Acronym: G4G

Project Title: Green for Good

Duration: 24 months (01/08/2025 – 31/07/2027)

Description:
The G4G project is funded by the Interreg VI-A IPA Greece – North Macedonia 2021–2027 Programme. Its objective is to promote the transition towards a circular and resource-efficient economy in the cross-border area between Greece and North Macedonia (Strumica, Gevgelija, Valandovo, Radovish, Dojran, Novo Selo, Thessaloniki, Thermi), through capacity building of competent authorities and stakeholders for designing services that support a low-carbon economy and enhance resilience to climate change.
The partnership consists of two organizations from North Macedonia — the Centre for Development of the South-East Planning Region and Megjunarodna Sorabotka Jug Jug Podruznica Skopje — and two from Greece — CERTH/HIT and the Municipality of Thermi.

The project includes the following activities:

• Development of a network of 8 electric vehicle fast chargers in the target area
• Installation of 5 photovoltaic systems on both sides of the Programme
• Procurement of one electric mini bus for the Municipality of Thermi
• Establishment of 2 pilot urban gardens in Radovish and Thermi
• Creation of a living lab / green education center for the climate-neutral era (Green Education Centre / G4G Living Lab)
• Establishment of a cross-border monitoring committee with more than 30 stakeholders, to oversee joint actions promoting sustainable mobility and cooperation among local actors.

Project Objectives:

• Promote a sustainable, circular economy in the Greece - North Macedonia cross-border region, with emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and efficient resource use
• Strengthen climate resilience through actions that support local communities’ adaptation to new environmental conditions
• Support local stakeholders (local government, civil society, educational and research institutions) in delivering environmentally friendly services and actively participating in the green transition
• Develop green infrastructure, such as an electric vehicle fast-charging network, photovoltaic systems in public spaces, and an electric mini bus, to support sustainable mobility and clean energy production
• Enhance environmental education and awareness through the creation of Green Education Centre and the implementation of educational workshops and citizen participation activities
• Foster cross-border cooperation through committees, joint plans, and the exchange of best practices among stakeholders
• Encourage citizen engagement through pilot actions (e.g., urban gardens) that cultivate everyday environmental awareness.

Role of CERTH/HIT:
CERTH/HIT participates in the project as a partner, providing technical and scientific expertise:

• Installation and operation of a fast charger at its premises in Thermi
• Participation in knowledge transfer activities and organization of cross-border workshops
• Development and utilization of sustainable mobility tools, based on experience from previous projects such as NEMO, KRIPIS, and eMaaS
• Dissemination of project results through relevant networks.

Contact persons:
Morfoulaki (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), Glykeria Myrovali (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)