Perspectives on public involvement in Hoogeveen's Green Hydrogen District
Lessons learned on citizen participation in the demonstration of the use of green hydrogen in the built environment
About the webinar
The webinar 'Perspectives on Public Engagement from Hoogeveen’s Green Hydrogen District', hosted by HEAVENN, offers insights into the lessons learned about citizen participation and citizen communication in Hoogeveen's green hydrogen district. Kees Boer, project leader of the Hydrogen District in Hoogeveen on behalf of the municipality of Hoogeveen, shares his insights and practical experiences with their citizen-focused approach to implementing green hydrogen in the built environment. Discover how public engagement can shape the success of hydrogen demonstrations.
Practical information
Date: November 26
Time: 14:00
Duration: 60 minutes
Webinar Language: English
Themes
During the webinar, Kees Boer will share the following insights from their resident approach:
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How a collectively organized Hoogeveen residents' council facilitated meaningful conversations between the municipality and citizens.
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Why public support for hydrogen initiatives depends not only on citizen acceptance, but also on government subsidies and university research.
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How personal one-on-one conversations, rather than surveys, can lead to more effective public participation and decision-making.
Disclaimer
This webinar is part of HEAVENN. HEAVENN is funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (now Clean Hydrogen Partnership) under grant agreement No. 875090. This Joint Undertaking receives support from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, Hydrogen Europe, and Hydrogen Europe Research. This page reflects the views only of the author, and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (now Clean Hydrogen Partnership), under the powers delegated by the European Commission, is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.
