Energy and sustainable transport
Regional Initiative Project
LoCaRe Low Carbon Economy Regions LoCaRe (Low Carbon Economy Regions) is a mini-programme in which Regions and Municipalities connect and work closely together to integrate issues related to transitions in the field of energy reduction (renewable energy, transportation systems, etc.) to more sustainable regional policies and local implementation. LoCaRe stems from the Sustainable European Regions Network (SERN). LoCaRe’s activities are designed to improve the effectiveness of regional development policies through interregional cooperation and thereby contribute to economic and environmental modernisation as well as increased competitiveness in Europe. The six project partners located in six different European countries face a wide range of development threats and opportunities through their spatial location and different socioeconomic characteristics. The activities in the project include networking and experience exchange (joint annual conferences, workshops and site visits) and sub-projects implemented by local public organisations. This will allow for much needed intense intra- and inter-regional collaboration. Activities on both a strategic and a tactical level are thus ensured. The Regions will focus on three cross-cutting themes: “New Climate”, “New Energy”, and “New leadership”. The sub-projects, in which the municipalities play an important role, will deal with the use of renewables in local energy systems, carbon sinks and carbon capture, procurement practices, low carbon territorial planning, and the public as a driver for low carbon economy.
Lead partner Region of Southern Denmark (DK) Contact details Helle Knudsen Helle.knudsen@ regionsyddanmark.dk +45 7663 1905 www.locareproject.eu Duration 01/2010 – 12/2013 Total budget €4,216,111.00 ERDF contribution €3,227,502.87
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Partnership • Region of Southern Denmark (DK) • Region Västra Götaland (SE) • Principality of Asturias (ES) • Business Support Centre Ltd., Kranj, Gorenjskj (SI) • Emilia-Romagna Region (IT) • Province of Zeeland (NL)