Date: March 18, 2025
Lecturer: Ihor Vakulenko, PhD in Economics, researcher at the Institute of Economic Research, Slovak Academy of Sciences
Format: 60-minute presentation + discussion
Connection: Google Meet
Topics to be covered:
- Which factors determine the success of the clean energy transition in different EU countries.
- Why a high GDP level does not always guarantee leadership in renewable energy.
- How CO₂ emissions and energy consumption influence the pace of transformation.
- Which strategies have proven most effective for countries with different levels of development.
- What lessons Ukraine can draw from the experience of 24 EU countries.
The lecture is based on the results of a study conducted within the SASPRO 2 program (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), funded by the European Union, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the drivers behind the development of clean energy and smart grids in EU countries.
Target audience: students of all specialties, lecturers, researchers, business representatives, and anyone interested in sustainable development and energy security.
You are welcome to join and ask questions during the discussion!