How do we create an energy transition that citizens can see themselves actively participating in?
That is the main question we will try to answer when MissionGreenFuels is hosting a dialogue event about citizen engagement, where research meets practice.
Professor Simon Lex and colleagues from the University of Copenhagen will present the results of two years of research on citizen participation, democratic ownership, and a just energy transition – based on more than 200 interviews. In addition, municipalities, civil society, and companies will share their experiences in shaping future energy solutions. The day will conclude with a joint workshop, transforming insights into new ideas for democratic engagement in the green transition.
Programme
09.30 – 10.00: Arrival, welcome and introduction
10.00 – 10.45: From Iron Fields to Energy Democracy, by Simon Lex and team, University of Copenhagen
10.45 – 11.00: Break
11.00 – 12.00: Examples of citizen engagement and collaboration
- Nanna Bonde, European Energy
- Jakob Sønderskov Weber, Skanderborg Kommune
- Peder J. Jensen, Det fælles udviklingsråd, Aabenraa
12.00 – 12.30: Panel debate
12.30 – 13.15: Lunch
13.15 – 15.15: Workshop: Democratic engagement in the green energy transition
15.15 – 15.30: Wrap-up and evaluation
Please note: The event will be conducted in Danish.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day where research and practice come together – and where we jointly explore how the energy transition can truly become everyone’s project.