WSF2019 | Warsaw Security Forum 2019 supported by the International Visegrad Fund
WSF2019 | Warsaw Security Forum 2019 supported by the International Visegrad Fund
We have the pleasure to announce that the Warsaw Security Forum 2019 is supported by the International Visegrad Fund.
The International Visegrad Fund is an international donor organization established by the governments of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries (the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia). Its aim is to support closer understanding and cooperation among people in the V4 region, as well as between the V4 region and other countries and regions, particularly in the non-EU neighbourhood of the Eastern Partnership countries and in the Western Balkans.
The fund does fosters the development of civil society by financing joint grant projects and by awarding university scholarships and artist residencies. The fund’s annual budget of €8 million consists of equal contributions by the V4 governments.
Energy Security as the Foundation for a Just Transition in Post-Industrial Regions
The transformation of post-industrial regions toward sustainable, low-emission economies hinges on one critical factor: energy security. This theme, explored during a high-level panel discussion at the last edition of the Warsaw Security Forum, highlighted the need to transition from coal and other high-emission energy sources to cleaner alternatives such as renewable and nuclear energy. Achieving this shift will require not only technological innovation but also strategic planning, international cooperation, and robust regulatory frameworks.
Polish presidency in the EU: a chance for a sustainable energy transition
The evolving landscape of decarbonization and energy security, with its profound regional and global implications, business operations in Poland. ORLEN is eager to engage in discussions about energy transition and the EU regulations required to facilitate it. The company has prepared a position paper highlighting the key challenges: preserving the competitiveness of the EU market, championing technological neutrality, ensuring access to decarbonization financing, and shifting away from overly prescriptive regulatory approaches.
WSF2024: Summary
The 11th edition of the Warsaw Security Forum (WSF), held on October 1-2, 2024, successfully brought together 2,600 participants from 90 countries, 30 governmental delegations, and over 250 speakers to address critical issues surrounding European and transatlantic security. With 1 million combined online views and over 14,000 live viewers, the WSF reaffirmed its importance as a leading platform for security dialogue in Europe.