On December 21, 2022, an online presentation of the project 101085491 – EEACCCES – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH “European Experience in Adapting to Climate Change: The Concept of EnergySecurity“ under the Erasmus+ program, Jean Monnet direction, took place at the Western Ukrainian National University. The meeting served as an information and communication platform to familiarize participants with the project’s goals, activities, and expected results.
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 Putsentailo, Serhiy 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 learned about the goals of the Erasmus+ program, the coordination of the Erasmus+ program, and the holding of Jean Monnet competitions. Project Coordinator Olena Borysiak spoke about the history of the project 101085491 – EEACCCES – ERASMUS-JMO-2022-HEI-TCH-RSCH “European Experience in Adaptation to Climate Change: Energy Security Concept”, its purpose, objectives, planned activities and expected results of the project.
The aim of the project is to expand public knowledge of the European experience of climate change adaptation in the field of energy security by moving to intersectoral cooperation based on circular consumption of energy from renewable sources.
The project is expected to achieve the following results:
- to develop students’ knowledge of the European experience of climate change adaptation in the field of energy security through the transition to inter-sectoral cooperation based on circular consumption of energy from renewable sources.
- Raising awareness of energy consumers about the European experience of climate change adaptation through digital transformation of energy management and transition to renewable energy sources;
- Increasing the involvement of women and youth in entrepreneurship in the renewable energy and energy services sectors;
- 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;
- Developing and implementing a roadmap for the implementation of the European Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change 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 Western Ukrainian National University.
Funded by the European Union. However, the expressed views and opinions belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the grantor can be held responsible for them.
