PROMITHEAS-4

Knowledge transfer and research needs for preparing mitigation/adaptation policy portfolios

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

The project’s aims are the development and evaluation of mitigation/adaptation (M/A) policy portfolios and the prioritization of research needs and gaps for twelve (12) countries (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) characterized as emerging economies. The achievement of these aims is ensured through seven (7) work packages (WP) corresponding to the following project’s main objectives, Evaluation of available data and information (WP1), Choice and implementation of models (WP2), Scenarios and policy portfolios (WP3), Evaluation of policy portfolios (WP4), Prioritization of research gaps and needs (WP5), Training – Dissemination (WP6), Management (WP7). The overall strategy is based on Development (WP1, WP2, and WP3), Implementation (WP3), Evaluation (WP4) and Knowledge Transfer (WP6) towards scientists and decision makers of both public and private sectors from the aforementioned emerging economies; scientific research needs and gaps (WP5) will be identified and listed in an inventory as well. The knowledge transfer (training – dissemination) includes a combination of training and of a continuous flow of information to decision makers of the public and private sectors of the participating emerging economies. Training includes tele-teaching and one case study seminar (in-situ) plus the provision of the necessary means (data base, software licenses plus the instruction material that will be developed during the relevant tasks of the project). Scientists and decision makers of both the public and private sector will be encouraged to participate in the training procedures and benefit from the project’s dissemination activities. The dissemination activities include official presentations and deliberations with the governmental bodies of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) (Ministerial Meetings, Working Groups on Environment, Energy, Science and Technology, etc), the national competent authorities and relevant stakeholders, twelve (12) national workshops, a final international conference, a world wide disseminated newsletter, a main website with fifteen (15) linked websites, papers in scientific journals and conferences, editions. A close cooperation, at regional and national level with the BSEC Permanent Secretariat (PERMIS), the Business Council (BC-BSEC), the relevant ministries and local market forces (Industry, SMEs, banking sector, NGOs, etc) will enhance the socio-economic impact of the project. Additional efforts will be carried out for coordinated action with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other international programmes in the region. The project’s duration is 36 months and the budget 961,455.00 €

Introduzione (Teaser)

A recent EU-funded project has helped countries with emerging economies in Europe, the Black Sea and Caspian Sea region and Central Asia to develop robust climate change policies.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Climate change and sustainable development are two of the most pressing global challenges of our time. Addressing these problems through policy and action, especially in countries with emerging economies, requires international cooperation.

The 'Knowledge transfer and research needs for preparing mitigation/adaptation policy portfolios' (http://www.promitheasnet.kepa.uoa.gr/Promitheas4 (PROMITHEAS-4)) project was set up to train and facilitate scientists, market stakeholders and policy makers from 12 countries (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Estonia, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine) to meet these challenges.

Governmental authorities (ministries) and market stakeholders (chambers of commerce) of the beneficiaries were continuously informed about intermediate findings during the three years duration of the project in the context of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization (BSEC) activities.

Outcomes of the project were presented at three BSEC ministerial meetings, as well as the 41st meeting for environmental affairs of the Parliamentary Assembly of BSEC countries (PABSEC). There were also six meetings of the BSEC - Working Groups and the UN central department of economic and social affairs (one meeting and continuous update).

Three International Conferences, 12 National Conferences in the beneficiary countries, three workshops, one seminar, tele-training events and e-learning network facilitated knowledge transfer on M/A policy development and evaluation issues. Outcomes were disseminated through a bi-monthly newsletter to more than 23 000 recipients in 170 countries.

At the end of the project, during the 3rd International Conference it was concluded that apart of the interest in green energy activities (RES and Energy Efficiency), uptake of climate mitigation policy was lacking.

Overall, PROMITHEAS-4 succeeded in stimulating national interest in climate mitigation policy and improved the knowledge transfer process from EU to the beneficiary countries.