Project: Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Sources And Smart Energy Conservation For Improved Quality Of Life And A Greener Mediterranean (RESt4GREEN)
Abstract
RESt4GREEN an EU funded project co funded by the European Union with 89 under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme has a total budget of 280410000 and has been officially launched with the mission to enhance energy efficiency reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster sustainability and resilience across the Mediterranean region
Public buildings across the Mediterranean face major challenges in energy efficiency Many of them consume large amounts of energy resulting in higher utility costs and growing energy poverty Buildings remain one of the biggest energy users and sources of emissions in both the EU and MENA regions making them a critical focus for sustainable change This inefficiency combined with limited public awareness of energy saving behaviors continues to slow progress toward greater energy independence and environmental sustainability a challenge that RESt4GREEN aims to address
| Partner | Country | Type of Organization | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Patras | Greece | Lead Partner (Public body) | Project coordination & management |
| Izmir Institute of Technology | Türkiye | Public body | Research & technical expertise |
| Technopark Borj Cedria Management Company | Tunisia | Public entity w/ private participation | Innovation & pilot implementation |
| Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority | Jordan | Regional/local public administration | Policy & territorial development |
| Arab Academy for Science, Tech. & Maritime Transport | Egypt | Higher Education Institute (Non-profit) | Capacity building & dissemination |
| Terre di Siena Lab | Italy | Public body | Communication & outreach |
| Institut Català d’Energia (ICAEN) | Spain | Regional/local public administration | Policy instruments & high-level event |
Project Name
Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Sources And Smart Energy Conservation For Improved Quality Of Life And A Greener Mediterranean (RESt4GREEN)
Ref No/ Funded Entity
A_T_2.1_0483
Project Duration
36month
Project Start Date
2025-07-16
Project End Date
2028-07-17
Total Budget
EUR
Budget of the academy in this project
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Project Website
Objectives
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RESt4GREEN aims to develop and implement sustainable transnational and transferable solutions that will contribute to
improving the energy performance of public buildings upgrading outdoor public spaces through innovative infrastructure such as solar trees and smart solar benches Through pilot implementations across the seven participating countries and the formation of a Mediterranean cross border Quadruple Helix community engaging citizens public authorities businesses and academia the project seeks to build capacity and readiness among stakeholders foster a cultural and behavioral shift toward sustainability and support policy reforms for green transition in the Mediterranean region RESt4GREEN will Implement six pilot projects in Greece Turkiye Spain Egypt Tunisia and Jordan transforming selected public buildings into energy efficient and environmentally friendly places
Implement six solar powered outdoor areas equipped with smart benches and solar trees providing renewable energy for public use while raising awareness of sustainable living Develop a Joint Roadmap for Energy Efficiency and solar powered outdoor areas Develop energy games to inform kids and professionals to build awareness on energy efficiency and renewable in a creative and engaging way Establish a digital platform that will serve as a central interactive hub providing
educational content and energy themed games a forum for communication and exchange of best practices real time energy monitoring systems for the pilot sites Develop a policy paper with reform proposals for institutional and policy instruments Expected beneficiaries include 20 30 local public authorities and 7 national public authorities including ministries and agencies for energy and environment informed through evidence and policy 12 pilot building managers are benefiting from reduced costs and improved efficiency 100 citizens and users who will enjoy enhanced comfort solar powered amenities and greater ecological awareness By combining technical innovation behavioral change and policy learning RESt4GREEN will contribute to the regions transition towards a low carbon energy resilient future The project represents a tangible step towards achieving the EUs Green Deal goals and fostering sustainable development across Mediterranean communities
Our Partners
- Interreg NEXT MED Programme
https://www.interregnextmed.eu/project-page/rest4green/mission/
Prof. Yasser Gaber Dessouky
Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation
Mobile: 01006030790
E-mail: ygd@aast.edu
Project Coordinator
Prof. Yasser Gaber Dessouky
Dean of Scientific Research and Innovation
Mobile: 01006030790
E-mail: ygd@aast.edu
This Project is Funded by
Interreg NEXT MED Programme