Navigating Multilevel Governance for a Sustainable Future

How to strengthen collaboration between local, regional, and national levels to accelerate the energy transition? Join us next Thursday 20th of March for an engaging online roundtable on multilevel governance to mainstream the Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle into all planning levels!

Organized as part of the Regio1st Mentoring Program, this roundtable will provide a platform for knowledge-sharing and exchange on best practices, challenges, and opportunities in implementing effective governance frameworks across regions.

Together, policymakers, local authorities, and experts will discuss how governance at multiple levels can be more cohesive and effective in driving the energy transition and the integration of the EE1st principle. Through insightful presentations and interactive discussions, we will explore:

• Multilevel governance in action – Key findings from the NECPlatform project on how to improve policy coordination and bridge gaps between local, regional, and national energy planning.
• Best practices for collaboration – Insights from the Covenant of Mayors Europe, highlighting successful initiatives that have driven impactful energy efficiency policies at different governance levels.
• Green Public Procurement (GPP) for sustainable energy – A case study from Frederick University, Cyprus, showcasing how procurement policies can drive sustainability and energy efficiency in public projects.
• Dynamic discussions and Q&A sessions – Join expert-led discussions, share your perspectives on multilevel governance challenges, and contribute to shaping the future of energy policies in Europe.

This session, as part of the Regio1st project, offers a unique opportunity to:

✅ Gain insights into innovative governance strategies from leading experts.
✅ Share your experiences and discuss challenges in integrating energy efficiency policies at different governance levels.
✅ Network with professionals and experts from different EU regions and cities.

Join the Conversation on Multilevel Governance, register now!

Event Details

📅 Date: March 20, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00-12:00 CET
📍 Online (Teams)

Agenda

Time	Subject	Speaker
​10:00	​Introduction	​Florine Serrault, FEDARENE
​	​From local and regional to national planning
​10:05	​About the NECPlatform project: key findings and challenges	​Giulia Pizzini, IEECP
​10:25	​Discussion	​
​10:35	​About the Covenant of Mayors Europe activities on Multilevel Governance	​Valentina Alberti, FEDARENE
​10:50	​Discussion
​	​Green Public Procurement as a (multilevel) governance tool
​11:00	​Energy Efficiency in Green Public Procurement in Cyprus	​Frederick University, School of Engineering of Cyprus
​11:15	​Discussion	​
​11:45	​Introduction to next topic	​Natalia Boemi, CLUBE
​11:50	​Wrap up	​Florine Serrault, FEDARENE