BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//eluceo/ical//2.0/EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:677b3c661684c7a832b640ebbcaf7108 DTSTAMP:20260311T004735Z SUMMARY:2026 ARL Brussels Talk DESCRIPTION: \;Striking a balance between biodiversity protection and a ccelerated growth targets \;The Renewable Energy Directive III (RED II I) aims to raise the EU’s renewable energy share to at least 42.5% by 20 30 and was amended in November 2023 to accelerate the deployment of renewa ble energy projects across EU Member States. Key elements include the coor dinated identification of suitable areas for renewable energy and infrastr ucture and the designation of Renewable Acceleration Areas.While the Direc tive prioritises speed\, a growing concern is that rapid implementation ma y come at the expense of environmental protection and public participation . Spatial planning is therefore central to navigating the fine line betwee n fast expansion and high environmental and social standards.The ARL – A cademy for Territorial Development in the Leibniz Association and the Stut tgart Region invite experts and interested stakeholders from science\, adm inistration and policy to exchange on current challenges and opportunities in implementing RED III\, with a particular focus on onshore wind expansi on. The event brings together experts from different countries to share pr actical experiences\, compare national approaches\, and discuss diverse im plementation practices. Participants will gain both a cross-country overvi ew and in-depth insights into Germany and the Netherlands\, showcasing dif ferent regional approaches to implementing the Directive.A detailed agenda will follow — for now\, \;save the date!Date: \;14 April 2026\, 11:30 am to 02:00 pmVenue: \;On the premises of the Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU\, Rue Belliard 60/621\, Brussel sOrganised by: \;ARL – Academy of Territorial Development in the Lei bniz Association and Stuttgart RegionRegistrationPlease register here:&nbs p\;https://pro.formcloud.de/formcycle/form/alias/500/form_12946_3_2_2/Part icipation is free of charge.ContactFor any questions please contact \; international@arl-net.de DTSTART:20260414T113000 DTEND:20260414T140000 LOCATION:Representation of the State of Baden-Württemberg to the EU\, Brus sels END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR