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GREEN
Creating a greener Europe means transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility.
Our programme helps local, regional and national governments across Europe to develop and deliver better regional development policies in this field.
We create opportunities for sharing solutions to regional development issues, for exchanging good practices and for policy learning via our two pillars: our interregional cooperation projects and our Policy Learning Platform.
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Projects and project ideas
Get inspired by our approved projects or explore one of these GREEN project ideas. Then, discover how you can get involved in interregional cooperation by preparing your own project proposal.
Policy solutions
Explore all the policy solutions our projects and policy experts have identified on the topic of GREEN. Read through our policy briefs and good practices. Watch our webinar recordings. Download the conclusions for past workshops and peer reviews.
Good practices
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The first Energy Cooperative in Romania
This is the first energy investment project in Romania through which an energy community such as the Cooperativa de Energie became an energy supplier.
Innovative bird monitoring system to prevent collisions with wind turbines
An innovative system to prevent birds from colliding with wind turbines
Heating modernisation for the public institutions of Létavértes: heat energy from thermal water
Green energy use and awareness-raising: heat energy from thermal water is used in the heating modernisation system in Létavértes
Arppe boiler house renovation cuts emissions and improves energy efficiency of biomass heat
Kiteen Lämpö Oy's new Arppe heating plant increases energy efficiency, accepts up to 60% moisture biomass, and cuts fuel needs by 20%.
ENLUCES: a Germinator of Energy Communities for Extremadura.
EnLuces is a germinator of Energy Communities for Extremadura. Its purpose is to promote a sustainable and socially-inclusive energy transition.
Ispaster District Heating: Citizens’ and Municipality involvement
The objective of the Good pratice is to form a ring that serves several buildings that are located around it and supplies hot water, heating and electricity.
BIMEP (Mutriku) World´s first breakwater wave power plant: acceptance of the community
The objective of the Good pratice is to demonstrate a new wave facility with an innovative technology to generate wave energy.
EKIOLA: Energy community Citizens involvement
Objective: to build PV power plants to fulfil cooperative members´consumption and to allow citizenship to participate in the generation and management.
Sustainable Energy Communities Programme supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
The investment by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland SEAI (the Irish state) in resourcing the Sustainable Energy Communities programme.
The Mobile Depot: a logistic facilitation in the Turin City Centre
The Mobile Depot is an alternative truck trailer loaded with envelopes and parcels already sorted by cargo bikes which are in turn also loaded into the trailer.
Multi-stakeholder collaboration within logistics innovation ecosystem facilitates carbon-neutrality
TAMK helps City of Tampere to reach its CO2 neutrality goals through city logistics and last mile innovation ecosystem with Lyyli Living Lab.
Last-mile delivery to Automated Parcel Machines - Poland
Reducing Scope 3 emissions from last-mile transport by installing delivery pickup points like Automated Parcel Machines.
Collaboration forum for multifamily apartment buildings promotes energy efficiency in Lappeenranta
Forum boosts cooperation among private housing associations by inviting board members to share experiences and know-how to implement energy efficiency measures.
Innovative biochar-based approaches to soil regeneration and fertilisation
Utilizing circular economy for kitchen, agri, and industrial waste, and transforming it into green energy and regenerative soil substrate.
Development and Monitoring an integrated system of separate biowaste stream at 38 Municipalities.
FoDSA CM undertook to provide the appropriate instruments, materials, methods, and equipment to organize and implement a separate biowaste collection program.
GREEN policy solutions
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Biobased building materials in the Province of Zeeland
On 29-30 May 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Province of Zeeland, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to scale-up use of biobased building materials in the region.
Development of a circular construction industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina
On 23 May 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised an onsite matchmaking on the strategy for the development of a circular construction industry in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Integrated redevelopment strategies for brownfields in Flanders
On 23 May 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised an onsite matchmaking on integrated redevelopment strategies for brownfields for the Public Waste Agency of Flanders.
Water pollution monitoring and treatment in Opolskie region
On 16 May 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online matchmaking on water pollution monitoring and treatment for the Opolskie Voivodeship.
Shared mobility for low-carbon and inclusive transport
Explore good practices from Interreg Europe projects that support the development of shared mobility in regions across Europe.
Innovative biowaste treatment solutions: key learnings
On 30 April 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the second episode of the webinar series from waste to resource: innovative biowaste treatment solutions. Discover the key learnings.
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Rescue food! From food waste to food aid
When thinking about food waste, many will imagine food scraps or expired food in the fridge. The food waste issue is, however, much larger than that, and is acknowledged as an environmental, economic and social problem that needs to be resolved urgently.
Exploring methods to increase biowaste collection: key learnings
On 23 April 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the first episode of the webinar series from waste to resource: biowaste collection and treatment. Discover the key learnings.
Smart energy management: key learnings
On 26 March the Policy Learning Platform hosted a webinar on smart energy management. Get access to the recording, presentations and key learnings in this article.
Sustainable and circular construction
This policy brief provides an overview of EU initiatives to inspire local and regional authorities and showcase practical examples of stimulating the transition to a circular and sustainable building sector.
Policies for boosting decentralised energy and self-consumption
Explore how the transition to a low-carbon economy will rely not on decarbonising centralised energy generation, but on the decentralised distribution of renewable energy technologies.
CO2 impact assessment methodologies for applicants and funding program owners
On 30-31 January 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Energy, Transportation, and Housing from German State of Hesse, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on assessing applicants for funding based on the potential CO2 impact of the projects.
Financing and incentivising energy renovation of condominiums
On 31 January – 1 February 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a peer review for the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL), France, which requested advice on ‘Financing and incentivising energy-efficient renovation of condominiums’.
Smart energy management
In this policy brief, you will discover how smart energy management can help you make informed decisions, optimise consumption, reduce waste and lower costs!
Decreasing plastic pollution through better monitoring
Millions of tonnes of plastic litter are leaking into the world’s oceans every year.
Get policy advice
Are you looking for help on a regional policy-making challenge or simply have a question? Make use of our Platform services.
News and events
Explore the latest news and upcoming events on GREEN topics.
Online Kick Off Meeting: Exciting Start with Eight Countries
On 31 May 2024, the CLIMATE project partnership successfully held its online kick off meeting.
3F International workshop in Acireale, Sicily.
Last May 15th and 16th, the Department of Agriculture of the Sicilian Region organized a study event in Acireale as part of the Interreg Europe "3F Green Model" project.
The "club de la logistique" met in Lille!
The City of Lille hosted its ‘club de la logistique’, actually the third Regional stakeholder meeting, as part of SPOTLOG and the national project Inter(LUD)+
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Finland | Joensuu advances towards non-burning district heat
The participants of the regional stakeholder group of the Regional Council of North Karelia met on May 22 to discuss the latest achievements of the EXPRESS project and the energy sector in North Karelia.
REC4EU shares Good Practices and engagement examples (FI)
A great opportunity in this 3rd semester to make the point on ▶ the Good Practices to share ▶ the chosen Policy Instrument to improve ▶ the communication activities to spread the message ▶ the engagement path to involve citizens / community
12th International Urban Greenery Conference in Katowice
The JustGreen collaboration and exhange goes beyond the official meetings! During the 12th International Conference on Urban Greenery hosted by Katowice, Rotterdam presented their Rotterdam Goes Green, greening policy.
Biobased building materials in the Province of Zeeland
On 29-30 May 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Province of Zeeland, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to scale-up use of biobased building materials in the region.
Learning Event on Renewable Energies and Citizen Engagement
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming learning event as part of the Interreg Europe SIRENERGY project 🗓️ Date: June 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CET)
Policy situation in city of Mechelen, Belgium
In Mechelen the overall aim of the CITISYSTEM project is to achieve structural change to the local multi-annual plan 2026-2031 with different actions and budgets to execute these actions.
First Study Visit in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
The first GreenSPAS study visit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes! Over three days, we explored the region's thermal heritage and innovative climate strategies, highlighting the importance of improving public policies on climate change.
Study Visit in Neckar-Alb, Germany
From 4th to 6th June 2024, Down to Earth partners were in the German region of Neckar-Alb for the third Study Visit of the project.
Good Practices from Vilnius and Turin presented in Vienna
The NEBA team is kicking off its international project with significant momentum. Despite being in its early stages, two exemplary practices were showcased at the Interreg Europe thematic workshop on renovation, held in May in Vienna, Austria.
Regional Launching Conference in Ireland
On the 8th of November 2023, the Northern and Western Regional Assembly launches GREENHEALTH in Kinlough, County Leitrim
Inspiring study visit at the city of Roeselare
From 4 till 6th of June 2024 the LEEWAY project partners and their stakeholders gathered at the city of Roeselare (Belgium) to learn from and exchange information on experiences with RECs
The province of Potenza at Bucharest!
On June 7, the province of Potenza went to Bucharest to visit the headquarters of Palazzo Italia, a logistic and commercial structure that offers services aimed at assisting businesses.
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