European coal regions in transition
Connecting scientific knowledge with practical experience and policy needs
About HIGH-LEVEL
Connecting knowledge, regions and decision-makers
HIGH-LEVEL is a three-year project funded by the Research
Fund for Coal and Steel. It promotes knowledge exchange,
stakeholder engagement and policy dialogue across European
coal regions.
Through three international high-level events in Germany,
Romania and Spain, the project will showcase results from
recent and ongoing RFCS projects, identify regional priorities
and encourage collaboration among researchers, industry,
public authorities and regional stakeholders.
By connecting scientific knowledge with practical experience
and policy needs, HIGH-LEVEL supports the sustainable
transformation of European coal regions.
High-level events
Three regions. Three events. One shared transition.
HIGH-LEVEL brings together researchers, industry,
public authorities and regional stakeholders through
three international events hosted in Germany, Romania
and Spain.
Germany · 2026
Clean energy, restored lands: The path forward for coal regions
A high-level exchange on environmental
restoration, water resilience and new clean
energy opportunities in European coal regions.
Romania · 2027
Methane Abatement and Safety Enhancement in Mining Transitions
A high-level exchange on methane emissions,
induced seismicity, explosion risks and underground
safety in both active and closed mines.
Spain · 2028
Strategic Repurposing of Coal Infrastructure for Climate Neutrality
A high-level exchange on repurposing former coal
infrastructures as strategic assets supporting
Europe’s energy transition.