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Good practices

Event

COP28 GINGR Launch Event

Event

Topic

Creating awareness & capacity-building

Dimension

Energy & Society
Calendar 05 December 2023
Clock 10:45 – 11:45 GST (UAE)
Location IUCN Pavilion Zone B7, Building 87 Blue Zone, COP 28

To achieve a just and sustainable transition to clean energy, we need to expand renewable energy sources and electricity grids on a global scale – while also ensuring the protection and restoration of the natural environment. 

Introduction

The Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) launched GINGR: Global Initiative for Nature, Grids, and Renewables at the IUCN – Unite for Nature Pavilion at COP28 on 5 December 2023 from 10:45 to 11:45 GST.  

GINGR will support governments, industries, civil society, and the financial sector in reaching their energy, climate, and biodiversity targets in a timely and symbiotic manner. To do this, the GINGR platform will provide technical assistance through a help desk for speeding up the implementation of nature-based solutions and assess efficacy against defined and agreed criteria.

contact

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Antonella Battaglini

Chief Executive Officer

Antonella Battaglini

Chief Executive Officer

t: +49 30 2332 11011 m: +49 170 5849229
Antonella Battaglini is the CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative-RGI, which she founded in 2009. RGI is a unique collaboration of NGOs and TSOs from across Europe, promoting transparent, environmentally sensitive grid development to enable steady growth of renewable energy and the energy transition. In addition, Antonella has been an expert member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Clean Electrification and of the European Commission Interconnection Target Group. For many years, Antonella has also held the position of senior scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

Stephanie Bätjer

Director – Communication

t: +49 30 2332 11017
Stephanie Bätjer is leading the Renewables Grid Initiative’s communication and event activities as Programme Manager – Communication. She is also heavily involved in RGI’s policy work and all activities that look at social engagement around grids. She previously worked in the communications team of the European Climate Foundation. Stephanie has studied at the Universities of Marburg and Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She holds degrees in political science and journalism.

Antonella Battaglini

Chief Executive Officer

Antonella Battaglini

Chief Executive Officer

t: +49 30 2332 11011 m: +49 170 5849229
Antonella Battaglini is the CEO of the Renewables Grid Initiative-RGI, which she founded in 2009. RGI is a unique collaboration of NGOs and TSOs from across Europe, promoting transparent, environmentally sensitive grid development to enable steady growth of renewable energy and the energy transition. In addition, Antonella has been an expert member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Clean Electrification and of the European Commission Interconnection Target Group. For many years, Antonella has also held the position of senior scientist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
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