Rome Climate Energy Welfare Event – Jan 30-31

ROME, January 16, 2026 – A coalition of organizations is set to tackle the complex intersection of climate change, energy access, and social justice at a two-day event beginning Friday, January 30, 2026. the gathering, promoted by Forum Inequalities and Diversity, fondazione Basso, and a host of other groups, aims to identify risks and opportunities in building a more equitable and lasting energy future.

Navigating the Climate-Energy Welfare Challenge

The event will explore how to combat the climate crisis while ensuring fair access to energy for all.

• The event kicks off wiht a focus on energy efficiency of buildings on January 30, 2026.
• Parallel seminars will delve into vulnerability indicators and the social impacts of decarbonization policies.
• A dedicated session on Saturday, January 31, 2026, will showcase local initiatives already addressing climate energy welfare.
• Participation is free, but registration is required.

The event’s opening public meeting, scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM, will center on the critical challenge of improving building energy efficiency. Discussions will analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks for both housing and broader environmental policies.Addressing building efficiency is a key step in creating climate energy welfare.

Later that day, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, attendees can choose between two parallel seminars: “Vulnerability indicators to build climate energy welfare” and “The social impacts of decarbonisation policies.” These sessions promise a deeper dive into the specific challenges faced by vulnerable populations and the broader societal consequences of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.

Saturday, January 31, 2026, will be dedicated to a meeting-running from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM-featuring local experiences. The session will highlight initiatives that have already begun to address climate energy welfare or are planning to do so, fostering a valuable exchange of knowledge and best practices.

What is climate energy welfare? – It’s a framework for tackling the climate crisis while simultaneously ensuring equitable access to affordable and sustainable energy for all members of society.

Interested individuals can register to participate through this link. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

The event is promoted by Forum Inequalities and Diversity, fondazione Basso, Caritas, National Coordination of the Reception Community (Cnca), Ecco, Coop. ènostra,Legambiente,Kyoto Club,nuove Rigenerazioni,WWF,Acli,Arci,Auser,Living and the elderly,Bottega Quarticciolo,CGIL,Federconsumatori,Social Forum dell’Abitare,Ocio,sunia,and Transport & Surroundings.