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The EU islands forum in a nutshell (07- 08 June 2023)
- 95 participants attended the on-site event over the two days at Thule Koda, Saaremaa
- 121 participants took part in the live stream;
- nearly 40 speakers;
- 6 workshops covering a range of topics technical topics as well as financial and sustainability discussions;
- 7 presentations and panel discussions ranging from why it is important for islands to become 100% renewable to lessons learnt from technical assistance to EU islands.
- 199 registered participants
- 62 participants took part in the site visit to BWB – Baltic Work Boats and the local presentation on Saare Wind Energy – Saaremaa Meretuulepark.
With island communities and experts from more than 15 EU countries the EU islands forum explored and discussed how to get to 100% renewable energy islands. Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, European Commission, launched the “30 to 30” challenge. Where 30 islands will be selected to receive support to get to 100% RES by 2030. Find more information on the call here.
Agenda & Slides
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DAY 1 | 7 June 2023
Program details
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10:00 am- 10:15 am EEST
Welcome
Jan Cornillie | Edita Dranseikate | Miik Tuik
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10:30 am – 11:30 am EEST
Making 100% renewable energy islands your burning platform
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11:30 am – 01:00 pm EEST
Deliberative sessions on 100% renewable energy islands
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03:30 pm – 05:30 pm EEST
Deliberative sessions on 100%renewable islands
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05:30 pm – 06:00 pm EEST
Wrap up and concluding keynote by DG ENER
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DAY 2 | 8 June 2023
Program details
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10:00 am- 10:15 am EEST
Welcome to the Day
Jan Cornillie
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10:15 am – 10:45 am EEST
Keynotes and launch of call for 30 renewable energy islands
Kadri Simson | Tiit Riisallo | Miik Tuik
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10:45 am – 11:30 am EEST
Reports from the deliberative sessions by islands representatives, with examples from the islands
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11:30 am – 11:55 am EEST
Round table with feedback
EU Commissioner Kadri Simson | Tiit Riisallo Minister of Economy and Infrastructure | MEP/International guest/expert | DG Regio
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12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EEST
Technical briefing on call (streamed)
Sarah Bogaert
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01:00 pm - 01:30 pm EEST
Parallel meeting session with EU Commissioner
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02:30 pm – 05:00 pm EEST
Site visit with Commissioner
DAY 1 | 7 June 2023
Program details
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10:00 am- 10:15 am EESTWelcome
Jan Cornillie | Edita Dranseikate | Miik Tuik
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10:30 am – 11:30 am EESTMaking 100% renewable energy islands your burning platform
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11:30 am – 01:00 pm EESTDeliberative sessions on 100% renewable energy islands
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03:30 pm – 05:30 pm EESTDeliberative sessions on 100%renewable islands
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05:30 pm – 06:00 pm EESTWrap up and concluding keynote by DG ENER
DAY 2 | 8 June 2023
Program details
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10:00 am- 10:15 am EESTWelcome to the Day
Jan Cornillie
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10:15 am – 10:45 am EESTKeynotes and launch of call for 30 renewable energy islands
Kadri Simson | Tiit Riisallo | Miik Tuik
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10:45 am – 11:30 am EESTReports from the deliberative sessions by islands representatives, with examples from the islands
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11:30 am – 11:55 am EESTRound table with feedback
EU Commissioner Kadri Simson | Tiit Riisallo Minister of Economy and Infrastructure | MEP/International guest/expert | DG Regio
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12:00 pm - 01:00 pm EESTTechnical briefing on call (streamed)
Sarah Bogaert
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01:00 pm - 01:30 pm EESTParallel meeting session with EU Commissioner
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02:30 pm – 05:00 pm EESTSite visit with Commissioner