We are excited to announce the launch of GRIP 2024 – Green Roma Inclusion Project, supported by a 40,000 EUR grant from the European Climate Foundation (ECF). This project, running throughout 2024, marks a significant step in our mission to empower marginalized Roma communities by integrating them into the EU’s green transition.
What is GRIP 2024?
GRIP is a transformative initiative aimed at tackling the socio-economic and environmental challenges faced by Roma communities in Slovakia and beyond. By bridging the gap between sustainability policies and the realities on the ground, GRIP empowers Roma communities to play an active role in shaping a just and inclusive green future.
Key Objectives of GRIP
- Participatory Sustainable Development Planning: Collaborating with municipalities like Luník IX in Košice, GRIP will support the development of Sustainable Development Strategies, incorporating energy efficiency, economic growth, and environmental well-being.
- Innovative Energy Solutions: GRIP will pilot energy audits and establish community energy enterprises based on circular economy principles, addressing energy poverty while creating local job opportunities.
- Advocacy Through the Aarhus Platform: The project will establish a regional Aarhus Platform for Roma Communities, enabling Roma voices to influence environmental policy-making and ensuring their participation in the green transition.
- Education and Capacity Building: GRIP will deliver tailored environmental education programs and participatory workshops to strengthen local capacities and awareness around sustainability issues.
Our Vision for a Just Green Transition
GRIP represents RESDI’s commitment to creating sustainable, inclusive solutions that uplift Roma communities. By combining research, advocacy, and education, the project seeks to ensure that the green transition leaves no one behind while addressing energy poverty and environmental justice.
Acknowledgments
We are deeply grateful to the European Climate Foundation for supporting this groundbreaking initiative. Together, we aim to create a future where marginalized communities are key contributors to a sustainable, equitable, and thriving environment.
Stay tuned for updates as GRIP unfolds and drives meaningful change!
