Image Policy brief Image Green One-Stop-Shops One-Stop-Shops (OSS) bring together the full gamut of policy interventions, working with stakeholders to provide skills and knowledge for home renovation. 02 October 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Connected Demand responsive transport Demand responsive transport is a flexible mode of transportation that adapts to the demands of its user groups. It can have significant environmental benefits. This policy brief highlights the benefits of demand responsive transport for European regions. 17 May 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Citizens Cultural routes in Europe Discover the transnational routes that help tourists discover how Europeans have lived since ancient times. This policy brief presents the Council of Europe’s Cultural Routes Programme, the EU’s policies on Cultural Routes, and good practices. 03 April 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Funding energy efficiency through financial instruments Europe faces the challenge to renovate its building stock and achieve its carbon emission targets. Both public funds and investment from private funds are needed. Read more about how public authorities can help to leverage private investment through financial instruments. 26 March 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Use of technologies for better protection and management of nature and biodiversity Explore the link between technology use and the protection of natural heritage. Several good practices demonstrate inspiring examples on how emphasising the benefits of technologies and stimulating their uptake leads to great benefits. 21 March 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Connected Promoting active modes of transport Regional authorities prioritise the encouragement of active transport thanks to its health and other benefits such as reduction of car use, congestion, and air and noise pollution. 12 March 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Eco-innovation Production-consumption trends are putting excessive and unsustainable strain on the environment. Resource input costs are becoming volatile. Read in this policy brief why eco-innovation is a potential solution. 28 February 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Renewable energy communities At its most basic, renewable energy communities involve the generation of energy from renewable resources and technologies, which are partly or wholly owned by local communities. 19 February 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Connected E-mobility Electric mobility has emerged as one of the most promising technological solutions to replace fossil fuels and has the potential to power most forms of personal and public transport. 21 January 2019 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Behaviour change for energy efficiency As buildings account for 40% of energy consumption in the EU and more than 35% of CO2 emissions, improving their energy performance has become a key policy aim in order to meet long-term climate and emissions targets. 19 December 2018 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Food Waste This policy brief highlights policies and approaches which have been taken to prevent and reduce food waste, with focus on EU waste policy developments and regional actions. 16 October 2018 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans are planning instruments for cities that encourage joint decision-making across sectors and between stakeholders, for providing high-quality, sustainable mobility. 05 October 2018 | By Platform
