Cooperation in Urban Development and Dialogue This Project is funded by the European Union

Projects - Moldova

SUSTOUR - Sustainable Tourism - An integrated approach to the development of sustainable tourism products
Location of Activities: Georgia, Moldova,
Theme: Economic Development and Social Inclusion
Sector: Sustainable Tourism
Lead Partner: Province of Venice (Italy); Contact: Claudia POLES - email: claudia.poles@artigianisandona.it

Tourism is an increasingly significant part of the Georgian and Moldavian economy. In looking to further develop this, Kutaisi in Georgia and Ungheni in Moldova are mindful of the need to do so in a way that is sustainable and environmentally friendly. By this is meant finding a balance between the needs of the visitor, the environment and the host community for current as well as future generations.
IEECS - Energy Efficient Municipalities: Increasing Energy Efficiency of Chisinau and Sevastopol municipalities based on existing positive experience
Location of Activities: Moldova, Ukraine,
Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Sector: Energy Efficiency
Lead Partner: Chisinau City Hall (Moldova); Contact: Daniela FRANTUJAN - email: daniela.frantujan@pmc.md

Due to cheap and secure supplies, traditionally there has been little focus on energy efficiency in the former Soviet countries. Even since gaining independence there has been little movement to develop energy efficiency strategies, supported by appropriate policies. 
MODEL: Management Of Domains related to Energy in Local authorities
Location of Activities: Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine,
Theme: Environmental Sustainability
Sector: Energy Efficiency
Lead Partner: Municipality of Lviv (Ukraine); Contact: Serhiy Kiral - email: serhiy.kiral@city-adm.lviv.ua; Vasylyna Horban - email: v_horban@city-adm.lviv.ua

In 2008 the EU adopted its Climate and Energy Package (CEP). CEP calls for cutting CO2 emissions, and increasing energy efficiency and use of energy from renewable sources, all by 20% over 1990 levels (20-20-20). In order to achieve these goals on a larger level, it is important that ENPI countries and local authorities (LAs) commit and contribute to common values and principles. In the ENPI Eastern countries, artificially low energy prices have resulted in a poor culture of energy efficiency.