Climate neutral communities

The city of Vilnius (LT) identified over 20 communities that perform or would like to start climate-neutral activities. These activities included biodiversity projects, urban beekeeping, community gardens, managing wild fields, environmental education, repair and exchange practices, and food waste reduction. To support these activities, the city created a community network to function beyond the project's end. To foster the start of the activities, Vilnius city administration adopted a community support financial instrument, funded by the Municipal budget, prioritising climate-neutral activities. The aim was to establish an ongoing tradition, enabling communities to secure funding annually for their climate-neutral initiatives in the city.