Scientific Calendar Event



Description
The College will provide analytical training and information on the assessment of energy system and energy technologies when developing analyzing energy transition and demand and supply options in line with the global climate treaty of Paris Agreement.
 
Transition to low carbon future depends on actions within energy system, as the major source of anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHG). There is a need to identify and evaluate cost-effective, low-carbon energy demand and supply paths. The College is aimed at improving knowledge and skills for assessment of energy technologies in relation to climate change.
Analytical tools and data sets for energy planning have substantially improved in the last decade. Still the expertise to conduct such assessments is lacking in many developing countries. Nationally specific assessments to develop set of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are needed. The College will provide information about energy related climate and sustainable development issues and interlinkages, and training on evaluation of NDCs, including potential role of nuclear power and Small Modular Reactors.
 
Topics:
  • Climate change and sustainable development
  • Energy system analysis and planning
  • Low-carbon technologies and innovative solution for emission reduction scenarios
  • Demonstration of the application of the IAEA’s tools to analyse transition towards low carbon energy systems
  • Comparison of various paths and technological options, including nuclear power, sector coupling and deep electrification
  • Work sessions on assessment of energy systems, and development of related case studies
 
 
Grants: A limited number of grants are available to support the attendance of selected participants, with priority given to participants from developing countries. There is no registration fee.
 
Go to day
  • Monday, 29 September 2025
    • 08:30 - 09:25 Registration
    • 09:25 - 20:00 Paris Agreement and NDCs
      • 09:25 Opening remarks 5'
        Speaker: Mario Tot (IAEA)
      • 09:30 Overview & Objective, Introduction of Participants 30'
        Speaker: Bassam Ben-Ticha (IAEA)
      • 10:00 Paris Agreement: Expectations, Challenges and Opportunities 45'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 10:45 Group photo & Coffee break 30'
      • 11:15 Introduction to NDCs: Mechanisms and Dynamic, Financing 45'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 12:00 Global stocktake 1h0'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 13:00 Lunch 1h0'
      • 14:00 Introduction to NDC 3.0 Navigator and Hands-on Walkthrough 1h0'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 15:00 Coffee break 30'
      • 15:30 Overview of NDCs for selected countries 1h30'
        Participants
      • 19:00 Welcome reception 1h0'
  • Tuesday, 30 September 2025
    • 09:30 - 17:00 Demand side assessment
      • 09:30 Energy Demand Assessment (methodology) 1h15'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 10:45 Coffee break 30'
      • 11:15 Demand sectors: Industry, Transport and Buildings - Sectors Overview, Decarbonization Issues, Options, Policies and Modelling 45'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 12:00 Marginal abatement cost curves (MACC) methodology 1h0'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 13:00 Lunch 1h0'
      • 14:00 Introduction to assignment #1 on MACC 1h0'
        Speaker: Bruno Zidov (Energy Institute Hrvoje Požar)
      • 15:00 Coffee break 30'
      • 15:30 Working session 1h30'
        Participants
  • Wednesday, 1 October 2025
    • 09:30 - 17:00 Supply Side Assessments
      • 09:30 Power system - Decarbonisation Options, Sector-specific Challenges 1h15'
        Speaker: Eimantas Niniski (Lithuanian Energy Institute)
      • 10:45 Coffee break 30'
      • 11:15 Potential Role of NPP, new/advanced reactors, incl. SMRs 45'
        Speaker: Bassam Ben-Ticha (IAEA)
      • 12:00 Introduction to assignment #2 on Economic comparison of energy options 1h0'
      • 13:00 Lunch 1h0'
      • 14:00 Introduction to assignment #2 on Economic comparison of energy options 1h0'
        Speaker: Eimantas Niniski (Lithuanian Energy Institute)
      • 15:00 Coffee break 30'
      • 15:30 Working session 1h30'
        Participants
  • Thursday, 2 October 2025
    • 09:30 - 17:00 Supply Side Assessments
      • 09:30 Modern energy carriers: hydrogen & sector coupling 30'
        Speaker: Eimantas Niniski (Lithuanian Energy Institute)
      • 10:00 Introduction to ESST (Energy Scenario Simulation Tool) 45'
        Speaker: Bassam Ben-Ticha (IAEA)
      • 10:45 Coffee break 30'
      • 11:15 Introduction to assignment #3 on ESST 45'
        Speaker: Eimantas Niniski (Lithuanian Energy Institute)
      • 12:00 Working session 1h0'
        Participants
      • 13:00 Lunch 1h0'
      • 14:00 Working session 1h0'
        Participants
      • 15:00 Coffee break 30'
      • 15:30 Working session 1h30'
        Participants
  • Friday, 3 October 2025
    • 09:30 - 15:00 Presentations
      • 09:30 Group presentations 1h15'
        Participants
      • 10:45 Coffee break 30'
      • 11:15 Group presentations 1h45'
        Participants
      • 13:00 Lunch 1h0'
      • 14:00 Workshop evaluation and closing 1h0'
        Speaker: Mario Tot (IAEA)