In our online discussion Bankwatch campaigners talked about plans for new coal in the Balkan region and contrast it with the bigger European picture on coal.
Over 6,000 MW of new coal are planned to be constructed in the Western Balkans alone over the next years. At the same time, these countries are aspiring to become members of a European Union whose climate objectives imply a phase out of coal and other fossil fuels over the upcoming decades.
October 10, 2014 – 10-11.30 am CET
Speakers
Ioana Ciuta
Bankwatch energy coordinator
Pippa Gallop
Bankwatch research coordinator
Agenda
After 30 minutes of presentations, we will have 30-45 minutes for questions from the audience.
1. Introduction
2. New coal upcoming in the Western Balkans & problematic aspects – Pippa Gallop
3. The Energy Community – Ioana Ciuta
4. Coal in Europe, trends and EU climate objectives – Ioana Ciuta
6. Summing up and Q&A
