Explore Bulgaria's strategic initiatives to enhance its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Delve into the technical aspects of the deployment, including grid integration, charging station specifications, and network scalability. Understand the engineering challenges and innovative solutions driving the expansion of Bulgaria's EV ecosystem, and how these advancements are set to revolutionize the nation's transportation sector. Our comprehensive support aimed to create a well-structured and effective funding facility that would facilitate the development of EV charging infrastructure. Learn how JASPERS, as part of the EIB advisory services, can support your projects.

Discover how JASPERS, the EIB's largest advisory programme, can support the implementation of the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) and learn about best practices and case studies. Learn how JASPERS expands outside the EU, in Western Balkans, candidate countries, and Eastern partnership countries

The event attracted 55 participants from several cities and organisations across Lithuania. The training included three core modules on SUMP methodology and six selected modules that provided an in-depth look at specific SUMP-related topics and their integration into a SUMP.

This JASPERS’ practical guidance document on climate change resilience proofing is meant to provide further technical support and concrete advice for the implementation of the European Commission Notice — Technical guidance on the climate proofing of infrastructure in the period 2021-2027, with a specific focus on the sectors of Energy, Municipal Solid Waste Management, and Transport. The document serves as a comprehensive resource for stakeholders involved in the development of infrastructure projects that are to be co-financed by the Cohesion Fund and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the EU Member States and therefore need to be climate proofed according to the requirements of Article 73(2)(j) of the EU Common Provisions Regulation. Climate proofing has two pillars of analysis that integrate (1) climate mitigation and (2) climate resilience/adaptation considerations into the development of infrastructure projects. This document addresses the second pillar of climate resilience. Overall, the guidance also aims to serve as a general reference on good practices for climate change resilience proofing. The document will be revised as necessary to ensure it remains current and relevant.

Learn in this seminar delivered by JASPERS, EIB's largest advisory programme, about the National SUMP Support Programme (NSSP) Introductory Workshop. The purpose of the event is to discuss NSSPs, to showcase best practice examples and to identify additional NSSP training needs for national and regional authorities and for the 432 urban nodes on the TEN-T network.

Held on October 9-10, 2024, the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) training in Prague, Czechia, successfully attracted 26 participants. The training included three core modules on SUMP methodology and six selected modules that provided an in-depth look at specific SUMP-related topics and their integration into a SUMP. The training began with introductions by Mgr. Michal Ulrich from the Czech Ministry of Transport and Paul Riley from EIB-JASPERS, followed by a tour de table. Participants then discussed the basics of SUMP methodology and practice, explored the link between strategic plans and project preparation, and discussed urban nodes and the interface between local and strategic transport. The day continued with sessions on indicators, targets, and monitoring, and concluded with a focus on road safety and street design, wrapping up with a summary of the day’s activities. The second day covered sessions on SUMPs for small and medium-sized cities, active modes and micro-mobility, and freight and logistics. The afternoon covered citizen and stakeholder engagement and communication, with the training concluding with wrap-up remarks.

Half of the energy in the EU is used for heating and cooling buildings, with the majority still derived from fossil fuels. District heating systems, more prevalent in central-eastern and northern Europe, account for about 10% of the EU’s heat demand. There are approximately 10,000 district heating systems in the EU, serving 70 million people. Upgrading these systems to be more efficient and renewable-based is essential for meeting EU energy policy objectives. Significant investments are required, and the EU has allocated substantial funds for these upgrades in its 2021-2027 financial framework. This guide aims to simplify the preparation of district heating decarbonisation projects to benefit from EU funding. It provides systematic practical advice based on JASPERS’ experience, covering areas such as analysis of the existing situation, objective setting, options analysis, definition of measures, and determination of an optimized set of measures. The document targets regions, municipalities, and district heating companies planning projects under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, reflecting best practices and EU regulations as of June 2024.

The Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) training in Bucharest, Romania, took place on 23-24 September. Delivered by our JASPERS experts, the training covered: basics of SUMP methodology, strategic plans, programming, pipeline, and project preparation, urban nodes and the interface between local and strategic transport, multi-modal plan scenario building in SUMPs, collective passenger transport, active modes, and micromobility. The second day included sessions on road safety and street design, inclusive and accessible mobility.

Discover how Croatia is revolutionizing its logistics infrastructure with support from JASPERS experts, as part of the EIB Advisory Services. Our support focuses on developing an intermodal corridor from Zagreb to the island of Krk, integrating advanced railway and port infrastructure. Learn about the technical challenges, innovative solutions, and strategic planning involved in enhancing Croatia's connectivity with Central Europe, and how these efforts are set to transform the nation's logistics landscape.

The JASPERS checklist tool is intended for use as a support tool for stakeholders involved in project development and relevant environmental decision-making. It outlines a stepwise process for assessing and demonstrating project compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD). The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) (WFD) protects and seeks to improve the biological, physico-chemical, hydromorphological and chemical status of surface water bodies, and the chemical and quantitative status of ground water bodies. It has a strict no deterioration requirement, including in relation to water-dependent objectives in EU protected areas. The WFD also promotes sustainable water use based on the long-term protection of available water resources.

The health sector is one of the most CO2-intense sector of economy, however at present this trend is evolving. In fact, many health sector organizations advocate the reduction of CO2 emissions while recognizing the importance of proofing them against climate risks, such as flooding or storms. Currently there are promising results which need to be further boosted, in terms of reduced energy consumption and increased energy efficiency, adoption of renewable energy sources making hospitals self-sufficient in case of power-cuts, enhanced thermo-isolation generating better living conditions and reduced expenses for cooling and heating, enhanced resilience to climate hazards, increased living and working conditions for the hospitals’ occupants, and green procurement. JASPERS has completed an assignment aimed at understanding which are the most effective climate change approaches and solutions for health infrastructures.

Learn in this seminar delivered by JASPERS, EIB's largest advisory programme, about the National SUMP Support Programme (NSSP) Introductory Workshop. The purpose of the event is to discuss NSSPs, to showcase best practice examples and to identify additional NSSP training needs for national and regional authorities and for the 432 urban nodes on the TEN-T network.