The EU supports coal regions on their path towards decarbonisation and a just transition.

Assisting regions in preparing, developing and implementing transition-related activities.

Toolkits, guidelines and reports, covering key transition-related issues for coal regions in transition in Europe.

The secretariat’s technical assistance to regions in transition (START) aims to leave a legacy of enhanced transition-related expertise, capabilities, and capacities in the coal regions that receive support.

Technical assistance for a green energy transition (TARGET) aims at assisting EU coal, peat and oil shale regions with the identification and preparation of clean energy and energy efficiency projects.