With the focus on climate change and mitigating our impact by changing energy use, we need to change our perception about energy and quality of life - by shaping a new culture of sustainable energy …

ICLEI’s Breakfast at Sustainability’s (B@S) are innovative, informal workshops held in Brussels to inform  local government and EU institution representatives on key issues relevant to European cities and towns. The City of Talinn - European Capital of Culture 2011 - hosted the workshop “Culture and Sustainable Energy” on 15 September 2010, sharing a range of interesting projects and activities on culture and energy.

Dr . Alexandra Troi, Vice Head of the EURAC Institute for Renewable Energy presented the project 3ENCULT - Efficient Energy for EU Cultural Heritage - with a valuable overview of aspects to consider for energy efficient renovation of historic buildings. A debate on the role of culture in energy in European cities and towns was led by facilitator, Maryke van Staden who also leads ICLEI Europe’s climate activities.

Presentations available online.

Appointment:
September 15, 2010, 9.30 a.m. - 12.30, Brussels Office of Tallinn

For further information:
Maryke van Staden (ICLEI), phone: +49 761 368 9278
Alexandra Troi (EURAC), phone: +39 0471 055 602