Step2Clean Plan

Under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2021–2027, for which the Directorate for EU Affairs serves as the National Authority, the implementation of the project titled “Cooperation on Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Planning and Monitoring in the Black Sea Basin – STEP2CleanPlan” (Project No: BSB00004) officially began following the signing of the grant contract in July.

Coordinated by Uzunköprü Municipality, the STEP2CleanPlan project will be implemented between July 2024 and January 2026. It is designed as a cross-border cooperation initiative aiming to build capacity and raise awareness in climate adaptation planning. The project seeks to equip local and regional policymakers with practical tools and strategies to promote climate action and resilience in their communities.

The total budget of the project is €505,504.00, of which the European Union funds 90%.

Within the scope of the project, it is planned to carry out capacity-building trainings with the participation of four partners, prepare a guidance document to support local policymakers in developing appropriate climate adaptation plans, and organize experience-sharing meetings within the cooperation framework.