“Right to Energy, Right to Health” afternoon event
Join us in Brussels for an insightful policy event that explores the critical intersection of energy poverty and public health.
As high energy costs and poor housing conditions continue to affect vulnerable populations, understanding the health implications becomes increasingly urgent. This afternoon event will be twofold:
- EU Policy impact: outlook on health and energy priorities
Why is health rarely taken into account when discussing energy poverty issues and measures? Representatives from EU institutions will discuss the current and future priorities needed at the EU policy level to address energy poverty and its health impacts. We will dig into the unexplored areas or blind spots policymakers should consider to shape a more equitable energy landscape across Europe.
- Urban programmes integrating health for effective energy poverty policies
Unpaid bills, cold homes, feelings of stress, shame and depression: energy poverty has many ugly faces. And it’s in cities and regions that they become visible. Regional and city practitioners will share lessons learned from working with people suffering from it. They will highlight innovative approaches and effective strategies that empower communities to combat energy poverty, enhance health and wellbeing.
You are welcome to join before for a 45-minute networking lunch from 13h30-14h15.
Speakers include:
- Tomas de Jong – Policy Manager, European Public Health Alliance EPHA
- Mireia Matenco – Energy Poverty Coordinator, City of Besancon (France)
- Joao Pedro Gouveia, EPAH/CENSE FCT NOVA
Panelists and audience will share solutions that ensure every resident has access to affordable, safe, and sustainable energy, fostering healthier lives and thriving communities.
This session is for forward-thinking energy poverty and health experts, advocates and policymakers. It is part of the Right To Energy Forum and is organised by the WELLBASED project team with co-funding from the Horizon 2020 EU programme.
