Perspective of a NUP: joining the In4Green network in Dąbrowa Górnicza!
The URBACT In4Green project got underway in semester two, 2023 and is set to last until the end of 2025. The network is a collaborative of diverse industrial cities which share a commitment to be transformative in steering their local industry towards a future that is greener and more sustainable. The project seeks to improve local governance and policymaking in helping to reshape and modernise industrial areas while remaining competitive and inclusive locations. The network contains partners from Spain (2), Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Montenegro, Poland and Portugal. The Irish partner to the network is Meath County Council with the project focusing most locally on the town of Navan. The city of Avilés – Spain is the Lead Partner with Lead Expertise provided by José Costero.
The URBACT In4Green project met in Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland, at the end of May for the 5th transnational meeting of the Action Planning Network. On the invitation of the Irish partner, Meath County Council, the Contact Point for Ireland, Karl Murphy, joined the group. The meeting on 28th and 29th of May provided great learning and insight into the brilliant work being done by the network.