Prefects
Prefects play a crucial role in ensuring the alignment of local and regional policies with national climate and environmental objectives. Their authority over coordination between central and local governance structures enables them to enforce climate action plans, support sustainable infrastructure projects, and ensure disaster risk reduction at the county level.
Database
- Names and contact information of all 12 Prefects
- Regional administrative structure
- Ongoing climate-related programs at prefectural level
- Risk reduction protocols by county
- Coordination channels with municipalities
- Funding and grant management offices
- Environmental monitoring units
- Civil protection emergency teams
- Prefecture-level climate vulnerability assessments
- Digital platforms used for citizen engagement
Majors
Mayors are on the frontlines of implementing sustainable practices, urban climate policies, waste management, and public awareness campaigns. Their municipal governance power enables direct influence on local development planning and resource allocation toward environmental goals.
Database
- Directory of all municipalities with Mayors
- City-level climate action plans
- Urban heat island assessments
- Local waste and water management systems
- Green infrastructure initiatives
- Participatory budgeting practices
- Sustainability offices or environmental task forces
- Emergency response capabilities
- Municipal-level GHG inventories
- Existing partnerships with civil society organizations
Municipal Councils
Municipal councils are legislative bodies responsible for approving urban planning, environmental regulations, and local development budgets. Their alignment with climate goals supports coherent and integrated governance.
Database
- List of council members per municipality
- Records of environmental legislative acts
- Budgets allocated to environmental protection
- Council meeting minutes with sustainability topics
- Committees focused on climate or environment
- Voting records related to climate adaptation
- Community engagement sessions
- Project approval timelines
- Land use regulation archives
- Partner organizations and experts consulted
Regional Development Agencies
These agencies facilitate planning and investment in infrastructure, innovation, and competitiveness in line with green growth strategies. They can drive coordination among municipalities and support digital transformation for monitoring climate targets.
Database
- Contacts of 4 Regional Development Agencies (RDA)
- Regional development plans with climate chapters
- Investment portfolios in green technologies
- Partnerships with donor agencies
- Regional smart specialization strategies
- Staff with climate adaptation expertise
- RDA-led innovation hubs
- Evaluations of regional resilience
- Stakeholder engagement platforms
- Cross-border cooperation programs
Private Sector Operators
Private sector actors, including industries, energy providers, agriculture businesses, and construction companies, are essential to achieving national climate targets. Their role spans from reducing emissions and waste to innovating in green technology and resilient infrastructure. By aligning business models with sustainable practices, they contribute significantly to climate mitigation and adaptation efforts.
Database
- List of major national and regional private sector operators
- Corporate climate action and sustainability reports
- Emission and energy consumption data
- Adoption of ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) frameworks
- Participation in public-private climate partnerships
- Records of environmental certifications (e.g., ISO 14001)
- Investments in renewable energy and circular economy practices
- Compliance monitoring records (inspections, penalties, incentives)
- Workforce training programs on climate resilience
- Company-level disaster preparedness and recovery plans
County Environmental Directorates
These are responsible for monitoring environmental compliance and advising on policies. They serve as technical bodies and play a central role in implementing EU and national directives.
Database
- Full directory of staff and specialists
- Lists of environmental permits issued
- Monitoring equipment and systems in use
- Emission and pollution reports by county
- Public reporting dashboards
- Complaints and environmental crime registry
- Periodic inspection records
- Biodiversity protection initiatives
- Public-private environmental projects
- Direct links to national Ministry of Environment
Regional Health Authorities
Public health is deeply linked with climate change. These authorities ensure preparedness and climate-sensitive health infrastructure, particularly addressing vulnerable populations.
Database
- List of regional and subregional authorities
- Climate-health vulnerability assessments
- Heatwave response protocols
- Vector-borne disease monitoring units
- Healthcare facility risk audits
- Partnerships with emergency services
- Health information systems
- Health education campaigns on climate risks
- Psychosocial support programs during climate events
- Climate-health research units
Water Basin Agencies
Responsible for managing water resources, these stakeholders ensure the sustainability of freshwater supply, water quality monitoring, and flood risk mitigation, all vital to climate resilience.
Database
- Maps of river basins and sub-basins
- List of agencies and territorial offices
- Catchment management plans
- Hydrological risk models and flood maps
- Water quality monitoring infrastructure
- Water usage permits database
- Community water engagement programs
- Reservoir and irrigation system capacities
- Cross-border river cooperation agreements
- Reports on ecosystem services from water bodies
Chambers of Commerce
They represent the business community, especially SMEs, and play a key role in promoting sustainable business practices and supporting the green transition through business support programs.
Database
- Complete contact lists per region
- Green entrepreneurship support schemes
- Business awareness campaigns
- Training programs on circular economy
- Business resilience self-assessment tools
- Partnership agreements with climate-focused NGOs
- Sector-based decarbonization roadmaps
- Financial incentives for clean technologies
- ESG advisory service availability
- CSR initiatives on climate change
Civil Society Organizations
NGOs and civic groups mobilize citizens, advocate for environmental justice, support vulnerable groups, and implement awareness campaigns. Their inclusion ensures bottom-up governance.
Database
- List of environmental and climate NGOs
- Areas of focus and geographic coverage
- Climate education and outreach projects
- Participatory budgeting initiatives
- Advocacy campaigns archive
- Volunteer mobilization statistics
- Policy monitoring reports
- Youth and minority group inclusion
- Public trust surveys
- Platforms for citizen science and reporting
Universities and Research Institutes
They provide scientific data, climate modeling, innovation support, and training of professionals. Their contribution to evidence-based policy and green skills is essential for sustainable transformation.
Database
- University departments focused on climate
- Lists of research projects and outcomes
- Research-to-policy transfer platforms
- Technical expertise registries
- Knowledge transfer offices
- Climate labs and innovation incubators
- Participation in EU-funded research projects
- Professional development programs
- Academic publications and data repositories
- Alumni networks in green and tech sectors