2. 2014 – 2015, a busy year 30 th September launch of 1 st Call 16 th December Programme approved by Commission Launch of 2 nd Call 5th January 1st Call decisions 8 th February 2 nd Call decisions 9 th June Launch of 3 rd Call 30 th September

3. The Programme Area

4. The Programme Mind-set = Intervention logic 1 Programme Area specific challenges and opportunities 2 Selected interventions 3 Tangible results or solutions => Measurable changes at Programme Area level

6. Priority Axis 3 Objective 3 Increased use of energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions in housing and public infrastructures Objective: More reliable, sustainable and affordable energy supply in remote and low dense populated areas Results sought: Increased awareness about and increased readiness to invest in energy efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions whit in the housing sector and public infrastructures Actions supported: Facilitating decision-making concerning energy within housing and public infrastructure sector. Facilitating transfer of new knowledge and technology to relevant stakeholders. Main target groups and end users: Housing sector, public sector, local supply and service companies Types of partners: Wide range of organisations & public authorities within energy sector

7. Priority Axis 4 Objective 4: Increased capacity of remote and sparsely populated communities for sustainable management Objective: To help communities mitigate negative impacts from climate change and from mega-project investments Results sought: Increased preparedness for community-based sustainable environmental management. Actions supported: Up-skilling local authority and community groups, development of new organisation models, pooling competences across borders Main target groups and end users: Local and regional communities, local business, local employees and visitors Types of partners: Public sector, organisations, social enterprises

8. Approved Projects First call: 13 projects approved Second call: 6 projects approved Preparatory call: 14 projects approved

9. Distribution by theme

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