Conference: Social aspects of gas phase-out by 2035 in Croatia
FoE Croatia invites you to the presentation of the new and unique Social Analysis of the Study of the Degasification of Croatia by 2035 and the accompanying panel discussion, which will be held on December 9th starting at 9:30 am at the Hotel Dubrovnik (Ljudevita Gaja 1, Zagreb, Ban Frankopan Hall).
Register by Friday, December 6th HERE.
The social analysis of degasification, or the process of abandoning gas use, is a continuation of the Study of the Degasification of Croatia published in 2023 by FoE Croatia (authors: Duić et al). The analysis considers the effects of replacing gas with renewable energy sources in electricity production and its use for heating and hot water preparation for citizens.
The general objective of the Social Analysis is to identify measures to mitigate the negative impacts of gas phase-out in the heating and electricity sectors on the inhabitants of Croatia, especially on those most vulnerable. The most vulnerable are poor citizens, citizens affected by energy poverty or those living on the edge of poverty.
The analysis is intended to make the general public aware of the possible social and economic benefits of the energy transition, especially the transition from fossil fuels (gas) to renewable energy sources (RES). It considers measures to facilitate the energy transition for citizens, including workers, so that social inequality and poverty do not deepen. Accordingly, it makes recommendations for decision makers.
In the first part of the conference, Ph.D. Ana-Maria Boromisa from the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) will present the results of the Social Analysis. In the second part, we will hold a panel discussion on the topic of energy transition, with special emphasis on gas, and mitigating possible social effects.
The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Energy Transition were invited as guests to the panel discussion, however, they did not respond to a single query, which, unfortunately, has become the rule, not the exception. With such behaviour, the Croatian Government once again shows that these topics of public interest are not important to it, nor is dialogue with civil society. The Mayor of the City of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, was also invited, but he apologised for being unable to attend.