The project Just Transformation in Emilia-Romagna 2020 for Europe’s Heavy Industrial and Coal Regions is coordinated by ART-ER with the participation of the Fondazione per l’Innovazione Urbana and IIPP (Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose) at University College London.

The itinerary falls under the EIT Climate-KIC Deep Demonstrations initiative. Just Transformation in Emilia-Romagna is a partnership with the regional government (problem owner) to develop a package of innovative initiatives to accelerate the equitable, sustainable transition of the regional territory through the involvement of all interested public/private subjects and in service of numerous existing initiatives, such as the permanent regional climate change forum.

One fundamental aspect is the direct connection with communities and citizens, and with the most vulnerable bands in particular, whose applications should be incorporated in processes of transition through listening and co-design activities.

The objective is to facilitate the conversion of Emilia-Romagna into a region with low CO₂ emissions and good air quality. By virtue of its consolidated experience in terms of stakeholder participation and involvement, the Fondazione per l’Innovazione Urbana works within the consortium on activities related to studying and mapping territorial players, analysing needs, and studying methods of engagement and involvement. In defining the activities, particular focus falls on the Foundation’s commitment to involve the most fragile swaths of the population and study solutions that consider the post-COVID situation.

Project leader: Art-ER
Budget: €44,000 EIT + €11,000 co-financing (20%).