Bridging Regions, Powering Change: International Dialogue on Just Transition

Held alongside the Annual Political Dialogue of the EU Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition, the International Dialogue on Just Transition—hosted by Forum Energii and Bloomberg Philanthropies—will bring together representatives and experts from coal regions across the globe to learn from European experiences and foster international exchange on the challenges and opportunities of moving from coal to clean energy. The event will take place on the afternoon of 25 June 2025 from 14:00 to 17:00.

Taking place in Poland—Europe’s most coal-dependent country—during its Presidency of the Council of the EU, the event comes at a critical moment. It will provide a platform to address the complexities of the energy transition, stress the importance of accessible financing, and promote clean industries and innovative technologies that can help drive investment and revitalization in coal-reliant regions.

Participants will share real-world insights and engage in discussions on transition pathways in their own regions. With a strong emphasis on regional perspectives, the event aims to highlight effective policy approaches, showcase practical solutions, and strengthen international cooperation in support of a fair, inclusive, and sustainable energy future.

NOTE: The event is dedicated only to participants of the Annual Political Dialogue of the EU Initiative for Coal Regions in Transition. It will be conducted in English - translation into Polish will also be provided.

If you want to participate in the International Dialogue on Just Transition, please register here.

If you have any questions, please contact Agnieszka Borowska.


Agenda 

14:00-14:15 Opening remarks

  • Joanna Pandera, President of Forum Energii
    Annya Schneider, Europe Lead – Environment Team, Bloomberg Philanthropies
    Xiaohua Zhang, Director, Cilmate Works Foundation

14:15 – 14:20 Remarks

  • Alejandro Ulzurrun, Head of Unit, DG ENER, European Commission (tbc)
     

Presentation Session: NAVIGATING TRANSITION: NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY EVOLUTION, SYSTEM TRANSFORMATION, AND CLIMATE OUTCOMES

During this session, panelists will share diverse policy, regulatory, and institutional strategies driving energy transition at the national level. Presentations will showcase how these frameworks incorporate technological innovation, market developments, and energy security challenges across selected countries.

14:20-14:50 Presentation Session: Navigating Transition: National Energy Policy Evolution, System Transformation, and Climate outcomes

  • Imaduddin Abdullah, Director of International Partnership, Institute for Development Finance and Economics, Indonesia
     

Panel discussion: TRANSFORMING COAL REGION ECONOMIES: TRANSITION PATHWAYS TO RESILIENCE, GROWTH, AND DIVERSIFICATION

This panel discussion will focus on approaches to revitalizing traditionally coal-dependent regions through clean energy integration, infrastructure modernization, and economic diversification. It will highlight policy and investment models that drive sustainable and resilient energy transition.

14:50-15:40 Panel discussion: Transforming Coal Region Economies: Transition Pathways to Resilience, Growth, and Diversification

  • Jin Yuan, Chairman, Shanxi Kecheng Energy Research Institute; Director of the Environmental Protection Professional Committee, Shanxi Province Society for Coal Processing and Utilization, China
  • Daniela Mueller de Lara, Climate Advisor Coordinator, State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • Joanna Pauly, Director, Department of European Fund and International Affairs, Ministry of Industry, Poland (tbc)
  • Jess Toon, Strategic Communications Manager, Coalfield Development
  • Moderator: Pete Harrison, Executive Vice President, EDF
     

Panel discussion: Policy Meets Practice: Global Insights on Mobilizing Finance and Advancing Multilevel Collaboration

This session will examine strategies for mobilizing finance and fostering multilevel collaboration in energy and climate policy implementation. It will highlight practical insights from global experiences connecting policy frameworks with operational practice. Panelists will discuss effective mechanisms to align financing with coordinated action across different levels of governance.

15:40-16:30 Panel discussion: Policy Meets Practice: Global Insights on Mobilizing Finance and Advancing Multilevel Collaboration

  • Lei Sun, Division Director of Eco-Technology Services (Beijing) Co., Ltd. of China Energy Conservation and Environment Protection Group
  • Farah Heliantina, Assistant to the Deputy for Energy and Mineral Resources Coordination, Coordinating Ministry for the Economy, Indonesia
  • Suchart Charles Klaikaew, Project lead IKI JET Thailand, GIZ
  • Moderator: Tu Jianjun, Managing Director of Agora China


16:55-17:00 Concluding remarks

  • Joanna Pandera, President of Forum Energii

When: 25 June 2025, at 14:00

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