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February 9, 2024

ASCEND & Neutral Path Joint Webinar

As part of the joint webinar between the two EU projects ACSCEND and Neutral Path, Dr. Mônica Barroso and Selina Lorenz (both SIL) shared their experience on business models for the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) derived from their work within the ASCEND project. The following discussion revealed a lot of similarities between the ASCEND and Neutral Path projects regarding their approaches to business models for PEDs. In the future, both projects will continue to exchange their learnings as they progress and further joint webinars are already planned.

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February 9, 2024

ASCEND & Neutral Path Joint Webinar

During a joint webinar by the ACSCEND and Neutral Path EU projects, Dr. Mônica Barroso and Selina Lorenz from SIL presented their insights on developing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) business models from the ASCEND project. The discussion highlighted significant similarities in the approaches of both projects towards PEDs business models. Future plans include continued knowledge exchange and more joint webinars.
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February 9, 2024

Zukunft-Fabrik.2050 Brownbag

Selina Lorenz from SIL addressed the realization of complex challenges such as energy and mobility transition in concrete projects during a keynote organized by Zukunft-Fabrik.2050 and featured by HSG Alumni. She shared insights from the initial phase of the ASCEND project, focusing on collaborative efforts among diverse partners to develop necessary solutions and strategies to turn districts energy positive.
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February 8, 2024

WEF Annual Meeting 2024: Amazônia and beyond

Dr. Mônica Barroso participated in a panel at the World Economic Forum 2024, focusing on the importance of nature in climate change mitigation, highlighting forest conservation, especially the Amazon, with insights from Brazilian and international experts.