LOTREC

The governance landscape faces a complex challenge with climate change, requiring not only horizontal cooperation across various sectors but also vertical collaboration involving national, regional, and local actors. Local and regional governments are therefore in a unique position to deliver on the net-zero emissions agenda. While regions and municipalities play vital roles in energy savings, climate mitigation, and adaptation, their contributions to research are still undermined. Therefore, by adopting the framework of multi-level governance, the project aims to investigate and address the challenges and opportunities related to energy transition and climate neutrality in Slovak regions. It focuses on understanding regional governance, engaging civil society, and implementing best practices from neighbouring countries. The main objective of this project is to examine regional strategies adopted by regional governments in Central Europe (Austria, Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) in a comparative perspective to identify best practices and provide specific recommendations for Slovak regions.

Duration period: august 2024 - july 2026