Keep Your Cool: Sustainable Solutions for a Warming Continent

How will Europe stay cool in a warming world?

As heatwaves intensify and the demand for cooling grows, we’re hosting a high-level session at the European Parliament to explore the future of sustainable cooling in Europe – the world’s fastest-warming continent.

📅 When? Tuesday, 24 June (10:00–12:00)
📍 Where? European Parliament, Brussels. Room SPAAK 7C50.

What to expect:

We will examine the most pressing challenges and practical solutions for sustainable cooling, including:

• The rising risks of summer energy poverty
• Health impacts of extreme heat
• Best practices for cooling at urban and building level
• How EU legislation and local initiatives can embed cooling into the energy transition

We’ll highlight practical solutions, policy pathways, and funding instruments that put cooling at the heart of climate resilience ensuring no one is left behind.

Save your seat and join us in building a fair and sustainable cooling future for Europe.

Thanks to our generous host Dario Tamburrano and our partners Environmental Investigation Agency, Cool Heating Coalition, Euroheat & Power, and Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe. 

Agenda

Introduction and welcome – Dario Tamburrano MEP and Delia Villagrasa, Cool Heating Coalition

Chilling facts – Giulia Conforto, e-think Energy Research (CoolLIFE project)

Taking the temperature: current science and looking to 2050 – Dr Marie Cavitte, Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Cities Refresh campaign: helping cities adapt to rising temperatures and extreme heat – Allison Le Corre, Energy Cities

Pumping up the potential: policies and markets for natural refrigerants – Adam Aucock, Environmental Investigation Agency

Market outlook for district cooling 2025 – Eloi Piel, Euroheat & Power

Potential for district cooling in cities: examples, benefits and policy recommendations – Neil Parry, Alfa Laval

🔹 The event will end with a plenary debate.