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First stakeholders meeting of PoliRuralPlus project. We held the first stakeholder meeting for the PoliRuralPlus project on June 18th, 2024, at the MID office in Castleblayney. Following a brief introduction to the project and its research theme – "Unlocking the Potential of the Green Economy: Exploring Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Environmental Products and Services in County Monaghan" – we had a productive discussion on several key areas: • The development of the green economy in County Monaghan and potential untapped opportunities. • Brainstorming rural-urban business opportunities. • Identifying high-potential job sectors within the green economy and climate action. Fifteen experts from diverse sectors shared valuable insights, thoughts, and guidance on the green economy in County Monaghan. For further research, Irish Pilot has decided to consider incorporating topics such as the circular economy, carbon reduction, and biomass, particularly in the context of rural-urban connections. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101136910 #PoliRuralPlus #GreenEconomy #Monaghan

🌍 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀! We have successfully concluded the first national roundtables for the SMAFIN Expanded project and are excited to release the main findings from each one. These factsheets highlight key insights, discussions, and recommendations from #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #Greece, #Romania, and #Slovenia, bringing together stakeholders to drive progress in #EnergyEfficiency and financing innovation. #Slovenia - 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Slovenia’s roundtable brought together financial and technical experts to discuss funding sources, best practices, and project preparation for energy renovations. Emphasis was placed on creating accessible, central databases of incentives and simplified financing for multi-apartment buildings. 🔹𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Streamlined funding and user-friendly information systems are crucial for scaling Slovenia’s energy efficiency initiatives. #SustainableFinance #Decarbonisation #EnergyEfficiency #Buildings #SMEs #TertiarySector LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) INZEB Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) Green Building Council Croatia Cluster pRO-nZEB Romania Green Building Council Jozef Stefan Institute

Check out this video from the #GreenLivingAreas Thematic Project CO2 Pacman - COoperation and CO-designing PArtnership for Climate Neutrality!

🌍 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀! We have successfully concluded the first national roundtables for the SMAFIN Expanded project and are excited to release the main findings from each one. These factsheets highlight key insights, discussions, and recommendations from #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #Greece, #Romania, and #Slovenia, bringing together stakeholders to drive progress in #EnergyEfficiency and financing innovation. #Greece - 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Held in Greece, this roundtable focused on funding energy renovations in private, public, and tertiary sector buildings. Key sessions covered European funding, national programmes, and case studies showcasing innovative financing approaches. 🔹𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Aligning local projects with EU funding mechanisms and simplifying processes can significantly boost Greece’s energy renovation efforts. #SustainableFinance #Decarbonisation #EnergyEfficiency #Buildings #SMEs #TertiarySector LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) INZEB Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) Green Building Council Croatia Cluster pRO-nZEB Romania Green Building Council Jozef Stefan Institute

I’m thrilled to share that our research paper has been officially published in the Sustainability Journal (SSCI, SCIE, Scopus-indexed), based in Basel, Switzerland. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dqGKp_6f. This study examines how natural resources, renewable energy, technological innovation, and globalization influence environmental quality in the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)—Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan—over the period 1996 to 2020. Our findings show that renewable energy enhances environmental quality, while natural resources, technological innovation, and globalization can contribute to degradation. To mitigate these impacts, we provide policy recommendations aimed at helping OTS member countries advance toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and long-term sustainability. #research #sustainability #renewableenergy #environment #OTScountries #SDGs #environmentalpolicy #academicpublishing

🌍 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀! We have successfully concluded the first national roundtables for the SMAFIN Expanded project and are excited to release the main findings from each one. These factsheets highlight key insights, discussions, and recommendations from #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #Greece, #Romania, and #Slovenia, bringing together stakeholders to drive progress in #EnergyEfficiency and financing innovation. #Croatia - 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 The Croatia roundtable gathered over 200 delegates to explore the potential for decarbonising buildings and supporting climate-neutral projects. Sessions included discussions on technical standards, financial instruments, and the role of citizens in building decarbonisation. 🔹𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Cross-sector collaboration and targeted financial tools are essential for advancing Croatia’s energy efficiency goals in the construction sector. #SustainableFinance #Decarbonisation #EnergyEfficiency #Buildings #SMEs #TertiarySector LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) INZEB Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) Green Building Council Croatia Cluster pRO-nZEB Romania Green Building Council Jozef Stefan Institute

 (ESIA) – BALANCING ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL ASPECTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS In renewable energy development, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is indispensable, especially in Africa, where social factors are deeply interconnected with environmental health. What is ESIA? An Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) assesses the potential environmental and social impacts of a project, ensuring that both ecosystems and local communities are protected and supported. Why ESIA is Essential: • Promotes inclusive development by addressing community needs and concerns. • Safeguards biodiversity while ensuring ethical land and resource use. • Attracts responsible investors who prioritize sustainability and community welfare. Incorporating ESIA in renewable energy projects ensures Africa’s energy transition benefits people, planet, and profits. Together, we can foster a cleaner, fairer future. #ESIA #SustainableEnergy #AfricaRenewable

(ESIA) – BALANCING ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL ASPECTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS In renewable energy development, an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) is indispensable, especially in Africa, where social factors are deeply interconnected with environmental health. What is ESIA? An Environmental Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) assesses the potential environmental and social impacts of a project, ensuring that both ecosystems and local communities are protected and supported. Why ESIA is Essential: • Promotes inclusive development by addressing community needs and concerns. • Safeguards biodiversity while ensuring ethical land and resource use. • Attracts responsible investors who prioritize sustainability and community welfare. Incorporating ESIA in renewable energy projects ensures Africa’s energy transition benefits people, planet, and profits. Together, we can foster a cleaner, fairer future. #ESIA #SustainableEnergy #AfricaRenewable

As Karpowership, we attach importance to sustainable energy and continue our #SolarEnergy investment efforts for a strong and clean energy future. 💛 We continue to build the future by reducing our carbon footprint with nature-friendly and environmentally friendly solutions. 🌿🔆 #Karpowership #EnergyTransitionNow #EnergyLeadership #GlobalImpact #InnovativeSolutions #FutureLegacy #Innovation #Powership #Energy #Africa #Americas #Asia #RenewableEnergy #RenewableEnergyFuture

🌍 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗙𝗜𝗡 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀! We have successfully concluded the first national roundtables for the SMAFIN Expanded project and are excited to release the main findings from each one. These factsheets highlight key insights, discussions, and recommendations from #Bulgaria, #Croatia, #Greece, #Romania, and #Slovenia, bringing together stakeholders to drive progress in #EnergyEfficiency and financing innovation. #Romania - 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 Romania’s roundtable highlighted active financing mechanisms and strategies for implementing energy efficiency action plans. Discussions focused on integrated monitoring systems, the role of ESCOs, and long-term sustainability. 🔹 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Establishing one-stop shops and robust monitoring systems can accelerate Romania's energy efficiency goals across sectors. #SustainableFinance #Decarbonisation #EnergyEfficiency #Buildings #SMEs #TertiarySector LIFE Programme CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving (CRES) INZEB Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect North West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA) Green Building Council Croatia Cluster pRO-nZEB Romania Green Building Council Jozef Stefan Institute