BESA – Italian Campaign for the Buy European and Sustainable Act is a national initiative aimed at building political and public support for a revision of the EU Public Procurement Directive, with a focus on environmental and strategic priorities. The campaign advocates for the inclusion of geographical and environmental criteria in tender procedures to direct public spending toward sustainable production within Europe.
Building Policy Capacity is a research project aimed at enhancing the ability of public institutions, private actors, and civil society to engage in meaningful dialogue around the energy transition, using digital and participatory tools. The initiative investigates how social representations and narrative conflicts shape energy policy debates, with the goal of fostering more democratic, inclusive, and effective governance processes.
SMILE CITY is a European initiative designed to develop and showcase systemic, forward-looking solutions for transforming cities into zero-emission, circular urban environments. The project focuses on the creation of sustainable urban infrastructures—including up to 100 km of bike lanes and 20 e-bike charging stations.
PARKCONNECT is a European project that aims to enhance urban and natural parks as spaces for learning and social cohesion through digital innovation, youth engagement, and gamification. The initiative involves young people—particularly NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training)—youth workers, and park managers in the development and use of digital tools that promote environmental education and biodiversity awareness at both local and European levels.
proCURE is a european project whose main objective is the long-term implementation of sustainable joint procurement in small and medium-sized municipalities. The public sector and local authorities in particular are key purchasers. SDG 12 on sustainable consumption and production emphasises the importance of sustainable public procurement for achieving the set goals.