The Polish Climate Congress and CNE Climate Summit, March 25-26, 2025 - Copernicus Science Centre
On March 25-26, 2025, Warsaw became the location for a key event that brought together leaders from various sectors to address the challenges of decarbonizing the economy. The Polish Climate Congress 2025, organized by the European Foundation for Sustainable Investments, served as a platform for knowledge exchange on green transformation. The Congress opening was attended by top government officials, including the Minister of Industry, Marzena Czarnecka, and Michał Baranowski, Deputy Minister of Development and Technology.
The Chairman of the Congress’s Program Council, Senator Adam Szejnfeld, in his speech emphasized the crucial role of cooperation between the public and private sectors. Over the two days of discussions, the Congress participants focused on five main thematic tracks aimed at identifying directions for action within the green transformation:
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Industry – How can large enterprises contribute to decarbonization?
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Energy – What innovative solutions, such as the hydrogen economy, can accelerate the energy transition?
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Finance and Regulations – What legal regulations support green investments?
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Municipal Investments – How can governments support local authorities in achieving climate goals?
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Technologies – What innovations can speed up the journey to climate neutrality?
Council’s Participation in the Congress
The Renewable Energy Sector Competence Council actively participated in the Congress, focusing on issues related to developing skills and adapting the labor market to the needs of the green economy. During the discussion panels, the Council highlighted the key challenges related to the energy transition, including:
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Shortage of qualified specialists in the renewable energy sector – The need to intensify training programs and collaborate with universities and the private sector in vocational education.
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The impact of digitalization on the energy sector – The importance of developing digital skills and utilizing artificial intelligence to optimize energy processes.
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Regulatory requirements and their impact on professional competencies – The need to adapt education systems to dynamic legislative changes and implement new certification standards in the renewable energy sector.
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The role of innovation in creating new jobs – The need for investment in research and development and the promotion of tech startups that can accelerate the green transformation.
Green HUB PL, as one of the key subject-matter partners, supported the energy transition by providing analyses and recommendations regarding best practices in the renewable energy sector. The Congress became not only a space for discussions about the future of the low-emission economy but also a stimulus for taking concrete actions in building modern skills in the renewable energy sector..