Step2Clean Plan
STEP2CleanPlan – Project Co-Funded by the European Union
Under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Cross-Border Cooperation Programme 2021–2027 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 commenced following the signing of the grant contract in July 2024.
Coordinated by Uzunköprü Municipality, the STEP2CleanPlan project is implementing between July 2024 and January 2026. Duration: 18 months.
This cross-border initiative aims to strengthen institutional capacity and raise awareness on climate adaptation planning across the Black Sea Basin. The project specifically targets local and regional policymakers, equipping them with practical tools, methods, and strategies to advance climate action and resilience within their communities. The Project has four main target areas: Uzunköprü Municipality, Edirne, Türkiye; kalamariya Municipality, Thessaloniki district, Greece; Burgas District, Bulgaria and Byala Municipality, Varna District, Bulgaria.
The project brings together four partners from three countries, including a local authority, a regional authority, an NGO, and an organization for local development. Each partner contributes complementary strengths:
Uzunköprü Municipality (LP) offers direct knowledge of the local context
ANATOLIKI S.A. Organization for Local Development adds expertise in planning and sustainability
District Goverment Burgas provides regional coordination an guidance
Association BIONetwork ensures community engagement and advocacy
The total budget of the project is €505,504.00, 90% of which is co-financed by the European Union.
Within the scope of the project, the partners will organize capacity-building training sessions, prepare a guidance document to support local policymakers in developing effective climate adaptation plans, and facilitate experience-sharing meetings to promote cross-border collaboration and learning.