Image Policy brief Image Green Championing sustainable energy in SMEs This policy brief outlines how SMEs can overcome barriers to investing in energy efficiency and sustainable energy. 07 June 2021 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Rivers and wetlands: drivers of sustainable regional development Read this policy brief and get an overview of how the current EU policy framework may guide and support local and regional authorities in the implementation of river and wetland restoration measures. 19 May 2021 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Sustainable water management in the circular economy In order to make Europe more sustainable and to become a pillar in the shift towards a circular economy, water management needs to improve significantly. Get inspired by policy solutions in this policy brief. 03 March 2021 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Fostering skills for the energy transition We need to foster skills for the energy transition at local and regional levels to encourage clean technologies and energy-efficient applications to reach the European Union's climate targets. 24 February 2021 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Sustainable urban logistics Urban logistics is responsible for significant carbon emissions, air pollutants and urban noise. Authorities realise that clean urban logistics need to become mainstream to support continued sustainable economic growth. 17 December 2020 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Energy self-consumption Self-consumption of renewable energy can provide financial, environmental, and security benefits for households, businesses, grid operators, and society at large. Explore more in this policy brief. 28 September 2020 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Separate waste collection Discover guidance and recommendations for separate collection coming from good practices and real-life examples from policymakers across Europe. 24 September 2020 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green Sustainable waste management in a circular economy The shift from a linear to a circular economy is a major challenge that requires sustainable management of waste and resources. 02 April 2020 | By Platform
Image Policy brief Image Green 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. 30 March 2020 | By Platform
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 Smart Green Circular economy business models in the EU Discover the challenges and solutions that policymakers face in implementing circular economy business models. This policy brief includes recommendations on how to speed up the development of these models. 23 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
