E-zavod
Association/Agency/Cluster
www.ezavod.siPtuj, SloveniaAbout
E-zavod, the Institute for Comprehensive Development Solutions, is a Slovenian non-profit research and development organization based in Ptuj. With over 20 years of experience, E-zavod has led and participated in numerous EU-funded projects focusing on sustainable development, circular economy, smart cities, and nature-based solutions (NbS).
Notably, E-zavod coordinates the Horizon 2020 project UPSURGE (Urban Policy Support for Regenerative Green Cities), which aims to bridge the gap between existing knowledge on NbS and their practical implementation for urban regeneration. The project introduces the EU Regenerative Urban Lighthouse, a reference framework to guide cities in adopting NbS for pollution alleviation and regenerative development. UPSURGE involves real-life demonstrations in five European cities—Belfast, Breda, Budapest, Katowice, and Maribor—testing NbS tailored to local conditions and engaging citizens in co-creation processes.
Through projects like UPSURGE, E-zavod demonstrates its commitment to fostering sustainable urban environments by integrating innovative solutions and engaging diverse stakeholders in the transition towards climate-neutral and resilient cities.
EU MIssion 4: 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030
EU Mission 1: Adaptation to Climate Change