Just Transition Opportunities Across Borders

"Brand Media Bulgaria" is pleased to invite you to the international forum "Just Transition Opportunities Across Borders", which will be held on September 25, 2024 in the Panorama Hall, Expo Hotel in Sofia. The event is part of the Transition of Opportunities (TOP) project, which aims to give more visibility to the contribution of the European Union Cohesion Policy, the Just Transition Fund and the European Recovery Plan to ensure a smooth and fair transition to a climate neutral economy.

The forum will provide up-to-date information on the steps and opportunities for economic development in the three coal-mining regions of Bulgaria - Pernik, Stara Zagora and Kyustendil. It will promote inter-regional cooperation with other countries with coal regions in transition and contribute to a better understanding of investment opportunities and policy challenges related to the green transition.

The event will bring together leading experts, representatives of the EU institutions, local authorities and business leaders from Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia, Czechia, Hungary and others. Among the speakers are representatives of the European Commission, mayors and district governors of coal regions, economists, business representatives, researchers, among others.

Access: The forum is open to all interested parties. Participation is free, but registration is required. The working languages are Bulgarian and English, with simultaneous translation between the two languages provided. Link to the English livestream will be sent to all registered participants.

Details can also be found on the project's website.

With the support of:

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network of more than 2,500 local and regional governments committed to sustainable urban development. Active in 125 countries, we influence sustainability policy and drive local action for low emission, nature-based, equitable, resilient and circular development. ICLEI Europe provides members in Europe, the Middle East and West Asia with a voice on European and international stages, a platform to connect with peers, and tools to drive positive environmental, economic and social change. ICLEI Europe works closely with an extended network of local and regional governments and partners on a broad range of topics.

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