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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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.
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.
Twin Buildings Demonstrators for testing and monitoring Energy Efficiency and performance comparison
The construction of two twin buildings, serving as demonstrators, has allowed the improvement of the construction system for new social housing in Extremadura.
EnerSIG, application to cross data about buildings characterization and energy consumption in Paris
EnerSIG is a web application hosted by geodata services of Paris. It allows to cross data about buildings characteristics and energy efficiency.
Composting at home
This good practice encourages citizens to sort out their household biowaste at the source and turn it into compost.
Utilization of food waste as food aid
NGOs have organized the food aid work in the City of Lahti and nearby municipalities in a coordinated way
Lahti environmental watch
Digital monitoring service for climate, circular economy and other environmental strategies and action plans in the city of Lahti
Small-scale Retention Programe in Forests as nature-based climate change mitigation
Small-scale Retention Programme in forests is an action related to the fight against lowering the groundwater level in forest ecosystems.
Green Public Procurement Handbook
Green Public Procurement Handbook was created to help public institutions and other companies to implement GPPs, developed examples to use in contracts.
Carbon compensation in forests through labelled projects - CNPF
The French accreditation standard for carbon compensation projects requires rules to operate, which were made by the National Center of Forest Property (CNPF).
Andalusian Carbon Standard for the Certification of Blue Carbon Credits
Standard of Blue Carbon credits & supporting documents & Catalogue of projects approved to implement Blue Carbon sequestration projects in Andalusia
Regional forest program
Finnish forest center is responsible for creating a strategic forest program that combines economic, ecological, social, and cultural objectives.
Mobility Stations in Leipzig
Mobility stations are spots in the City of Leipzig that provide different offers of mobility in one spot.
#moNOuse EVENTS: organizing events without disposable materials
Guidelines for municipalities on reducing waste from single-use products in the event industry
GREEN policy solutions
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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
The transition to a low-carbon economy will rely not on decarbonising centralised energy generation, but instead on the decentralised distribution of renewable enCO2 impact assessment methodologies for applicants and funding program owners
On 30-31 November 2023, 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.Boosting forest ecosystems: Key learnings
On 14 December 2023, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online workshop on boosting forest ecosystems. Access the recording, presentations and key learnings.The implementation of DRT-Services in Saarland's public transport system
On 28-29 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an on-site peer review for the Saarland’s Ministry for the Environment, Climate Protection, Mobility, Agriculture and Consumer Protection, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on the implementation of on-demand public transport in the region.Implementing low emission zones in Romania
On 21-22 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an online peer review for the Romanian Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on establishing low emission zones in the country.Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation
Explore EU initiatives and ways to mitigate climate change in this policy brief. You'll also discover a selection of good practices with a high degree of replicability in other municipal contexts.Mobility on islands & participatory processes: key learnings
On 14-16 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform organised an online peer review for the Regional Council of La Reunion (France) which requested advice regarding their two policy challenges ‘Sustainable mobility on islands’ and ‘Uptake of results from participatory processes’.Circular bioeconomy in the province of Noord Brabant
On 25 and 26 October 2023, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Province of Noord Brabant, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on how to promote and foster circular bioeconomy in the region.District approaches to sustainable energy: Key learnings
On 9 November 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a webinar on the topic of district approaches to sustainable energy. Access the recording, presentations and the key learnings here.Circular transition in SMEs
Explore the Interreg Europe community's experience regarding regional circular economy strategies and roadmaps, circular economy hubs and collaborative frameworks in this policy brief!
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.
Three days in Sintra with PROMOTER
The first Study Visit of PROMOTER project took place between the 4th and the 6th of March in the Municipality of Sintra.First peer review, 3° day
Steering commitee, communication actions, thematic discussionSPOTLOG at the "Europe, Let's Cooperate!" Forum
The SPOTLOG project took part in the "Europe, Let's Cooperate! Forum in Antwerp" and it was an opportunity to engage with potential collaborators to improve interregional cooperation.Tips for composting at home: what did we learn from Mechelen
Spring has started with a BANG!!! This weekend, Mechelen’ s citizens had the chance to refresh their composting skills at the KNAL Energy Festival in Mechelen. Check out this article to learn about composting at your home!Findings from Malta's DETOCS Eisenhower Matrix Analysis
During Malta's second regional stakeholders' meeting of the DETOCS project, Malta's 94-point SWOT underwent an Eisenhower Matrix analysis for the decarbonisation of the post-Covid-19 tourism sector.1st and 2nd Newsletter
We are delighted to announce the launch of our initial two newsletters for the BIOWIND Project!3rd stakeholder seminar of BIRDA, Romania
The Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency organized its 3rd stakeholder group meeting within the WEEEWaste project on March 27th 2024.PLASTIX in Slovenia
The On-Site Deep Dive to Slovenia 5-6 March 2024 was filled with new contact and experiences.Publication of Down to Earth first Thematic Report
Publication of first Thematic Report and outcomes of the first year the project.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.RegioStars 2024: call for applications
RegioStars Awards 2024 is open for nominations. Will your project shine this year?Vote for your Natura 2000 Awards finalist
The European Natura 2000 Award 2024 has entered a new phase. The public vote has begun. Make your voice heard!Meeting with the Faculty of Social Sciences in Ljubljana
The Environmental Research Institute organized a meeting with representatives of the faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Ljubljana for the purpose of presenting the WEEEWaste project.Second GIFT Regional Stakeholder Meeting in Zagreb, Croatia
The second Regional Stakeholder meeting of the Green Infrastructure for Forest and Trees (GIFT) project was held on February 16, 2024, in Zagreb, Croatia.
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