What?
The Hague is harnessing the commitment, time and skills of citizens to help achieve its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2040.
The city allocated €1.4 million to its sustainability scheme, from which grants of up to €8,000 are offered to citizens with ideas for improving the environment or reducing energy and emissions in their neighbourhood. Grants help neighbours become a sustainable association or foundation with a feasible idea.
City staff are available even on weekends to provide technical assistance, connect to departments, businesses and overcome barriers to get ideas off the ground.
Takeaway
Small grants coupled with city hall staff support help residents launch sustainable neighborhood initiatives to tackle climate change and help achieve city goals.