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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 5d

What should you expect if you join us in Aalborg
🚀A keynote speech by Connie Hedegaard, formet EU Commissioner for Climate Action, on the challenges of rapid decarbonisation
🔎Panel debates and parallel sessions based on recent ESPON evidence
💡Interactive World Café session
https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 10d

The value of research evidence lies in its direct applicability to policymaking says ESPON EGTC director, Wiktor Szydarowski.
If you want a quick update of all our ESPON recent and future activities, his interview is a must read
https://loom.ly/DLJdRmI

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 13d

Europe's new frontline. The Baltic borderlands (Ida-Virumaa, Latgale, Utena) face a dual geopolitical shock + peripherality crisis from Russia's aggression.
Check out our CHANEBO storymap with tailored strategies for true regional resilience and a new economic vision.
➡️ https://loom.ly/-ac_7D0

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 16d

Register for our ESPON seminar in Aalborg today and join us on 19-20 November 2025 to discuss the how but mainly the where of the Green Transition.
Keynote speaker: Connie Hedegaard, former EU Commissioner for Climate Action
Check our website for more details.

https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 20d

In the face of a geopolitical shockwave, how can Europe's eastern border regions not just survive, but thrive?
We are proud to present the final report of our CHANEBO project, a vital resource for regions grappling with the fallout from the Russian aggression https://loom.ly/b0ur1Ks

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 23d

We want to learn from the best! 🌳🌳 ESPON GILL seeks your local greening plans & urban nature strategies! We're building a vital repository to inspire cities across Europe. Showcase your work, inspire others, contribute! When knowledge is shared, it's multiplied. Submit now: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · 25d

Floods, wildfires, depopulation—how ready are Europe’s territories for today’s crises?
ESPON ResiLIAnce shares lessons + tools in Valencia & online, 25–26 Sept.
Visit flood sites, meet experts, and join the debate.
Register: https://loom.ly/0JtRTLg

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Sep 12

Time for Aalborg!

Register for our ESPON seminar in Aalborg today and join us on 19-20 November 2025 to discuss the how but mainly the where of the Green Transition.

Check our website for the draft programme and more details.

https://loom.ly/ZJO5TsY

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Sep 10

How can regions across Europe benefit from the green industrial transition? 🌍

Join our online webinar on September 15, 2025, to explore how regions can turn green energy into local economic development.

https://loom.ly/_vwJrHM

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Sep 3

Are you connecting local policy decisions to global trends? 🤔 The new ESPON NoStaGeo interactive tool helps policymakers and citizens trace how global drivers are reshaping local reforms. It's your guide to proactive governance.
https://loom.ly/sAKfmlM

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 29

Green transition is not only about how to make it happen, but, equally importantly, where.
Mark your calendars to discuss this on 19-20 November 2025 - at the ESPON seminar in Aalborg. More information soon!
https://www.espon.eu/events/save-date-espon-seminar-making-space-renewable-energy-transition

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 27

Can large offshore wind farms make Denmark a ‘green power hub’ for Europe?
Thomas Kjærulff Torp, from Green Power Denmark, says they can do even more - including technology development, know-how, regional development and green fuels.
More in the #TerritoriALL magazine
https://loom.ly/s0nTiP4

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 20

We need urgent local action to bring together climate goals and competitiveness. EESC's Konstantinos Bakoyannis discusses how the 'Fit for 55' package creates new obligations for cities, energy communities as a game-changer, and why green transition must be fair and inclusive https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 19

How can we support European regions to cooperate effectively and tackle sea-use conflicts related to Offshore Renewable Energy? The ESPON CoBren final report has the answers. It's a must-read for anyone in maritime spatial planning!
➡️ Download the report https://loom.ly/ijA7eU8

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 18

Do we need to sacrifice landscapes for renewables? 🌍 EESC's Lidija Pavić-Rogošić says no, but we need strategic spatial planning. Think agrivoltaics and brownfield redevelopment. Community buy-in is key!

➡️ Read more: https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 14

New TerritoriALL 16: Europe's Green Dilemma! 🌍 How do we find space for the green transition? Our new magazine, with insights from 21 experts researcher and policymakers explores land use, governance, and public acceptance. Spatial planning is key!
https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 13

New! Atlas of the Carpathian Macroregion! 🏔️
Our new publication maps out the socio-economic and spatial development of the Carpathian region , exploring key determinants and opportunities. It's an essential resource for understanding this unique European macroregion.
https://loom.ly/_dtVnJg

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 12

#EURegionsWeek with ESPON🚀

Register today for the #EURegionsWeek and choose one of the five sessions ESPON organises or actively participates. See the full list of our events on our website and select between:
✔️ resilience
✔️ housing
✔️ city funding
✔️ urban greening

https://loom.ly/Z1zXpC8

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Aug 11

s Strategic Planning the Key to Europe's Green Future? 🌍 The green transition needs space for wind and solar. Our article highlights how planning is key to managing land-use conflicts. With RED III, fast-tracking is possible, but social acceptance is central to success.
https://loom.ly/azMEvHc

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 31

Is Strategic Planning the Key to Europe's Green Future? Global risks demand urgent green transition. Christian Vind explains good planning ensures investments & coherence. Denmark shows local leadership in planning sites for renewables like Viuf Solar Park.
➡️ Read: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 29

We want to learn from the best! 🌳🌳 ESPON GILL seeks your local greening plans & urban nature strategies! We're building a vital repository to inspire cities across Europe. Showcase your work, inspire others, contribute! When knowledge is shared, it's multiplied. Submit now: https://loom.ly/0LT5EfU

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 22

New TerritoriALL 16: Europe's Green Dilemma! 🌍 How do we find space for the green transition? Our new magazine, with insights from 21 experts researcher and policymakers explores land use, governance, and public acceptance. Spatial planning is key!
https://loom.ly/otEe6ik

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esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 16

Struggling to make clean energy happen in Central Europe? ⚡️
Our new CleanEnergy4CE Handbook is your practical guide! Packed with insights on trends, barriers, and solutions for local/regional action. Get ready to "Start small. Act early. Learn fast. Work together."
https://loom.ly/CnTQ4BI

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 10

Do you want to better understand the challenges of clean energy transition policies in Central Europe and how local and regional authorities can address them?
➡️ Download the CleanEnergy4CE Final Report for territorial evidence and insights into this vital transformation. https://loom.ly/DyoMtXw

esponprogramme.bsky.social @esponprogramme.bsky.social · Jul 4

A big thank you to all our panellists and those who joined us onsite or online making our high-level event on "Challenges at the EU’s North-East External Borders" a great success!
A summary of the event and session videos will be available soon on our website