Mario Draghi Awarded PoliTO Foresight and Innovation Prize at EU-Italy Energy Days
Key Ideas
- Mario Draghi received the international "PoliTO Foresight and Innovation" prize at the EU-Italy Energy Days for his contributions to EU innovation and competitiveness.
- The event organized by Politecnico di Torino aimed to identify innovative and sustainable solutions for achieving near-zero emissions by 2050, with a focus on topics like hydrogen and CCS technologies.
- Key discussions included panels on nuclear energy, hydrogen and CCS technologies, decarbonization in transportation, and strategies for promoting the energy transition, showcasing the importance of scientific support in energy and climate policy-making.
- Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin emphasized the importance of successfully addressing the energy transition while ensuring economic competitiveness and energy security, highlighting initiatives such as a National Sustainable Nuclear Program and the development of green hydrogen and CCS technology.
The EU-Italy Energy Days event concluded in Turin with the awarding of the international "PoliTO Foresight and Innovation" prize to Mario Draghi. The two-day event focused on achieving near-zero emissions by 2050, gathering key representatives from Italian ministries, European institutions, and international experts to discuss sustainable energy policies. Panels covered topics including nuclear energy, hydrogen and CCS technologies, decarbonization in transportation, and innovative strategies for the energy transition. Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin highlighted initiatives like the National Sustainable Nuclear Program and the development of green hydrogen and CCS technology as crucial for the energy transition. The event aimed to facilitate dialogue between the European Commission and the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, emphasizing the role of academia and industry in policy-making for a sustainable energy future.
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