Description
The mission of the Visegrad Fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in the Visegrad Four and wider Central Europe. Environmental sustainability is an integral component of this mission, as is evident in the long-term support for projects to improve environmental protection. This support includes raising awareness, fostering collaborative solutions among municipalities and local stakeholders, and facilitating joint research and study programmes. Over the past 21 years, the Visegrad Fund has contributed over 3.2 million euros to support more than 200 projects, each significantly impacting the environment. Today, the Visegrad Fund is taking further steps, initiating the concept of “Green Visegrad.” This initiative begins internally, with the entire team embracing measures to reduce waste, transition to digital solutions, and prioritise environmentally friendly modes of transportation in their daily lives. The success of Green Visegrad relies on collective sensitivity to the surrounding environment. The Visegrad Fund invites partners, applicants, and grantees to join in achieving a more substantial positive impact. The Fund stands ready to learn from its stakeholders, offering motivation and support to organise project activities responsible for the benefit of the planet, with a focus on green recommendations. While each project is unique, and the topic of environmental sustainability is complex, the key to success lies in the provided manual and in each stakeholder’s understanding and commitment to environmental messages and warnings.