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.
Green and sustainable purchasing
SMILE CITY – Sustainable materials for innovative, low emissions applications in the circular city
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.
proCURE
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.
Procura+, European Sustainable Procurement Network
Fondazione Ecosistemi is the Italian contact for the Procura+, an international network for the promotion of sustainable public procurement, initiated and coordinated by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability to support public authorities in implementing sustainable procurement and promoting its results.
RE-Plan City Life
Re-Plan City Life project (RElevant Audience Plan Leading to Awareness Network for CIrcular Economy Use of Recycled TYre materials in city LIFE) aims to raise awareness about the Circular Economy opportunities for Materials, Products and applications obtained from tyre recycling to adopt environmentally friendly behavior and practice in urban communities.
CReIAMO PA
CREIAMO PA: Technical and specialist assistance in the area of GREEN PUBLIC PROCUREMENT, it arises from the need to overcome government criticalities in environmental policies and accompany the parties in charge in dealing with the changes introduced by the reforms in progress, combining the principles of protection and preservation with those of development and competitiveness.