Green Participatory Budgeting for Local Environmental Action and sustainable Future

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

Date of latest update: 2025-10-02

Description

Description (FR):

The Green B-LEAF project addresses the urgent challenge of climate resilience and sustainability in rural Mediterranean communities. These areas, facing the dual pressures of environmental degradation and limited resources, require innovative solutions to adapt to climate change and enhance their sustainability. The project's overall objective is to empower these communities through participatory budgeting, providing them with the tools and knowledge to drive climate-resilient and sustainable transformations. By equipping local authorities with hyper-local climate data and fostering community-driven green projects, Green B-LEAF aims to create lasting, impactful change. The expected change involves transforming rural communities into proactive agents of climate resilience. This will be achieved through the development and implementation of Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) models tailored to local needs. The main outputs include comprehensive data mapping reports, identified climate vulnerabilities, Green PB methodologies, and a toolkit for climate-focused budget analysis. These outputs will benefit local authorities, community members, and stakeholders, providing them with the necessary resources to plan, finance, and execute effective climate adaptation strategies. Our approach leverages a cross-border, transnational, and inter-regional collaboration to maximize impact. By fostering knowledge exchange and collaborative design among Mediterranean communities, the project ensures that best practices and innovative solutions are shared and adapted across the region. This approach not only enhances the effectiveness of local interventions but also builds a resilient network of communities capable of supporting each other in the face of climate challenges. The participatory nature of the project ensures that solutions are community-driven, fostering a sense of ownership and commitment. The Green B-LEAF project will build synergy with other initiatives such as the Cities of Tomorrow and the NEBA project, which support integrating New European Bauhaus values into regional planning. By aligning with these projects, The overall objective of the Green B-LEAF project is to enhance climate resilience and sustainability in rural Mediterranean communities. By equipping local authorities and residents with the necessary tools and knowledge, the project seeks to foster data-driven planning and budgeting decisions that are responsive to hyper-local climate data. This participatory approach will enable residents to propose and implement green projects, thereby actively contributing to their community's climate adaptation and sustainability efforts. The expected change from this project is a significant improvement in the capacity of these communities to address climate vulnerabilities, resulting in more sustainable and resilient local economies. The main outputs of the Green B-LEAF project include: - Green B-LEAF Participatory Budgeting Methodology and Policy Tool: A comprehensive methodology tailored for rural municipalities to integrate participatory budgeting with climate adaptation strategies. - Green Budget Tagging (GBT) Toolkit: A tool designed to help communities assess and manage the environmental impact of their budgetary decisions. - Online Manual and Toolkit for Green PB Replication: Resources to guide other communities in adopting and implementing the Green PB model. - Training and Capacity-Building Workshops: Programs aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of local authorities, decision-makers, and stakeholders in participatory budgeting and climate resilience. - Establishment of a Transnational Network and Community of Practice: Platforms for continuous knowledge exchange and collaboration among project partners and external stakeholders. - Real-World Pilot Projects: Implementation and validation of Green PB models in participating communities to refine and demonstrate their effectiveness. The beneficiaries of these outputs include local authorities, community leaders, policymakers, and residents of the participating rural communities. By engaging these stakeholders in the project's activities, the Green B-LEAF project ensures that the tools and methodologies developed are practical, effective, and widely adopted. What sets Green B-LEAF apart is its focus on rural areas, where participatory budgeting is less common, and its integration of NEB (New European Bauhaus) principles, emphasizing beauty, sustainability, and togetherness. The project's innovative use of Green Budget Tagging (GBT) and simulation of climate scenarios ensures that interventions are both effective and future-proof. By involving residents in every step, from data collection to project implementation, Green B-LEAF not only addresses immediate climate challenges but also builds long-term resilience and sustainability through community empowerment and engagement.

Description (EN):

Green B-LEAF helps rural Mediterranean communities adapt to climate change by combining participatory budgeting with detailed climate data. It gives residents and local governments the tools to plan and fund green projects, strengthening resilience and sustainability. By connecting communities across the region and promoting values like beauty, sustainability, and togetherness, Green B-LEAF builds lasting local capacity to face climate challenges

Expected Achievements (FR):

Equip rural communities and local authorities with comprehensive, hyper-local climate data and participatory budgeting tools to foster data-driven planning and budgeting decisions that align with the specific needs of rural communities. This objective aims to enhance their capacity for effective planning and financing for climate change adaptation and energy transition, while complying with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles of sustainability, inclusiveness, and aesthetic quality. Enhance the capacity of public authorities in rural communities for effective planning and financing of climate change adaptation and energy transition initiatives. This will be achieved through a holistic and transdisciplinary approach to addressing green living areas issues, integrating sustainability, resilience, and aesthetic principles. Furthermore, developing a framework to enable residents of rural communities to propose and implement green projects that address their specific climate challenges, fostering more more sustainable living areas by developing, piloting, and validating Green Participatory Budgeting (PB) models that incorporate community-driven decision-making processes. To enhance the skills and knowledge of local authorities, decision-makers, policy experts, and community stakeholders in rural communities. The focus is on providing practical training and resources that enable these groups to effectively implement Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) and climate adaptation strategies. By the end of the project, these participants will be equipped to integrate green budgeting practices into their local governance, fostering sustainable development and climate resilience. To foster transnational collaboration and knowledge exchange among rural communities, enhancing the collective impact of Green PB initiatives and promoting sustainable development across the Mediterranean region. This will be achieved by establishing robust networks and communities of practice, integrating with thematic communities, and monitoring the project’s carbon footprint to ensure environmentally responsible implementation.

Expected Achievements (EN):

Equip rural communities and local authorities with comprehensive, hyper-local climate data and participatory budgeting tools to foster data-driven planning and budgeting decisions that align with the specific needs of rural communities. This objective aims to enhance their capacity for effective planning and financing for climate change adaptation and energy transition, while complying with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles of sustainability, inclusiveness, and aesthetic quality. This WP will be coordinated by PP2 Municipality of Faro. Enhance the capacity of public authorities in rural communities for effective planning and financing of climate change adaptation and energy transition initiatives. This will be achieved through a holistic and transdisciplinary approach to addressing green living areas issues, integrating sustainability, resilience, and aesthetic principles. Furthermore, developing a framework to enable residents of rural communities to propose and implement green projects that address their specific climate challenges, fostering more more sustainable living areas by developing, piloting, and validating Green Participatory Budgeting (PB) models that incorporate community-driven decision-making processes. This WP will be coordinated by PP6. To enhance the skills and knowledge of local authorities, decision-makers, policy experts, and community stakeholders in rural communities. The focus is on providing practical training and resources that enable these groups to effectively implement Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) and climate adaptation strategies. By the end of the project, these participants will be equipped to integrate green budgeting practices into their local governance, fostering sustainable development and climate resilience. This WP will be coordinated by PP8. To foster transnational collaboration and knowledge exchange among rural communities, enhancing the collective impact of Green PB initiatives and promoting sustainable development across the Mediterranean region. This will be achieved by establishing robust networks and communities of practice, integrating with thematic communities, and monitoring the project’s carbon footprint to ensure environmentally responsible implementation. LP1 coordinate this WP.

Project outputs: Green PB & Climate Budgeting Integrated Toolkit(FR)
Green PB & Climate Budgeting Integrated Toolkit(EN)
Green PB Implementation & Transfer Package(EN)
Green PB Implementation & Transfer Package(FR)
Capacity-Building & Knowledge-Sharing Platform(FR)
Capacity-Building & Knowledge-Sharing Platform(EN)
Enhanced Transnational Cooperation among Rural Communities for Climate Resilience(FR)
Enhanced Transnational Cooperation among Rural Communities for Climate Resilience(EN)

Thematic information

Climate change and biodiversity Community integration and common identity

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: 060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)

Partners (11)

Lead Partner: Molise scarl

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 950494950

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 875480709 | IT120000077

Address: Via Monsignor Bologna , 86100 Campobasso, Italy

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Regional public authority

Website: https://www.galmolise.it/

Total budget: EUR 305 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 244 720.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 61 180.00

Здружение Центар за развој и промоција Промо Идеа - Струмица

Name: Здружение Центар за развој и промоција Промо Идеа - Струмица

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 886453610

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4027008502790 | MK220000003

Address: Bratstvo Edinstvo, 2500 Strumica, North Macedonia

Department address: Strumica, 2500 Strumica, North Macedonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://promoidea.org.mk/

Total budget: EUR 123 181.10

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 98 544.88

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 24 636.22

OTB Europe

Name: OTB Europe

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 923342710

Partner’s ID if not PIC: PT513648895 | PT220000133

Address: Rua Pintor Carlos Porfirio , 8000-241 Faro, Portugal

Legal status: private

Organisation type: SME

Website: https://otbeurope.com/

Total budget: EUR 245 950.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 196 760.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 49 190.00

Центар за климатски промени

Name: Центар за климатски промени

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 929701739

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4030008019178 | MK220000002

Address: Goce Delcev , 1480 Gevgelija, North Macedonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs

Website: https://ckp.org.mk/en/

Total budget: EUR 204 600.50

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 163 680.40

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 920.10

Občina Beltinci

Name: Občina Beltinci

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 926465625

Partner’s ID if not PIC: SI39587282 | SI120000019

Address: Mladinska ulica, 9231 Beltinci, Slovenia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://beltinci.si/

Total budget: EUR 203 100.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 162 480.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 620.00

Ayuntamiento de Quart de Poblet

Name: Ayuntamiento de Quart de Poblet

Partner’s ID if not PIC: P4610400F | ES346000003

Address: Plaza Pais Valencià , 46930 Quart de Poblet, Spain

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website (not verified): http://www.quartdepoblet.org

Total budget: EUR 200 100.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 160 080.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 020.00

ΔΗΜΟΣ ΠΥΛΑΙΑΣ-ΧΟΡΤΙΑΤΗ

Name: ΔΗΜΟΣ ΠΥΛΑΙΑΣ-ΧΟΡΤΙΑΤΗ

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 951246215

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 997612469 | EL120000054

Address: АP.SAMANIDI STR, 55236 THESSALONIKI, Greece

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.pilea-hortiatis.gr

Total budget: EUR 197 375.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 157 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 39 475.00

Општина Струмица

Name: Општина Струмица

Department: Department for International Cooperation and European Funds

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 936261752

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 4027005145902 | MK120000005

Address: Sando Masev, 2400 Strumica, North Macedonia

Department address: Sando Masev, 2400 Strumica, North Macedonia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://strumica.gov.mk/

Total budget: EUR 74 856.40

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 59 885.12

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 14 971.28

Община Сандански

Name: Община Сандански

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 881165946

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG24955 | BG120000016

Address: Svoboda blvd., 2800 Sandanski, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: http://www.sandanski.bg

Total budget: EUR 208 680.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 166 944.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 41 736.00

GRAD VODNJAN-DIGNANO

Name: GRAD VODNJAN-DIGNANO

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 940771573

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 15554218499 | HR120000034

Address: Trgovačka, 52215 Vodnjan, Croatia

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://www.vodnjan-dignano.hr/

Total budget: EUR 201 620.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 161 296.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 40 324.00

Municipio de Faro

Name: Municipio de Faro

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 966302458

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 506579425 | PT120000013

Address: Largo da Sé, 8004-001 Faro, Portugal

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Local public authority

Website: https://www.cm-faro.pt/

Total budget: EUR 285 900.00

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 228 720.00

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 57 180.00

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Association Center for development and promotion PROMO IDEA - Strumica

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OTB Europe

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Center for Climate Change

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Municipality of Beltinci

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Municipality of Quart De Poblet

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Municipality of of Pilea-Hortiatis

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Municipality of Strumica

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Municipality of Sandanski

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CITY OF VODNJAN-DIGNANO

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Municipality of Faro

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Local Action Group (GAL) Molise

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Summary

Project name (FR): Green Participatory Budgeting for Local Environmental Action and sustainable Future

Project name (EN): Green Participatory Budgeting for Local Environmental Action and sustainable Future

Project acronym: Green B-LEAF

Project ID: Euro-MED0401358

Project start date: 2025-04-01

Project end date: 2027-12-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

Cities of tomorrow (EN), Cities of tomorrow (FR) | The TOMORROW project focuses on empowering cities to lead the energy transition through citizen and stakeholder engagement. Key takeaways from the three-year project include the development of a comprehensive methodology and tools to guide cities in co-creating climate neutrality roadmaps by 2050. The project emphasizes the importance of local governments mobilizing entire cities beyond decarbonizing municipal infrastructure.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project could include:
- Utilizing TOMORROW's tools and methodologies to enhance participatory budgeting processes in Green B-LEAF.
- Collaborating through shared networks to exchange best practices and innovative solutions for climate resilience.
- Adopting TOMORROW's comprehensive roadmap strategies to ensure integrated and sustainable community planning.
(FR), The TOMORROW project focuses on empowering cities to lead the energy transition through citizen and stakeholder engagement. Key takeaways from the three-year project include the development of a comprehensive methodology and tools to guide cities in co-creating climate neutrality roadmaps by 2050. The project emphasizes the importance of local governments mobilizing entire cities beyond decarbonizing municipal infrastructure.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project could include:
- Utilizing TOMORROW's tools and methodologies to enhance participatory budgeting processes in Green B-LEAF.
- Collaborating through shared networks to exchange best practices and innovative solutions for climate resilience.
- Adopting TOMORROW's comprehensive roadmap strategies to ensure integrated and sustainable community planning.
(EN), EmPaci - Empowering Participatory Budgeting in the Baltic Sea Region (FR), EmPaci - Empowering Participatory Budgeting in the Baltic Sea Region (EN) | The Empowering Participatory Budgeting in the Danube Region (EMAPCI) project aims to enhance participatory budgeting (PB) practices in the Danube region by fostering transparent, inclusive, and sustainable governance. It focuses on capacity building for local authorities, creating PB tools and methodologies, and facilitating knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include:
- Adopting and adapting Empaci PB’s methodologies to enhance Green PB practices in Mediterranean communities.
- Utilizing training materials and workshops developed by Empaci for local authorities involved in Green B-LEAF.
- Leveraging the established networks of Empaci to facilitate broader knowledge exchange and collaboration on climate resilience initiatives.
(EN), The Empowering Participatory Budgeting in the Danube Region (EMAPCI) project aims to enhance participatory budgeting (PB) practices in the Danube region by fostering transparent, inclusive, and sustainable governance. It focuses on capacity building for local authorities, creating PB tools and methodologies, and facilitating knowledge exchange among stakeholders.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include:
- Adopting and adapting Empaci PB’s methodologies to enhance Green PB practices in Mediterranean communities.
- Utilizing training materials and workshops developed by Empaci for local authorities involved in Green B-LEAF.
- Leveraging the established networks of Empaci to facilitate broader knowledge exchange and collaboration on climate resilience initiatives.
(FR), EMPATIA Enabling Multichannel PArticipation Through ICT Adaptations (FR), EMPATIA Enabling Multichannel PArticipation Through ICT Adaptations (EN) | The Empatia Project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, focuses on empowering participatory budgeting processes through innovative tools and methodologies. Key outcomes include a comprehensive suite of participatory budgeting tools, extensive research on civic engagement, and multiple pilot projects that tested these tools across different European contexts.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include leveraging Empatia’s tools and methodologies for participatory budgeting to enhance the effectiveness of Green PB initiatives. Additionally, insights from Empatia’s research on civic engagement can inform strategies to increase citizen participation in climate resilience efforts.
(FR), The Empatia Project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, focuses on empowering participatory budgeting processes through innovative tools and methodologies. Key outcomes include a comprehensive suite of participatory budgeting tools, extensive research on civic engagement, and multiple pilot projects that tested these tools across different European contexts.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include leveraging Empatia’s tools and methodologies for participatory budgeting to enhance the effectiveness of Green PB initiatives. Additionally, insights from Empatia’s research on civic engagement can inform strategies to increase citizen participation in climate resilience efforts.
(EN), Governance and Youth in the Alps (FR), Governance and Youth in the Alps (EN) | "Governance and Youth in the Alps" project focuses on enhancing youth participation in governance processes within Alpine regions. It aims to strengthen institutional capacities and promote youth engagement in local decision-making. By implementing innovative participatory models and fostering transnational cooperation, the project has successfully integrated youth perspectives into regional governance, thereby enhancing social cohesion and sustainable development.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include adopting similar participatory models to engage youth in climate resilience initiatives, leveraging insights from the project's capacity-building activities, and fostering transnational cooperation to integrate diverse youth perspectives into the Green PB methodology.
(FR), "Governance and Youth in the Alps" project focuses on enhancing youth participation in governance processes within Alpine regions. It aims to strengthen institutional capacities and promote youth engagement in local decision-making. By implementing innovative participatory models and fostering transnational cooperation, the project has successfully integrated youth perspectives into regional governance, thereby enhancing social cohesion and sustainable development.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include adopting similar participatory models to engage youth in climate resilience initiatives, leveraging insights from the project's capacity-building activities, and fostering transnational cooperation to integrate diverse youth perspectives into the Green PB methodology.
(EN), Citizen involvement in circular economy implementation (EN), Citizen involvement in circular economy implementation (FR) | The CECI (Citizen Involvement in Circular Economy Implementation) project focuses on enhancing citizen engagement in the transition to a circular economy within European regions. By fostering collaboration among public authorities, businesses, and citizens, CECI promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns, recycling, and waste reduction. The project also emphasizes educational initiatives to raise awareness about circular economy practices.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include leveraging CECI's strategies for citizen engagement and educational initiatives to enhance participatory budgeting for climate resilience.
(FR), The CECI (Citizen Involvement in Circular Economy Implementation) project focuses on enhancing citizen engagement in the transition to a circular economy within European regions. By fostering collaboration among public authorities, businesses, and citizens, CECI promotes sustainable consumption and production patterns, recycling, and waste reduction. The project also emphasizes educational initiatives to raise awareness about circular economy practices.
Potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project include leveraging CECI's strategies for citizen engagement and educational initiatives to enhance participatory budgeting for climate resilience.
(EN), NEBA - Supporting the integration of New European Bauhaus values and principles into the regional planning processes (EN), NEBA - Supporting the integration of New European Bauhaus values and principles into the regional planning processes (FR) | The NEBA project aims to integrate the values and principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) into regional planning processes. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and leveraging interdisciplinary approaches, NEBA promotes sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics in urban and regional development.
NEBA's focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders aligns with Green B-LEAF's objective to involve citizens and local authorities in climate adaptation efforts. Sharing methodologies and best practices for stakeholder engagement could enhance community participation in Green B-LEAF.
NEBA's interdisciplinary approach to regional planning, involving urban planning, architecture, landscaping, and ecology, can inform Green B-LEAF's holistic strategy for climate resilience. Integrating NEBA's interdisciplinary frameworks can help Green B-LEAF develop more comprehensive and effective solutions.
(FR), The NEBA project aims to integrate the values and principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) into regional planning processes. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders and leveraging interdisciplinary approaches, NEBA promotes sustainability, inclusivity, and aesthetics in urban and regional development.
NEBA's focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders aligns with Green B-LEAF's objective to involve citizens and local authorities in climate adaptation efforts. Sharing methodologies and best practices for stakeholder engagement could enhance community participation in Green B-LEAF.
NEBA's interdisciplinary approach to regional planning, involving urban planning, architecture, landscaping, and ecology, can inform Green B-LEAF's holistic strategy for climate resilience. Integrating NEBA's interdisciplinary frameworks can help Green B-LEAF develop more comprehensive and effective solutions (EN), DEMOTEC - Εngaging citizens in decision-making (FR), DEMOTEC - Εngaging citizens in decision-making (EN) | The DEMOTEC project, which focuses on participatory technology assessment in rural areas, offers valuable synergies for the Green B-LEAF project. Green B-LEAF can benefit from DEMOTEC's methods for involving citizens in decision-making processes related to climate resilience and green initiatives. By utilizing DEMOTEC's frameworks for assessing the impact of green technologies in rural settings, Green B-LEAF can ensure that these technologies meet community needs. Additionally, collaboration on policy development can integrate citizen input and technology assessments, enhancing sustainable development strategies. This alignment can improve Green B-LEAF's participatory approaches and technology integration, ensuring effective and inclusive climate resilience strategies. (FR), The DEMOTEC project, which focuses on participatory technology assessment in rural areas, offers valuable synergies for the Green B-LEAF project. Green B-LEAF can benefit from DEMOTEC's methods for involving citizens in decision-making processes related to climate resilience and green initiatives. By utilizing DEMOTEC's frameworks for assessing the impact of green technologies in rural settings, Green B-LEAF can ensure that these technologies meet community needs. Additionally, collaboration on policy development can integrate citizen input and technology assessments, enhancing sustainable development strategies. This alignment can improve Green B-LEAF's participatory approaches and technology integration, ensuring effective and inclusive climate resilience strategies. (EN), OpenBudgets.eu (FR), OpenBudgets.eu (EN) | OpenBudgets.eu focuses on enhancing financial transparency and implementing participatory budgeting practices across Europe. By integrating the tools and methodologies developed by OpenBudgets.eu, such as data visualization and analysis platforms, the Green B-LEAF project can improve its Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) methodology. Collaborating / exploting the results of the project will enable more effective tracking and analysis of climate-related expenditures, ensuring transparent and data-driven decision-making processes for climate resilience initiatives. (FR), OpenBudgets.eu focuses on enhancing financial transparency and implementing participatory budgeting practices across Europe. By integrating the tools and methodologies developed by OpenBudgets.eu, such as data visualization and analysis platforms, the Green B-LEAF project can improve its Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB) methodology. Collaborating / exploting the results of the project will enable more effective tracking and analysis of climate-related expenditures, ensuring transparent and data-driven decision-making processes for climate resilience initiatives. (EN), Interlace Hub (FR), Interlace Hub (EN) | The INTERLACE Hub focuses on nature-based solutions (NBS) for ecosystem restoration in urban areas. The Green B-LEAF project can benefit from INTERLACE’s policy instruments and governance strategies for implementing NBS. This collaboration can support the integration of sustainable practices and green infrastructure into the Green PB methodology, enhancing the overall effectiveness of climate resilience efforts. Their Urban Governance Atlas (UGA) represents an interactive online database of over 250 good practice policy instruments that support nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration. (EN), The INTERLACE Hub focuses on nature-based solutions (NBS) for ecosystem restoration in urban areas. The Green B-LEAF project can benefit from INTERLACE’s policy instruments and governance strategies for implementing NBS. This collaboration can support the integration of sustainable practices and green infrastructure into the Green PB methodology, enhancing the overall effectiveness of climate resilience efforts. Their Urban Governance Atlas (UGA) represents an interactive online database of over 250 good practice policy instruments that support nature-based solutions and ecosystem restoration. (FR), Decider Paris (FR), Decider Paris (EN) | This participatory budgeting platform in Paris enables residents to propose and vote on projects to improve their city. The Green B-LEAF project can draw on Decider Paris' extensive experience in fostering citizen participation and implementing community-driven projects. By adopting similar strategies and tools, the Green B-LEAF project can enhance the engagement of rural communities in the Mediterranean region, ensuring that their voices are heard in the decision-making process for climate resilience initiatives. (FR), This participatory budgeting platform in Paris enables residents to propose and vote on projects to improve their city. The Green B-LEAF project can draw on Decider Paris' extensive experience in fostering citizen participation and implementing community-driven projects. By adopting similar strategies and tools, the Green B-LEAF project can enhance the engagement of rural communities in the Mediterranean region, ensuring that their voices are heard in the decision-making process for climate resilience initiatives. (EN), Participatory Budgeting Project (PB CAN) (EN), Participatory Budgeting Project (PB CAN) (FR) | The PB CAN initiative promotes participatory budgeting to address issues such as climate resilience, affordable housing, and equity. The Green B-LEAF project can utilize PB CAN's resources and case studies to enhance community engagement and ensure that local residents actively participate in decision-making processes related to climate adaptation. This synergy can foster greater community involvement and ownership of green initiatives. (FR), The PB CAN initiative promotes participatory budgeting to address issues such as climate resilience, affordable housing, and equity. The Green B-LEAF project can utilize PB CAN's resources and case studies to enhance community engagement and ensure that local residents actively participate in decision-making processes related to climate adaptation. This synergy can foster greater community involvement and ownership of green initiatives. (EN), REFLOW (EN), REFLOW (FR) | The REFLOW project aims to create circular and regenerative cities by transforming resource flows through innovative and systemic approaches, focusing on sustainable urban development. Two potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project are particularly noteworthy. First, both projects emphasize community engagement and participatory approaches, making REFLOW's methodologies highly complementary to Green B-LEAF’s Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB). By integrating circular economy principles from REFLOW, Green B-LEAF can ensure community-driven projects are not only resilient but also resource-efficient. Second, REFLOW’s digital tools for monitoring and managing resource flows can enhance Green B-LEAF’s Green Budget Tagging (GBT) toolkit (FR), The REFLOW project aims to create circular and regenerative cities by transforming resource flows through innovative and systemic approaches, focusing on sustainable urban development. Two potential synergies with the Green B-LEAF project are particularly noteworthy. First, both projects emphasize community engagement and participatory approaches, making REFLOW's methodologies highly complementary to Green B-LEAF’s Green Participatory Budgeting (Green PB). By integrating circular economy principles from REFLOW, Green B-LEAF can ensure community-driven projects are not only resilient but also resource-efficient. Second, REFLOW’s digital tools for monitoring and managing resource flows can enhance Green B-LEAF’s Green Budget Tagging (GBT) toolkit (EN), Minecrafting Resilient Cities: Innovative YOUth-led Policy Process for Sustainable Europe ("MC YOU") (EN), Minecrafting Resilient Cities: Innovative YOUth-led Policy Process for Sustainable Europe ("MC YOU") (FR) | The "MC YOU" project aims to empower young people to play a proactive role in creating resilient cities by developing and testing a new youth-led policy model. This initiative leverages the creative and educational potential of Minecraft, a popular video game, to engage young people in urban planning and policy-making processes. The Green B-LEAF project can benefit from these initiatives by integrating their successful strategies for youth engagement, participatory processes, and sustainable development. Specifically, the use of interactive tools like Minecraft from "MC YOU" can be adapted to engage communities in climate resilience planning. (FR), The "MC YOU" project aims to empower young people to play a proactive role in creating resilient cities by developing and testing a new youth-led policy model. This initiative leverages the creative and educational potential of Minecraft, a popular video game, to engage young people in urban planning and policy-making processes. The Green B-LEAF project can benefit from these initiatives by integrating their successful strategies for youth engagement, participatory processes, and sustainable development. Specifically, the use of interactive tools like Minecraft from "MC YOU" can be adapted to engage communities in climate resilience planning. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 251 263.00

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 801 010.40

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

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Integrated Climate Data and Vulnerability Mapping Guide
Integrated Climate Data and Vulnerability Mapping Guide
Green B-LEAF Participatory Budgeting Methodology and Policy Toolkit
Green B-LEAF Participatory Budgeting Methodology and Green Budget Tagging (GBTT) Tool
Green B-LEAF Transferability Toolkit
Green B-LEAF Transferability Toolkit
Green B-LEAF Capacity-Building Platform
Green B-LEAF Capacity-Building Platform
Transnational Network and Green BLEAF Community of Practice (CoP)
Transnational Network and Green BLEAF Community of Practice (CoP)

Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The Green B-LEAF project aligns with the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) by addressing the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation in coastal and rural communities. The project's focus on green participatory budgeting and nature-based solutions directly contributes to EUSAIR's Pillar II on Environmental Quality, which aims to enhance the environmental quality and resilience of the Adriatic and Ionian region. By empowering local communities to participate in decision-making and implement green projects, Green B-LEAF will help to protect and restore ecosystems, improve water and air quality, and reduce the vulnerability of these communities to the impacts of climate change.
We will invite coordinators (Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning – Slovenia and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations – B&H) of TSG 3 to attend the project activities, i.e. the kick-off event of the Transnational network and the Final Conference.
EUStrategyAlpineRegion The project contributes to the EUSALP’s Objective 3, which focuses on enhancing the sustainability and resilience of the Alpine region. By introducing GPB (Green PB) and the Green Budget Tagging (GBT) toolkit, the project equips local authorities with innovative tools for effective climate adaptation and resource management. This supports the strategy’s aim of fostering sustainable development and improving the resilience of Alpine communities to climate change impacts, such as extreme weather events and environmental degradation.
Also the project aligns with Objective 8: Governance and participation of the EUSALP as its core core approach of participatory budgeting directly aligns with EUSALP's objective of promoting good governance and citizen participation. By empowering citizens to actively participate in decision-making processes related to climate resilience and sustainable development, the project fosters a more inclusive and democratic governance model.
MediterraneanSeaBasin Green B -LEAF aligns with the Initiative for the Sustainable Development of the Blue Economy in the Western Mediterranean region by addressing particularly the objective for Promoting social inclusion and creating employment opportunities: The project's focus on community-driven initiatives and participatory budgeting can contribute to social inclusion by empowering marginalized groups and ensuring that their voices are heard in decision-making processes. Additionally, the implementation of green projects can create employment opportunities in sectors such as renewable energy, sustainable tourism, and ecological restoration.
We will invite coordinators or relevant bodies to attend the project activities, such as the kick-off event of the Transnational network and the Final International Conference, to ensure alignment and collaboration with the initiative’s goals.
EuropeanGreenDeal The Green B-LEAF project applies the New European Bauhaus (NEB) approach, which is part of the New European Green Deal (NEGD) and complements this comprehensive plan to achieve climate neutrality and sustainable growth in the EU. The NEB acts as a creative and innovative platform to translate the principles of the NEGD into tangible solutions that enhance sustainability, aesthetics, and societal well-being. In the frame of the project, we will follow the NEB approach by emphasizing transnational collaboration, co-creation, and community engagement.
The project will engage policy actors, stakeholders, experts, and citizens to work together and contribute their ideas and expertise in shaping the future living spaces of rural communities facing climate adaptation challenges.
TerritorialAgenda2030 The project aligns with and contributes to the objectives of the Territorial Agenda 2030, which aims to create a sustainable and inclusive future for all places and people in Europe. The project specifically supports the priority areas of "A Just Europe" and "A Green Europe."
For "A Just Europe," the project enhances the capacity of rural communities to participate in decision-making processes through participatory budgeting. This approach ensures that all community members, including marginalized groups, have a voice in shaping their environment and climate resilience strategies, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities.
For "A Green Europe," the project promotes sustainable development by implementing nature-based solutions and green infrastructure projects. By developing and utilizing tools such as the Green Participatory Budgeting methodology and the GBT toolkit, the project facilitates data-driven planning and investment in climate adaptation measures.
Other The project is inspired by the New European Bauhaus. The consortium adopted the NEB vision of creating beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive communities.
The project's core focus on climate resilience and environmental sustainability aligns with the NEB's emphasis on creating a sustainable future. By promoting green PB and nature-based solutions, the project contributes to the NEB's goal of developing sustainable and resilient communities.
The project's PB approach aligns with the NEB's principle of inclusivity. By empowering citizens to participate in decision-making processes and co-create solutions for their communities, Green B-LEAF fosters a sense of ownership and ensures that the needs and aspirations of all community members are considered.
The project can incorporate the NEB's principle of aesthetics by integrating design thinking and community input into the planning and implementation of green initiatives, creating beautiful and inspiring public spaces
Other The project aligns closely with the EU Strategy for the Western Balkans, which emphasizes environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and regional cooperation. By developing and implementing a Green PB methodology and GBT toolkit, the project enhances the capacity of local authorities to plan and implement effective climate adaptation strategies, promoting good governance and socio-economic development. Additionally, the transnational network established by the project facilitates regional cooperation, aligning with the EU's goal of integrating the WB into the EU framework through collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange on sustainable practices. To ensure continuous alignment, the project will engage with EU strategy coordinators, provide regular updates, and seek collaboration opportunities with other initiatives under the strategy.

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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

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PSI1 - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: organisations

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