INCLU:DE EU Policy Paper - Advancing a Just Urban Transition

This policy paper highlights the need for EU policymakers to enable local governments in promoting inclusive and socially fair urban transitions.

To increase support for local and regional governments, the following policy measures are proposed to the EC:

• Ensure representation of local governments during the development of national Social Climate Fund plans.
• Enable access to resources that support localized transition leadership to design contextualized transition solutions that address the unique socio-economic needs of their communities.
• Facilitate equitable access to EU funding for local governments so that all cities, and not only the best-resourced ones, are able to successfully apply.
• Ensure equity is addressed in project proposals, indicating how the project will address and effectively support disadvantaged communities (especially for large proposals).
• Build capacity by supporting local governments with technical training.
• Ensure accountability by implementing EU monitoring of social justice outcomes.

INCLU:DE EU policy paper