‘Engaged in energy and climate issues daily, we habitually use abbreviations when talking about the green transformation: EGD, FF55, DNSH. It’s no wonder that sometimes our message is unclear. That’s why we gathered among non-governmental organisations, not just the ‘green’ ones, to discuss and deepen our knowledge about the European Green Deal and its significance for Poland and the Polish people. An important aspect of the workshops was reflecting on the role of non-governmental organisations in implementing climate and energy policies and monitoring European funds,’ said Krzysztof Mrozek from Polish Green Network.
The event was dedicated to NGOs focused on the European Green Deal (EGD) and European funds. It aimed to provide representatives of civil society, particularly members of monitoring committees, with crucial knowledge of EU funds and their alignment with the EGD. Key topics covered included Fit for 55 legislative package, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), its reform (incl. ETS2), and the role of NGOs in monitoring committees. The event successfully facilitated discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities among participants, enabling them to analyse and evaluate EU funds and EGD documentation.
The event featured diverse participants, including members of non-governmental organisations and foundations primarily engaged in environmental and climate protection. These individuals varied in their involvement with European funds for climate-related initiatives. The event ensured gender balance among the participants, as well as among the invited speakers who led thematic blocks on Fit for 55, ETS reform, and European funds for green transformation.
Workshop participants learned what the European Green Deal is and how it translates into specific policies and legal acts that also apply to Poland. They received guidance on what assumptions and horizontal guidelines they should follow while working in the monitoring committees. The result of the workshop will also be a library of materials on the implementation of the EGD, which all interested people will be able to use.
No less important output of the workshop was the fact that it was the first event that allowed the meeting of members of the monitoring committees from different parts of the country. Some of these people already have experience in the work of committees, and for others this is the first such experience, so the opportunity to exchange ideas and contacts between them was extremely valuable. Polish Green Network has also created a platform where we enable the organisations involved in this work to flow useful materials and information.
This event gathered 42 participants. Evaluation of the event was overwhelmingly positive, as participants expressed high satisfaction and acknowledged the significant amount of knowledge gained. A post-event survey revealed that most participants experienced a shift in their perception of the topics discussed and expressed their intention to utilise the knowledge gained. The workshop received top ratings from participants, emphasising its effectiveness in meeting their expectations and providing valuable insights into EU funds and their connection to the EGD!
