Closing the Loop: a Just Energy Transition Designed by Capitals and Regions. <p>The project will contribute to enabling a just transition to a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient Ukrainian economy. The project will work with public demand for change, supportive national policies and local authorities readiness and capacity as the prerequisites for the just transition. The project team will aim to build an understanding of the value of local actions among local communities and authorities, as well as the importance of their participation in national policy formation. There is a need for strong leadership at the national level to set objectives for cutting emissions and resource use. However, national policies should also create an enabling framework for cities and villages to take steps that will make resource consumption sustainable. Moreover, the policies should be understood and implementable locally. Thus, the expected outcomes are local authorities decisions (SO2) contributing to a just (socially responsible) energy transition, and their active role (SO1) in forming supportive national policies.</p>