Presentation of the Jean Monnet project "European Experience of Adaptation to Climate Change: The Concept of Energy Security"
On December 21, 2022, an online presentation of the project 101085491 - EEACCCES - ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH "European experience in climate change adaptation: the concept of energy security" under the Erasmus+ program, Jean Monnet line of work, was held at the West Ukrainian National University. The meeting became an information and communication platform to familiarize participants with the purpose, activities and expected results of the project.
The participants of the online presentation were welcomed by Uliana Koruts, Head of the International Relations Department, Vasyl Brych, Director of the Educational and Research Institute of Innovation, Environmental Management and Infrastructure, and Serhii Hunko, Deputy Director of the Educational and Research Institute of Innovation, Environmental Management and Infrastructure, who noted the relevance of the project topic, the need to share knowledge, disseminate European experience, develop entrepreneurship, and consolidate the public on preventing, mitigating, and adapting to climate change.
Project coordinator Olena Borysiak introduced the project team consisting of Vasyl Brych, Petro Putsenteylo, Serhii Hunko, Pavlo Popovych, Antin Shuvar, and Borys Yazliuk, focusing on their experience in conducting research on the project topic. The project team shared their experience in implementing research projects in the areas of climate change adaptation, strengthening energy security, implementing energy efficient technologies, decarbonizing transport, smart specialization, and developing agrobiotechnology.
During the presentation, the participants got acquainted with the objectives of the Erasmus+ program, the coordination of the Erasmus+ program, and the holding of competitions in the Jean Monnet area. Project coordinator Olena Borysiak told about the history of the preparation of the project 101085491 - EEACCCES - ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH "European experience of climate change adaptation: the concept of energy security", its purpose, objectives, planned activities and expected results of the project.
The aim of the project is to expand public knowledge about the European experience of climate change adaptation in the field of energy security by transitioning to intersectoral cooperation based on circular energy consumption from renewable sources.
The project is expected to achieve the following results
- developing students' knowledge of the European experience of climate change adaptation in the field of energy security through the transition to intersectoral cooperation based on circular energy consumption from renewable sources.
- Raising awareness of energy consumers about the European experience of climate change adaptation based on the digital transformation of energy management and the transition to the use of renewable energy sources;
- Increasing the involvement of women and youth in entrepreneurship in the field of renewable energy and energy services;
- promoting the integration of European experience in gender equality and inclusiveness in the energy sector;
- raising public awareness of the importance of ensuring the implementation of European experience in climate change adaptation;
- development and implementation of a roadmap for the implementation of the European Strategy for Climate Change Adaptation in Energy Management at the regional level for local governments;- Strengthening the capacity to develop cross-sectoral partnerships to create regional climate-neutral clusters (agricultural enterprises - green energy enterprises - green transport enterprises).
The project is being implemented under a Grant Agreement between the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA) under the authority delegated by the European Commission and the West Ukrainian National University.
Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Executive Agency for Education and Culture (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the grantor can be held responsible for them.
