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Separate waste collection

The European Union (EU) is aiming to reduce the environmental impact of waste and its dependency on raw material imports and thus fosters the transition towards more sustainable materials management and a circular economy.
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Efficient business support ecosystems

This policy brief explores various models for implementing and managing multiple-stakeholder collaborative practices for better business support delivery.
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Good governance for biodiversity

The economic development in Europe in the past century put an enormous burden on biodiversity. Biodiversity is vital for human health and is important for economic factors with over half of global GDP depending on ecosystem services.
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Built cultural heritage

Explore successful approaches and solutions in protecting, conserving and valorising of heritage buildings of cultural and historical value.
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Smart Specialisation Strategy

In this policy brief, you will learn from practices implemented in different regional institutional contexts such as transformative policy changes on regional policy challenges ranging from the Entrepreneurial Discovery Process to S3 Monitoring.
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Connected

Cycling cities

Cycling has many socio-economic, health, and environmental benefits that its promotion should be a logical policy choice. This policy brief helps turn these dreams into reality with good practices, guidance, and recommendations backed by real-life examples.
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Boosting entrepreneurship in rural areas

Boosting entrepreneurship in rural areas opens new opportunities and markets. Rural SMEs show great potential as a source of economic growth and innovation.
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Supporting local bioenergy development

Bioenergy is one of the most flexible renewables that does not release new carbon into the atmosphere. Discover European Frameworks, funding schemes, and good practices in this policy brief.
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Improving the convenience of public transport

The shift to a low-carbon economy will rely heavily on the use of zero-emission vehicles and increased use of public transport. Take a look at how you can improve its convenience in your region.
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University-industry collaboration

Find out in this policy brief why university-industry collaboration is a key component of the regional innovation policy-mix. Successful exploitation of research and development results is fundamental for regional competitiveness.
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Urban ecosystems

Discover the importance of green infrastructure and nature-based solutions for the development of sustainable cities
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