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What is TOGETAIR?
TOGETAIR Climate Summit
The TOGETAIR initiative has set out on a mission to establish a cutting-edge platform that fosters the sharing of knowledge, ideas, and collaboration aimed at safeguarding the environment, achieving climate neutrality, and supporting Poland’s ambitious and economically viable climate policy goals. Bringing together diverse groups across Poland, including government and local administration, academia, businesses, NGOs, and media, this initiative endeavors to become a noteworthy contributor to the ongoing social discourse, not just in Poland but throughout the entire CEE region and the European Union.
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Climate Summit TOGETAIR
The annual summit takes place under the Honorary Patronage of the Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, as well as key ministries for ecology, and under the patronage of 16 Marshals, Parliament, the European Commission, and the United Nations.
The annual summit takes place under the Honorary Patronage of the Prime Minister of the Council of Ministers, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, as well as key ministries for ecology, and under the patronage of 16 Marshals, Parliament, the European Commission, and the United Nations.
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We need to rethink our approach to taxonomy and climate-energy policy. With the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine, energy security and solidarity among EU Member States have become particularly crucial. Therefore, we must engage in discussions about transformation with a wide range of experts. That’s why we need to talk about the transition with a wide range of experts.
Anna Moskwa
Minister of Climate and Environment
The University of Warsaw is taking an increasing number of initiatives to support the climate and protect the natural environment. Through its mission and strategy implemented in research, teaching, and social activities, UW has undertaken a series of initiatives, programs, and projects that help to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Universities have a distinctive role in shaping both society and the world at large. Our task is to educate as large an audience as possible, including future decision makers. There is no spare Earth; we have one chance – there is something worth fighting for.
prof. Alojzy Z. Nowak
UW Rector
We firmly believe that the transformation processes require an effective, multi-stakeholder dialogue among European member states, taking into account the specificity of individual countries and their economies. Only mutual understanding and respect for different perspectives will ensure the necessary social support and strengthen energy security in Europe.
Artur Beck
Producer and Organizer of the TOGATAIR Climate Summit, Chairman of the Positive Ideas Foundation
The current geopolitical situation has shown that the European energy transformation has neglected the aspect of energy security, recognizing the importance and necessity of relying on natural gas as a so-called transitional fuel. The brutal aggression of Russia, which is the main supplier of this resource to the EU, should change this attitude. The Union should rely much more on its own resources – on renewable sources and nuclear energy, which also guarantee a significant degree of energy sovereignty.
Jakub Wiech
Deputy Editor of Energetyka24
The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the resulting economic fallout have underscored the significance of energy independence for Europe. Ensuring Poland’s energy security requires more than just securing a reliable supply of raw materials; it also necessitates a focus on their origins. Accordingly, diversifying energy sources must go hand in hand with the swift advancement of low- and zero-emission generation technologies.
Jerzy Topolski
Vice President of the Management Board of TAURON Polska Energia
The implementation of biomass power generation during the transition stage from coal-fired power plants is a topic of significant interest. It is noteworthy that the conversion of older, coal-fired power plants to biomass power generation can be achieved relatively easily and cost-effectively. This is already occurring in various countries, including Poland. Nevertheless, the utilization of biomass raises questions, primarily because it is coupled with CO2 emissions. It is important to note that while the production of biomass requires the consumption of CO2 during plant photosynthesis, its subsequent use can result in CO2 emissions. Therefore, the net balance of utilizing biomass is deemed to be neutral but requires further investigation to ensure sustainability.
Józef Kubica
Acting Director General of State Forests
As I attend the Summit for the third time, I am impressed by the compelling topics, stimulating debates, and widespread viewership, both domestically and internationally. This serves as a testament to the enduring significance of these issues, as they continue to captivate and engage audiences, regardless of their familiarity with them.
Anna Moskwa
Minister of Climate and Environment
The TOGETAIR conference serves as a forum for posing challenging inquiries and pursuing solutions.
Bartłomiej Pawlak
Vice President of the Management Board of the Polish Development Fund
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The economics of new energy – challenges and costs of energy independence for Poland and Europe
The war in Ukraine was a painful reminder of the need to restore the energy infrastructure that was being destroyed and to maintain the country’s energy independence. One of the most important elements of national security and defence is the ability to provide a stable and independent source of energy. This requires a shift in … Continued
Energy resources and hydrogen – how will green fuels transform our economy?
Nowadays, the fight against climate change and decarbonisation are becoming increasinglymore topical issues. In this context, hydrogen, which is considered to be the fuel of theof the future, appears to be the ideal solution to most of the problems associated withgreenhouse gas emissions. Poland, in a special hydrogen strategy, envisages the emergence of anew branch … Continued
A NET ZERO FUTURE. TOWARDS A ZERO AND LOW-CARBON ECONOMY
Today, environmental issues are increasingly pressing. As a societywe must act quickly and effectively to prevent the catastrophic effects of climate change. Preciselythis is why opening the TOGETAIR 2023 economy mode at the University of Warsaw is so important – itit enables us to focus on research and development of eco-friendly solutions that will allow … Continued
WHAT HIGH PRICE WILL WE PAY FOR OUR RUBBISH?
Waste management is one of the key environmental problems facing not onlyPoland, but the whole of Europe. At the first debate during the 4th edition of the TOGETAIR Climate Summit, the invitedguests discussed whether we can still expect higher waste disposal costsand how to increase the efficiency of waste management without overburdening citizens. During the … Continued
TOGETAIR OBJECTIVES
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The Summit’s invitees comprise a diverse group of individuals, including ministers,
EU Commissioners, parliamentarians, CEOs of prominent corporations, experts, representatives of local governments,
important figures from the political, economic, and social spheres, and members of the press.
