How Rotterdam turned from energy transition underdog to trendsetter

Episode 7 April 02, 2024 00:31:15
How Rotterdam turned from energy transition underdog to trendsetter
Energy Transitions
How Rotterdam turned from energy transition underdog to trendsetter

Apr 02 2024 | 00:31:15

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Hosted By

Pamela Largue

Show Notes

Rotterdam, a Dutch city with one of the biggest ports in the world, is notorious for its polluting industry. In fact, the city's harbour is responsible for 20% of all emissions in the Netherlands and has more work to do than most cities to achieve climate neutrality.

However, there is hope on this emissions-heavy horizon, according to Rotterdam Vice Mayor, Chantal Zeegers.

In this episode of the Energy Transitions podcast, Zeegers, who considers herself a proud 'Rotterdammer', spoke to Pamela Largue about how this city is becoming a trendsetter in terms of implementing net-zero strategies.

Zeegers shares the positive progress being made across Rotterdam industry and society and answers the following questions:

Rotterdam is the host city for the World Energy Congress taking place from 22-25 April 2024. According to Zeegers, the city is well suited to such an event as it showcases innovative solutions to all aspects of the energy transition and the impacts of climate change.

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