Agnieszka Kulesa

The publication is an educator's guidebook designed to inspire and support discussions between youth and elderly participants about shaping the future of urban environments. Created as part of the "Future for All" project by CASE (Center for Social and Economic Research), this guidebook uses Warsaw as a case study but provides adaptable insights for cities globally. It is funded by the European Economic Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanism (2014–2021). The guidebook delves into critical themes, including: Demography: Addressing the implications of an ageing population, declining birth rates, and migration patterns for urban planning and social cohesion. Migration: Exploring the integration of diverse populations and fostering intercultural and intergenerational understanding. Climate Change: Highlighting urban sustainability through public initiatives like green spaces and waste reduction. Digitalisation: Emphasizing smart city development while bridging the generational digital divide. Central to its approach are intergenerational activities that foster collaboration and mutual understanding, with a focus on scenario planning, problem-solving, and community engagement. This resource equips educators with tools to promote critical thinking and inclusivity, encouraging young and older citizens alike to actively shape resilient and sustainable urban communities.

Climate change is a global problem - it requires the cooperation of countries all over the world and the implementation of sustainable development concepts. In mBank-CASE Seminar Proceedings no. 177 authors describe the ways selected Polish regions tackled the challenges of transition towards sustainable energy. Agnieszka Kulesa, Vice-President of CASE Management Board, focuses on Lusatia, Upper Nitra and Greater Poland and the way these regions handled the transition, highlighting the role of lignite mining. Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Fyk, Energy Forum expert and director of the Electricity comments on Agnieszka’s findings. Next chapters focus on the way two cities in Poland managed to make their way through an energy transition: Konin - described by Piotr Korytkowski, Its President, and Wałbrzych - by Andrzej Kosiór, Head of the Strategic Management Office. Table of contents Ewa Balcerowicz - Introduction p. 5-7 Agnieszka Kulesa - The just energy transition in Lusatia (Germany), Upper Nitra (Slovakia) and Greater Poland (Poland) – conclusions and recommendations p. 8-23 Aleksandra Gawlikowska-Fyk - Just Energy Transition in Poland: where we stand p. 24-27 Piotr Korytkowski - Energy transition of Konin and the Konin region p. 25-34 Andrzej Kosiór - Lower Silesia’s energy transition – the experience of Wałbrzych p. 34-42