GREEN CROSS – Towards Local Green Economies with Smart Investments

Specific objective(s):
– To drive sustainable growth of municipal incomes by aligning local policies with green economy principles to enhance resource efficiency , and by investing in smart green energy projects to provide low cost and access to non-polluting and good quality electricity to the population of urban and rural areas in Has and Kline/Klina municipalities.
– To raise capacities and stimulate green economy entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture, and green practices among the general public and different parties as key to eco-touristic potentials and sustainable economic development of the trans-boundary area.

Target groups:
– Citizens of Has and Kline/Klina (at least 85% of inhabitants in rural and urban areas);
– Institutions of public interest (31 kindergartens and schools, 22 healthcare centres, 40 public administration buildings)
– Local farmers and businesses (at least 1192 registered businesses and at least 35% of family farmers);
– CSOs operating in the region (at least 15 CSOs);
– Employees of municipality of Has and Klina.

Final Beneficiaries:
– General public and businesses in the trans-boundary area;
– All municipalities in the two countries;
– Regional stakeholders;
– Visitors, tourists and tour operators;
– Small medium enterprises and companies of energy efficient products;
– Civil society sector in general;
– Central government institutions

Summary of the planned activities:
A 1.1.1: Joint analyses and mapping of stakeholders in the cross-border region;
A 1.1.2: Kick off of the project;
A 1.1.3: Develop twining Green Smart Investments Action Plans to incorporate financial benefits and green planning in local governance;
A 1.1.4: Adoption of Municipal Green Smart Investments Action Plans by the City Council;
A 1.2.1: Efficient LED street lightning with smart dimming system in public spaces;
A 1.2.2: Efficient LED indoor lightning of institutions of public interest;
A 1.2.3: Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels for health centres and shools in rural and urban areas;
A 1.2.4: Inauguration Ceremony;
A 1.2.5: Documentation of the innovation investments, education and awareness;
A 1.3.1: Monitoring performance of completed investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy, calculating economic benefits per municipality;
A 1.3.2: Design of incentives schemes for local green businesses and entrepreneurs ;
A 1.3.3: Participatory budgeting and a new green smart project in the city budget line generated by savings in energy;
A 1.3.4: Defending the budget in City Council;
A 2.1.1: Organize capacity building program in green economy and green entrepreneurship;
A 2.1.2: Publishing manuals from the trainings as easy tips and steps guidelines for broader public and impact;
A 2.1.3: Organize a study visit for guest house businesses to ”Agave village” in Albania which relies 100% in renewable resources;
A 2.2.1: Promoting municipality of Has and Kline/Klina as green economy starters, sustainable actions and establishing cooperation with tour operators;
A 2.2.2: Cooperation platform for green development in cross-border region – Green cities ecosystems;
A 2.2.3: Final conference and sharing best project lessons learnt and practices;
A 2.2.4: Communication and visibility of the project.

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