Communities for Local Green Deals​​

Communities for Local Green Deals

The Communities for Local Green Deals (COM4LGD) project aims to address the dual challenges of the climate crisis and social polarization in the European Union. The project focuses on fostering sustainable, inclusive, and democratic local community development across all 27 EU member states. It emphasizes community organizing, climate action, and collaboration between citizens and local governments as innovative solutions for a sustainable, just, democratic and inclusive future for the EU. Through transformative social innovation driven by socio-environmental justice values, implemented using inclusive deep debates, collective scenario planning, and gender mainstreaming, the project seeks to strengthen grassroots networks, promote democratic participation, improve policy accountability, and advocate for gender equality (focus on the inclusion of women, non-binary persons, and youth).

GOALS

TRANSNATIONAL NETWORK: Strengthen our transnational metanetwork of grassroots
networks, local citizens’ community-oriented initiatives which implement in an integrated
way deliberative, participatory democracy practices for the future of the EU and action on
climate and environmental sustainability;
ORGANISING AND ADVOCACY FOR DEMOCRACY: Improve the accountability and
responsiveness of decision-makers and policy-makers to the needs and the solutions of
the communities, and empower communities to organise and advocate for a just and
effective implementation of the EGD
CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY ACTION: Empower European citizens and communities to
become aware of and actively engaged in organising for climate and environmental
justice and implementing sustainable solutions for the future
GENDER EQUALITY: Promote gender equality as an essential condition for both ecological
sustainability and inclusive, participatory and deliberative approaches for CLIs,
community organising and community action in general.

WHO?

The partnership consists of 5 EU networks and one research institute. These partners bring expertise in community-led initiatives, sustainable development, local governance, and advocacy.

OUTCOMES

Event Description Sheets: Detailed reports for multiple regional gatherings and workshops across Europe, capturing key insights and activities related to community engagement and sustainable development.
Policy Papers: These documents focus on policy recommendations and positions, aiming to influence European Green Deal discussions and improve policy responsiveness to community needs.
Toolkits: Practical guides such as the “Toolkit for Local Governments and Community-Led Initiatives” and an “Advocacy Toolkit” are intended to enhance capacity-building efforts and empower local actors to implement sustainable initiatives.
Awareness-Raising Outputs: This includes “The Power of Communities” documentary and a dedicated website to disseminate knowledge and share success stories of community-led initiatives across the EU.
Training Programs: A series of workshops and training sessions, including Climate Action Training and Sociocracy Training, are aimed at equipping community leaders and members with the necessary skills for effective organization and advocacy