Details
- Publication date
- 27 September 2024
- Linked to existing ATLAS case (project, policy or measure)
- Countries
- Portugal, Greece, Spain, Italy
- EPAH Type of publication
- Report (policy paper, recommendation)
Description
The Taxonomy of Social Energy Plans, Strategies, and Policies from EU Level Down to Municipal Level report by ENTRACK project presents a detailed mapping of social energy policies across various governance levels—from the European Union to local municipalities. The report details how these policies aim to combat climate change and enhance sustainable energy use, with a focus on regions in the Southern Mediterranean, including Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Greece.
It outlines how international frameworks like the Paris Agreement and the UN 2030 Sustainability Agenda influence local energy policies. The analysis reveals a dominant top-down approach in policy implementation and advocates for greater local involvement in shaping national and EU strategies. The report examines the interplay between policies to pinpoint both direct interactions and potential overlaps that may lead to inefficiencies.
It provides detailed case studies from Italy’s Campania region and Naples; Portugal’s Alto Alentejo, including Gavião and Ponte de Sor; Spain’s Catalonia, Barcelona, Girona, Osona, Gombrèn, Ripollès, and Sant Quirze de Besora; and Greece’s Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, highlighting municipalities like Avdira and Topeiro.