Transforming Silesia with Citizens
About this good practice
Action are projects with the assumptions/goals/measures indicated in the Territorial Plan for the Just Transition of the Silesian Voivodeship 2030 may receive support - Comprehensive social support system activating residents of mining subregions:
- support for families of mining industry workers and employees of mining-related enterprises, as well as local communities that will be most affected by the transformation process
- activities to improve the quality of life and increase the social, professional and civic activity of communities affected by the just transformation process
- implementation of social integration programs
- local just transition pacts for residents of mining subregions, including those related to grassroots initiatives of the local community aimed at improving the quality of life in the process of going through green and digital transformation implementation of programs for the conscious participation of residents in climate change and transformation
- implementation of grassroots initiatives of local communities, aimed at building the capacity of social partners and civil society organizations, also regarding the preservation of regional identity and industrial heritage, while respecting the traditions of mining subregions
Territorial Plan for the Just Transition of the Silesian Voivodeship 2030 is an outline of the transformation process for the indicated subregions by 2030.
Resources needed
200 applications for funding were submitted for a total amount of over EUR 87 000 000
Evidence of success
Programs and activities aimed at improving the quality of life, developing social activity and acceptance of the transformation process and climate change using local potential, including solving diagnosed social problems. Educational and awareness-raising activities in the field of green economy, ecology and transformation of the region related to the transition to a climate-neutral economy, counteracting energy poverty. Local initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life.
Potential for learning or transfer
- First call for proposals: September 7 to November 20 2023,
- 200 applications for funding were submitted for a total amount of over EUR 87 000 000
- The proposals are under the assesment phase. Potential instrument for implementation in Just Transition Regions