The ERDF Regional Programme of Lombardy Region 2021-2027 develops along three main axes:
- Strengthening competitiveness: an objective of paramount importance for the region and for Italy given the impact that Lombardia has on the national economy.
- Rebuilding a system of territorial welfare, addressing inequalities which have increased in the region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Making the region greener, improving energy e¨ciency and increasing the use of renewable energy sources.
The programme will improve energy performance in public buildings, as currently half of them are classfi¦ed as underperforming, and also address energy poverty by improving social housing. With this programme, Lombardy will focus especially on solar energy and will start to support energy communities, which are currently absent in the region. Mobility measures in urban and suburban areas will make collective transport more attractive, with positive impacts on air quality. Regional businesses are already front-runners on circular economy, and the programme will contribute to inject further investment and innovation. Adaptation to climate change is considered as a transversal requirement for the implementation of interventions under these actions. In addition, the programme aims to enhance of the natural endowments of public spaces, also through the adoption of NBSs, so strengthen the ecological network, mitigate heat islands, also with a view to climate change & risk prevention and mitigation.

The Adaptation to climate change – Regional Action Plan of Blekinge was developed in 2013-2014 by the County administrative Board of Blekinge (CABB) according to a government assignment to develop regional action plans for climate change in consultation with the municipalities. The objective of the Regional action plan is to be a roadmap for the actions that are needed to reach the vision of a sustainable, robust society. It gives an overview of the main challenges, described through ten thematic areas. For every theme, actions are described that need to be taken by the CABB, other national authorities, the municipalities, or other stakeholders. The ten themes are: 1. General society, 2. Drinking water supply, 3. Stormwater and wastewater management, 4. Built environment, 5. Communications, 6. Agriculture, Forestry, and natural environment, 7. Fishery and water environment, 8. Human health, 9. Cultural environment, and 10. Tourism.
The measures suggested are a mix of organisational, policy, change of practice, informational, knowledge-developing, and strategic. The level of detail varies, with some being concrete and delimited, and others comprehensive and unspeci¦c.
Although the Regional action plan has been developed in collaboration with the stakeholders, the measures are only suggestive and not binding. In addition, several measures are outside of the sphere of influence of the CABB.

The "Regional Schemes of Planning, Sustainable Development and Territorial Equality" (SRADDET) Centre-Val de Loire is the regulatory reference document for regional planning. Adopted in December 2019, it sets out shared rules and targets by 2030 and 2050, particularly in terms of energy transition and adaptation to climate change.
To meet these targets, Centre-Val de Loire Region established a regional COP in January 2019 to engage citizens, public and private organisations on a long-term basis to achieve the climate & energy transition. The regional COP includes mechanisms to evaluate actions, involve inhabitants, and to shape projects through coalitions of actors and their financing. Stakeholders involved have agreed on five priority areas for action:
- natural environment and biodiversity (including forest, to ensure climate resilience and preserve/develop natural carbon sinks)
- housing and building (reduce GHG emissions, use bio-based materials and develop renewable energies),
- transports (decarbonise because mostly responsible of the regional GHG emissions, encourage soft and electric mobility),
- agriculture and food (reduce waste, carbon farming, changing diets and increasing plant protein production as agriculture represent 23% of total regional GHG emissions),
- industrial processes, waste, and circular economy (substitution to fossil fuel, rational use of bio-source materials, development of methanation, management of construction waste).

The South Moravian Region Development Strategy 2021-2030 is a comprehensive development strategy that defines the areas of development of the region. It therefore includes both general development topics - transport, education, health and social issues, etc. - as well as specifically green topics such as adaptation to climate change, energy efficiency, protection of biodiversity, water and landscape.
Each of the themes (priority axes) sets out a development vision, specific objectives and thematic measures. The strategy is based on the findings drawn from the analyses carried out, the opportunities identified and, in particular, the involvement of a wide range of stakeholders. Compliance with the strategy is the main criterion for the selection of projects to be implemented by the region or the creation of financial instruments to support entities in the territory.
The strategy is of a general nature, very often it is further elaborated in sectoral strategies, including the dedication of responsibilities for implementation. With this aim a climate action plan will be developed, setting out climate targets and the tools to achieve them in both directions: mitigation (energy efficiency, RES, mobility, etc.) and adaptation (heat islands, nature based solutions, biodiversity conservation, etc.).
The responsibility for its elaboration and implementation will be borne by the South Moravian Agency for Public Innovation JINAG, the project partner.

The Valencian Regional Law on Climate Change and Ecological Transition reflects a strong commitment to address climate change through effective governance structures. By promoting collaboration, participation, and integration across sectors and levels of government, this law aims to drive the Valencian Community towards a sustainable and resilient future.
One of the key features of the governance model is the creation of the Valencian Climate Change and Ecological Transition Council. The Council acts as the central body responsible for developing, coordinating, and monitoring climate policies and actions in the region. It comprises representatives from relevant government departments, local authorities, scientific institutions, and social and economic sectors. The governance structure outlined in the law emphasizes collaboration and participation from various stakeholders, including public administrations, civil society organizations, and citizens. It establishes mechanisms for coordination and cooperation between different levels of government, promoting a holistic approach to climate action.
To enhance public participation, the law encourages the establishment of Local Councils for Climate Change and Ecological Transition at municipal level, as platforms for engagement and dialogue, involving citizens, businesses, and civil society in the decision-making processes related to climate and ecological issues and to facilitate the implementation of local climate action plans.

TSDOP Plus, as a centralized, national-level territorial development programme, has a complex regional development strategy that improves local conditions for the quality of municipal infrastructure and public services, economic development, employment, in all counties of Hungary and supports either the less developed regions (all counties) or Budapest which is considered a developed region, with a special focus on the development of the least developed regions and lagging-behind areas. In our current project we focus solely on TSDOP Plus part of B-A-Z county. The programme contributes directly to PO2 Greener Europe – A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe. Among the TSDOP Plus program 2021-2027 main priorities are:
- Livable County: this includes integrated urban development efforts such as improving local transport infrastructure and services, enhancing municipal green and blue infrastructure, climate adaptation, brownfield regeneration, and the development of local community and cultural, sports, leisure spaces, and services, alongside ICT and smart city advancements and social urban regeneration.
- Climate-Friendly County: Initiatives under this priority involve upgrading energy efficiency in municipal buildings and spas and expanding the use of renewable energy sources.

The Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 sets out the actions that will be taken by the Dublin City Council to prepare the city and the people living there for the known impacts of climate change – flooding, sea level rise, extreme weather events, drought. Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 will set out how the City Council will mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and contribute towards the global effort to limit warming to below 1.5 degrees.
The Climate Neutral Dublin 2030 has three targets that are interdependent:
- A 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in line with our National Climate Objective by 2030, and and neutrality by 2050. We will achieve and exceed this using our participation in the the EU Mission for 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities (Net Zero Cities) to accelerate this transition through collaborative partnerships and use systems innovation to realise opportunities, efficiencies and critically, co-benefits that improve health and well-being. Dublin City will achieve neutrality by 2030. (This means reducing anthropogenic emissions by 80% by 2030 through reducing consumption of fossil fuels and increasing sinks of carbon via green and blue spaces.)
- A Climate Resilient City prepared for the known and unknown impacts of climate change.
- A Just Transition meaning that the actions we take do not cause harm.