Germany and Greece. The panel will also highlight the critical roles of civil society, cross-border cooperation between Greece and Germany, and the impact of support programmes such as EUKI and TSI. 

Event Highlights

• Panel Discussion with Dr Robert Habeck: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Vice Chancellor of Germany, Dr Robert Habeck, will be part of a panel discussion on the importance of climate action and the European Green Deal. 
• Overview of European Climate Action: Learn about Europe’s climate action goals and strategies, and the role EUKI plays in supporting these efforts. 
• Discussion on European Climate Policy: Gain insights into recent successes in European climate policy and energy transition, with a focus on the challenges of implementing the Fit for 55 package.
• Focus on Germany and Greece: Explore the roles of civil society and cross-border cooperation, emphasising how support programmes like EUKI and TSI contribute to climate action.

Speakers

• Dr Robert Habeck, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and Vice Chancellor of Germany.
• Lina Tsaltampasi, President, Greek Association of Women Entrepreneurs (SEGE).
• Alexandra Sdoukou, Vice Minister of Environment and Energy, Greece (tbc)   
• Athanasia Ioannidou, Director of SEGE and involved in the EUKI project WIN.
• Dr. Charitini Karakostaki, Associate Professor of Political Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.

Project Highlights

• CLIMA+: Focusing on implementing national climate measures in Greece, aligned with EU mechanisms.
• H2Greece: Promoting the production, transportation, and use of green hydrogen in Greece.
• WIN: Empowering women in the energy sector through training and fostering energy cooperatives across several countries.
• Wind4Bio: Increasing social acceptance of wind energy by addressing biodiversity concerns.

Moderator

• Ulrike Leis, Deputy Director, Secretariat of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), GIZ.

The event will be held in English, in person, and will not be recorded or streamed. 

We are looking forward for your visit at the Thessaloniki International Fair this September.