Associate Professor Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui elected to the expert council of the JTPeers Experts database by the European Commission
Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui will guide and assist EU memberstates with his legal expertise to ensure that the transition to a climate-neutral economy occurs in a fair manner.
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Associate Professor Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui has been selected as an expert member of the JTPeers Experts database (Just Transition Platform). The database comprises experts from relevant fields in 23 countries. The purpose of the database is to assist member countries in connecting with experts when needed. These experts can provide guidance and assistance to the territories in implementing their Territorial Just Transition Plans (TJTP).
The Commission states the following about Ignacio:
“Ignacio Herrera Anchustegui is an Associate Professor in Energy, Competition and Public Procurement Law as well as Leader of the Research Group for Climate, Energy and Environmental Law at the University of Bergen. He published various papers on energy transition and has expertise in energy justice regulation concerning offshore wind projects, stakeholder engagement and stakeholder participation in offshore energy projects. Ignacio participated and arranged many high-level events promoting academic discussion and social engagement related to energy transition in Scandinavia and has knowledge about different legal systems across Europe.”
About The Just Transition Platform:
The Just Transition Platform (JTP) is the key tool to help EU Member States and regions unlock support available through the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM). It ensures that all stakeholders have the guidance, information and knowledge they need to support Europe's just transition to a sustainable, climate-neutral economy. Established in 2020, the JTP is your single access point to information about the support for the EU territories most affected by the transition. It provides technical assistance and advice, including a dedicated helpdesk. The Platform also promotes sharing of knowledge and exchanges of best practices to a wide range of stakeholders, particularly in regions dependent on fossil fuels or carbon-intensive industries.
The Platform organises regular events for all stakeholders and gives the floor to financial actors, social partners, business representatives, youth organisations and transition experts to discuss the needs and challenges of the just transition. Another key initiative involves four dedicated JTP Working Groups for carbon-intensive regions, focusing on steel, cement, chemicals and horizontal stakeholder strategy.
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The research group wishes Ignacio the best of luck with his work!
