“RESt4GREEN”, an EU-funded project, co-funded by the European Union with 89%, under the Interreg
NEXT MED Programme, has a total budget of €2,804,100.00 and has been officially launched with the
mission to enhance energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster sustainability and
resilience across the Mediterranean region.
Public buildings across the Mediterranean face major challenges in energy efficiency. Many of them
consume large amounts of energy, resulting in higher utility costs and growing energy poverty. Buildings
remain one of the biggest energy users and sources of emissions in both the EU and MENA regions, making
them a critical focus for sustainable change. This inefficiency, combined with limited public awareness of
energy-saving behaviors, continues to slow progress toward greater energy independence and
environmental sustainability, a challenge that RESt4GREEN aims to address.
RESt4GREEN aims to develop and implement sustainable, transnational, and transferable solutions that
will contribute to:
improving the energy performance of public buildings,
upgrading outdoor public spaces through innovative infrastructure such as solar trees and smart
solar benches.
Through pilot implementations across the seven participating countries and the formation of
a Mediterranean cross-border Quadruple Helix community (engaging citizens, public authorities,
businesses, and academia), the project seeks to build capacity and readiness among stakeholders, foster
a cultural and behavioral shift toward sustainability, and support policy reforms for green transition in the
Mediterranean region.
RESt4GREEN will:
Implement six pilot projects in Greece, Türkiye, Spain, Egypt, Tunisia, and Jordan, transforming
selected public buildings into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly places.
Implement six solar-powered outdoor areas, equipped with smart benches and solar trees,
providing renewable energy for public use while raising awareness of sustainable living.
Develop a Joint Roadmap for Energy Efficiency and solar-powered outdoor areas.
Develop energy gamesto inform kids and professionals to build awareness on energy efficiency and
renewable in a creative and engaging way.
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energy conservation for improved quality of life and a
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Establish a digital platform that will serve as a central, interactive hub providing:
educational content and energy-themed games
a forum for communication and exchange of best practices
real-time energy monitoring systems for the pilot sites
Develop policy paper with reform proposals for institutional and policy instruments.
Expected beneficiaries include:
20–30 local public authorities & 7 national public authorities, including ministries and agencies for
energy and environment, informed through evidence and policy.
12 pilot building managers benefiting from reduced costs and improved efficiency.
100+ citizens and users who will enjoy enhanced comfort, solar-powered amenities, and greater
ecological awareness.
By combining technical innovation, behavioral change, and policy learning, RESt4GREEN will contribute
to the region’s transition towards a low-carbon, energy-resilient future. The project represents a tangible
step towards achieving the EU’s Green Deal goals and fostering sustainable development across
Mediterranean communities.
