IN-PLAN / Capacity-Building for Local Action
Integrated Energy, Climate and Spatial planning to enable local and regional authorities to effectively implement their plan. #LifeINPLAN
Over the course of the IN-PLAN project, capacity building and knowledge sharing were at the heart of our mission. Through a structured series of six training activities, the project successfully trained more than 70 Multipliers, strengthening the ability of local and regional authorities across Europe to implement integrated energy and climate planning.
A Multiplier is a local or regional energy, climate, or development agency that participates in the IN-PLAN train-the-trainer workshops. These organisations play a crucial role in transferring knowledge and supporting municipalities in applying the IN-PLAN Practice in their territories.
A Structured Training Programme
Between 2019 and 2024, the IN-PLAN consortium organised six training sessions:
- Four online workshops, ensuring wide accessibility and participation across Europe
- Two in-person events, hosted in Vienna and Bolzano
This blended format made it possible to combine in-depth technical learning with networking opportunities and peer exchange.
Learning by Doing: The Train-the-Trainer Approach
Each training followed a train-the-trainer methodology, equipping participants with both technical knowledge and practical tools to support local authorities.
The programme focused on:
- Understanding the IN-PLAN Practice and its integrated approach
- Supporting the development of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (SECAPs)
- Aligning local planning with regional and national strategies
- Enhancing multi-level governance and stakeholder engagement
- Sharing best practices and real-life case studies
Through interactive sessions, group work, and hands-on exercises, Multipliers learned how to adapt the IN-PLAN methodology to different territorial contexts.
Across all six training activities, participation levels were high and feedback consistently positive. Many Multipliers reported that the training helped them better support municipalities, improve coordination with regional authorities, and strengthen local climate and energy policies.
A Strong Legacy for Integrated Planning
The IN-PLAN Train-the-Trainer activities represent a core achievement of the project. By investing in people and institutions, IN-PLAN has strengthened Europe’s capacity to deliver coherent, effective, and ambitious climate and energy policies at the local and regional level.
The project’s legacy lives on through its network of committed Multipliers, who continue to translate European objectives into concrete local action, while ensuring that integrated planning remains at the heart of sustainable development across Europe.
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