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As part of PeriNext – Development of Knowledge and Vocational Skills for Transition to Sustainable Peri-Urban Areas with Integrated Climate Solutions, we are proud to highlight inspiring good practices from our Portuguese partner, the @Municipio de Valongo. These initiatives showcase how integrated planning, nature-based solutions and community engagement can shape…

Peri-urban areas are among the most climate-vulnerable spaces in Europe, where rapid urban expansion often outpaces sustainable planning. The PeriNEXT project addresses this challenge by strengthening vocational skills and interdisciplinary capacities for climate-oriented planning in peri-urban contexts, supporting the transition toward climate-neutral territories. A strong European best practice is the…

We’re excited to share that the Climate Neutral Awareness Toolkit is now well underway as the next major step of the PeriNext project, empowering VET professionals to address sustainability and climate transition challenges in peri-urban areas. This toolkit will bring together insights from our workshops, desk research, and contributions from experts across Europe,…

We are delighted to share that we successfully held the PeriNEXT International Virtual Workshop, bringing together professionals, experts and stakeholders from Município de Valongo, IGEA and SDSN – Sustainable Development Studies Network to collaboratively explore the climate-neutral transition of peri-urban areas across Europe. Throughout the full-day programme, participants engaged in…

We are pleased to invite participants to join the International Virtual Workshop of the Erasmus+ PeriNEXT Project! 📢 This interactive workshop will bring together experts, practitioners, local stakeholders and those interested in climate-neutral, sustainable and inclusive transformation of peri-urban areas across Europe. During the workshop, we will: • Explore current challenges and opportunities in peri-urban…

As cities continue to expand, it’s worth reminding ourselves about the spaces that connect them to their surroundings the peri-urban areas. These dynamic transition zones combine urban and rural characteristics, evolving rapidly under the influence of city growth while still retaining the essence of rural life. 🌱 Peri-urban areas play…