ENERGYTRAN: Advancing a Sustainable Energy Transition in Ibero-America

environmentally sustainable energy transition

In the framework of the EULAC ENERGYTRAN Project, a virtual thematic event titled “Towards an Environmentally Sustainable Energy Transition” will take place on 8–9 October, providing a forum to examine the ecological implications of alternative energy systems and to share successful cases in public policy and regulation.

Date: 8–9 October
Time: 16:00 – 18:00 (CEST)
Open event with prior registration
Audience: civil society, private sector, policymakers, and all those interested in the topic.
The event will feature simultaneous subtitles in Spanish, Portuguese, and English.

Key speakers will include experts such as Fernando Valladares (Spain) and Natalia Andrea Restrepo VĂ©lez (Commission for Environmental Cooperation), among others.

The objective of this event is to foster the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices among researchers, policymakers, civil society, and the private sector from Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. By doing so, it aims to address the shared environmental challenges of the energy transition and to promote collaboration in research and innovation.

We invite you to join the dialogue, explore collaborative paths, and help disseminate this initiative’s relevance in promoting innovation, equity, and sustainability across Ibero-America.

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RCDnxlDvVUG4M1R-c13LgrfJnaUTBTJMmr50KbQZVqRUOENFNE1XTFMySjVOQTNOVEdOSURUTjBPVC4u&route=shorturl

High-Level Meeting on Energy Transition and Climate Sustainability

ENERGYTRAN High-Level Meeting

San José, Costa Rica

On September 18th, 2025, LifeWatch ERIC will participate in the High-Level Meeting on Energy Transition and Climate Sustainability, hosted at the Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE). International experts will be presenting the preliminary results of the ENERGYTRAN project, which seeks to foster collaboration between Europe and Latin America to address shared challenges in the fields of energy transition and climate action.

The meeting will gather a wide range of high-level participants, including representatives of international cooperation organizations, national institutions, and academia, strengthening dialogue between Europe and Latin America on the pressing issues of climate sustainability and energy transition. Among the confirmed institutions are: OrganizaciĂłn de Estados Iberoamericanos (OEI); Centro Nacional de Alta TecnologĂ­a (CeNAT); FundaciĂłn CRUSA; Costa Rica por Siempre; German Cooperation (GIZ); Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE); Instituto TecnolĂłgico de Costa Rica (TEC); Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica; TecnolĂłgico Nacional de MĂ©xico (TecNM); Universidad Nacional del Nordeste (UNNE),.

The programme will cover a diverse set of themes, from international cooperation in energy transition and sustainability, to the role of public institutions and academia, concluding with the presentation of initial results of ENERGYTRAN. Maite Irazabal will represent LifeWatch ERIC, showcasing the preliminary results of the project.

The event will be live-streamed on Facebook through the following link: https://www.facebook.com/centro.nacional.de.alta.tecnologia

For more information about the ENERGYTRAN project, please visit the official website: https://energytran.oei.int/

Environmental Challenges and Open Science course

EnergyTran e-learning

San José, Costa Rica & Online

EULAC-ENERGYTRAN project launched the pilot e-learning course “Environmental Challenges and Open Science”, which will take place from 22 to 26 September 2025 in San JosĂ©, Costa Rica.

This hybrid course will be delivered in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English and Portuguese, and is free of charge, offering a unique opportunity for participants to explore how open science practices can address global environmental issues, with a special focus on the Latin American and Caribbean context.

Speakers will represent a wide range of prestigious institutions, including: UNESCO; University of Minho / OpenAIRE; Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica; RedCLARA; Centro Nacional de Alta TecnologĂ­a (CeNAT), Costa Rica; Polytechnic University of Timișoara; INES TEC (Portugal); Instituto TecnolĂłgico de Costa Rica (TEC); Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

From LifeWatch ERIC, Julio Paneque will lead a session focused on open and FAIR science tools and use cases, presenting innovative approaches developed within the ENERGYTRAN project and beyond.

Location: In person, San JosĂ© (Costa Rica) – 25 seats available. Online: 15 virtual seats.

Registration: by 15 August 2025

Strengthening Europe – Latin America Cooperation in the Energy Transition

Online

In the EULAC EnergyTRAN Horizon Europe Project framework, the virtual thematic event on technology and energy transition, scheduled for the 26th and 27th of June 2024, aims to bolster cooperation between Europe and Latin America by exploring innovative technologies policies and practices. Organised by the Organization of Ibero-American States (OEI), the event will open with introductory presentations from the EU-Solaris ERIC, the OEI, and the European Research Executive Agency (REA). It will feature panels addressing key topics such as the exchange of scientific knowledge, challenges and opportunities in the energy sector, and the environmental and social impacts of energy transition.

Experts from both regions will discuss alternative energy sources, regulatory challenges, and innovative technological solutions like green hydrogen production and solar thermal energy applications. The event will also highlight the importance of international collaboration in advancing sustainable energy research and infrastructure, culminating in a session synthesising the discussions and outlining future steps for enhanced cooperation.

For more information please visit the OEI website: https://oei.int/oficinas/secretaria-general/eventos/fortaleciendo-la-cooperacion-europa-america-latina-en-la-transicion-energetica

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EU-LAC EnergyTRAN Kick-off meeting

Madrid, Spain, 06-07 March 2024

The ENERGYTRAN project Kick-off with a meeting where the consortium will have in-depth discussions, presentations, and workshops. The agenda includes various aspects of project management, presentations from associated entities, and detailed sessions on different work packages. The meeting will emphasize collaboration, strategic planning, and efficient execution.

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