Taking care of the natural environment and reducing air pollution in Europe
Photo 1: The cohesion policy helps taking care of the natural environment and reduce air pollution in Europe. It enables us developing low-carbon transport. In the cities, we purchase state-of-the-art low-floor trams with equipment adjusted to the needs of the disabled (Poland). Phot. Agnieszka Pocierznicka
Supporting production of energy from renewable sources
Photo 2: We support production of energy from renewable sources. We establish photovoltaic farms to protect the nature and human health (Poland). Phot. Marcin Tarkowski Piximo
Improving waste water treatment plant and sewerage, enhancing efficiency and capacity as well as improving quality of the surface water
Photo 3: We improve waste water treatment plant and sewerage, enhancing efficiency and capacity as well as improving quality of the surface water (Czech Republic). Phot. Michal Novotny
Supporting purchase eco-friendly means of transport: electric and hybrid buses, trolley buses, trams
Photo 4: European cities using EU support purchase eco-friendly means of transport: electric and hybrid buses, trolley buses, trams. This brings benefits to residents and tourists and especially to the environment (Poland). Phot. MPK SA in Cracow
Merging environmentally-friendly and green contemporary construction designs within historical contexts and cultural heritage
Photo 5: We merge environmentally-friendly and green contemporary construction designs within historical contexts and cultural heritage. National Museum of Art (MUŻA) not only promotes culture, but also supports sustainability by generating energy from natural resources (solar panels) (Malta). Phot. Alex Turnball
Constructing educational paths preventing disturbance of animals in their natural habitats by the tourists
Photo 6: In naturally valuable sites, we construct educational paths preventing disturbance of animals in their natural habitats by the tourists (Poland). Phot. Marshal's Office of the Małopolska Region
Developing zero-carbon motorised water transport
Photo 7: Our other tasks include development of zero-carbon motorised water transport. To this end we built fully ecological boats with solar energy-powered engine and advanced energy storage technology at their heart. Zero-carbon drive enables access to waters on which motorised boats are prohibited (Poland). Phot. Agnieszka Pocierznicka
Promoting the development of eco-constructions
Photo 8: Thanks to cohesion policy funding we developed self-contained wooden shell, flexible and adaptable on different locations, climate conditions and terrains. Self-sufficient living unit can be used as holiday cabin, hide away or short-time habitation for research, tourism or shelter; its small size allows easy and different transport possibilities (Slovenia). Phot. Janez Martinčič
Reducing emissions from stationary sources of air pollution
Photo 9: EU funding leads to reduction of emissions from stationary sources of air pollution (e.g. through installing exhaust and filtration technologies in production). We reduce the environmental burden coming to a large extent from the industrial zone, thus we improve the quality of the environment for the inhabitants of the cities and surrounding villages (Slovakia). Phot. Schüle Slovakia, s. r. o.