Deep Dive: Unlocking green public-private partnerships. A case by case exploration
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Deep Dive: Unlocking green public-private partnerships. A case by case exploration
December 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Join us for this year’s last Deep Dive on green Public-Private Partnerships. We will explore how businesses can work with the public sector, highlighting experiences, learnings, and recommendations to go forward.
It is clear that neither public nor private sector alone can solve the climate crisis; they must work together. For this purpose, there is no way around Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) if we aim to meet our and Europe’s 2030 climate targets.
As discussed with our members during the last CoLab in Warsaw, green and digital transformation is an area for development and business opportunities within the PPP framework, not only on a national level but also on regional and city level. A clear recommendation for businesses that want to implement these partnerships is to be agile and able to adapt to the evolving priorities of the public sector – just like any other consumer.
How can you align your business priorities with those of the public sector to elevate your products and services? How can you build scalable, effective Public-Private Partnerships with governmental stakeholders?
Join us on Tuesday 2 December for our final Deep Dive of the year when you will hear from a group of public and private stakeholders to further our understanding of and ways of elevating Public-Private Partnerships.
This Deep Dive will build on the legacy and insights from the Community CoLab in Warsaw, where we gathered various stakeholders from the Polish public and private sectors to discuss PPP, recommendations, and actionable next steps.
What you’ll learn
Through guided dialogues, peer-to-peer exchanges, real-world case studies and more, you will:
- Learn from businesses and public stakeholders working with PPP.
- Gain insights into how to work with PPP and why it’s important to you.
- Network with other stakeholders interested in PPP as you are.
This is not merely a learning event. Expect practical methods and exercises to provide insights into your organisation.
Speakers
- Dimitri Ionesco, Founder of LightMirror
LightMirror develops reflective panels that bring sunlight into hospitals and care homes, reducing the need for artificial lighting and heating. By installing these reflective panels at the edges of roofs, natural light can be redirected into other buildings, making it a controllable asset that cuts costs and improves the overall well-being of patients and residents. - Paula McGinnel, Investment & Industry Specialist, Climate KIC
Paula is an Investment & Industry Specialist at Climate-KIC, where she primarily programme-manages the City-Industry Dialogue initiative, supporting EU Cities to collaborate with industry and finance on large-scale decarbonisation. She brings several years of experience in impact-led finance across investment banking, scaling startups, and mission-driven organisations, with a consistent focus on climate and social outcomes. Based in Bristol, Paula is also actively engaged in the local ecosystem, volunteering with community organisations and mentoring programmes that support early-stage founders and purpose-driven ventures. - Przemek Derwich, Strategic Partnership Lead, Climate KIC
Przemek is Strategic Partnerships Lead at Climate KIC, specialising in financial instruments and blended finance to mobilise public and private capital for urban climate investments. He supports cities in renewable energy transitions and systemic approaches to sustainable urban development. With extensive experience across European and international funding mechanisms, he understands how finance drives transformative change. His work connects policy, finance, and innovation to deliver impactful, climate-aligned investment strategies across Europe. - Justyna Wieczorkiewicz-Molendo, Climate-Neutral Cities Advisor, Climate KIC
Justyna is a Climate Neutral Cities Advisor of the NetZeroCities project at ClimateKIC, supporting European cities on their climate-neutral journey. In the past, she’s been advisor to the Association of Polish Cities, supporting Polish cities and local government partnerships in planning their transformation into sustainable, friendly and resilient places. She’s experienced in methodological work on the preparation of territorial strategies in an integrated approach.
Agenda
16:00 – 16:10 Welcome & Introduction
16:10 – 16:15 Interactive exercise
16:15 – 16:55 Public-Private Partnerships case-by-case:
- PPP as a framework for cross-sector collaboration
- City-level PPP needs, insights & barriers
- Case example: Hospital PPP in Poland – Innovation meets procurement
- Cities–Industry dialogue & investment perspective
16:55 – 17:10 Collective dialogue
17:10 – 17:20 Group discussion
17:20 – 17:30 Harvest & Closing
About the Community Deep Dives
The Community Deep Dives are learning sessions designed by Climate KIC for its Community members where, along with topic experts and experienced leaders, we explore the most relevant and transformative trends in climate innovation.
Through a mix of peer-to-peer exchange, real-world case studies, and working exercises in groups, the sessions are thought to equip participants with practical knowledge and hands-on experience that can be implemented in their work context.
Check out the Deep Dives of this year:
