Stantec Selected to Lead EU's Global Energy Transition Initiative

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The European Commission's Foreign Policy Instrument Service has chosen Stantec's International Development team in Belgium to lead the "EU leading the Global Energy Transition" project, a global initiative aimed at furthering action on the European Green Deal and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7. The project focuses on promoting the European Union's approach to energy transition in partner countries, with a goal of fostering business opportunities in sustainable energy technologies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stantec's International Development team will provide technical assistance on the "EU leading the Global Energy Transition" project, with a focus on three primary tasks: establishing a repository of training modules on EU energy policy, organizing outreach actions to promote EU capabilities, and leading communication and promotion activities.
  • The project will focus on Southeast Asia, Central and South Asia, and Latin America, with outreach activities targeting national authorities, energy-related agencies, and influencers such as business organizations, academia, and civil society.
  • The total budget for the project is nearly 3 million EUR, with Stantec leveraging its experience and partnerships with local communities to help the EU achieve its goal of becoming the global leader in the energy transition.
  • Stantec's Operations Director, Christophe Leroy, cited the project's potential to strengthen the EU's energy diplomacy capacity and bring about positive progress in priority countries.
  • The project is notable for its integrated approach, which includes communications and stakeholder services to raise awareness about climate resilience and community involvement.

Statistics:

  • Total budget for the project: nearly 3 million EUR
  • Target regions: Southeast Asia, Central and South Asia, and Latin America
  • Number of priority countries: 20+
  • Stantec's project experience in each target region: leveraged to support EU's energy transition ambition

Sources:

  • Stantec news release, "Stantec's International Development team leads EU's Global Energy Transition initiative" (no specific date)
  • EU Commission Foreign Policy Instrument Service, "EU leading the Global Energy Transition" initiative (no specific date)
  • Stantec website, "Stantec International Development" (no specific date)