Policy instruments
Discover the policy instruments that the partners of this project are tackling.
A means for public intervention. It refers to any policy, strategy, or law developed by public authorities and applied on the ground to improve a specific territorial situation. In most cases, financial resources are associated with a policy instrument. However, an instrument can also sometimes refer to a legislative framework with no specific funding. In the context of Interreg Europe, operational programmes for Investment for Growth and Jobs as well as Cooperation Programmes from European Territorial Cooperation are policy instruments. Beyond EU cohesion policy, local, regional, or national public authorities also develop their own policy instruments.
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Czechia's recovery plan addresses challenges posed by the pandemic by promoting a strong recovery and future readiness. Key focuses include increasing renewable energy, enhancing building energy efficiency, and making transport more sustainable, alongside greater attention to nature conservation. Investment will target energy efficiency, renewable sources, and sustainable mobility, with an additional €141 million for circular economy initiatives, including recycling and water savings. However, there currently isn't a targeted policy for managing the growing issue of electronic and electric waste.
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The Campobasso Urban Area Strategy for the Molise ROP funds (2021-2027) outlines key intervention areas: digital innovation, green solutions for sustainability, sustainable mobility, cultural heritage and tourism, and social welfare. The focus on "Green solutions and energy sustainability" aims to improve the environment, reduce pollution, and promote renewable energy while addressing climate change. Although general waste management is included, specific management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not prioritized.
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The Municipal Environmental Protection Programme is a document that defines environmental problems and goals, and sets priorities for solving them. It is an important part of a city's efforts to keep the environment clean and healthy.
The preparation of this document is a process in which a large number of actors in the field of environmental protection and a large part of the municipal administration are involved.
Going along with the Law of Environmental Protection, the National Protection Programme (NEAP) decides the long-term directions, goals and tasks of protecting the environment for the whole of Slovenia.
The NEAP stands for social agreement about the future protection of the surrounding conditions of the development of Slovenia.
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The general goal of the Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Operational Programme 2021-2027 (POR BI) aims to support sustainable economic development, improve living standards, and increase resilience to societal challenges.
The WEEEWaste project promotes Policy Objective 2: a Greener Europe, focusing on clean energy, green investment, circular economy, climate change adaptation, risk management, and sustainable urban mobility.
Policy Objective 2 aims to protect nature, biodiversity, and green infrastructure, reduce polution, and manage electrical waste, particularly hazardous materials like heavy metals. It also aims to reduce uncontrolled delivery of electrical waste to non-official transformers, reducing environmental impacts.
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The Regional Development Programme of Hajdú-Bihar County outlines a development plan for 2021-2027, detailing priorities and interventions, while also serving as a foundation for Hungary's national territorial funding program. A key focus is on improving waste management, specifically through Measure 1.8, which aims to promote a circular economy by reducing waste generation and increasing recycling and recovery efforts. However, there is a significant gap in addressing waste from electrical and electronic equipment, which requires targeted management and educational initiatives due to its rising volume.
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In Gdańsk, the municipality is responsible for collecting waste from property owners, utilizing a five-container system for bio-waste and residual waste. Additional services for collecting waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) are provided free of charge. The city aims to educate residents that WEEE is hazardous and should not be improperly disposed of, as this can harm the environment and clutter public spaces. While the city accepts WEEE at designated collection points (PSZOK) at its own expense, residents are still responsible for cleaning and transportation costs. The city is working to raise awareness among residents about proper waste disposal to improve environmental practices.
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The Emergency Climate Protection Programme 2030 aims to ensure sustainable growth in Leipzig by focusing on various sectors like urban planning, municipal facilities, and mobility. It outlines measurable targets and an engineering-based approach to energy and climate protection, featuring collaboration with local entities to achieve long-term CO2 savings. Additionally, the programme includes measures for e-waste management, promoting the reuse of old IT equipment to reduce resource consumption and emissions while supporting digital access for low-income families.
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The Navarra Waste Plan 2017-2027 outlines strategies for managing waste, focusing on the separate collection of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and aims for improved recovery and recycling efforts. Its review is scheduled for 2022. The Prevention Plan includes promoting product reuse and initiatives for repairing bulky waste, while the Management Plan addresses the need to enhance the WEEE collection network and compliance with collection rates through actions like adapting collection points and conducting inspections. Additional measures focus on authorizing new facilities for WEEE preparation and provide training for reuse and repairs, alongside a communication strategy regarding WEEE.