PRIORITY 1 - Transition to a low carbon economy
The Green for Good (G4G) project aims to drive the transition towards a circular, low-carbon economy and strengthen climate resilience in the border regions of Southeastern North Macedonia (Strumica, Gevgelija, Valandovo, Radovish, Dojran and Novo Selo) and Central Macedonia in Greece (Thermi and Thessaloniki). By combining renewable energy, green mobility, sustainable urban spaces and environmental education, the project supports local authorities, civil society and citizens in adopting resource-efficient practices and creating a more sustainable future.
The Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region (CDSEPR), acting as Lead Beneficiary, is responsible for overall coordination and financial management. It will also install six high-speed EV chargers across municipalities in North Macedonia and oversee the cross-border situational analysis and technical studies that form the project’s knowledge base.
The CISS International Cooperation South South – Skopje complements this role by organising capacity-building workshops and cross-border events, implementing PV systems (4 × 40kW) in municipal and public buildings and developind a pilot urban garden in Radovish. In addition, CISS will support the establishment of the Green Education Centre in Gevgelija, equipping it to serve as a hub for awareness-raising and skills development.
On the Greek side, the Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CERTH) / Hellenic Institute of Transport (HIT) contributes its expertise in sustainable mobility and electromobility. CERTH will support the joint situational analysis and the capacity-building sessions, establish the Thessaloniki branch of the Green Education Centre and contribute to the planning and implementation of EV charging solutions in Greece.
Finally, the Municipality of Thermi will construct a pilot urban garden in Thermi, install two EV chargers and a 40kW PV system integrated with a Building Energy Management System in municipal buildings, and purchase an electric mini-bus with 15 seats plus two spaces for people with disabilities. The Municipality will also lead local awareness campaigns and the promotion of sustainable transport infrastructure.
Together, the partners will deliver a range of tangible outputs: a network of eight EV chargers, five photovoltaic systems (including one integrated with BEMS), two pilot urban gardens, an electric mini-bus, and a Green Education Centre/Living Lab with sites in Thessaloniki and Gevgelija. Complementary activities include six cross-border training events, four awareness-raising events in the gardens, and the creation of a Cross-Border Management Committee of more than 30 entities to sustain cooperation after the project’s end.
The project’s actions will directly benefit 20 local government staff, 30 teachers, 750 students, 40 youth and environmental activists (half of them women), 40 sustainability professionals, and at least 4,000 citizens and tourists. By project completion, 30 organisations will have formally cooperated across borders, and at least 10 organisations will continue working together beyond its lifetime.
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