In the EU, there are signs that frustration with climate policy is growing, and that the transition is perceived as unfair and affects ordinary people's lifestyles and neighborhoods. This is also seen in the right-wing swing in the European Parliament elections last year.

Now we are in a local election campaign here in Denmark, where local resistance and division in connection with plans for large solar parks are taking over the media, local communities and politicians.

With this webinar, we will both delve deeper into the frustrations over the energy transition in the EU, and at the same time look at what can help reverse the trend.

We first look towards Europe to gain insight into what is happening in terms of resistance to energy projects in other EU countries, and what this means for climate action. Then we look at the situation here in Denmark in relation to energy parks and other climate action. What similarities and differences are there between other EU countries and Denmark in this area? Then we delve into the solutions. What lessons can be learned from examples where people are embracing the energy transition in their local communities? Can a more democratic anchoring be part of the solution?

The first presentation will be given in English, and the others in Danish.

Time and place: Wednesday, November 12th from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM online

On the webinar you can hear, among other things:

• Francesco Campo, PhD at Roskilde University. He researches democracy, populism and resistance and is investigating different forms of resistance to climate action in Denmark (this presentation will be in English).
• Birthe Østergaard, leader of Tversted Tourist and Citizens' Association, who, together with other locals in this part of Hjørring Municipality, have been involved in plans for a wind turbine and solar park. They want to create an energy community and shape the energy park in collaboration with the energy developer (in Danish).
• Karl Sperling. He is an associate professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University and his research focuses on involving citizens in the transition to renewable energy (in Danish).

Moderator: Helene Chéret, Green Transition Denmark.

The webinar was created in connection with, among other things, the project Trans4Demo.

Also funded by a grant from the European Commission. Responsibility for the content lies solely with the grant recipient..