Webinar

European Climate-resilient Energy System: Integrating Climate Adaptation into Planning and Implementation

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Calendar 12 February 2026
Clock 15:00 – 16:00 (CET)
Location Online

Co-organized by RGI, the World Bank’s Energy Global Department , the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) & Terna

How can we ensure the European energy system is resilient to climate change impacts? Our upcoming webinar explores solutions!

European grids face unprecedented threats from extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, floods, high winds, alongside the challenge of rapid renewables integration.

To address these developments, European transmission system operators are implementing solutions throughout entire investment cycle from planning to operation. Join us for a critical deep dive into how climate adaptation and resilience strategies are being integrated into the planning, operation, & investment of European power systems.

Speakers

Agenda

Selena Jihyun Lee
Selena Jihyun Lee Energy Specialist, Energy Global Department | World Bank
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Planning a Climate-Proof Power Grid
Planning a Climate-Proof Power Grid Director of Energy Systems | RGI
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Franck Dia Wagoum
Franck Dia Wagoum Long-Term Planning Specialist | ENTSO-E
Speaker
Federico Falorni
Federico Falorni Grid Resilience and Security Planning | Terna
Speaker
Selena Jihyun Lee
Selena Jihyun Lee Energy Specialist, Energy Global Department | World Bank
Moderator

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Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Dr. Andrzej Ceglarz

Andrzej has been working at RGI since May 2017, having previously cooperated with RGI as researcher at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Currently, he works as a Director for Energy Systems, being responsible for projects and activities under the RGI’s Technical Dimension addressing the questions how to plan, design and implement a carbon-free and optimised energy system. He holds a Master Degree in International Relations from the Wrocław University and completed his PhD at the School of Social Sciences and Technology at the Technical University of Munich.

Dr. Ira Shefer

Dr. Ira Shefer

Ira joined the Technical Team at RGI in July 2023. Previously he worked in the BMBF-funded research project Ariadne on local acceptance of wind energy in Germany. Ira holds a Ph.d. from the Technical University of Munich, researching transnational collaborations and their impacts on local climate governance and policy making. He has a MA of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University (Japan) and has a joint Bachelor of Law (LLB) and Asian Studies from Haifa University (Israel. Ira was engaged in several research initiatives that addressed, among others, urban climate governance (at RIFS, Germany) and green building (ILGBC, Israel). He was also a reporter and sections editor at an Israeli magazine for seven years, covering environmental and development issues.

Sara Gaçe

Sara Gaçe is a multidisciplinary project and research professional with a background in economic engineering and over five years of experience across administration, development aid, environmental policy, and community engagement. She has worked with institutions such as the Peace Corps, the OSCE, the European Court of Human Rights, and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). With a growing interest in both the technical and social aspects of the energy transition and renewable energy, she is committed to supporting the advancement of sustainable, inclusive, and system-friendly grid development across Europe.