Projects

The Team Europe Democracy Initiative (TED) is a global thematic Team Europe Initiative (TEI) launched in December 2021 to promote democracy and human rights worldwide.

Following the adoption of the EU-Korea Green Partnership at the 10th EU-Korea Summit, the Delegation of the European Union to Korea launched a dedicated cooperation programme to support its effective and practical implementation. Priority areas are: • Green diplomacy and outreach in Korea, implemented in close coordination with EU Member States • Facilitating dialogue and cooperation on a clean and just energy transition • Promoting EU–Korea industrial collaboration in the field of circular economy • Supporting biodiversity conservation and addressing environmental pollution at all levels • Advancing city-to-city partnerships on green and smart urban innovation • Strengthening youth engagement in environmental action and sustainability efforts Key activities are to: • Support policy dialogues and the exchange of best practices through technical workshops and seminars • Conduct technical studies • Organise trainings, study visits, and similar capacity-building activities • Implement outreach initiatives, including media campaigns, conferences, exhibitions, contests, and more

VCA4D provides a detailed VC analysis, taking into account the economic, social and environmental dimensions of a sustainable and inclusive development.

WYDE aims to promote political pluralism and the inclusiveness of democratic processes by significantly enhancing the participation of youth and women in all aspects of public life. The many legal, cultural and economic barriers to women's and youth political participation are being identified, measured and mapped. The program enables women and youth themselves to carry out the awareness and advocacy actions needed to overcome or remove these barriers. The program’s name stands for Women and Youth in Democracy initiative. It was decided by INTPA’s youth sounding board based on a series of options set by EPD’s junior officers. The Youth Action Plan has WYDE as one of its main flagships. It represents a total effort of EUR 43 million invested from EU’s Human Rights and Democracy thematic program. WYDE also aims at addressing the increasing distrust of young people in institutions and political systems. Therefore, WYDE contributes to better inform, network and empower young people so that they can actively, safely and legally participate in democracy support, civic activism and political office. Learning by doing, empowering through subgrants accompanied with coaching, is at the core-heart of the methodology. The WYDE Civic engagement chapter has already distributed 50 small grants accompanied with expertise. WYDE invests in all forms of participation claimed by youth: Political and partisan participation: working with young people and (young) women from political parties and parliaments so that they can play an ever-meaningful role. Citizen participation, often non-partisan: working with youth and women who have chosen to participate as citizens in grassroots organizations that engage in institutional oversight, anti-corruption, citizen election observation, democratic reform advocacy and civic education. Democracy activism: working with bloggers, influencers, researchers and grassroots movements that promote the universal values of human rights and democracy. The many beneficiaries of the program are encouraged to network within the Youth Democracy Cohort co-lead by EPD and the European Commission. The WYDE initiative is multilevel (global, regional, country and local scopes) andmultifaceted (involving Parliaments, political parties, academia (young African researchers), democracy support organisations, youth and youth-led organisations, and grass-roots CSOs).

El Programa Amazonia+, financiado por la Unión Europea y lanzado en julio de 2023 en Leticia, Colombia, abarca los ocho países amazónicos: Bolivia, Brasil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Perú, Surinam y Venezuela. Los socios estratégicos a nivel regional incluyen la Organización del Tratado de Cooperación Amazónica (OTCA) y la Coordinadora de las Organizaciones Indígenas de la Cuenca Amazónica (COICA). El programa tiene como objetivo fortalecer las capacidades de los gobiernos y comunidades amazónicos para reducir y prevenir la deforestación mediante una cooperación regional reforzada. El programa es implementado por las agencias de cooperación italiana (AICS), francesa (Expertise France) y española (FIAP), así como por el Centro Común de Investigación de la Unión Europea.

ADELANTE 2 is the EU's LAC regional programme that aims at supporting the achievement the Agenda 2030 goals through triangular cooperation.

Euroclima, as part of the Global Gateway strategy, builds partnerships between the European Union (EU) and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) regions to drive a green and just transition. Through bilateral dialogues and regional collaboration, the programme engages with 33 partner countries and key regional organisations to identify priorities and translate them into concrete actions, fostering long-term environmental and climate resilience. By creating the right conditions and supporting key initiatives in priority sectors, Euroclima helps establish a solid foundation for a sustainable transition. The programme also facilitates the mobilisation of climate and green financing, addressing urgent environmental challenges.

The EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub – An EU-led Initiative under the Global Gateway Being a global leader in sustainable finance and green bond issuance, the European Union is launching a far-reaching and transformative initiative to provide high-quality technical assistance to partner countries. The European Union, in close cooperation with development agencies, multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs) and international organisations, has embarked on a coordinated effort to mobilise EU expertise and resources in support of sustainable finance in low- and middle-income countries. This is the EU Sustainable Finance Advisory Hub.

The NaturAfrica West Africa regional programme supports a network of key transboundary landscapes for conservation and development in West Africa, with the aim of sustainably managing wildlife and stimulating local economic growth, supporting ecosystems and ensuring resilience in the face of increasing external pressure.

The MAPS Project is a three-year initiative aiming at strengthening policy-making and programming on migration and forced displacement in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a €10 million budget funded primarily by the European Commission, MAPS brings together a multidisciplinary network of African and European partners—including Sapienza University of Rome, five Italian universities with UNESCO Chairs, and universities in Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Spain. It is supported by advisory bodies such as the IOM Regional Data Hub and the University of the Witwatersrand. The project is structured around four pillars: 1. Analytical Framework. The project will conduct an in-depth review of existing research, reports, and secondary data to assess legal frameworks, policies, and best practices related to migration and displacement across the region. 2. Research Activities. A multi-perspective study will be conducted in 10 Sub-Saharan African countries, focusing on internal migrants and first-line practitioners across four thematic areas: Peace, People, Planet, and Prosperity. The project will award 40 three-year fellowships to early-career scholars from the region, offering training and mentorship to support their academic growth. 3. Leveraging Cultural Dialogue. To foster inclusive dialogue, MAPS will create spaces for exchange through conferences, webinars, and a network of UNESCO African Chairs. These platforms will engage academics, policy-makers, and civil society in shaping informed migration responses. 4. Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination. MAPS will develop targeted knowledge-sharing materials and services for first-line practitioners, civil society organizations, community activists, migrant associations, and policy makers. The aim is to equip these stakeholders with practical tools and accessible information to effectively address migration and displacement challenges.