On December 18, Deusto University hosted a hybrid workshop titled “Empowering Collective Action for the Energy Transition”. Organized within the framework of the SMARTLIVINGEPC, DECIPHER and IDESIGNRES projects, the event brought together experts, researchers, and practitioners to delve into the methodologies and frameworks that enable effective collective decision-making in the energy transition.
The workshop put in light the importance of collective action in addressing Energy Transition challenges at Neighbourhood scale. Several critical aspects: Ownership, Transparency, Legitimacy, Trust, Commitment, Leadership and Governance were emphasized as catalysts for mobilizing and sustaining collective energy transition efforts.
Likewise, the participants acknowledged the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration to strengthen collective action frameworks.
The event concluded that collective efforts remain at the heart of the energy transition.