The two‑year CITIZEMP project aims to develop citizens’ green knowledge and skills, essential for implementing initiatives aligned with the New European Bauhaus (NEB) vision.
The New European Bauhaus is an environmental, cultural, and social initiative launched by the European Commission in 2020. Its goal is to transform the European Green Deal into a lived experience that touches citizens’ everyday lives, by combining sustainability, aesthetics, and social inclusion.
The project’s kick‑off meeting took place on 16–17 October in Cyprus. During the meeting, Minoan Energy and six additional partners from Greece, Cyprus, and Bulgaria agreed to work together to create the conditions for exchanging knowledge, experiences, and best practices that will support the sustainable development of local communities.
More specifically, the CITIZEMP project addresses critical gaps identified through research and feedback from stakeholders.
The project aims:
- To addressing municipalities’ limited knowledge regarding community energy initiatives.
- To creating platforms for the exchange of knowledge and experiences with practical application.
- To strengthening trust through transparent participation and inclusion of citizens.
- To developing tailored approaches for each local community.
- To implementing specialized citizen‑participation methodologies.
The beneficiaries of the project include:
- Local communities & citizens
- Local government personnel
- Decision‑makers in the field of energy efficiency & management
- Educators & adult‑education staff
- Environmental activists & NGOs
- Young people
- Vulnerable groups
The successful implementation of the project is of critical importance, as local communities face the immediate challenge of the energy transition without having the necessary tools and knowledge. Minoan Energy will contribute with all its capacities toward this direction.
More information can be found on the project’s website here
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