The Renovate Europe Campaign launched its Educational Buildings Campaign in October 2025, calling on all EU Member States to make educational buildings frontrunners in the transition towards a zero-emission building stock by 2050 and to commit to their deep renovation by 2035. This can be achieved through the inclusion of dedicated measures for educational buildings in National Building Renovation Plans (NBRPs), which are currently under preparation.

As part of this initiative, a private roundtable discussion will be held at the European Parliament in Brussels on 23 June, hosted by MEP Marcos Ros Sempere.

The event will bring together educators, students, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of Europe’s educational buildings. Participants will explore the role of educational infrastructure in achieving Europe’s climate and energy objectives, while highlighting the benefits of deep renovation for learning environments, health, comfort, and energy performance.

During the discussion, the findings of the Renovate Europe Campaign’s NBRP Study, conducted in collaboration with CLIMACT and other partner organisations, will be presented alongside inspiring case studies from across the European Union. The conversation will be further enriched by contributions from representatives of student and teacher associations, who shared firsthand experiences and perspectives on the priorities for future educational buildings.

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Agenda

Introduction
Moderation of the Roundtable and presentation of the Renovate Europe Educational Buildings Campaign by Adrian Joyce, Director of the REC.

Policy Context

  • European Commission perspective by Robert Nuij (Head of Unit) and Julien Tami (Policy Officer) from DG Energy on how member states can emphasise Educational Buildings in their National Building Renovation Plans (NBRP’s). This will include and overview of which member states have already included educational buildings in their draft NBRP.
  • Presentation by Quentin Jossen of key findings relevant to our call from the Climact Study on NBRP’s supported by the REC and other stakeholders.

Presentations from Stakeholders

  • Experiences from a student representative organisation – Andra Kruna Ramsay, SUPEUS (HR)
  • Perspective of parent’s association – Bostjan Bobic, European Parents Association (EPA)
  • Sustainability assessment tool for schools – Simon Polomé, Fontana Design
  • Action at national level – Croatian Communication Campaign – Andelka Toto Ormuz, HUPFAS, REC National Partner, Croatia.

Exchanges between audience and speakers
An open exchange with all participants will start with an intervention by Marcos Ros Sempere. Other MEP’s present will be prioritised during the exchange which will last about 30 minutes.

Conclusions
Marcos Ros Sempere (MEP) to share his impressions of the exchanges and to provide brief closing remarks