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Last update: 05 Feb 2024

Simon Hunkin

Thematic Expert
Low-carbon economy
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France
(Nord-Pas de Calais)
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Thematic Expert in Low-carbon Economy for the Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform, with 10+ years of experience in European co-operation, focusing on low-carbon economy, sustainable mobility, bio-economy and sustainable innovation.

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Policy briefs (24)
Peer reviews (3)
Editorials (2)
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Policy brief
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Smart Energy Counter
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Smart energy management

In this policy brief, you will discover how smart energy management can help you make informed decisions, optimise consumption, reduce waste and lower costs!
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Policy brief
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Decarbonising of heating and cooling

This policy brief explores the current use of renewable energy for heating in Europe, EU legislation and support as well as inspiring good practices from Interreg Europe projects such as POTEnt, CLEAN, APPROVE, BUILD2LC and SHREC.
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Policy brief
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Empowering Citizens for Energy Communities

Discover in this policy brief how regional authorities can support the emergence of energy communities with a set of good practices and guidance drawn from the Interreg Europe community.
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Policy brief
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Demand responsive transport

Demand responsive transport is a flexible mode of transportation that adapts to the demands of its user groups. It can have significant environmental benefits. This policy brief highlights the benefits of demand responsive transport for European regions.
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Policy brief
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Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans

Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans are planning instruments for cities that encourage joint decision-making across sectors and between stakeholders, for providing high-quality, sustainable mobility.
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Policy brief
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Behaviour change for energy efficiency

As buildings account for 40% of energy consumption in the EU and more than 35% of CO2 emissions, improving their energy performance has become a key policy aim in order to meet long-term climate and emissions targets.
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Policy brief
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E-mobility

Electric mobility has emerged as one of the most promising technological solutions to replace fossil fuels and has the potential to power most forms of personal and public transport.
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Peer review
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Financing and incentivising energy renovation of condominiums

On 31 January – 1 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), France, which requested advice on ‘Financing and incentivising energy-efficient renovation of condominiums’.
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Peer review
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Framing the Urban Logistics Strategy

In September 2020, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the city of Warsaw on its strategy for urban logistics.
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News
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Skills for the energy transition

Europe’s ambitious targets for sustainable energy set the pathway for significant economic growth in the sector with job creation along the value chain from manufacturing to installation and renovation, operation, and maintenance.
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Event participations

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Past events (3)
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#europecooperates event participants
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20 - 21 Mar 2024
In person
Antwerp

Europe, let's cooperate! 2024

The 10th edition of Europe, let's cooperate interregional cooperation forum (#europecooperates) will take place on 20-21 March 2024 in Antwerp, Belgium. Get ready to join us in Antwerp to celebrate cooperation, launch a new call for project proposals and welcome new countries in the Interreg Europe
By Joint secretariat
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08 Nov 2023
Online

Policy Learning Platform meet-up with projects

On 8 November (10:00-12:00 CET), we brought together the experts of our Policy Learning Platform team and our projects for an online meet-up . This online event was an opportunity to discover what the Policy Learning Platform is all about, how project partners can benefit from its services, and how
By Joint secretariat
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Ghent waterfront COPR
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31 May - 01 Jun 2023
In person
Ghent

Rethinking local policies

On 31 May and 1 June , the Policy Learning Platform is excited to invite you to 'Rethinking local policies' event in Ghent, Belgium!
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