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Green

Energy efficient administrative building in Čakovec

Administrative building is one of the oldest in the region. It demonstrates how renewable energy solutions can revitalize historical buildings.

11 Dec 2024 | By project EXPRESS
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Karlovac General Hospital
Green

Energy renovation of the Karlovac General Hospital

Successful implementation of the ESCO model in Croatia, with General Hospital in Karlovac cutting energy costs by more than 50% after energy renovation.

08 Nov 2024 | By project LEEWAY
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peatland rewetting practice
Green

Rewetting practices for degraded peatlands to boost biodiversity and mitigate climate change

Rewetting degraded peatlands for climate neutrality and biodiversity boost in collaboration between researchers, NGOs, and peatland management companies.

06 Nov 2024 | By project RIWET
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People browsing the sport equipment that can be borrowed in the leisure library
Green

Leisure library

A non-profit library full with sports equipment for all seasons. Completely free to borrow and use for everyone living in or visiting the municipality.

18 Oct 2024 | By project FEEL
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Matchmaking
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Green

ERDF funds for energy communities in Marche Region

On 5 December 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a matchmaking at the request of Marche Region Italy, as Regional Managing Authority for sustainable energy to explore how to shape a 6 million call for proposals under the European Regional Development Fund for supporting energy communities in 2025.
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Peer review
Peer Review - Noord Brabant
Green

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. 
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Matchmaking
Housing urban architecture
Green

Supporting reuse of boilers in private housing 

On 22 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted an online matchmaking together with the province of East Flanders to discuss how they can support the reuse of boilers in private housing as an interim solution while waiting for new eco-friendly systems.
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Matchmaking
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Green

Connecting green spaces in Antwerp

On 1 June 2023, the Policy Learning Platform hosted a matchmaking session on the topic of connecting green spaces in Antwerp. Read the key takeaways here.
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Policy brief
Construction site
Green

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.
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Policy brief
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Smart
Green

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! 
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Policy brief
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Green

Decarbonising of heating and cooling

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

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.
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Story
wolf and bear in the forest in slovenia
Green

Living with large carnivores

The European Union is home to several species of large carnivores: the brown bear, the wolf, the wolverine, the golden jackal and two species of lynx. Discover the Slovenian approach to protect these species.
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Story
Renewable energy by solar panels for sustainable agriculture
Green

Renewable energy for sustainable agriculture

Take a look at how the AgroRES and EAGER projects support the uptake of renewable energy for sustainable agriculture.
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Story
Electrical and electronic equipment waste
Green

Tackling the electrical and electronic waste challenge

Discover solutions coming from Interreg Europe projects that can help your region support and improve the management of electrical and electronic waste.
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Story
Field of wind farm installation
Green

Increasing the social acceptance of wind energy

Explore several examples of how European regions build social acceptance of the use of wind technologies. Explore various solutions for bringing people on board.
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Webinar
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Green

Waste prevention: Key learnings

The Policy Learning Platform hosted a webinar on waste prevention: the power of reuse on 5 December 2024. Watch the recording and access the presentations and key learnings.
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Workshop
Group picture from Budapest workshop
Green

Energy Communities: key learnings

On 4 December 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organized a  workshop in Budapest, Hungary, bringing together around 70 public authorities and Interreg Europe project partners to discuss Europe’s future of Energy Communities. Discover the key learnings.
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Webinar
water canal in the forest
Green

Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities I: Sustainable water management: key learnings

On 17 October 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the first episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. This session focused on implementing blue infrastructure solutions for sustainable water management. Discover the key learnings.
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Workshop
Vienna wood construction
Green

Sustainability in construction: key learnings

On 22 May 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a workshop on 'Promoting sustainable materials and circularity in construction'  in Vienna. Throughout the day, we explored biobased materials for construction and circularity in construction. 
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