The Transformation of MVM Mátra Energy Ltd. and the Just Transition – Summary of the International Conference
On November 26, 2024, the international conference titled “The Transformation of MVM Mátra Energy Ltd. and the Just Transition” was held in Budapest. The event aimed to facilitate dialogue among representatives of trade unions, the government, and employers on implementing a just transition, sharing their visions, experiences, and expectations regarding the phasing out of coal-based energy production and the transformation of the energy economy. The conference participants included domestic and international experts, trade union representatives, as well as leaders and researchers involved in sustainable energy management.
Participation in the SET Plan conference
Hungary hosted the SET Plan Conference as part of the European Council Presidency. The meeting to discuss the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET Plan) of the European Union was hosted by the Várkert Bazaar on 14-15 November 2024.
Members of the Coal Commission Secretariat represented our University at the 10th Conference of the Just Transition Platform Conference held in Brussels
The 10th Just Transition Platform Conference took place in Brussels on 15-17 October, with the participation of two members of the Coal Commission Secretariat of Eszterházy Károly Catholic University – Zsuzsa Piskóti-Kovács PhD and Balázs Hegyi. In addition to our colleagues, some of the consortium partners of the LIFE-IP North-HU Trans project also attended the event, namely: the mayor and vice-mayor of Bükkábrány municipality.