The transition advances through ambition, but it becomes real through consistency, fairness, and credibility. Trust —or misstrust —becomes the organising principle.
We are living through the most intense phase of infrastructure expansion Europe has seen in decades: building out grids, deploying renewables, electrifying transport and heating systems, digitising control centres, and trying to stitch it all together before climate chaos outruns us. But for all this ambition, something keeps stalling the process. It is not the lack of money. It is not the lack of public support. It is the absence of something far less tangible, and far more consequential: trust.
Marine Cornelis joined Debating Europe for a conversation on EU’s Road to Fair Climate Adaptation: Citizen Voices and Local Impact
Marine Cornelis presents her work with the Green European Foundation and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union, Brussels on green and fair energy tariffs
What does it take to power Europe with 100% renewable energy by 2040? According to Cosimo Tansini from the European Environmental Bureau, the answer isn’t just about clean energy—it’s about how we use land and empower communities. In this episode of Energ’Ethic, we dive into the Paris Agreement Compatible (PAC) Scenario, which outlines how Europe can achieve climate neutrality while using only 2.2% of its land. From balancing renewables with nature conservation to giving citizens a stake in their energy future, this conversation sheds light on how to build a sustainable, community-driven energy transition.
In this episode of Energ’Ethic, Marine Cornelis is joined by Tuscany Bell, Utility Sector Lead at the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU). Together, they dive into the critical role that unions play in ensuring a just energy transition, where the rights of workers are protected, and no one is left behind.
What does a Just Energy transition look like in coal-dependent regions? In Episode 55 of Energ’ Ethic Podcast , Miłosława (Miłka) Stępień shares her decades of experience in driving a fair and inclusive green transition. Discover how renewables can solve environmental, Energy Poverty, justice and employment challenges.
AT CTE Next Event in Turin, Marine Cornelis delivered a powerful keynote on the human element of innovation and its role in shaping our energy systems and policies.
In the latest episode of the Energ’ Ethic podcast, Marine Cornelis welcomes Areti Ntaradimou, a prominent journalist and expert in the European energy sector, to discuss the pivotal roles of media and education in shaping ethical energy conversations. Areti shares her unique insights on the intersection of ethics, trust, and innovation, emphasizing the importance of diverse voices and perspectives in driving a successful energy transition. Discover how trust and sustainability practices are integral to Enlit Europe’s mission and learn about the exciting projects and events that are paving the way for a greener future.
Join us in the final episode of the Energ’ Ethic podcast’s Energy Citizenship series, where Marine Cornelis and Karin Thalberg discuss the pivotal role of trust in sustainable energy transitions. Delve into how diverse community engagements and transparent policies are essential for fostering trust and implementing effective energy solutions across Europe.
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