Exploring Smart Financing and One-Stop Shops for Building Renovation in Greece: SMAFIN Expanded Thematic Working Group – An integrated session within the EPBD.wise Policy Forum – 21 October 2025
On 21 October 2025, INZEB and CRES co-organised a SMAFIN Expanded Thematic Working Group within the EPBD.wise Policy Forum in Athens. The Thematic Working Group focused on exploring how smart financing mechanisms and One-Stop Shops (OSS) can be effectively mobilised to meet the building renovation targets under the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) The discussion brought together EU-level perspectives and national experiences
INZEB at the 2nd Conference “Climate Resilience & Local Community – Kifissia: Green City, Vivid City”
It was a pleasure for INZEB to participate in the 2nd Conference “Climate Resilience & Local Community – Kifissia: Green City, Vivid City”, within the framework of Kifissia Climate Week 2025, an initiative aimed at raising citizens’ awareness about climate change, sustainable development, innovation, and cooperation for a sustainable future. The event took place on
INZEB at the Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona
From November 4 to 6, 2025, our team proudly participated in the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) in Barcelona, one of the world’s leading platforms for advancing urban innovation, sustainability, and climate action. We had the honour of contributing to the ICLEI-led session, where we presented the exploitation and upscaling activities of the #AthensEnergyPortal. This digital platform supports the City of
INZEB at KALAMATA 2030 Event
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the amphitheatre of the Cultural Centre of Kalamata, the city’s strategic plan and progress was presented as part of its participation in the “European Mission: 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030”. The event was an inspiring presentation of strategies, projects and actions aligned with Kalamata’s Climate City
INZEB attends the special screening of The Forgotten Pacific
On October 23, 2025, our Managing Director, Alice Corovessi, had the honour of being invited to attend the special screening of the documentary The Forgotten Pacific, organised by the Australian Embassy in Greece, the Climate Change Hub Greece, and the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. The documentary follows Elizabeth Koroivulaono, an activist and filmmaker, as
INZEB participated in the 2025 Buildings Strategy Days: A Space for Ideas, Strategy, and Action
ΙΝΖΕΒ privileged to join the 2025 Buildings Strategy Days, held from 14 to 15 October at the Public Library in Mechelen, Belgium. Organised by the European Climate Foundation, this annual gathering brought together a committed group of stakeholders working to accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s buildings. Over the course of one and a half days, participants reflected on
INZEB at the Balkan Green Ideas Regional Competition 2025 in Ohrid, North Macedonia
We were honoured to participate in the Balkan Green Ideas (BGI) Regional Competition 2025, held in Ohrid, North Macedonia, from September 28 to October 2. Organised by the Balkan Green Foundation, the competition brought together green entrepreneurs, civil society actors, and supporters of sustainable economic development from across the Western Balkans. This annual event, now in
Energy Poverty Nexus Kick-Off Meeting|03-04.09.2025, Athens, Greece
The Kick-off Meeting of the Energy Poverty Nexus Project took place from 3–4 September 2025 in Athens, at Impact Hub. Hosted by INZEB, co-leader of the project, the meeting brought together 17 representatives from partner organisations in Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Germany, Belgium and Poland to discuss the project’s workload and lay the
Upcoming Event: SMAFIN Expanded Cross Country Lab
We are pleased to announce the upcoming SMAFIN Expanded Cross Country Lab, which will take place online via Zoom on Wednesday, 29 October 2025, from 11:00 to 13:00 CET. This high-level event will bring together experts, national stakeholders, and regional actors to explore smart and inclusive financing solutions for energy efficiency in buildings. Organised under the framework of the SMAFIN