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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.

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!

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.

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! 

Decarbonising of heating and cooling

This policy brief explores the current use of renewable energy for heating in Europe, EU legislation and support as well as inspiring good practices from Interreg Europe projects such as POTEnt, CLEAN, APPROVE, BUILD2LC and SHREC.

Nature restoration: Forest eco-systems

This policy brief provides an outlook on EU initiatives such as boosting restoration, afforestation and climate adaptation measures. As well as inspiring examples for Interreg Europe projects.

Leading the way towards waste prevention

Discover EU initiatives to support waste prevention such as actions on food waste prevention and green public procurement as well as good practices from across Europe.

Reuse and repair in a circular and social economy

The linear ‘take, make, use, and dispose’ economy is driving the climate emergency.

Tackling energy poverty with low-carbon interventions

Explore approaches on how your region can tackle energy poverty with low-carbon interventions.

Regional approaches for supporting e-mobility

Discover regional approaches that can help you support e-mobility and the transition to a low-carbon transition in your region!

Biowaste challenge

This policy brief outlines EU initiatives that local and regional authorities can refer to for boosting their biowaste collection, prevention and recycling.

Integrated low-carbon strategies

Read this policy brief to discover what role do public authorities across Europe play in the development of a sustainable and low-carbon economy, and what transformations are needed in every sector and area of public life.