At the SAŠA Development Agency, we have identified the needs and wishes of stakeholders for changes to the Territorial Just Transition Plan in terms of Pillars II and III of the Just Transition Mechanism (JTM). While Pillar I of the Mechanism represents non-repayable funds from the Just Transition Fund, Pillar II provides for the possibility of financing as a dedicated scheme under the InvestEU programme for private investment, and Pillar III as a combination of loans and non-repayable funds for investments in the public interest.

The currently valid SAŠA TJTP under Pillars II and III provides for funds intended to finance measures that contribute to addressing all of the region’s development needs, including those that are not financially supported by JTF funds (Pillar I), as follows:

Funds from Pillar II of the JTM could be used primarily, but not exclusively, to support measures that will contribute to achieving:

  • Sustainable, flexible, and diverse economic development, specifically in the following sectors/areas: the use of/transition to low-carbon technologies and economic diversification;
  • Research and innovation activities;
  • Assistance in setting up new businesses (SMEs and start-ups) or transforming them towards decarbonisation and circular business models;
  • Relevant training and education; etc.

Funds from Pillar III of the JTM could be used primarily, but not exclusively, to support measures that will contribute to achieving the following objectives:

  • Remediation of degraded areas (barriers) and decarbonisation of the region, specifically in the following sectors/areas: efficient use of energy in all sectors, renewable energy sources;
  • Promotion of self-sufficient local communities;
  • Construction of capacity for storing surplus RES energy (including the use of green hydrogen);
  • Digitisation and establishment of smart energy infrastructure;
  • Relevant training and education; etc.
  • Additional regional connectivity and sustainable mobility, particularly in the sectors/areas of sustainable local mobility with an emphasis on public passenger transport and the promotion of soft measures, as well as park & ride;
  • Infrastructure for sustainable mobility;
  • Active mobility; etc.

In accordance with the planned procedure and timeline for preparing amendments to the SAŠA TJTP, we kindly request that you submit any explained amendments or additions to the ONPP text that would relate to Pillars II and III of the JTM by no later than 21 June 2024 21. 6. 2024 to the address of the SAŠA Development Agency or by email to info@ra-sasa.si.

All submitted proposals will be collected and presented to the Directorate for Cohesion, with the deadline for approval of changes to the SAŠA TJTP set for September 2024.

The activities of the SAŠA Just Transition Centre are fully financed from the technical assistance funds of the Just Transition Fund.