SmartForm

Accelerating EU mission on net-zero transition through community-led innovation.

As the world evolves, so must we. The climate crisis demands bold, collective action - and SMARTFORM is here to help on that. SMARTFORM brings together 10 partners across 8 diverse European areas (Region of Western Macedonia, GR; Sligo,IE; Bucharest, RO; Berane, ME; Edinet, MD; Trebinje, BiH; Daugavpils, LV; Beekdaelen, NL), with one common goal: to accelerate the transition to climate neutrality by enhancing local capacities and transforming policy. The project is led by the Centre for Research and Technology Hellas (CERTH), a leading voice in sustainable mobility, sustainable development  innovation, and research-based policymaking.

Meet SMARTFORM-y

Say hi to SMARTFORM-y, our friendly mascot! She travels across Europe, connecting cities and people, inspiring collaboration, and championing our journey to net-zero!

Budget: €1,649,530
10 Partners
01 May 2025 - 31 July 2029

Sligo County Council will help deliver the national climate obligations and Government’s overall National Climate Objective, which seeks, by no later than 2050, the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy. Climate change stands as the defining challenge of Sligo, necessitating a response at all levels of governance. Local Authorities are instrumental in spearheading climate action, mandated by law to lead at the county level through the development of a Local Authority Climate Action Plan (LACAP). These plans, spanning five years, are designed to deliver effective climate action through evidence-based, place-specific strategies, in alignment with national and international climate policies.

Sligo County Council's LACAP underscores its commitment to resilience, energy efficiency, and emission reduction. It targets a 51% reduction in emissions and a 50% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030. It seeks to influence, advocate, and facilitate climate action within the local and business communities. The plan is precisely structured, comprising sections such as Local Authority Climate Action Planning, Risk Assessment and Evidence Base, Climate Action in other SCC Policies & ongoing projects, List of Actions, and Implementation. It also features a dedicated Sligo Decarbonisation Zone aimed at net-zero emissions by 2050. 

Sligo Decarbonisation Zone 

How It Works:

SMARTFORM is rooted in place-based, citizen-driven transformation, following the EU’s NetZeroCities Climate Transition Map. Activities include:

• Area-to-area mentoring: Getting englighted by GPs collected!
• Experience exchange: Study visits, staff exchanges, and peer learning.
• Stakeholder co-creation: Stakeholders working together.
• Research-based innovation: Inspired by Horizon projects results to lead policy instruments improvements.