The 12th International Conference on Energy, Sustainability and Climate Crisis (ESCC 2025) took place from August 25 to 29, 2025, in the historic city of Rhodes, Greece. Organized by renowned institutions such as the University of Thessaly (Greece) and the University of Florida (USA), the event adopted a hybrid format, bringing together experts, academics, and professionals to debate the latest advancements in energy systems, optimization, and climate resilience. The 2025 edition included scientific sessions focused on the clean energy transition, workshops on digital innovation in water energy, and discussions on integrating carbon management into engineering education, reaffirming its position as an essential interdisciplinary forum for addressing global environmental challenges.

The University of Aveiro, within the scope of WP1 - Heat Pumps, presented: “Heat Pumps: Driving Carbon Neutrality and Efficiency in Buildings.”