From 14 to 16 April 2025 partners of the SCEPA project convened at HAN University of Applied Sciences in Nijmegen, the Netherlands. They met to deepen their shared commitment to tackling energy poverty across North‑West Europe. The meeting focused on aligning transnational strategies and piloting innovative energy-saving tools. Together they advanced a Joint Action Strategy, drafted Local Action Plans, and strengthened outreach to vulnerable households, ushering in a more inclusive and equitable energy transition.

Citizens gathered in Baiso, Italy, to explore sustainable solutions for Critical Raw Materials (CRM) as part of the EU-backed CIRAN project. Through scenario planning and group dialogue, participants addressed extraction challenges in protected areas.