Following a call for local projects to decarbonise Brussels, the regional government has announced 40 proposals that will receive regional support to deliver on their initiatives.
After Brussels Environment launched the first 'Climate Action' project call in 2020, almost all communes and their local Public Centres for Social Welfare (CPAS) joined and received regional support for their climate policies. In three years, some 100 local projects received funding amounting to over €10 million.
This includes €4.7 million in 2022, with 44 local projects getting regional support to build the "low-carbon Brussels of tomorrow."
"In the face of climate change, we must join forces to provide a response that matches the challenges," Alain Maron, Minister for Climate Transition, stated. "The actions of the municipalities complement and reinforce the Region's climate action."
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The region's Air, Climate and Energy Plan aims to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050 and a 47% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 (compared to 2005).
All Brussels municipalities submitted at least one project and 18 of the 19 municipalities have a climate action plan or are preparing one. These tackle everything from waste reduction and sustainable trade to low-emission mobility and greening local areas.
Municipalities can also receive guidance from the region in developing their climate action plan.
