Greening EU Cooperation Toolbox

This toolbox provides technical guidance and tools for staff working in DG INTPA, MENA and ENEST Headquarters and in EU Delegations, as well as to the implementing partners involved in the design and implementation of EU international cooperation programmes. The toolbox has been produced by the Directorate-Generals for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) and for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR), with the support of external consultants.

This document is based on the 2016 guidelines for the integration of environment and climate change into EU international cooperation and development, and on experience gained in applying them. This revised version draws on consultations with staff in the European Commission, European Union Delegations and others, and has benefited from the discussions and contributions received. It will be regularly updated in order to align with the evolution of institutional policies and processes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

1.1. Purpose and policy context

1.2. Climate and biodiversity financial targets

II. Greening in practice

2.1. Greening and the intervention cycle

2.2. Greening budget support

2.3. Greening investments

2.4. Greening policy dialogue

2.5. Greening project and office management

III. Guidance and support

IV. Annexes

Greening EU Cooperation Toolbox

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