Knowing where the needs are only matters if it leads to action. Building on the JustReno guidance on financing instruments and technical assistance, this webinar will look at how municipalities can make existing financing schemes work better for low-income households, while also considering innovative financing and delivery models. Rather than asking only what funding is available, the session takes a practical approach: how to identify needs, prioritise interventions, match projects with suitable financing, bring together demand and organise the technical assistance needed to get projects built.

The webinar will explore why existing financing does not always reach those most in need, and how municipalities can improve the targeting and accessibility of what already exists, including EU instruments such as the Social Climate Fund, national and local programmes, and one-stop-shop support. It will also present innovative approaches that combine renovation with wider housing goals, such as adding living space through extensions, repurposing vacant buildings and involving property developers in social rental housing.

Join us on 8 December online to learn how municipalities can match renovation needs with the right financing and support for vulnerable households.

About the project

JustReno strengthens the capacity of policymakers and municipalities in Hungary, Poland, and Romania to implement EU building renovation policies. It helps to identify worst-performing buildings, supports financial planning for energy renovations, and promotes cooperation between local and national governance levels. Through knowledge-sharing events, workshops, and technical assistance, the project ensures that renovation efforts effectively reduce emissions while improving living conditions for vulnerable households. By linking building renovations with Social Climate Plans and local heating strategies, the project facilitates a fair and efficient transition to a low-carbon building sector.

This project is part of the European Climate Initiative (EUKI). EUKI is a project financing instrument by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN). The EUKI call for project ideas is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. It is the overarching goal of the EUKI to foster climate cooperation within the European Union (EU) in order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.