CIRCULAR ECONOMY & GREEN TRANSITION:
STRENGTHENING LOCAL COMMUNITIES
THROUGH SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION
Twin-Green brings together eight European cities to address the challenges of the ecological transition, promoting the circular economy, energy sustainability and civic participation.
The project recognizes that:
- the ecological transition must be built together with citizens, local communities and the territories that experience the effects of climate change every day;
- Europe is not uniform: some regions have started advanced circular economy paths, others are taking their first steps, while others are blocked by regulatory limits, social resistance or a
lack of resources.
The differences confirm that the European ecological transition proceeds at different speeds
and that no community can face sustainability challenges alone.
and that no community can face sustainability challenges alone.
At the base of Twin-Green is a comparative analysis of Eurostat data and local conditions, highlighting strong disparities between territories in terms of sustainable agriculture, waste management, energy efficiency, renewable energy use and citizen involvement. These differences require solutions adapted to local contexts, but also a common framework of mutual learning and transnational cooperation. Through international meetings, thematic workshops, visits to innovative facilities, educational activities and moments of public dialogue, participants will explore together how to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency, promote sustainable agriculture, strengthen climate resilience and actively involve the population in local decisions. Each city will bring its own skills and challenges, contributing to a rich and dynamic European mosaic and tackling specific challenges each.
The human dimension is central to the project: young people,women, families, vulnerable groups, entrepreneurs will be protagonists of thepath that aims to demonstrate how the ecological transition is not just atechnical issue, but a cultural and social process requiring listening,participation and collaboration.At the end of the path, Twin-Green will leavetangible results and a network of united cities, aware and capable offacing the challenges of the future together.
A network that will continue to grow even beyond theproject, carrying forward the idea of a concrete Europe, close to its citizens andcommitted to building a sustainable future.
The human dimension is central to the project: young people,women, families, vulnerable groups, entrepreneurs will be protagonists of thepath that aims to demonstrate how the ecological transition is not just atechnical issue, but a cultural and social process requiring listening,participation and collaboration.At the end of the path, Twin-Green will leavetangible results and a network of united cities, aware and capable offacing the challenges of the future together.
A network that will continue to grow even beyond theproject, carrying forward the idea of a concrete Europe, close to its citizens andcommitted to building a sustainable future.
BRAUNFELS
June 2026
ZAMOŚĆ
August 2026
CARCAIXENT
March 2027
FELTRE
September 2027
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Climate change and global warming represent serious threats to the environment and to the well-being of communities in Europe and beyond.
The cause is our reliance on fossil fuels and the inefficient use of resources. The European Union has set clear goals for the transition to clean and renewable energy and for the promotion of a circular economy that minimizes waste and optimally values the available resources.
Currently, many European Union citizens believe that climate change, global warming and the transition to a circular economy are issues outside their competence, reserved for institutions, politicians and entrepreneurs. As a result, they are often poorly informed, unaware of the real situation and do not know the possible solutions and opportunities. Furthermore, even at a local level, institutions do not always provide accurate information, resulting in poor public participation.
Addressing these challenges requires considering the specific needs of each region. The goal of Twin-Green will be to identify common challenges and work to find shared solutions, ensuring that the transition towards sustainability is a collective commitment.
The cause is our reliance on fossil fuels and the inefficient use of resources. The European Union has set clear goals for the transition to clean and renewable energy and for the promotion of a circular economy that minimizes waste and optimally values the available resources.
Currently, many European Union citizens believe that climate change, global warming and the transition to a circular economy are issues outside their competence, reserved for institutions, politicians and entrepreneurs. As a result, they are often poorly informed, unaware of the real situation and do not know the possible solutions and opportunities. Furthermore, even at a local level, institutions do not always provide accurate information, resulting in poor public participation.
Addressing these challenges requires considering the specific needs of each region. The goal of Twin-Green will be to identify common challenges and work to find shared solutions, ensuring that the transition towards sustainability is a collective commitment.
The project plans to build its own sustainability through the integration of this theme into the ordinary work of the partners over the next three years. We have already obtained letters of support from all the participating municipalities, which have committed to continuing some of the actions tested during the project. Furthermore, local authorities have committed to integrating certain project results regarding local sustainability and good practices into municipal plans.
A permanent working group will be established among the partner cities to maintain collaboration and monitor the results of the project, and a shared digital platform will be created to continue the dissemination of results and facilitate the exchange of good practices even after the conclusion of the project.