Zelena Akcija invites you to the presentation of the new and unique Social Analysis of the Study of the Complete Decentralization of the Republic of Croatia by 2035 and the accompanying panel discussion, which will be held on December 9th, starting at 9:30 am at the Hotel Dubrovnik (Ljudevita Gaja 1, Zagreb, Ban Frankopan Hall).
Register by Friday, December 6th HERE .
The social analysis of gas phase-out, or the process of abandoning gas use, is a continuation of the Study on Gas Phase-Out of the Republic of Croatia published in 2023 by Zelena Akcija (authors: Duić et al.). The analysis considers the effects of replacing gas with renewable energy sources in electricity production and its use for heating and hot water for citizens.
The overall objective of the Social Analysis is to identify measures to mitigate the negative impacts of abandoning and using gas in the district heating and electricity sectors on the Croatian citizens, especially on the most vulnerable. The most vulnerable citizens are poor, affected by energy poverty or those living on the brink of poverty.
The social analysis is intended to raise awareness among the general public about the potential social and economic benefits of the energy transition, in particular the shift from fossil fuels (gas) to renewable energy sources (RES). It considers measures to facilitate the energy transition for citizens, including workers, so that social inequality and poverty do not deepen. Accordingly, it makes recommendations for decision-makers.
In the first part of the conference, Ana-Maria Boromisa, PhD, from the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) will present the results of the Social Analysis. In the second part, we will hold a panel discussion on the topic of energy transition, with special emphasis on gas and mitigating possible social impacts.
The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy Transition were invited as guests to the panel discussion. However, they did not respond to any of the inquiries, which, unfortunately, has become the rule, not the exception. Through its actions, the Government of the Republic of Croatia once again demonstrates that these topics, which are of exceptional public interest, are not a priority for it, nor is dialogue with civil society.The Mayor of the City of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, was also invited, but he apologized for his inability to attend.
PROGRAM
9.00 – 9.30 Registration with coffee/tea and pastries
9.30 – 10.20 Opening speech and presentation of the Social Analysis of the Study of the Complete Development of the Republic of Croatia by 2035.
- Marija Mileta, head of the campaign to abolish gas in Zelena Akcija
- Ana-Maria Boromisa, PhD, author of the analysis (IRMO)
10.25 – 10.45 Discussion: Socially just transition for Zagreb
- Ana Pavičić Kaselj, Head of the City Office for Economy, Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Planning
- Moderated by: Marija Mileta from Zelena Akcija
10.45 – 10.55 Short break
10.55 – 12.00 Panel discussion: What does a socially just transition from gas to RES looks like?
- Ana-Maria Boromisa, PhD, author of the analysis (IRMO)
- Jasna Pipunić, president of the Trade Union of Economy – SING
- Moderated by: Marija Mileta, Zelena Akcija
