The European Cohesion Policy strengthens the EU’s economic, social, and territorial cohesion by reducing disparities and fostering sustainable development.

The 2021-2027 framework focuses on key priorities: advancing innovation and digital transformation, transitioning to a low-carbon, sustainable economy, improving regional connectivity, promoting social inclusion and justice, and supporting integrated territorial development.

By aligning economic, social, and environmental goals, the policy ensures that all regions benefit equitably, preventing the digital and green transitions from deepening regional disparities. 

This online workshop organised by the Research Group MOPT-CEG/IGOT in collaboration with RSA Research Network on EU Cohesion Policy (#CPnet), will explore the interplay between the Cohesion Policy and the Twin Transition, offering fresh insights into achieving a digital, inclusive, and sustainable Europe.

We invite you to join us on 9th December for sessions with senior and young academics to discuss the intersections of Cohesion Policy and the Twin Transition.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading perspectives on Europe’s sustainable and inclusive future.

The workshop is free to attend. To participate, please register using the form.

Organization:

• Eduarda Marques da Costa and Pedro Franco (MOPT/CEG/IGOT-ULisboa and RSA #CPnet)
• Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and RSA #CPnet)
• Ida Musialkowska (Poznan University of Economics and Business and RSA #CPnet).

Keynote speakers:

• Alessandra Faggian (Gran Sasso Science Institute)
• Anabela Santos (Joint Research Centre)
• Marcin Dabrowski (Delft University of Technology)
• Roman Römisch (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies)

Young presenters:

• André Alves (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning)
• Mahshid Cheraghi (School of Architecture, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
• Martina Caputo (Politecnico di Torino)

Full programme 

Schedule Programme 

10h00 - 10h15 – Opening session

• Ida Musialkowska (RSA #CPnet coordinator, Poznań University of Economics and Business)
• Mário Vale (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, IGOT-ULisboa)
• Eduarda Marques da Costa (RSA #CPnet member, IGOT-ULisboa)

10h15- 11h45 – Session I

• Roman Römisch (The Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies) – The Twin-Transition – Challenges for Cohesion and Cohesion Policy
• Alessandra Faggian (Gran Sasso Science Institute) – Inclusive and Sustainable Growth: What to Do (if Anything) with Peripheral Areas?

Moderation: Ida Musialkowska (RSA #CPnet coordinator, Poznań University of Economics and Business)
 
11h45- 12h00 – Break
 
12h00 - 13h15 – Session II

• Exploring Solar Energy in Portugal’s Energy Transition – André Alves, Eduarda Marques da Costa, Eduardo Gomes (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, IGOT-ULisboa), Samuel Niza (Circular)
• Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Customizing Smart Solutions for Enhancing Public Participation in Urban Regeneration: A Research Agenda Proposal – Mahshid Cheraghi, Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
• Promoting Territorial Resilience in Europe: a Preliminary Classification of National Policy Approaches – Martina Caputo, Francesca Abastante, Erblin Berisha, Grazia Brunetta, Ombretta Caldarice, Giancarlo Cotella, Danial Mohabat Doost, Bruna Pincegher (Politecnico di Torino)

Moderation: Eduarda Marques da Costa (RSA #CPnet member, IGOT-ULisboa)
 
13h15 - 14h00– Lunch break
 
14h00 - 15h30 – Session III

• Marcin Dabrowski (Delft University of Technology) – Leaving no One Behind? A Critical Assessment of Citizen Participation as Part of Place-Based Policies in Regions Covered by the EU Just Transition Fund
• Anabela Santos – (Joint Research Centre) Sustainable Transition and Cohesion Policy

Moderation: Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado (RSA #CPnet coordinator, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)
 
15h30 – Closing Session

• Sonia De Gregorio Hurtado (RSA #CPnet coordinator, Un. Politécnica de Madrid)
• José Luís Zêzere (Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning, IGOT-ULisboa)
• Eduarda Marques da Costa (RSA #CPnet member, IGOT-ULisboa)