INnovative FInancing solutions for climate planning of REsilient and carbon neutral living areas

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)

Date of latest update: 2025-05-27

Description

Description (EN):

The Mediterranean is at the forefront of the fight against climate change, requiring cities and regions to act quickly and cooperate to prevent further negative environmental, social, and economic implications. INFIRE addresses two key aspects of the slow transition towards climate neutrality and climate adaptation in the Euro-MED region: low capacities of public authorities for the development and integration of strategic planning documents and the inability to properly evaluate and mobilize public and private capital for large-scale investment projects needed for reaching EU’s 2030 targets. INFIRE gathers experienced partners with highly complementary skills that cooperate to establish a long-lasting support structure to build capacities of public authorities in the involved regions for developing, implementing, and monitoring holistic climate adaptation and carbon neutrality (CACN) solutions and policy instruments. INFIRE provides jointly developed and practical solutions in form of: - Green Finance Evaluation Toolkit for triggering financing of CACN projects and long-term strategies with innovative financing schemes - Enhanced and aligned strategic planning documents and public financing programmes to support the transition to resilience and carbon neutrality - Tailor-made curriculum and intensive capacity-building programme for public authorities of the Euro-MED region - Citizens’ engagement through co-creation process and civic-crowdfunding models, promoting behavioral change - Piloting 8 concrete and innovative CACN solutions for future replication and upscaling. The originality of INFIRE project arises from a holistic bottom-up approach that addresses both the supply (public authorities as project developers) and demand side (financial institutions and citizens as investors) by understanding their drivers and shortcomings and bridging the gap through intensive cooperation with both sides and promotion of best available practices.

Description (FR):

La Méditerranée est à l'avant-garde de la guerre contre le changement climatique, ce qui exige des territoires qu'ils agissent rapidement et coopèrent pour prévenir d'autres implications environnementales, sociales et économiques négatives. INFIRE aborde deux aspects clés de la lenteur de la transition vers la neutralité climatique et l'adaptation au climat dans la région Euro-MED: les faibles capacités des autorités publiques pour le développement et l'intégration des documents de planification stratégique et l'incapacité à mobiliser les capitaux publics et privés pour les projets d'investissement nécessaires pour atteindre les objectifs UE pour 2030. INFIRE rassemble des partenaires très expérimentés qui coopèrent pour établir une structure de soutien durable afin de renforcer les capacités des autorités publiques pour développer et mettre en œuvre des solutions et des instruments politiques holistiques d'adaptation au changement climatique et de neutralité carbone (CACN). INFIRE fournit des solutions pratiques et développées conjointement: - Boîte à outils d'évaluation du financement vert pour déclencher le financement de projets CACN et de stratégies à long terme. - Documents de planification stratégique améliorés et alignés et programmes de financement public pour soutenir la transition. - Programme de formation intensif et sur mesure pour les autorités publiques de la région Euro-MED. - Engagement des citoyens par le biais d'un processus de co-création et de modèles de crowdfunding civique. - Le pilotage de 8 solutions CACN concrètes et innovantes pour réplication et une mise à l'échelle.. L'originalité du projet INFIRE réside dans une approche holistique ascendante qui s'adresse à la fois à l'offre (les autorités publiques en tant que développeurs de projets) et à la demande (les institutions financières et les citoyens en tant qu'investisseurs) en comprenant leurs moteurs et leurs lacunes et en comblant le fossé par une coopération intensive.

Actual Achievements (EN):

During the first reporting period, the INFIRE project made substantial progress in establishing its administrative framework and initiating key activities, despite facing some delays. This phase focused on building a solid foundation for future work, emphasizing partnerships, project management, and initial research efforts. The administrative setup included the finalization of the Partnership Agreement and Subsidy Contract, and formalizing the project's structure. Active participation in Steering Committee meetings ensured coordinated action across the work packages. Essential tools and templates for financial framework assessments and gap analyses have been under preparion setting the stage for more detailed assessments in the next period. Regarding activity progress, the work on innovative green financing focused on the preparation of critical templates for the assessment and the initiation of a gap analysis of financing models, providing a foundation for exploring financing mechanisms across regions. Methodologies and tools, such as questionnaires, were developed to guide the integration and improvement of policy instruments, ensuring alignment between different work packages. Work also began on reviewing regional frameworks for climate change adaptation and financing opportunities, adapting the project to evolving local needs. Communication and engagement efforts such as the project’s website, branding materials, and social media presence were created to raise awareness, and the drafting of a Communication Strategy was initiated. Efforts were also made to engage associated partners, forming working groups with local municipalities to ensure the widespread dissemination of project objectives through various channels. Challenges during this period included delays in finalizing the Subsidy Contract, which affected the start of activities across work packages, leading to the postponement of certain deliverables. Additionally, there were difficulties in appointing external consultants for pilot activities, but despite these obstacles, core activities were launched with minimal delay.Transnational cooperation has been a valuable asset to the project, allowing partners to leverage expertise from different regions, particularly in green financing, climate resilience, and policy integration. In summary, the first reporting period primarily focused on administrative setup and managing initial delays. Nevertheless, the project managed to prepare assessments, forming regional partnerships, and launching communication efforts, setting the stage for more impactful outputs in the next phase.

Project outputs: INFIRE green finance evaluation toolkit(FR)
INFIRE green finance evaluation toolkit(EN)
INFIRE joint strategy for wider uptake of innovative financing schemes in the Euro-MED region(FR)
INFIRE joint strategy for wider uptake of innovative financing schemes in the Euro-MED region(EN)
INFIRE action and plans for involved green living areas(EN)
INFIRE action and plans for involved green living areas(FR)
Pilot implementation and sustainability guide of INFIRE solutions for increasing resilience to climate change(FR)
Pilot implementation and sustainability guide of INFIRE solutions for increasing resilience to climate change(EN)
Pilot implementation and sustainability guide of INFIRE solutions for transition to climate neutrality(FR)
Pilot implementation and sustainability guide of INFIRE solutions for transition to climate neutrality(EN)
INFIRE partners and associated partners network (EN)
INFIRE partners and associated partners network (FR)
Website: https://infire.interreg-euro-med.eu/

Thematic information

Climate change and biodiversity

Priority: (VI-B_EM_2) Greener MED

Priority specific objective: RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility

Type of intervention: 061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches

Partners (11)

Lead Partner: Regionalna energetsko-klimatska agencija Sjeverozapadne Hrvatske

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 984364246

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR93298204867 | HR204000001 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Andrije Žaje, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Department address: Andrije Zaje, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://regea.org

Total budget: EUR 453 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 362 400.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 90 600.00

Agência de Energia e Ambiente da Arrábida

Name: Agência de Energia e Ambiente da Arrábida

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 919965655

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 507796497 | PT220000103 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Avenida Belo Horizonte, Edifício Escarpas Nicolau, 2910-422 Setúbal, Portugal

Department address: Avenida Belo Horizonte, Edifício Escarpas Nicolau, 2910-422 Setúbal, Portugal

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.ena.com.pt

Total budget: EUR 354 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 283 920.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 70 980.00

Grad Karlovac

Name: Grad Karlovac

Department: Department for City Development and EU funds

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 913500993

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR25654647153 | HR120000025 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Ulica Ivana Banjavčića, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia

Department address: Ulica Ivana Banjavčića, 47000 Karlovac, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.karlovac.hr

Total budget: EUR 165 800.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 132 640.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 33 160.00

Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Name: Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Department: INNOVATION AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS UNIT

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 908292384

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 53419445100025 | FR220000011 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Allèe des Sorbiers, 69500 Bron, France

Department address: Allèe des Sorbiers, 69500 Bron, France

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://www.atmo-auvergnerhonealpes.fr/

Total budget: EUR 219 138.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 175 310.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 43 827.60

Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement

Name: Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Energie Environnement

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 986084153

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 36314538513 | FR120000019 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Gabriel Péri, 69100 VILLEURBANNE, France

Department address: Gabriel Péri, 69100 VILLEURBANNE, France

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.auvergnerhonealpes-ee.fr

Total budget: EUR 202 890.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 162 312.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 578.00

Dynamic Vision

Name: Dynamic Vision

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 800621887 | EL510000001 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Merlin, 10671 Athens, Greece

Department address: Merlin, 10671 Athens, Greece

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: https://www.dynamicvision.gr/

Total budget: EUR 293 500.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 234 800.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 58 700.00

Area di ricerca scientifica e tecnologica di Trieste – Area Science Park

Name: Area di ricerca scientifica e tecnologica di Trieste – Area Science Park

Department: Projects Development and Management Unit

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999549887

Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT00531590321 | IT120000059 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Padriciano, 34149 Trieste, Italy

Department address: Padriciano, 34149 Trieste, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations

Website: https://www.areasciencepark.it

Total budget: EUR 351 620.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 281 296.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 70 324.00

Sarajevska Regionalna Razvojna Agencija SERDA

Name: Sarajevska Regionalna Razvojna Agencija SERDA

Department: Sector for EU projects and International cooperation

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 940649741

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 200816600000 | BA120000007 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Kolodvorska , 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Department address: Kolodvorska, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://www.serda.ba

Total budget: EUR 211 600.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 169 280.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 42 320.00

Contractors:

Name: KAMER COMMERCE d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 200086440001

Регионална енергийна агенция - Пазарджик

Name: Регионална енергийна агенция - Пазарджик

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 984174029

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG112624631 | BG120000014 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Kocho Chestimenski, 4400 Pazardzhik, Bulgaria

Department address: Kocho Chestimenski, 4400 Pazardzhik, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: http://www.reap-bg.eu

Total budget: EUR 257 200.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 205 760.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 51 440.00

Περιφερεια Πελοποννησου

Name: Περιφερεια Πελοποννησου

Department: Department of Management for Development Planning

Partner’s ID if not PIC: EL998037420 | EL120000043 | - (FR), - (EN)

Address: Plateia Ethnarchou Macariou, 22100 Tripolis, Greece

Department address: Naupliou, 22132 Tripolis, Greece

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://www.ppel.gov.gr/

Total budget: EUR 256 285.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 205 028.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 51 257.00

Regionalna energetska agencija Sjeverozapadne Hrvatske

Name: Regionalna energetska agencija Sjeverozapadne Hrvatske

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 984364246

Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR93298204867 | HR204000001

Address: Andrije Žaje, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Sectoral agency

Website: http://regea.org

Total budget: EUR 349 000.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 279 200.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 69 800.00

GBER schemes / de minimis: General de minimis

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Energy and Environment Agency of Arrábida

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City of Karlovac

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Atmo Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Energy Environment Agency

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Dynamic Vision

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North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency

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AREA Science Park

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SERDA - Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency

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Регионална енергийна агенция - Пазарджик

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Region of Peloponnese - Department of Management for Development Planning

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North-West Croatia Regional Energy Agency

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Summary

Project name (EN): INnovative FInancing solutions for climate planning of REsilient and carbon neutral living areas

Project acronym: INFIRE

Project ID: Euro-MED0200391

Project start date: 2024-01-01

Project end date: 2026-09-30

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

IN-PLAN - Integrated Energy, Climate and Spatial planning (LIFE programme) (FR), IN-PLAN - Integrated Energy, Climate and Spatial planning (LIFE programme)
(EN) | IN-PLAN is a recently started project whose objective is to empower local and regional authorities to use spatial plans to enact their energy and climate policies. The highest synergy potential between INFIRE and IN-PLAN is in the segment of capacity building about optimal methodologies and tools for climate-neutral planning on local levels. AREA and REGEA are a part of the IN-PLAN consortium. (EN), IN-PLAN is a recently started project whose objective is to empower local and regional authorities to use spatial plans to enact their energy and climate policies. The highest synergy potential between INFIRE and IN-PLAN is in the segment of capacity building about optimal methodologies and tools for climate-neutral planning on local levels. AREA and REGEA are a part of the IN-PLAN consortium. (FR), NetZeroCities - Accelerating cities' transition to net zero emissions by 2030 (Horizon Europe)
(EN), NetZeroCities - Accelerating cities' transition to net zero emissions by 2030 (Horizon Europe) (FR) | NetZeroCities supports the implementation of the EU 100 climate neutral cities by 2030 Mission. The approach to the engagement of cities and the portfolio of solutions and tools for climate neutrality will be utilized and linked to the implementation of the INFIRE’s project activities in WP1 and 2.
REGEA is part of the NetZeroCities consortium, Kalamata and Lyon are part of the selected cities, as well as further cities from involved regions. (FR), NetZeroCities supports the implementation of the EU 100 climate neutral cities by 2030 Mission. The approach to the engagement of cities and the portfolio of solutions and tools for climate neutrality will be utilized and linked to the implementation of the INFIRE’s project activities in WP1 and 2.
REGEA is part of the NetZeroCities consortium, Kalamata and Lyon are part of the selected cities, as well as further cities from involved regions. (EN), REGILIENCE - Regional Pathways to Climate Resilience (Horizon 2020) (EN), REGILIENCE - Regional Pathways to Climate Resilience (Horizon 2020) (FR) | REGILIENCE project aims to foster the adoption and wide dissemination of regional climate resilience pathways, following a demand-driven approach and bearing in mind the expertise and knowledge acquired, as well as the solutions available from Innovation Packages and other sources
Since REGILIENCE has aim to share experiences, learn from failure, provide guidance and disseminate knowledge and tools regarding the financing of climate actions, INFIRE project will establish cooperation with REGILIENCE and provide its own tools, gap assessment reports and policy recommendations as good practice for wider dissemination. REGEA is part of the REGILIENCE project which is being implemented in all Euro-MED countries. (FR), REGILIENCE project aims to foster the adoption and wide dissemination of regional climate resilience pathways, following a demand-driven approach and bearing in mind the expertise and knowledge acquired, as well as the solutions available from Innovation Packages and other sources
Since REGILIENCE has aim to share experiences, learn from failure, provide guidance and disseminate knowledge and tools regarding the financing of climate actions, INFIRE project will establish cooperation with REGILIENCE and provide its own tools, gap assessment reports and policy recommendations as good practice for wider dissemination. REGEA is part of the REGILIENCE project which is being implemented in all Euro-MED countries. (EN), REMARKABLE - Climate Leaders Achieving 2050 Climate Neutrality (Horizon 2020) (FR), REMARKABLE - Climate Leaders Achieving 2050 Climate Neutrality (Horizon 2020) (EN) | REMARKABLE supports local leaders to deliver a step change in progress towards carbon neutrality by 2050 in 7 regions across Europe by establishing a network of 320 Climate Leaders who will drive their communities to reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Since INFIRE project also targets local and regional communities a synergy could be achieved in the process of joint development of roadmaps for climate neutrality. INFIRE could also use REMARKABLE’s wide network of climate leaders/cities as ambassadors of the project. AURA-EE and REGEA are both partners in the REMARKABLE project which is being implemented in several common countries (France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia). (EN), REMARKABLE supports local leaders to deliver a step change in progress towards carbon neutrality by 2050 in 7 regions across Europe by establishing a network of 320 Climate Leaders who will drive their communities to reach climate neutrality by 2050.
Since INFIRE project also targets local and regional communities a synergy could be achieved in the process of joint development of roadmaps for climate neutrality. INFIRE could also use REMARKABLE’s wide network of climate leaders/cities as ambassadors of the project. AURA-EE and REGEA are both partners in the REMARKABLE project which is being implemented in several common countries (France, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia). (FR), EUCityCalc - European City Calculator: Prospective modelling tool supporting public authorities in reaching climate neutrality (Horizon 2020) (EN), EUCityCalc - European City Calculator: Prospective modelling tool supporting public authorities in reaching climate neutrality (Horizon 2020) (FR) | Inspired by the innovative modelling tool of the European Calculator, the EUCityCalc supports cities to develop and implement transition roadmaps for climate neutrality.
Project stakeholder mapping and engagement methodologies will be capitalised for creating and engaging the INFIRE target and stakeholder groups throughout all project phases. Energy Agency of Arrabida participates as project partner
(FR), Inspired by the innovative modelling tool of the European Calculator, the EUCityCalc supports cities to develop and implement transition roadmaps for climate neutrality.
Project stakeholder mapping and engagement methodologies will be capitalised for creating and engaging the INFIRE target and stakeholder groups throughout all project phases. Energy Agency of Arrabida participates as project partner
(EN), SHAREs - Simple and Smart Energy Communities for All (Horizon 2020) (FR), SHAREs - Simple and Smart Energy Communities for All (Horizon 2020) (EN) | SHAREs aims to develop a set of tools, resources and coaching techniques to support the set-up and operation of energy communities. The project aims to strengthen the collaboration between energy communities and local authorities including cities and municipalities on various types of energy projects. The project will pilot the establishment of energy communities and develop models suitable for citizen collective actions.
Synergy with INFIRE can be foreseen in the aspect of joint assessment and development of citizen financing models for energy projects and the creation of materials for the engagement of citizens as investors. REGEA is part of the SHAREs project which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, Croatia). (EN), SHAREs aims to develop a set of tools, resources and coaching techniques to support the set-up and operation of energy communities. The project aims to strengthen the collaboration between energy communities and local authorities including cities and municipalities on various types of energy projects. The project will pilot the establishment of energy communities and develop models suitable for citizen collective actions.
Synergy with INFIRE can be foreseen in the aspect of joint assessment and development of citizen financing models for energy projects and the creation of materials for the engagement of citizens as investors. REGEA is part of the SHAREs project which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, Croatia). (FR), SMAFIN - Supporting smart financing implementation for energy efficient Balkan Buildings (Horizon 2020) (FR), SMAFIN - Supporting smart financing implementation for energy efficient Balkan Buildings (Horizon 2020) (EN) | SMAFIN is an ongoing project which aims to organize national round-table events about smart financing for energy efficiency projects. The round-table events bring together EU policymakers, national and local authorities, financial, enterprise, construction, and academic sector from Euro-MED countries and facilitate thoroughly energy efficiency investments.
Considering that SMAFIN has already managed to engage key stakeholders of INFIRE project a natural continuation of roundtable events could be made with INFIRE project. REGEA is a project partner in SMAFIN which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia). (EN), SMAFIN is an ongoing project which aims to organize national round-table events about smart financing for energy efficiency projects. The round-table events bring together EU policymakers, national and local authorities, financial, enterprise, construction, and academic sector from Euro-MED countries and facilitate thoroughly energy efficiency investments.
Considering that SMAFIN has already managed to engage key stakeholders of INFIRE project a natural continuation of roundtable events could be made with INFIRE project. REGEA is a project partner in SMAFIN which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, Greece, Croatia). (FR), NECPlatform - National Energy and Climate Platforms to deliver on the EU 2030 targets (LIFE programme) (FR), NECPlatform - National Energy and Climate Platforms to deliver on the EU 2030 targets (LIFE programme) (EN) | The overall aim of the NECPlatform project is to support six EU Member States in setting up and managing permanent multi-level Climate and Energy Dialogue Platforms by fostering vertical and horizontal integration of energy and climate policies.
Since INFIRE project aims to deliver better multi-level governance dialogue for the improvement of policy frameworks for climate adaptation and carbon neutrality, joint roundtable events on similar topics could be organized to fostersynergies. REGEA is part of the NECPlatform project which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Croatia). (EN), The overall aim of the NECPlatform project is to support six EU Member States in setting up and managing permanent multi-level Climate and Energy Dialogue Platforms by fostering vertical and horizontal integration of energy and climate policies.
Since INFIRE project aims to deliver better multi-level governance dialogue for the improvement of climate policy frameworks, joint roundtable events on similar topics could be organized to achieve more synergy. REGEA is part of the NECPlatform project which is being implemented in several common countries (Bulgaria, France, Portugal, Croatia). (FR), RENOVERTY - Home Renovation Roadmaps to Address Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Rural Districts (LIFE programme) (FR), RENOVERTY - Home Renovation Roadmaps to Address Energy Poverty in Vulnerable Rural Districts (LIFE programme) (EN) | RENOVERTY fosters energy efficiency building upgrades in Central and Southeastern Europe by setting the methodological and practical framework to create renovation roadmaps of vulnerable rural districts in a financially viable and socially just manner.
INFIRE project will also address energy poverty as part of its pilot actions and synergy with RENOVERTY could be made during the design of financially viable roadmaps and models for eradication of energy poverty with the participation of all actors. REGEA is part of the RENOVERTY project which is being implemented in several common countries (Greece, Croatia, Italy). (FR), RENOVERTY fosters energy efficiency building upgrades in Central and Southeastern Europe by setting the methodological and practical framework to create renovation roadmaps of vulnerable rural districts in a financially viable and socially just manner.
INFIRE project will also address energy poverty as part of its pilot actions and synergy with RENOVERTY could be made during the design of financially viable roadmaps and models for eradication of energy poverty with the participation of all actors. REGEA is part of the RENOVERTY project which is being implemented in several common countries (Greece, Croatia, Italy). (EN), ManagEnergy initiative (European Commission) (EN), ManagEnergy initiative (European Commission) (FR) | ManagEnergy is an ongoing European Commission initiative dedicated to regional and local energy agencies with the objectives of assisting them in becoming leaders in the energy transition and of increasing sustainable energy investments in regions and cities. ManagEnergy organized many capacity-building workshops in the different Member States.
INFIRE project will develop its own training curriculum and capcity building programme for project developers within public authorities which could be integrated with the official ManagEnergy masterclasses. (FR), ManagEnergy is an ongoing European Commission initiative dedicated to regional and local energy agencies with the objectives of assisting them in becoming leaders in the energy transition and of increasing sustainable energy investments in regions and cities. ManagEnergy organized many capacity-building workshops in the different Member States.
INFIRE project will develop its own training curriculum and capcity building programme for project developers within public authorities which could be integrated with the official ManagEnergy masterclasses. (EN), The EU Green Bond Standard (European Commission) (FR), The EU Green Bond Standard (European Commission) (EN) | Voluntary Process Guidelines for Issuing Green Bonds provided to the capital markets and issuers with a general framework and recommendations. INFIRE will build on that framework and expand it with Socioeconomic Evaluation tools for the calculation of additional economic and environmental benefits of green projects which will be in line with Green Bonds Standard principles. (FR), Voluntary Process Guidelines for Issuing Green Bonds provided to the capital markets and issuers with a general framework and recommendations. INFIRE will build on that framework and expand it with Socioeconomic Evaluation tools for the calculation of additional economic and environmental benefits of green projects which will be in line with Green Bonds Standard principles. (EN), Regions4climate HEU 2021-2022 / 12. Missions (FR), Regions4climate HEU 2021-2022 / 12. Missions (EN) | Large scale demonstrators of climate resilience creating cross-border value. Provide validated, user-centred tools and frameworks to support the just transition of European regions. Demonstrators in Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain to further develop and implement robust climate resilience action plans, effectively serving as testing grounds for the replicability, adaptability and scalability of a range of climate resilience innovations. (FR), Large scale demonstrators of climate resilience creating cross-border value. Provide validated, user-centred tools and frameworks to support the just transition of European regions. Demonstrators in Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain to further develop and implement robust climate resilience action plans, effectively serving as testing grounds for the replicability, adaptability and scalability of a range of climate resilience innovations. (EN), Climate-ADAPT - The European Climate Adaptation Platform Climate (LIFE programme) (EN), Climate-ADAPT - The European Climate Adaptation Platform Climate (LIFE programme) (FR) | The European Climate Adaptation Platform Climate-ADAPT is a partnership between the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA). Climate-ADAPT is maintained by the EEA with the support of the European Topic Centre on Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation (ETC/CCA). Climate-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change helping users to access and share data and information on: expected climate change in Europe, current and future vulnerability of regions and sectors, EU, national and transnational adaptation strategies and actions, Adaptation case studies and potential adaptation options, and Tools that support adaptation planning. Climate-ADAPT organizes information under the following main entry points. Solution tested within INFIRE will be included in the Climate-ADAPT database. (EN), The European Climate Adaptation Platform Climate-ADAPT is a partnership between the European Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA). Climate-ADAPT is maintained by the EEA with the support of the European Topic Centre on Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation (ETC/CCA). Climate-ADAPT aims to support Europe in adapting to climate change helping users to access and share data and information on: expected climate change in Europe, current and future vulnerability of regions and sectors, EU, national and transnational adaptation strategies and actions, Adaptation case studies and potential adaptation options, and Tools that support adaptation planning. Climate-ADAPT organizes information under the following main entry points. Solution tested within INFIRE will be included in the Climate-ADAPT database. (FR), SIMPLA - Sustainable Integrated Multi-sector PLAnning (EN), SIMPLA - Sustainable Integrated Multi-sector PLAnning (FR) | SIMPLA supported local authorities in harmonising their SEAPs and SUMPs. The project targeted small and medium-sized municipalities with a population between 50.000 and 350.000 inhabitants proposing a four-step approach to foster harmonised planning. Dedicated training coupled with coaching sessions, based on a sound methodology devised at transnational level, lead to the harmonization of plans and funding opportunities for their implementation. Area Science Park coordinated the project and will use SIMPLA methodologies and tools for INFIRE WP2 - Integration and improvement of policy instruments for resilient and carbon-neutral living areas. (FR), SIMPLA supported local authorities in harmonising their SEAPs and SUMPs. The project targeted small and medium-sized municipalities with a population between 50.000 and 350.000 inhabitants proposing a four-step approach to foster harmonised planning. Dedicated training coupled with coaching sessions, based on a sound methodology devised at transnational level, lead to the harmonization of plans and funding opportunities for their implementation. Area Science Park coordinated the project and will use SIMPLA methodologies and tools for INFIRE WP2 - Integration and improvement of policy instruments for resilient and carbon-neutral living areas. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 765 933.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 212 746.40

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%

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Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Infrastructure investments:

I3.1 - Biosolar roof in the City of Karlovac - EUR 40 000.00 - country: Hrvatska (HR), town: Karlovac, street: Ulica Ivana Banjavčića, 9, postal_code: 47000, Panonska Hrvatska (HR02), Karlovačka županija (HR027)
I3.2 - Arrábida Urban Green - EUR 48 000.00 - country: Portugal (PT), town: Setúbal, Palmela, Sesimbra, street: n/a, 0, postal_code: 0, Área Metropolitana de Lisboa (PT17), Área Metropolitana de Lisboa (PT170)
I3.3 - Energy efficiency of buildings in Centar Sarajevo - EUR 45 000.00 - country: Bosnia and Herzegovina (BA), town: Sarajevo, street: Avde Jabucice 52.str., Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (BA02), Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (BA020)
I3.4 - The Region of Peloponnese mobility hub - EUR 50 000.00 - country: Elláda (EL), town: Kalamata, street: Psaron , 15, postal_code: 24100, Peloponnisos (EL65), Lakonia, Messinia (EL653)

Deliverables:

Assessment report of financing frameworks, and potentials of involved Euro-MED regions
Assessment report of financing frameworks, and potentials of involved Euro-MED regions
Methodology for socio-economic evaluation of carbon neutrality and climate adaptation projects
Methodology for socio-economic evaluation of carbon neutrality and climate adaptation projects
INFIRE Financial and Economic Evaluation Tool for carbon neutrality and climate adaptation projects
INFIRE Financial and Economic Evaluation Tool for carbon neutrality and climate adaptation projects
INFIRE Decision-making tool: Cost comparator and optimizer of financing models and schemes
INFIRE Decision-making tool: Cost comparator and optimizer of financing models and schemes
Public authority’s guide for financing CACN solutions with innovative models and support schemes
Public authority’s guide for financing CACN solutions with innovative models and support schemes
Roadmaps for enhancement of financing policies for CACN in involved regions
Roadmaps for enhancement of financing policies for CACN in involved regions
Project pipeline for replication and upscaling of INFIRE solutions
Project pipeline for replication and upscaling of INFIRE solutions
INFIRE training package for policy and project developers within local authorities
INFIRE training package for policy and project developers within local authorities
INFIRE modular packages
INFIRE modular packages
Transnational monitoring and evaluation framework for CACN solutions
Transnational monitoring and evaluation framework for CACN solutions
INFIRE transfer kit
INFIRE guidelines for Climate Adaptation and Climate Neutrality
INFIRE impact evaluation
INFIRE impact evaluation

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EuropeanGreenDeal The EU Green Deal comprises a set of policies for transforming the EU into a climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy by 2050. The main policy-areas of intervention that INFIRE contributes to are the following:
1. A higher level of EU climate ambition for 2030 and 2050.
2. Achieve zero pollution in an environment without toxic substances.
3. Clean, affordable, and safe energy supply.
4. Efficient use of energy and resources in construction and renovation.
5. Acceleration of the transition to sustainable and smart mobility.
This will be achieved through the planning and testing of pilot solutions for carbon neutrality and climate adaptation (WP3), triggering their transferring and uptake (WP4) while building capacities to enable and accelerate the transition (WP2) and its financing (WP1).
Moreover, through WP4, INFIRE contributes to the EU Green Deal Investment Plan and Just Transition Mechanism (EGDIP), supporting the Mediterranean Living Areas to decrease the transition divide among South and North Europe.
Lastly, the replicable pilot testing approach of INFIRE contributes to the concept of “Local Green Deals” promoted by the EC Intelligent Cities Challenge, by testing good practice examples, but also by building local and international networks of stakeholders to act as enablers and supporters of the transition, namely the: Territorial Working Groups (WP 3) and the Advisory Hubs (WP1). Lastly, the international activities of INFIRE are expected to be useful for the “National Energy and Climate Plans” elaborated in several Euro-MED countries under the Green Deal.
TerritorialAgenda2030 Territorial Agenda 2030 stresses the need to be supported by actions from committed players in order to address priorities and concerns over spatial inequalities and the transition towards a carbon/climate-neutral economy, which is the core of the INFIRE project.
INFIRE fosters cooperation and coordination between places, levels of governments, policy sectors and societal groups to address complex issues and utilise diverse potential, as well as territorial development policies and cooperation on joint objectives that are essential to increase the resilience of municipalities, regions and countries, by strengthening their recovery processes.
Specifically, INFIRE contributes to the strengthening of:
- place-based approaches; (WP2 and WP3)
- coordinated sector policy territorial impacts and coherence (WP1 and WP2)
- cooperation between territories;
- territorial cohesion at European level
- territorial cohesion at cross-border, transnational, inter- and intra-regional level
- Member State and neighbouring country contributions to territorial cohesion through the WP1 and WP2 interregional approaches for financing and planning climate adaptation and carbon neutrality, WP3 cooperation among pilot territories and WP4 on triggering the transferring. Lastly, through Associated Partners of INFIRE, the project contributes to synergies with the Neighbourhood bilateral and multilateral relations.
EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Several INFIRE Partners and Associated Partners are located in the EUSAIR macro-region, thus ensuring the creation of direct links with the INFIRE (and consequently with the Interreg Euro-MED Programme), at least in the following countries: Greece, Italy, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The integrated and holistic approach of INFIRE is expected to increase the potential synergies at the local level. Increased contribution can be achieved through the Mission 3 TC and IDP projects with which INFIRE will be in close collaboration and the Coordinator of the Result Amplification Strategy. Specific common interests among INFIRE and EUSAIR include the creation of further opportunities for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth right across the Adriatic and Ionian Region, and investment in energy improvements, such as to increase energy efficiency and the increase production of renewable energy.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion Territorial links with EUSALP are considered through the INFIRE partners from France and Italy, and especially the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Energy Agency that participates in the Action Group 9 for: Energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Thematic links derive through topics of common interest with INFIRE, and specifically the EUSALP Action Groups on Mobility, Green Infrastructure and Energy. The INFIRE approach contributes to all three Action Groups from a thematic point of view, while the INFIRE pilots of Italy and France are also directly relevant. Especially regarding the Action Group 9 on Energy, EUSALP aspires to set-up several clusters for energy efficiency, greening the Alpine infrastructure, renewable energy and energy management systems. INFIRE Advisory Hubs and IT, FR pilots could be considered for integration in the said clusters.
In addition, synergies and exchanges of practices will be achieved through the INFIRE cooperation with the Mission 3 Thematic Community and Institutional Dialogue projects via the Coordinator for Result Amplification Strategy.
Other WESTMED, already in strategic partnership with Interreg Mediterranean (2014-2021), renewed with Interreg Euro-MED programme, has National Hubs in several INFIRE countries with the aim of promoting Sustainable Blue Economy in the western Mediterranean. WESTMED can benefit from the technical knowledge produced by INFIRE regarding financing investments for carbon neutrality and climate adaptation (WP1), and from the integration of Blue Economy strategies with other strategies that are commonly present in Living Areas (i.e. strategies for Energy Transition, Climate Adaptation, etc) (WP2). Stronger synergies are expected mostly for coastal Living Areas, given the focus of WESTMED. The TC and ID projects of Mission 3 are expected to highlight synergies, potentially at cross-Mission level within Interreg Euro-MED and WESTMED. INFIRE Coordinator for Result Amplification Strategy will provide inputs so as to identify elements of common interest. Lastly, the National Hubs of WESTMED could be linked with the National Advisory Hubs of INFIRE and explore collaboration opportunities in the framework of INFIRE durability.
Other NEXT GENERATION EU (NGEU) has been created to boost the European Recovery from the pandemic and support its Transition towards a Green, Digital and Resilient EU. Being the largest stimulus package ever, a total of €2.018 trillion are helping rebuild a post-COVID-19 Europe. Grants and loans are integrated within the programs: RRF, REACT-EU (regional cohesion), Horizon Europe (research and innovation), InvestEU, European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, Just Transition Fund (climate-neutral economy) and RescEU (disaster relief and emergency reserves). The grants and loans contribute to 1. Single Market, 2. Cohesion, resilience and values, 3. Natural resources and environment. A strong link between the EU recovery Plan and Climate Action is highlighted by Ursula Von der Leyen in order to fight climate change and reduce GHG emissions.
The success and impact of NextGenerationEU strongly relies on the capacities to plan and finance climate adaptation and carbon neutrality which are at the heart of the INFIRE project. Therefore, INFIRE is expected to work extensively on the increase of capacities aimed at the planning and financing of resilience and neutrality at different governance levels, complementing the flagship investments of NGEU with sound plans for investments of different sizes, triggering private investments and boarding stakeholders and citizens in this process (all INFIRE WPs). Most importantly, INFIRE will support the -lagging behind- Mediterranean countries overcome barriers that involve the upscale of green solutions in the most emitting sectors, i.e. buildings and mobility. In this way, INFIRE will harness the potential of the direct and spillover effects of NGEU.
Other New European Bauhaus (NEB) - NEB is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative of the EC (adopted in 2021) that connects the EU Green Deal with living spaces. NEB calls for places, practices and experiences that are:
- Sustainable: in harmony with nature, the environment, and our planet.
- Inclusive, encouraging a dialogue across cultures, disciplines, genders and ages.
- Enriching: inspired by art and culture, responding to needs beyond functionality.
INFIRE participatory and co-creation activities, especially within WP3 (testing) will be fully in line with NEB co-design and interdisciplinary approach. The NEB sustainability aspect is anyway the core of INFIRE pilot solutions, while the inclusion aspect will be highly addressed in all INFIRE pilot areas. Artistic interventions will be examined where possible (i.e. the pilot solution of Kalamata open space Mobility Hub). INFIRE solutions aspire to be featured in the NEB inspirational examples in the dedicated NEB platform.
Other EU 2050 long-term strategy for “Climate Neutral Europe” and Flagship Mission “100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030” - Through this Strategy the EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050 – an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, in line with the Paris Agreement. For the acceleration of the realization of this Strategy, the EC launched the Mission “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030” to mobilise ambitious cities of different backgrounds and typologies that will act as experimentation and innovation hubs to put all European cities in a position to become climate-neutral by 2050.
Among the main building blocks of the Mission are the Climate City Contract and the Mission Label, the Mission Platform (NetZeroCities) and the network of National Contacts. INFIRE contributes directly to the Strategy and Mission through the Carbon Neutrality Pilots, that include Mission cities (i.e. Lyon and Kalamata) and non-Mission cities. All Living Areas will benefit from the momentum that this Mission has generated, while INFIRE will focus on one of the biggest challenges: the mobilization of private investments, by: assisting cities in integrating planning and investments (WP1, WP2), and making sense of their priorities (INFIRE green finance evaluation tools and models), testing carbon neutrality solutions in the most emitting sectors (WP3): buildings and transport, increasing the awareness and confidence of investors, and engaging citizens. INFIRE solutions are expected to be useful for a large number of Euro-MED Living Areas, as they cover multiple topics and typologies (Nature-based-solutions, RES, sustainable mobility, energy poverty, etc). Moreover, the Mission Network of National Contacts can collaborate with the INFIRE National Advisory Hubs. Lastly, all materials of INFIRE can be cross-fertilised with the materials produced by NetZeroCities (i.e. Financing climate neutrality guide), yet INFIRE material will be adapted to the Mediterranean context.
Other EU Strategy and Flagship Mission “Adaptation to Climate Change” - EU strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change, adopted in 2021, calls for Smarter, Faster and More Systemic Adaptation. INFIRE approach tackles all aspects through increasing the local governments understanding on which investments to prioritise, increases consensus through the involvement of citizens and stakeholders, and on moving from silo towards integrated planning and financing.
One of the Climate Adaptation Strategy goals is to “step-up international action for climate resilience” which is one of the two core-elements addressed in INFIRE (the other is Planning) through WP1 and especially INFIRE Green Finance Evaluation Toolkit, to be tested in WP3 and prepared for Transfer in WP4.
Moreover, INFIRE contributes directly to one of the five flagship EU Missions, namely: “Adaptation to Climate Change: support at least 150 European regions and communities to become climate resilient by 2030” involving directly regions that are included in the first wave of 118 signatories, while the other regions have the ambition to join the Mission as well (INFIRE Adaptation pilots).

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RCO 001 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large), Measurement unit:
RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:

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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:

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RCR90N Long-term cross-border innovation networks, Measurement unit: Number of networks
PSI1 - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: organisations

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