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URBAN HEAT WATCH. Urban Green and Climate Resilience Observatory

URBAN HEAT WATCH is a Participatory Research. It is an Urban Green and Climate Resilience Observatory, a knowledge node for urban green and heat inequalities.

13 Dec 2024 | By project JUSTGREEN
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Shared mobility in Jyväskylä: Shared electric cars

The city of Jyväskylä started a practice of shared cars in 2020, by introducing three electric cars for shared use to the city employees and citizens.

14 Oct 2024 | By project GOOD CITIES
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Aurora Climate Garden in Budapest - It all started with composting

The Auróra Climate Garden is a unique green oasis in Budapest, kept alive by compost produced on site.

09 Oct 2024 | By project CORE
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Field Farming – Urban food production

Field farming allows Lahti residents grow local organic food and learn composting without owning any land or yard.

04 Oct 2024 | By project CITISYSTEM
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Matchmaking
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Mobilising local authorities to support energy communities

On 5 December 2024, the Policy Learning Platform organised a matchmaking at the request of ALEC, the local Energy and Climate Agency of Gironde, France.
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Peer review
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The reintroduction of the lynx in Thuringia

On 26-27 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Thuringian Ministry of Environment, Energy and Nature Protection (Germany), which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on the reintroduction of the lynx as part of the biodiversity strategy of the State of Thuringia.
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Peer review
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Availability of freshwater and drinking water in Netherlands

On 6-7 November 2024, the Policy Learning Platform held an onsite peer review for the Provinces of Noord and Zuid Holland, which requested advice regarding their policy challenge on availability of freshwater and drinking water in the context of changing climate.
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Peer review
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Green

Zooming in: How shared mobility is organised in Flanders

On 10 October 2024, a group of 7 mobility experts from Belgium, Denmark, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Portugal met for a full-day study visit on shared mobility hosted by autodelen.net at Ghent (Belgium) and organised by the Policy Learning Platform.
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Policy brief
Active mobility modes
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Unlocking the benefits of active mobility

Active mobility such as walking and cycling, offers low-carbon, low-cost transport options with health and societal benefits.
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Policy brief
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Green and blue infrastructure

In this policy brief, you'll discover EU initiatives, policy recommendations, and practical examples of Green and Blue infrastructure implementation.
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Policy brief
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Sustainable and circular construction

Explore EU initiatives and practical examples that inspire local and regional authorities, driving the shift toward a circular and sustainable building sector.
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Policy brief
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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!
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Story
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Social

Approaches to decarbonise the tourism sector

Tourism is a carbon-intensive industry. Take a look at how you can cut emissions and provide support mechanisms and strategies to the tourism sector in your region.
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Story
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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
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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
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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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Webinar
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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
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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
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Promoting cycling in cities and regions: key learnings

Take a look at the webinar recording of 19 November 2024 focusing on promoting cycling in cities and regions. Get inspired by good practices from across Europe.
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Webinar
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Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities II: Greening the urban landscape: key learnings

On 24 October 2024, the Policy Learning Platform hosted the second episode of the webinar series 'Blue-green infrastructure for resilient cities'. This session focused on green infrastructures. Discover the key learnings.
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