The College of Europe in Natolin is pleased to announce the 7th edition of its annual student-led Climate and Energy Transition Nest Conference.

Title: “The European Union Climate Policy in Crises: Continuously Absent Solutions to Persistent Challenges”

Date: 16 June 2026
Location: College of Europe in Natolin (Warsaw)

Building on a strong legacy of high-level academic and practitioner engagement, previous editions featured speakers such as Artur Lorkowski, Director of Energy Community Secretariat, Beatriz Martinez Romera, Head of Centre for Climate Change Law and Governance (University of Copenhagen), Anna Herranz-Surrallés, Associate Professor in International Relations at the Department of Political Science of Maastricht University, Suranjali Tandon, Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi.

Call for Papers

We warmly invite students, researchers, academics and practicioners to submit:
a 200–300 word abstract
a CV

Deadline: 31 January 2026
Submit to: energyconference.natolin@coleurope.eu

Contributions shall be submitted in English in the form of an abstract. Each abstract will be reviewed by a selection committee comprising academics and practitioners. The results of abstracts review will be returned to applicants in February 2026. The successful applicants will need to submit a 7,000–9,000-word paper by the end of April 2026 to be included in the conference proceedings. The conference programme will be announced in May 2026.

More information about the conference can be found here.

Why participate?

• Be published: Selected papers will be featured in a recognized publication (Natolin Nest Series).

• Engage: Present your work and participate in a high-profile international conference.

• Explore: Enjoy partly-funded travel and fully-covered accommodation on our historic campus.

• Network: Meet top experts in the energy and climate field, gain insights, and forge connections.

• Amplify your voice: Reach a global audience via a live-stream with international outreach.

• Immerse yourself: Experience the charm and inspiration at the College of Europe in Natolin.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the debate on climate policy, energy security, competitiveness, and the energy transition – while advancing academic and professional profile in an unforgettable setting.