We are pleased to announce that the PowerUp Project will be featured at the upcoming Green Synergy Conference: Industry & Education Driving the Green Transition, hosted by the University of Cyprus on April 10, 2025, from 14:00 to 18:00.
This hybrid event will gather leading voices from industry, academia, and policy to discuss the critical role of education and training in accelerating the green transition. Participants will explore developments in the energy sector, real-world applications of green strategies, and the upskilling of the workforce for a more sustainable future.
📢 Representing PowerUp, Dr. Sotiris Apostolopoulos will participate with a short online presentation, focusing on:
“Just Transition Policies, Power Plant Workers and Green Entrepreneurs in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria: Can Education and Retraining Meet the Challenge?”
His talk will include:
- Key findings from the PowerUp project
- Main deliverables related to the reskilling and reintegration of former fossil fuel sector workers
- A discussion of the published article:
“Just Transition Policies, Power Plant Workers and Green Entrepreneurs in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria: Can Education and Retraining Meet the Challenge?”, published in Sustainability (MDPI)
The PowerUp project addresses the urgent need to prepare the existing energy workforce for a greener economy. Its work aligns closely with European goals for a just and inclusive transition—ensuring no worker is left behind.
📖 Related publication:
“Just Transition Policies, Power Plant Workers and Green Entrepreneurs in Greece, Cyprus and Bulgaria: Can Education and Retraining Meet the Challenge?”
Sustainability Journal, MDPI, 2023
This participation reflects PowerUp’s strong commitment to just transition practices and policy-oriented research supporting the EU’s climate goals.
🎤 Register now to attend the conference and learn more about PowerUp and other innovative green initiatives: https://lnkd.in/dhxNig_N