Headline: Workshop: Advancing an International Energiewende Policy

Over the past two decades, Germany has emerged as a frontrunner in the development of renewable energy. Its ambitious policies to support the deployment of renewable energy not only initiated the German Energiewende, they also helped stimulate a global process of innovation and diffusion of renewable energy technologies. While these represent important achievements, observers have pointed out that the German Energiewende holds important potential for stimulating further momentum for a global energy transition as well as strengthening Germany’s role in international policy-making.
 
Against this background, the workshop “Advancing an international Energiewende policy - Lessons from North Africa” seeks to promote an informed debate on Germany’s international engagement on issues related to renewable energy development and a transition to sustainable energy supply. Taking the region of North Africa as a first example, it will take stock of existing activities and explore lessons learned. Participants will discuss and compare different approaches to cooperation - from the grand vision of DESERTEC to small-scale renewable energy development in Tunisia. The workshop will conclude with a discussion of possible options for further enhancing Germany’s international Energiewende policy - both in North Africa and globally.
 

• Date and time: June 29th, 2015, 9:00 – 17h
• Venue: IASS Potsdam, Berliner Straße 130, 14467 Potsdam
• More information: Workshop Agenda