Virtual Community for Danube Green cities – VC4DGC

Priority

Well-governed Danube region - Improve framework conditions for innovation - Foster sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage and resources - Improve energy security and energy efficiency - Improve institutional capacities to tackle major societal challenges

Project Idea Promoter
(name of the institution)

European labour Institute

Needs and challenges
(Needs, main problems or challenges to be addressed)

European Union (EU) has recognized the crucial importance of sustainable development of the European cities because of the climate changes and the scarcity of resources. “Greening the Danube river” was one of the main topics of the 3rd annual Forum of the

Objectives
(main and specific objectives to be achieved)

To contribute for cities more sustainable, green and healthy Danube cities using the S3 innovative concept and by concentrating knowledge resources and trans-regional perspective. To harmonize the sustainable development, the innovation and economic evolu

Main results and core outputs

• Data base: with research summaries about urban greening to promote livable, sustainable cities, standards and impacting factors. Catalogue of best practices and case studies. Inventory of roadmaps, action plans, strategies. Description of financial ins

Main foreseen activities

• Investigation and analysis of research sources and studies about urban greening to promote livable, sustainable cities. Site visits of exemplary green cities in the Danube region.
• Establishment of Green city Focal points. Development of a S3 Platfo

Innovative character of the project idea

Implementation of innovative smart specialization approach.

Estimated Total Budget
(in EUR)

1.6 mln EUR

Estimated duration
(in months)

36

ERDF Partners

Yes

IPA Partners

Yes

Associated Strategic Partners

Yes

ERDF Partners

Yes

IPA Partners

Yes

Associated Strategic Partners

Yes

Name

Irina Terzyiska

Address

162 Kniaz Boris I, Sofia 1000

Country

Bulgaria

Telephone number

00359887807691

E-mail address

eli.bulgaria@gmail.com

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