Green Transition
Programme area objective Acceleration of the green transition towards a more sustainable society.
Rationale for the support
Some groups and areas suffer disproportionately from the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation. The geographical dimension of ensuring a just green transition must therefore be addressed. The green transition can have significant impacts on individuals and societies. Equality and non-discrimination are cross- cutting principles that shall be addressed throughout the programme area.
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss demands an acceleration of the green transition. This programme area supports the transition towards climate neutrality in 2050 through the implementation of the EU’s Green Deal and its legal obligations. The green transition gives Europe an opportunity to build resilience. Societies must adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change. Further efforts are needed to ensure access to affordable, reliable and clean energy. Energy use must become more efficient, and it is crucial to secure a more sustainable supply of raw materials to scale up clean technologies. Pollution and unsustainable consumption lead to environmental degradation that damages ecosystems and increases biodiversity loss. To strengthen resilience across sectors, the resource-intensive linear economy must evolve into a resource-efficient circular economy. Efforts are needed to protect and restore nature, increase the use of renewable natural resources, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems.
Areas of support
• Clean energy transition. • Air, water, and soil pollution. • Energy security. • Energy poverty. • Sustainable and smart mobility. • Circular economy. • Industrial carbon management. • Natural sinks for absorbing carbon. • Climate change adaptation. • Biodiversity and ecosystems. • Green governance.
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