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🌊 Empowering Sardinia: Climate Proofing Infrastructure Projects 🌍 C4T GROUNDWORK delivered technical assistance to the Regional Programming Centre (CRP) of Sardinia, enhancing their capacity to assess and implement climate-proofing measures for infrastructure projects in the integrated water system. 👉 Learn more about our efforts in the post below!

🌍✨ Upcoming: C4T Forum 2nd Edition ✨🌍 Next week, the C4T Community will gather for the 2nd Edition of the C4T Forum, bringing together members from the C4T Working Groups, Academic Sounding Board, Technical Assistance beneficiaries, and European Commission representatives. The Forum will feature workshop-style interactive breakout sessions focused on: 💭 Reflecting on shared achievements and lessons learned. 💪 Strengthening the C4T community as we move forward. 🤝 Fostering greater collaboration between the Academic Sounding Board and Working Groups. We look forward to sharing the outcomes of this important event with you. Stay tuned! #C4TForum #CommunityEngagement #Collaboration #Sustainability

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🌍🌱 Knowledge Piece: DNSH in Cohesion Policy 🌱🌍 We’re excited to highlight our in-depth Knowledge Piece by Prof. Dr. Eduardo Medeiros on implementing the Do No Significant Harm (#DNSH) principle in both urban and rural areas. Key insights: 🔍 DNSH ensures EU policies don't harm the environment.  🔍 While adding admin workload, it improves monitoring.  🔍 Simplified, unified guidelines are essential.  🔍 Territorial Impact Assessments can tailor DNSH evaluations to specific regions. The Knowledge Pieces mark a continued collaboration between ASB members, DG REGIO, and the C4T Secretariat. Revisit the full Knowledge Piece here: https://lnkd.in/gPr6dCWn #CohesionPolicy #DNSH #C4TInitiative #Innovation

🌍 Cohesion Policy: Driving Sustainable Transitions Across Europe 🌱 The EU’s Cohesion Policy is pivotal in supporting sustainability transitions across European regions. By investing in renewable energy, circular economy initiatives, and green infrastructure, Cohesion Policy funds are creating sustainable growth while reducing inequalities. Through the C4T initiative, we aim to amplify these efforts by connecting regions, sharing best practices, and supporting communities in their journey toward a greener, more inclusive future. Together, we can support local communities develop innovative solutions that address climate change while ensuring no one is left behind. 🚀 Visit the C4T website now → https://lnkd.in/eFY3G5qa #CohesionPolicy #GreenTransition #C4TInitiative #RegionalDevelopment 

🤝 Supporting Circular Economy Development in Hungary! C4T Groundwork is proud to have supported the Hungarian Ministry of Energy in the process of identifying priorities for the design of circular economy calls. The ministry is responsible for the focal area: development of a circular economy under the ERDF/CF-funded Environment and Energy Efficiency Operational Programme Plus (EEEOP Plus). To help the ministry, the C4T Groundwork team analysed previous and existing calls for projects using ERDF funding to promote circular economy development across European countries. Key aspects included: 📊 A broad overview of Operational Programmes and calls for projects targeting circular economy development in EU Member States. 🔍 A detailed analysis of selected calls for circular economy projects, outlining objectives, funded activities, targeted beneficiaries, selection criteria, financial information, etc. 📝 A comprehensive examination of selected Horizon Europe calls targeting circular economy development. Learn more about the C4T Community of Practice → https://lnkd.in/eFY3G5qa #CircularEconomy #ERDF #C4TGroundwork #HorizonEurope 

🌿💡 Dive into the Knowledge Piece on #NatureBasedSolutions (#NBS) for sustainable #ClimateAdaptation within #CohesionPolicy, drafted by C4T's Academic Sounding Board. Authored by Prof. Dr. Erik Andersson, Prof. Dr. László Pintér, and Prof. Dr. Stefan Greiving, this piece offers essential insights for using NBS to tackle climate risks while addressing broader challenges. Key Takeaways: ➡️ NBS not only aid in climate adaptation but also enhance biodiversity, health, and reduce financial risks. ➡️ Effective NBS require risk assessments that consider multi-dimensional scenarios.  ➡️ Success depends on integrating social, ecological, and technological factors.  ➡️ Key mechanisms for NBS success include co-governance, local financing, and adaptive learning with proper monitoring. ➡️ EU directives support NBS, but barriers like land use, financing gaps, and inadequate monitoring remain challenges. Read the full Knowledge Piece here: https://lnkd.in/gPr6dCWn We are very proud of the Knowledge pieces as they are the fruit of a great partnership between our ASB members, DG REGIO and the C4T Secretariat. Join us in advancing sustainability transitions! 🌱 #C4T #ASB #WorkingGroups

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📰 The Latest Issue of Our C4T Newsletter Will Be Out SoonI! The newest edition of our C4T newsletter, featuring the latest insights on how regional policies are driving the sustainability transitions across Europe will be available soon. From project highlights to success stories, the upcoming issue is filled with content that showcases the impact of our collective efforts. 📬 Don't miss out—subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/ev2yvDgc Stay informed and stay engaged as we work together for a sustainable, inclusive future! 🌍💼 #Cohesion4Transition #RegionalPolicy #Sustainability #GreenTransition #EU

🌍 Supporting Climate Action and Smart Energy Systems in Portugal 🌍 C4T Groundwork is proud to have provided assistance to the Thematic Programme for Climate Action and Sustainability - Sustentável 2030 in Portugal. Sustentável 2030 is managing ERDF-funds and is planning on funding projects in the field of smart energy systems, grids and storages -a first for them in this sector. To help them succeed, we analysed ERDF-funded projects from the 2014-2020 programming period, focusing on smart grids. Our insights included: 📊 A comprehensive overview of the geographic and thematic spread of smart grids interventions. 📝 A detailed analysis of calls for projects during the previous period. 🔑 Key lessons learned for designing and implementing successful smart grids calls. 🧠 Guiding questions to inform the design of new calls in this innovative field. Through these efforts, C4T Groundwork continues to support strategic climate action initiatives that foster sustainability and innovation across Europe. 🌱⚡ #Sustainability #SmartGrids #ERDF #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition #SmartEnergy #C4TGroundwork