Renovate Europe Day 2020: #Renovate2Recover


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Date

The 27 October 2020 from 09:30 until 11:00

Citizens are more concerned than ever before about their jobs, well-being and quality of life. Energy renovation stands at the intersection of the EU’s green priorities and growth objectives, and is the linchpin to the EU’s recovery. The Renovation Wave, expected today, will provide further regulatory impetus and guidance on how to channel EU recovery funds into buildings.

Draft Agenda:

9h30 Welcome

Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign Director

Brook Riley, Renovate Europe Campaign Vice-Chair

9h35 Exemplary Role of France in prioritizing Energy Renovation in the National Recovery Plans

High-level Interview in French with Housing Minister Emmanuelle Wargon (tbc)

Moderated by Marjolaine Meynier-Millfert, Member of the Assemblée Nationale

9h55 Exemplary Role of Italy in prioritizing Energy Renovation in the National Recovery Plans

High-level Interview in Italian with Vice-Minister for the Economy, Antonio Misiani

Moderated by Cecilia Hugony, Italian National Partner ‘Renovate Italy’

10h15 Why Energy Renovation is so important for Citizens, Businesses & the Environment

Video Interview with Irish Minister for Climate Action Eamon Ryan

Moderated by Irish National Partner ‘Irish Green Building Council’

Video input from Renovate Europe Champion MEPs

10h30 Energy Renovation at the heart of the EU Recovery

High-level Interview with Vice-President Timmermans

Moderated by Peter Sweatman, CEO of Climate Strategy & Partners, and Brook Riley, Renovate Europe Campaign Vice-Chair

Exchange with online participants

10h55 Exchange with Audience and Conclusions

Moderated by Adrian Joyce, Renovate Europe Campaign Director

11h00 End