Bangkok, Thailand
In the context of the PAC project, REN21 and UN ESCAP organised a workshop discussing the role of grids in the energy transition, and how civil society can participate in the planning process.
In the context of the PAC project, REN21 and UN ESCAP organised a workshop discussing the role of grids in the energy transition, and how civil society can participate in the planning process.
The event took place on 7 December 2022 at 15:30 ICT (9:30 CET) at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok. Participants joined both in person or online.
Andrzej Ceglarz shared insights about the relevance of the PAC project to ensure the civil society’s contribution to the European grid planning.
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15:30 - 15:40 |
Welcome and opening remarks |
Mr. Matthew Wittenstein, Chief of Section, Energy Division, UN ESCAP (in person) Ms. Rana Adib, Executive Director, REN21 (online) |
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15:40 - 15:50 |
Presentation PAC Project (online) |
Mr. Andrzej Ceglarz, Programme Manager - Socio-Energy Systems, RGI |
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15:50 - 16:00 |
Presentation Scenarios for decarbonized grid 2050 (in person) |
Mr. Seiichiro Kimura, Senior Researcher, REI |
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16:00 - 16:10 |
Presentation Asian Green Grids Network (in person) |
Ms. Georgie Skipper, Chief Corporate and Government Affairs Officer, Sun Cable |
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16:10 - 16.20 |
Presentation Challenges of integrating renewables in the Korean power market |
Ms. Jahyun Kim, Research Associate, Solutions for our Climate |
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16:20 - 16:50
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Panel discussion on civil society participation in Grid Planning Panel participants:
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Moderated by: Ms. Anna Lobanova, Sustainable Energy Expert, ESCAP (in person)
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| 16:50 - 17:00 |
Insights and wrap up
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