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THIS ACTION IS FUNDED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION
ANNEX
to the Commission Implementing Decision on the financing of the annual action plan in favour of Greenland for
addressing global challenges in Greenland through economic diversification, green and digital transitions and
resilience, for 2026 part 1
Action Document for “Addressing global challenges in Greenland: economic diversification, green and
digital transitions and resilience”
This document constitutes the annual work programme within the meaning of Article 110(2) of the Financial
Regulation, within the meaning of Article 23 of the NDICI-Global Europe Regulation.
1 SYNOPSIS
1.1 Action Summary Table
1. Title Addressing global challenges in Greenland: economic diversification, green and digital
CRIS/OPSYS transitions and resilience
business reference OPSYS number: ACT-63651
Basic Act Financed under the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation
Instrument (NDICI-Global Europe)1
2. Team Europe Yes
Initiative
3. Zone benefiting The Action shall be carried out in Greenland.
from the Action
4. Programming NDICI-Global Europe ‘Global Challenges’ thematic programme – Multiannual Indicative
document Programme 2021-20272
5. Link with relevant Priority area 1: People
MIP(s) objectives / - Special objective 2: Education (result 1)
expected results - Special objective 3: Gender equality and women’s and girl’s empowerment (result
1)
- Special objective 6: Social protection, inequality and inclusion (result 3)
Priority area 2: Planet
- Special objective 3: Green transition (results 1 & 4)
Priority area 3: Prosperity
- Special objective 1: Investment climate, private sector, decent work, employment
and trade (results 1 & 3)
- Special objective 3: Quality infrastructure and connectivity (result 1)
- Special objective 5: Digital transformation (result 3)
Prosperity area 4: Partnerships
- Special objective 2: Stronger economic governance and inclusive societies (result
3)
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Regulation (EU) 2021/947 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 June 2021 establishing the Neighbourhood,
Development and International Cooperation Instrument – Global Europe, amending and repealing Decision No 466/2014/EU
and repealing Regulation (EU) 2017/1601 and Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 480/2009. Regulation - 2021/947 - EN
- EUR-Lex
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NDICI-Global Europe ‘Global Challenges’ thematic programme – Multi-annual indicative programme 2021-2027.
mip-2021-c2021-9157-global-challenges-annex_en.pdf
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The combination of ‘People’, ‘Planet’, ‘Prosperity’ and ‘Partnerships’ objectives reflects
an integrated approach addressing inequalities related to geographical remoteness,
climate resilience, digital inclusion and investment-enabling conditions, in line with the
Global Challenges MIP 2021–2027.
PRIORITY AREAS AND SECTOR INFORMATION
6. Priority Area(s), Priority area 1: People
sectors Priority area 2: Planet
Priority area 3: Prosperity
Priority area 4: Partnerships
7. Sustainable Main SDG: SDG 17 (“Partnerships for the Goals”)
Development Goals Other significant SDGs:
(SDGs) - SDG 7 (“Affordable and Clean Energy”)
- SDG 8 (“Decent Work and Economic Growth”)
- SDG 9 (“Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure”)
- SDG 10 (“Reduced Inequalities”)
- SDG 11 (“Sustainable Cities and Communities”)
- SDG 12 (“Responsible Consumption and Production”)
8 a) DAC code(s) 22020 Telecommunications (24%)
23410 Hybrid energy plants (38%)
32200 Mineral Resources & Mining (14%)
32110 Industrial policy and administrative management (24%)
8 b) Main Delivery 10000 – Public Sector Institutions
Channel 12000 – National Government
30000 – Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and networks
60000 – Private sector institutions
9. Targets
☐ Migration
☒ Climate
☒ Social inclusion and Human Development
☒ Gender
☐ Biodiversity
☐ Education
☐ Human Rights, Democracy and Governance
10. Markers Princip
(from DAC form) Significant al
General policy objective @ Not targeted
objective objectiv
e
Participation development/good governance ☒ ☐ ☐
Aid to environment @ ☐ ☒ ☐
Gender equality and women’s and girl’s
☐ ☒ ☐
empowerment
Reproductive, maternal, new-born and child
☒ ☐ ☐
health
Disaster Risk Reduction @ ☒ ☐ ☐
Inclusion of persons with
☒ ☐ ☐
Disabilities @
Nutrition @ ☒ ☐ ☐
Princip
Significant al
RIO Convention markers Not targeted
objective objectiv
e
Biological diversity @ ☒ ☐ ☐
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Combat desertification @ ☒ ☐ ☐
Climate change mitigation @ ☐ ☒ ☐
Climate change adaptation @ ☒ ☐ ☐
11. Internal markers Princip
and Tags: Significant al
Policy objectives Not targeted
objective objectiv
e
Digitalisation @ ☐ ☒ ☐
YES NO
digital connectivity ☒ ☐
digital governance ☐ ☒
digital entrepreneurship ☐ ☒
digital skills/literacy ☐ ☒
digital services ☐ ☒
Migration @ ☒ ☒ ☐
Reduction of Inequalities @ ☐ ☒ ☐
Covid-19 ☒ ☒ ☐
BUDGET INFORMATION
12. Amounts Budget line(s) (article, item):
concerned - E.14020240 NDICI Global Challenges – People (EUR 646 600.80)
- E.14020241 NDICI Global Challenges – Planet (EUR 7 106 288.93)
- E.14020242 NDICI Global Challenges – Prosperity (EUR 9 529 148.14)
- E.14020243 NDICI Global Challenges – Partnerships (EUR 3 867 962.13)
Total estimated cost: EUR 21 150 000
Total amount of EU budget contribution EUR 21 150 000 of which
EUR 8 000 000 for budget support and
EUR 13 150 000 for complementary support.
MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
13. Implementation Direct management through:
modality - Budget Support: Sector Reform Performance Contract
- Grants
- Procurement
Indirect management with the entities to be selected in accordance with the criteria set
out in section 4.4.3.
1.2 Summary of the Action
This Action constitutes the first operational component of the EU–Greenland Investment Package announced by the
President of the European Commission and contributes to the implementation of the renewed EU–Greenland
partnership under the current Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).
The Action supports Greenland’s green and digital transitions and economic diversification and resilience by
combining targeted infrastructure investments, investment-enabling support and institutional capacity
strengthening. It focuses on four complementary areas: satellite connectivity, renewable hybrid energy solutions in
remote settlements, support to sustainable raw materials value chains, and the strengthening of Greenland’s capacity
to prepare, coordinate and implement EU-supported programmes and investments and advance key policy areas of
cooperation.
The Action contributes directly to the EU’s global objectives on climate mitigation, digital inclusion, resilience and
secure value chains, in line with the Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument
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(NDICI-Global Europe) Global Challenges Multiannual Indicative Programme (2021-2027) and the Global Gateway
strategy. It complements existing EU instruments deployed in Greenland, including the Green Growth Programme
under the Decision on the Overseas Association, including Greenland (DOAG)3, the Connecting Europe Facility
(CEF) and Horizon Europe.
In the field of digital connectivity, the Action supports the reinforcement of geostationary (GEO) and low-earth orbit
(LEO) satellite capacities in Greenland, with a focus on remote settlements. This will improve service quality,
resilience and redundancy, while supporting the uptake of high-quality, secure and sustainable connectivity solutions
in compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks and improve human security in remote areas where reliable
connectivity is essential, for example for search and rescue support.
In the energy sector, the Action supports the deployment of Greenland’s Energy Sector Plan focused on transitioning
from a heavy reliance on imported oil, by supporting the deployment of hybrid diesel-photovoltaic-battery solutions
in remote settlements currently dependent on diesel-based micro-grids. These solutions provide a cost-effective and
technically mature pathway to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs, while
strengthening energy security and resilience. In line with Global Gateway principles, the Action promotes high
environmental, social and cybersecurity standards and encourages diversified and resilient supply chains. To ensure
full alignment with the Commission risks assessment, the financial support to the energy sector will be conditional
on full alignment with the Commission’s guidance on EU funding for inverters, as approved by the Commissioners’
Project Group on Economic Security.
In the field of raw materials, through technical assistance, the Action supports the implementation of the EU-
Greenland Partnership on raw materials, including by strengthening the enabling environment for sustainable raw
materials value chains and their integration with EU industrial ecosystems, by facilitating exchanges between project
promoters and relevant EU industries.
Finally, the Action aims at supporting the strengthening of implementation and coordination functions within
the Greenlandic administration as an enabling mechanism to ensure effective delivery of relevant policy priorities
of the EU–Greenland Partnership. This support mainly focuses on improving the preparation, coordination and
monitoring of interventions across priority sectors of EU–Greenland cooperation, thereby enhancing delivery quality,
coherence and institutional continuity as cooperation further expands.
The Action will be implemented in line with the Team Europe approach, in close coordination with the Governments
of Greenland and Denmark, EU Member States, European International and Development Financial Institutions
(IFIs/DFIs), Export Credit Agencies (ECA), and the EU private sector, as appropriate.
1.3 Zone benefitting from the Action
The Action shall be carried out in Greenland.
2 RATIONALE
2.1 Context
The President of the European Union announced, during her intervention at the 2026 World Economic Forum in
Davos, the establishment of a new investment package for Greenland under the current Multiannual Financial
Framework (2021-2027). In line with the spirit of the EU-Greenland Partnership, these investments will be focused
on areas of mutual interest and align with existing policies and strategies.
3
Council Decision (EU) 2021/1764 of 5 October 2021 on the association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the
European Union including relations between the European Union on the one hand, and Greenland and the Kingdom of
Denmark on the other. Decision - 2021/1764 - EN - EUR-Lex
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The European Union is strengthening its role as a global actor in the delivery of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for
Sustainable Development4 and the Paris Agreement5, encouraging partners to accelerate their efforts in support of
the green and digital transitions, climate resilience and sustainable economic development. The decarbonisation of
energy systems, the deployment of clean technologies, enhanced digital connectivity and the integration of resilient
industrial and raw material value chains offer key opportunities to foster innovation, growth and resilience, while
contributing to global climate objectives.
In this context, the EU has expanded its engagement with strategic and like-minded partners through bilateral and
multilateral cooperation. Greenland represents a key partner with which the EU is seeking to deepen cooperation
beyond traditional areas such as fisheries and education, in line with the Global Gateway strategy and the objectives
of the NDICI–Global Europe instrument. New areas of cooperation include renewable energy, digital connectivity,
raw materials, sustainable tourism, research, biodiversity and environmental protection. These areas have been
identified throughout regular exchanges of the Commission’s services with Greenlandic authorities and Greenland-
based stakeholders on green growth and connectivity-related topics. These exchanges have accelerated since the
opening of the Commission’s Office in Nuuk in March 2024, and have been bolstered by the biannual policy
dialogues and the organisation of business-oriented events, such as the EU-Greenland Week in November 2025 in
Brussels.
Greenland is pursuing strategies to enhance climate resilience including through an ambitious agenda to increase the
share of renewable energy in its energy mix, building of additional economic sectors that can help increase resilience
in an economy where exports are almost exclusively from the fisheries sector. Tourism, raw materials, and renewable
energy are sectors that have so far been identified. It is equally important for Greenland to provide comparable access
to services throughout the country, including in remote and isolated settlements, for instance in terms of connectivity.
Reliable connectivity is an essential precondition for human security and socio-economic development (e.g. search
and rescue, telemedicine, remote education). It is also an important tool for developing new economic activities, such
as tourism, for local communities that have seen their traditional livelihood of hunting and fishing drastically reduced
as a consequence of climate change.
As Greenland faces many challenges, the need to enhance its small administration has been identified as a priority
by Greenland to ensure the efficient use and deployment of domestic and external resources. In an enhanced EU-
Greenland Partnership the need for coordination and planning is a pre-requisite for effective implementation and
durable impact.
2.2 Lessons learnt
To support priorities areas including renewable energy, digital connectivity, raw materials, sustainable tourism,
research, biodiversity and environmental protection in Greenland, the Commission has mobilised a range of
instruments, including the Green Growth Programme under the DOAG, the CEF and Horizon Europe. These
instruments have laid important foundations for expanded cooperation and investment-oriented engagement.
Through the Green Growth Programme, the EU has allocated EUR 22.5 million to support green growth objectives
in Greenland, including project preparation in renewable energy, environmental protection initiatives and research
activities.
In addition, the Connecting Europe Facility has supported the development of Greenland’s digital infrastructure
through four grants for a total EUR 54.7 million for the Tusass Connect subsea cable project along Greenland’s west
coast. Horizon Europe supports several research projects in Greenland, contributing to scientific cooperation and
innovation capacity.
Experience from the Green Growth Programme, the CEF and Horizon Europe confirms the effectiveness of
combining targeted infrastructure investments with technical assistance and capacity-building measures. These
instruments have supported digital inclusion, climate mitigation, environmental protection, economic diversification
and resilience in Greenland.
4
https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda
5
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/english_paris_agreement.pdf
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Technical assistance and budget support under the Green Growth Programme have contributed to strengthening the
investment ecosystem, supporting the preparation of strategic infrastructure projects and ensuring alignment between
economic development objectives and the protection of Arctic ecosystems. Grants under the CEF and Horizon Europe
have been instrumental in improving the technical and financial feasibility of complex infrastructure and research
initiatives.
At the same time, these experiences point to opportunities to further build on existing achievements. In the field of
digital connectivity, while subsea cables have significantly strengthened connectivity on the west coast, satellite
services continue to play a central role for many remote communities and critical services, where further
improvements in service quality and resilience can deliver additional socio-economic benefits.
In the energy sector, the specific characteristics of remote settlements, including their scale and geographic
conditions, make hybrid diesel-photovoltaic-battery systems particularly well-suited solutions. Experience from
deployments already undertaken demonstrates their potential to significantly reduce diesel consumption while
maintaining grid stability.
In the field of raw materials, Greenland’s geological potential and policy ambition provide a strong basis for further
development of sustainable value chains, connecting mines in Greenland with relevant EU industrial actors. Targeted
technical assistance can support the maturation of projects, including by connecting them with European off takers,
strengthening the enabling environment and facilitating structured engagement with markets under high
environmental and social standards.
These lessons highlight the value of complementing existing instruments with targeted investment-enabling support
and reinforced coordination capacity, as proposed under this Action.
2.3 Problem Analysis
Short problem analysis
Engagement with Greenlandic and European public and private stakeholders indicates that infrastructure investments
in remote and Arctic contexts would benefit from additional risk-mitigation, project preparation and coordination
support, particularly where projects are characterised by complex logistics, limited scale or innovative technical
solutions. In Greenland, geographic remoteness, climatic conditions and market size are inherent contextual
characteristics that shape investment decision-making.
In the energy and digital sectors, the combination of high upfront costs, specialised technical requirements and
challenging operating environments calls for well-sequenced and coordinated approaches to project development and
deployment, especially in remote settlements.
In the field of raw materials, while interest in Greenland’s potential is growing, the development of sustainable value
chains benefits from continued strengthening of regulatory, technical and coordination frameworks, in line with
Greenlandic priorities and high Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards.
Identification of main stakeholders and corresponding institutional and/or organisational issues (mandates, potential
roles, and capacities) to be covered by the action
As EU–Greenland cooperation continues to broaden in scope and increasingly includes investment-oriented and
infrastructure-based interventions, the scale and structure of the Greenlandic administration underline the value-
added of targeted coordination and facilitation functions. Such support can enhance the effectiveness, coherence and
timeliness of programme implementation, while fully preserving Greenland’s ownership of policy and investment
decisions.
2.4 Additional Areas of Assessment
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This section focuses on the areas of this Action which may/will be tackled through budget support (see sections 4.3.1
and 4.4.4), mainly renewable energies.
Public Policy
In the field of green growth, the Government of Greenland has established a robust policy framework and continues
to advance the implementation of key strategic initiatives relevant to the EU–Greenland partnership. These include,
notably, the Sustainability and Growth Plan II (adopted in November 2023) and the Energy and Water Sector Plan
(2017),6 alongside ongoing work on an updated sector plan for energy and green transition.
The Government of Greenland reports regularly on progress in the implementation of these initiatives through
biannual EU–Greenland policy dialogue meetings and ad hoc technical exchanges with the Commission’s Office in
Nuuk. These exchanges provide a structured forum to assess progress, discuss priorities and ensure alignment
between Greenlandic strategies and EU-supported interventions.
The Sustainability and Growth Plan II sets out a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at strengthening long-term
economic resilience and sustainability, with a focus on education and skills, economic diversification, future-proofing
of the public sector, and reforms in taxation, welfare, housing and elderly care. The plan provides a credible strategic
framework for addressing structural trends and supporting inclusive growth over the medium to long term across the
country, including in remote and isolated settlements.
In the area of renewable energy, Greenland continues to pursue an ambitious transition agenda. The existing energy
and water sector plan establishes clear objectives to increase the share of renewable energy, modernise energy
systems and ensure affordable and reliable access to electricity and water across the territory. Nukissiorfiit, the
publicly owned utility responsible for electricity, water and heat supply, plays a central role in implementing this
strategy. Currently, approximately 70% of electricity supplied is based on renewable energy, primarily hydropower,
and further progress is expected through ongoing and planned investments.
The effective and timely implementation of these policies is supported by a strong institutional framework and
sustained political commitment. Targeted EU support under this Action is designed to accompany the rollout of
national strategies, reinforce implementation capacity where appropriate and maximise the impact of existing policy
efforts.
In conclusion, the policy is sufficiently relevant and credible for budget support contract objectives to be largely
achieved. Therefore, the policy can be supported by the Commission with the proposed budget support contract.
Macroeconomic Policy
This assessment draws on the Government of Greenland’s Political Economic Report for 20257 and the Greenland
Economic Council’s Report for the second half of 2025,8 as well as key indicators related to the implementation of
the Sustainability and Growth Plan II.
Greenland’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by sound macroeconomic management and
prudent fiscal policies. Following several years of favourable performance driven by strong fisheries revenues and
major infrastructure investments, economic growth has moderated, reflecting the natural completion of large
construction projects and normalisation of external conditions. GDP growth has remained positive, with projections
indicating moderate growth over the medium term.
Recent macroeconomic assessments indicate that Greenland is entering a period of weaker growth, with the 2025
forecast revised down to 0.2% amid declining fishing revenues and reduced shrimp quotas. Unemployment, after a
prolonged low, has begun to rise, while inflation remains close to target and aligned with European trends.
6
Energy and Water Sector Plan, 2018, Government of Greenland. Sektorplan-for-energi-og-vandforsyning_DK.pdf
7
Political Economic Report, 2025, Government of Greenland. The Ministry of Finance, Government of Greenland.
8
Report 2nd half 2025, 2025, Greenland Economic Council.
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Demographic trends represent a major structural challenge, as the rapidly ageing population is expected to place
pressure on pension and healthcare systems while reducing the tax base.
The Government of Greenland continues to pursue a stability-oriented macroeconomic policy, underpinned by the
objectives set out in the Sustainability and Growth Plan II. The plan aims to strengthen the foundations of public
finances, diversify the economic base, enhance labour supply and skills, and reduce long-term vulnerabilities linked
to sectoral concentration.
Inflationary pressures have eased following adjustments observed in recent years, and price developments remain
closely monitored. Investment activity remains significant, particularly in infrastructure, including airport
development and renewable energy projects, which are expected to support economic activity and connectivity in the
coming years.
Fisheries remain a cornerstone of the economy and exports, with recent legislative reforms strengthening
sustainability and resource management. At the same time, continued efforts are underway to foster economic
diversification, including in tourism, renewable energy and raw materials, supported by evolving regulatory
frameworks and investment initiatives.
The public sector plays an important role in Greenland’s economic model, providing stability and continuity while
supporting strategic investments. State-owned enterprises operate in key sectors such as transport, energy,
telecommunications and logistics, contributing to service provision across the territory.
In conclusion, the authorities are pursuing a stability-oriented macroeconomic policy and the eligibility criterion is
met.
Public Financial Management
Greenland’s public financial management system continues to provide a solid framework for fiscal discipline,
transparency and accountability. The Finance Act is prepared and implemented in accordance with the Budget Act,
which establishes clear rules to ensure balanced budgets over the medium term and prudent expenditure growth.
The Budget Act requires a balance between income and expenditure over a four-year period and sets limits on the
growth of operating and capital expenditure. These rules support fiscal sustainability and encourage efficiency in
public spending. The Government of Greenland has demonstrated consistent commitment to these principles,
supported by sound liquidity management and a strong net financial position.
Revenue performance has remained robust, supported by stable tax receipts and revenues from fisheries-related
activities. Ongoing efforts to broaden the revenue base and strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation contribute to
the resilience of public finances and support long-term sustainability.
The public financial management framework is further strengthened by regular reporting, internal controls and audit
mechanisms. These arrangements provide a reliable basis for the use of budget support instruments and ensure that
EU funds can be managed in line with the principles of sound financial management.
In conclusion, the public finance management reform strategy is sufficiently relevant and credible, including on
domestic revenue mobilisation, and the eligibility criterion is met.
Transparency and Oversight of the Budget
The Government of Greenland ensures a high level of transparency and public access to budgetary information.
Annual budgets are published in a timely manner and are accompanied by explanatory documents, forecasts and
background analyses, enabling informed public and parliamentary scrutiny.
Budget proposals and supporting documentation are made publicly available in parallel with parliamentary
discussions, and clear summaries are provided in both Danish and Greenlandic. This approach enhances transparency,
supports public understanding of fiscal developments and strengthens democratic accountability.
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The 2026 budget was approved by Parliament on 8 November 2025, and all relevant documentation was published
accordingly. These practices provide a solid basis for transparency and oversight and are fully consistent with the
requirements for budget support operations.
In conclusion, the relevant budget documentation has been published and the eligibility criterion is met.
3 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTION
3.1 Objectives and Expected Outputs
The Overall Objective of this Action is to address global challenges in Greenland such as climate change and limited
integration into the digital economy and global value chains, through economic diversification, green and digital
transitions and strengthened resilience.
The Specific Objectives of the Action are to:
1. Support access of the Greenlandic population to reliable and resilient digital connectivity, particularly in remote
areas.
2. Support the implementation of Greenland’s Energy Sector Plan by increasing renewable energy use, reducing
greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security and resilience in remote settlements.
3. Support the development of sustainable raw materials value chains and integration with EU markets while
fully respecting Greenlandic ownership, environmental and social safeguards and decision-making (ESG).
4. Support the effective implementation of EU–Greenland cooperation priorities across sectors through
strengthened preparation, coordination and monitoring of interventions within the Greenlandic administration,
including EU-supported actions, thereby enhancing delivery quality, coherence and continuity as cooperation
expands.
The Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives are:
Outputs contributing to Outcome 1 (or Specific Objective 1):
1.1. Increase in GEO satellite capacities in isolated areas of Greenland’s west coast.
1.2. Increase in LEO satellite capacities in isolated areas of Greenland’s west and east coasts.
These outputs will improve service quality, redundancy and resilience of satellite connectivity services,
complementing existing subsea cable infrastructure and supporting digital inclusion, service delivery and socio-
economic opportunities in remote communities.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 2 (or Specific Objective 2):
Induced output:
2.1. Measurable reduction in diesel fuel consumption and emissions.
Direct outputs:
2.2. Deployment of hybrid diesel-PV-battery solutions in remote settlements.
2.3. Promotion of high-quality, sustainable technologies consistent with EU environmental, social and cybersecurity
standards.
Under this outcome, the Action supports the implementation of Greenland’s Energy Sector Plan, which seeks to
reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels while strengthening energy security and affordability. Hybrid diesel-PV-
battery systems are particularly well-suited to the geographic and climatic conditions of remote settlements and
enable an accelerated, cost-effective transition while maintaining grid stability.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 3 (or Specific Objective 3):
3.1. Identification and advisory support on raw materials value chain opportunities that can be developed in
cooperation with EU private sector actors and financial institutions.
3.2. Facilitation of engagement between project promoters, financial stakeholders and potential offtakers through
technical assistance and business facilitation activities.
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Under this outcome, the Action focuses on strengthening the enabling environment, project preparation and market
integration. The Action does not pre-select projects and fully respects Greenlandic ownership, regulatory frameworks
and high environmental, social and governance standards.
Outputs contributing to Outcome 4 (or Specific Objective 4):
4.1. Support the capacity of the Government of Greenland to implement EU funding.
4.2. Strengthening of monitoring, reporting and performance tracking across EU-funded portfolios.
Under this outcome, the Action supports capacity building, with a view to enhance the Greenlandic administration’s
capacity to plan and coordinate international cooperation, including from the EU. Policy delivery and implementation
support is conceived as a horizontal delivery instrument, supporting the implementation of relevant policy priorities
of the EU–Greenland partnership across sectors such as energy, digital connectivity, raw materials, tourism and
environment.
By reinforcing preparation, coordination and monitoring functions, capacity building contributes to more timely,
coherent and effective delivery of EU-supported interventions. It is not an end in itself and does not substitute line
ministries or national decision-making structures, but serves as an enabling mechanism to support policy
implementation as cooperation expands.
3.2 Indicative Activities
• Activities relating to Output 1.1: Deployment of additional geostationary satellite capacities in Greenland to
improve connectivity, resilience and service quality, particularly in remote settlements.
• Activities relating to Output 1.2: Deployment of additional low earth orbit satellite capacities in Greenland to
complement existing infrastructure and enhance redundancy and coverage in remote areas.
• Activities relating to (induced) Output 2.1: Optimisation of system performance of new hybrid diesel-
photovoltaic-battery systems, integration with existing grids and reduction of diesel consumption.
• Activities relating to (direct) Output 2.2: Deployment of hybrid diesel-photovoltaic-battery systems in selected
remote settlements.
• Activities relating to (direct) Output 2.3: Measures related to operation, maintenance and performance
monitoring of additional hybrid diesel-photovoltaic-battery systems.
• Activities relating to Output 3.1: Data gathering – including geological, technical, regulatory and market
analysis –, knowledge management and capacity building, in cooperation with relevant public and private
stakeholders.
• Activities relating to Output 3.2: Business facilitation and matchmaking activities, advisory services and
preparatory work for potential investments.
• Activities relating to Output 4.1: Strengthening the operational capacity of the Government of Greenland
capacity and mobilisation of external expertise for capacity building purposes, including to support studies in the
field of environmental sustainability.
• Activities relating to Output 4.2: Strengthening sound monitoring, reporting and performance tracking
mechanisms, including for EU-supported interventions.
The commitment of the EU’s contribution to the Team Europe Initiative to which this action refers will be
complemented by other contributions from Team Europe members. It is subject to the formal confirmation of each
respective member’s meaningful contribution as early as possible. In the event that the TEIs and/or these
contributions do not materialise, the EU action may continue outside of a TEI framework.
3.3 Mainstreaming
Environmental Protection & Climate Change
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Outcome of the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) screening
The SEA screening concluded that environmental and climate-related aspects of this Action should be addressed
primarily at the level of individual interventions. This approach reflects the diversified nature of the Action, which
combines infrastructure investments, technical assistance and coordination support across different sectors.
Environmental considerations will therefore be integrated at project design and implementation stages, ensuring
proportionality and alignment with Greenlandic and EU environmental requirements. The Action contributes
positively to climate mitigation objectives, notably through the deployment of hybrid renewable energy solutions and
the reduction of fossil fuel use in remote settlements.
Outcome of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening
The EIA screening classified this Action as Category B, not requiring a full EIA, but for which environmental aspects
will be systematically addressed during the design and implementation of individual projects. For infrastructure-
related activities, procurement specifications and contractual arrangements will integrate environmental safeguards,
lifecycle considerations and waste management requirements, including for photovoltaic panels and battery systems.
In the field of raw materials, any support provided will be conditional on compliance with high environmental
standards, including robust environmental assessments at project level, in line with Greenlandic legislation and
international best practices applicable to Arctic ecosystems.
Outcome of the Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) screening
The CRA concluded that this Action presents no or low climate risk and does not require further detailed assessment.
On the contrary, the Action contributes positively to climate adaptation and resilience. The deployment of hybrid
diesel-photovoltaic-battery solutions reduces exposure to fuel supply disruptions and price volatility, while enhanced
satellite connectivity supports crisis response, emergency communications and service continuity in remote and
climatically exposed areas.
Overall, the Action makes a direct and measurable contribution to climate mitigation and adaptation objectives, while
ensuring that environmental risks are appropriately managed at project level.
Gender equality and empowerment of women and girls
As per the OECD Gender DAC codes identified in section 1.1., this action is labelled as G1. This implies that this
Action contributes to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. By improving access to energy,
digital connectivity and economic opportunities, the Action supports more inclusive participation in social and
economic life, particularly in remote communities.
Enhanced digital connectivity facilitates access to education, health services, employment opportunities and support
networks, including for women and girls. Implementing partners will be required to ensure equal opportunities, non-
discrimination and gender-sensitive approaches in the design and implementation of activities supported under this
Action.
Human Rights
The Action applies a human rights-based approach across all its components. Particular attention will be paid to
inclusive consultation processes, respect for indigenous peoples’ rights and meaningful engagement with local
communities.
Activities supported under this Action will be designed and implemented in a manner that respects fundamental rights
and promotes social inclusion. Enhanced access to digital services and reliable energy supply is expected to support
access to information, public services and participation in economic and social activities.
Disability
As per OECD Disability DAC codes identified in section 1.1. this Action is labelled D0. This implies that this Action
contributes indirectly to the inclusion of persons with disabilities. Improved digital connectivity enables access to
telemedicine, online education and remote work opportunities, which are particularly relevant in remote settlements.
Wherever feasible, implementing partners will promote accessibility and inclusive participation, including in
consultation processes and employment opportunities linked to supported activities.
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Reduction of inequalities
This Action is labelled as making a significant contribution to the reduction of inequalities (I-1). By improving access
to energy, connectivity and investment opportunities in remote and sparsely populated areas, the Action directly
addresses inequalities related to geographic remoteness and access to services.
Support to sustainable economic activities, including renewable energy deployment and raw materials value chains,
is expected to contribute to job creation and fiscal revenues over the medium to long term, supporting broader socio-
economic development across Greenland.
Democracy
Through its support to effective policy implementation and coordination, the Action contributes to sound governance
and institutional resilience. The resort to horizontal capacity building supports transparent, coordinated and
accountable delivery of EU-supported interventions, without substituting national decision-making structures.
Implementing partners will be required to adhere to the principles of sound financial management, transparency and
accountability, including proportionate anti-fraud measures.
Conflict sensitivity, peace and resilience
The Action contributes positively to resilience by strengthening critical infrastructure, enhancing service continuity
and supporting inclusive socio-economic development in remote areas.
Disaster Risk Reduction
The Action contributes to disaster risk reduction objectives, notably through enhanced satellite connectivity, which
supports early warning systems, emergency communications and coordination of response efforts in case of natural
disasters or infrastructure disruptions. Improved energy resilience in remote settlements further strengthens
preparedness and continuity of essential services under adverse conditions.
Other considerations if relevant
No additional cross-cutting issues have been identified at this stage.
3.4 Risks
Category Risks Likelihood Impact Mitigating measures
(High/ (High/
Medium/ Medium/
Low) Low)
Satellites – Security risks related to the strategic Promotion of secure and
External nature of satellite communications, resilient connectivity
environment including cyber threats. solutions, alignment with
EU cybersecurity standards,
and consideration of
synergies with the
L M
Infrastructure for
Resilience,
Interconnectivity and
Security by Satellite (IRIS²)
programme to strengthen
resilience.
Satellites – Medium-term sustainability of satellite Early coordination with
Financial risks services beyond the initial deployment Greenlandic and other
period. relevant stakeholders to
L M
identify viable continuation
solutions, supported by
policy dialogue and
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alignment with long-term
connectivity strategies.
Energy – Logistical complexity and Arctic Phased implementation,
Planning and operating conditions may affect seasonal planning and
implementation deployment timelines. M H reliance on experienced
contractors with Arctic
deployment expertise.
Energy – Performance and lifecycle management Robust technical
Technical of batteries in Arctic conditions. specifications, lifecycle and
performance M M maintenance requirements,
and monitoring of
operational performance.
Energy – Ensuring coherence between EU- Close coordination with
Strategic supported deployments and Greenland’s Greenlandic authorities and
alignment Energy Sector Plan. L M Nukissiorfiit to ensure
alignment with national
planning and priorities.
Raw materials – High public sensitivity of extractive Full alignment with
External activities in Arctic contexts. Greenlandic policies,
environment transparent communication,
L M
and strict adherence to ESG
standards and
environmental safeguards.
Raw materials – Community concerns during exploration Early and continuous
Social or project development phases. stakeholder engagement led
acceptance by project promoters, in
L M
line with Greenlandic
requirements and best
practices.
Raw materials – Environmental risks inherent to Arctic Requirement for robust
Environmental ecosystems. environmental assessments
at project level and
M H compliance with
Greenlandic and
international environmental
standards.
Capacity Need for clarity on mandate and Clear definition of
building – coordination role. facilitation and delivery-
Institutional support role, formal
anchoring L M anchoring within
Greenlandic administration
and high-level political
endorsement.
Capacity Recruitment and retention of specialised Hybrid model combining
building – expertise. L M national experts and
Implementation external expertise.
Capacity Perception of excessive external Prioritise recruitment of
building – influence. qualified local staff where
Reputational Risk of inefficiency or disproportionate L M available and pair
administrative costs if the structure is not international experts with
carefully calibrated. local counterparts.
3.5 The Intervention Logic
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The intervention logic of this Action reflects the evolution of EU–Greenland cooperation towards a more investment-
oriented and delivery-focused partnership.
Targeted infrastructure investments in digital connectivity and renewable energy directly support the implementation
of Greenlandic policies and strategies, delivering tangible benefits in terms of service quality, resilience and
sustainability. In parallel, investment-enabling technical assistance and facilitation mechanisms support the
maturation of sustainable raw materials value chains and structured engagement with markets.
Effective delivery of these interventions is supported by horizontal capacity building. By strengthening preparation,
sequencing, monitoring and coordination functions, this implementation support enhances the Government of
Greenland’s administrative capacities, and therefore policy implementation across sectors.
Together, these elements contribute to reducing implementation risks, improving coherence and maximising the
impact of EU support, while fully respecting Greenlandic ownership and decision-making.
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3.6 Logical Framework Matrix
This indicative logical framework constitutes the basis to design more detailed logical framework matrix(-ces) at contracting which will be used for monitoring, reporting and
evaluation. The logical framework matrix(-ces) at contract level should include relevant indicators identified in this section.
The expected outputs and related indicators (with baselines and targets) may be updated during the implementation of the Action, no amendment being required to the Financing
Decision.
In case baselines and targets are not available for the Action at the time of adoption of the Financing Decision, they should be provided for each indicator at signature of the
contract(s) linked to this Financing Decision, or in the first progress report at the latest. New columns may be added to set intermediary targets for the output and outcome
indicators whenever relevant.
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PROJECT MODALITIES
Results chain (@): Indicators (@): Targets
Baselines
Main expected results (at least one indicator per (values and Sources of data Assumptions
Results (values and years)
(maximum 10) expected result) years)
1/ Improved availability and
resilience of satellite
connectivity services in targeted
Data from partner
remote areas (portfolio level). 1/ Baseline to be 1/ Baseline to be
country, Public
2/ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) defined. defined.
Telecom
OO. Address global emissions avoided (tonnes
Company, Public
Impact challenges in Greenland CO2eq) with EU support 2/ Baseline to be 2/ Baseline to be
Energy Company,
(Overall through economic 3/ Number of mining projects defined. defined. Not applicable
other service
Objective) diversification, green and reaching financial investment
providers/compan
digital transitions, and decision phase following EU 3/ 0 (2026) 3/ 2 (2030)
ies and
strengthened resilience. support.
implementing
4/ Number of digital/energy/raw 4/ 1 (2026) 4/ 3 (2030)
partners.
materials infrastructure projects
financially backed by the EU
reaching implementation stage.
OUTCOMES
The deployment of
Support access of the the satellite
Data from partner
Greenlandic population to Average end-user speed for connectivity package
Baseline to be Baseline to be country and
Outcome 1 reliable and resilient digital people depending on satellite neither faces
defined. defined. implementing
connectivity, particularly in capacities. significant delays nor
partners.
remote areas. technical/financial
challenges.
Support the implementation Hybrid diesel-PV-battery
of Greenland’s Energy systems operational in targeted
The deployment of
Sector Plan by increasing remote settlements (portfolio
Data from partner hybrid energy
renewable energy use, level).
Baseline to be Baseline to be country and solutions neither faces
Outcome 2 reducing greenhouse gas
defined. defined. implementing significant delays nor
emissions and enhancing Measurable reduction in diesel
partner. technical/financial
energy security and consumption for electricity
challenges.
resilience in remote generation in supported
settlements. settlements.
Support the development of Number of raw materials Data from partner Continued investor
Outcome 3 sustainable raw materials projects or value chains 0 (2026) 5 (2030) country, interest and regulatory
value chains and integration initiatives reaching advanced companies and stability.
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with EU markets while fully preparation or market-readiness implementing
respecting Greenlandic stages with EU support. partner.
ownership, environmental
and social safeguards and
decision-making (ESG).
Support the effective
implementation of EU–
Greenland cooperation
Operational preparation,
priorities across sectors
coordination and monitoring
through strengthened The Commission and
arrangements supporting EU-
preparation, coordination the Government of
funded interventions across Programme
and monitoring of Greenland maintained
Outcome 4 sectors. 0 (2025) 1 (2027) reports, policy
interventions within the sustained engagement
dialogue records
Greenlandic administration, by relevant
Regular consolidated reporting
including EU-supported authorities.
on implementation progress of
actions, thereby enhancing
EU-supported interventions.
delivery quality, coherence
and continuity as
cooperation expands.
OUTPUTS (for an action implemented as a project)
The deployment of
the GEO satellite
1.1. Increase in GEO Data from partner
Output 1 capacities neither
satellite capacities in Additional GEO capacities in Baseline to be Baseline to be country and
relating to faces significant
isolated areas of Greenland. defined. defined. implementing
Outcome 1 delays nor
Greenland’s west coast. partner.
technical/financial
challenges.
The deployment of
1.2. Increase in LEO the LEO satellite
Data from partner
Output 2 satellite capacities in capacities neither
Additional LEO capacities in Baseline to be Baseline to be country and
relating to isolated areas of faces significant
Greenland. defined. defined. implementing
Outcome 1 Greenland’s west and delays nor
partner.
east coasts. technical/financial
challenges.
3.1. Identification and Data from partner
Output 1 advisory support on raw country, Continued investor
Number of investment
related to materials value chain 2 (2026) 6 (2027) companies and interest and regulatory
opportunities identified.
Outcome 3 opportunities that can implementing stability.
be developed in partners.
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cooperation with EU
private sector actors and
financial institutions.
3.2. Facilitation of
engagement between
Number of projects having EU internal
project promoters,
Output 2 received EU support in the form reporting, data Continued investor
financial stakeholders
related to of technical assistance 2 (2026) 4 (2027) from companies interest and regulatory
and potential offtakers
Outcome 3 (matchmaking events, advisory and implementing stability.
through technical
services, etc.). partners.
assistance and business
facilitation activities.
Recruitment of staff and/or
4.1. Support to the
mobilisation of external
identification,
expertise dedicated to the
prioritisation and The Commission and
implementation of the policy EU internal
preparation of projects the Government of
Ouput 1 delivery and implementation reporting, data
aligned with Baseline to be Baseline to be Greenland maintained
related to support component of this from
Greenlandic policy defined. defined. sustained engagement
Outcome 4 Action. implementing
priorities, including by relevant
partners.
support to studies in the authorities.
Preparation of studies in the
field of environmental
field of environmental
sustainability.
sustainability.
The Commission and
4.2. Strengthening of
Data from partner the Government of
Output 2 monitoring, reporting
Establisment of reporting Baseline to be Baseline to be country and Greenland maintained
related to and performance
mechanisms. defined. defined. implementing sustained engagement
Outcome 4 tracking across EU-
partners. by relevant
funded portfolios.
authorities.
OUTPUTS (for an action implemented as budget support)
Data from partner
Induced 2.1. Measurable reduction Consumption of diesel in remote Timely procurement,
Baseline to be Baseline to be country and
output to in diesel fuel consumption settlements dependent on diesel construction and
defined. defined. implementing
Outcome 2 and emissions. micro-grids. commissioning.
partner.
2.2. Number of remote 2.2. Data from 2.2. Timely
2.2. Deployment of hybrid 2.2. 17 (2025) 2.2. 24 (2028)
Direct settlements equipped with a partner country procurement,
diesel-PV-battery solutions
outputs to hybrid diesel-PV-battery and implementing construction and
in remote settlements. 2.3. Baseline to be 2.3. Baseline to
Outcome 2 solution. partner. commissioning.
defined be defined
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2.3. Promotion of high- 2.3. Uptake of technologies 2.3. Data from 2.3. Incentives are
quality, sustainable abiding by EU environmental, partner country strong enough to
technologies consistent social and cybersecurity and implementing encourage higher
with EU environmental, standards. partner. technological
social and cybersecurity standards.
standards.
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4 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS
4.1 Financing Agreement
In order to implement this Action, it is envisaged to conclude a financing agreement between the European
Commission and the Government of Greenland.
4.2 Indicative Implementation Period
The indicative operational implementation period of the Action, during which the activities described in Section
3 will be carried out and the corresponding contracts and agreements implemented, is 96 months from the date
of entry into force of the financing agreement.
Extensions of the implementation period may be agreed by the Commission’s responsible Authorising Officer
by amending this Financing Decision and the relevant contracts and agreements.
4.3 Implementation of the Budget Support Component
Rationale for the Amounts Allocated to Budget Support
The amount allocated for the budget support component is EUR 8 000 000, and for complementary support is
EUR 13 150 000.
This amount is based on the need to support the fulfilment of Outcome 2, namely increasing renewable energy
use, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing energy security and resilience in remote settlements
through the implementation of Greenland’s Energy Sector Plan, while promoting high environmental, social and
supply-chain standards consistent with EU priorities.
Budget support allows EU contributions to be linked to clearly defined and verifiable milestones and supports
the effective implementation of agreed policy priorities. Through direct financial support to partner authorities
in Greenland, it contributes to the timely delivery of projects of public interest and facilitates the roll-out of
agreed interventions. As an established instrument within the EU–Greenland Partnership, budget support is well
understood by the Greenlandic authorities and provides a predictable and efficient framework for cooperation.
Its use supports coherence with existing cooperation modalities and contributes to the effective and sustainable
delivery of EU-supported actions, in line with both Greenlandic and EU priorities.
Criteria for Disbursement of Budget Support
a) Conditions
The general conditions for disbursement of all tranches are as follows:
- Satisfactory progress in the implementation of Greenland’s energy and water sector policy framework,
including the Energy and Water Sector Plan and, where applicable, its future updates, and continued
credibility and relevance thereof or of the subsequent policy.
- Maintenance of a credible and relevant stability-oriented macroeconomic policy or progress made
towards restoring key balances.
- Satisfactory progress in the implementation of reforms to improve public financial management,
including domestic revenue mobilisation, and continued relevance and credibility of the reform
programme.
- Satisfactory progress with regard to the public availability of accessible, timely, comprehensive and
sound budgetary information.
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b) The performance indicators for disbursement to be used for variable tranches may focus on the following
policy priorities:
- The hybrid dieel-photovoltaic-battery programme has reached an advanced implementation stage at
portfolio level.
- A substantial share of the planned hybrid diesel-photovoltaic-battery systems has been physically
deployed at portfolio level.
- The hybrid systems are commissioned and operational at portfolio level, delivering renewable electricity
and contributing to reduced diesel consumption.
- The deployment of hybrid solutions has relied on technologies, services and supply chains consistent
with EU standards, in compliance with applicable procurement rules and remains in full alignment with
the Commission’s guidance on EU funding for inverters, as approved by the Commissioner’s Project
Group on Economic Security.
c) Modifications
The chosen performance indicators and targets to be used for the disbursement of variable tranches will be
subject to approval by the Government of Greenland and will apply for the duration of the Action. However, in
duly justified cases, the partner country and the Commission may agree on changes to indicators or on
upward/downward revisions of targets. Such changes shall be authorised in writing ex-ante, at the latest at the
beginning of the period under review applicable to the indicators and targets.
In exceptional and/or duly justified cases, for instance where unexpected events, external shocks or changing
circumstances have made the indicator or the target irrelevant and could not be anticipated, a variable tranche
indicator may be waived. In these cases, the related amount could either be reallocated to the other indicators of
the variable tranche the same year or be transferred to the next variable tranche the following year (in accordance
with the original weighting of the indicators). It could also be decided to re-assess an indicator the following
year against the original target, if there was a positive trend and the authorities did not reach the target because
of factors beyond their control. The use of this provision shall be requested by the partner country and approved
in writing by the Commission.
d) Fundamental values
In case of a significant deterioration of fundamental values, budget support disbursements may be suspended,
reduced or cancelled, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the financing agreement.
Budget Support Details
Budget support is provided as direct untargeted budget support to the national treasury. The crediting of the euro
transfers disbursed into Danish Krone will be undertaken at the appropriate exchange rate in line with the
relevant provisions of the financing agreement.
The following disbursement calendar and profile proposed for the Action is indicative. The actual disbursement
calendar and profile will be set out in the financing agreement and may remain subject to change.
Country 2027 2028 2029 Total in
fiscal year MEUR
and
quarterly
breakdown Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Fixed 2
2 000
tranche in 000
000
MEUR 000
Variable 2 3 1
6 000
tranche in 000 000 000
000
MEUR 000 000 000
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Total in 2 2 3 1
8 000
EUR 000 000 000 000
000
000 000 000 000
4.4 Implementation Modalities
The Commission will ensure that the EU rules and procedures for providing financing to third parties are
respected, including review procedures, where appropriate, and compliance of the Action with EU restrictive
measures9.
Direct Management (Grants)
a) Purpose of the grant(s)
A part of this Action may be implemented through an operating grant, to exceptionally provide support to the
Government of Greenland to facilitate policy delivery and implementation. This entails the implementation of
activities relative to Outcome 4.
b) Type of applicants targeted
Applicants must be ministries or public bodies falling under the responsibility of the Government of Greenland.
c) Justification of a direct grant
Under the responsibility of the Commission’s authorising officer responsible, the grant may be awarded without
a call for proposals to ministries or public bodies falling under the responsibility of the Government of
Greenland, selected using the following criteria: Capacity to take on an interservice role, to strengthen
preparation, coordination and monitoring of interventions within the Greenlandic administration, including EU-
supported actions.
Under the responsibility of the Commission’s authorising officer responsible, the recourse to an award of a grant
without a call for proposals is justified on the basis of Article 198c of the Financial Regulation, bodies with a de
jure monopoly. Indeed, the Government of Greenland is legally responsible of its administration and of the
public policies covered by the EU-Greenland cooperation agenda, in line with the 2009 Act on Greenland’s Self-
Government.10 As regards the specific entity within or attached to the Government of Greenland which will
receive the funding, it will be defined by the latter in close coordination with the Commission, based on the
Government of Greenland’s own rules and administrative arrangements, and on the capacity of the selected
entity to comply with the criteria listed in this section.
The part of the action under the budgetary envelope reserved for grants may, partially or totally and including
where an entity is designated for receiving a grant without a call for proposals, be implemented in indirect
management with an entity, which will be selected by the Commission’s services using the criteria defined in
section 4.4.1.c above.
Direct Management (Procurement)
This Action can be implemented in direct management (procurement) for the activities foreseen under Outcome
1, and for the technical assistance necessary for a part of the implementation of Outcome 4.
The nature of the consultancy services to be provided can be outsourced by the Commission as the outsourced
tasks do not involve the exercise of public authority and discretionary powers of judgement. This procurement
9 www.sanctionsmap.eu. Please note that the sanctions map is an IT tool for identifying the sanctions regimes. The source of the
sanctions stems from legal acts published in the Official Journal (OJ). In case of discrepancy between the published legal acts and
the updates on the website it is the OJ version that prevails.
10 Act on Greenland’s Self-Government, 2009. Act No 473 of 12_06_2009
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will not make the Commission or the Partner Country overly dependent on the selected service provider. The
services at stake will be better delivered by the service provider for the following reasons (not exhaustive,
possibly cumulative):
- The high level of specialisation required is not available internally;
- The urgency to acquire certain skills not available internally;
- The need for flexibility to address volatile needs.
The recourse to external consultancy services is required to meet the action’s objectives and operational needs
because it will balance ownership and sustainability with operational flexibility of the delivery and
implementation support component of this Action, through the timely mobilisation of specialised expertise in
support of the preparation, coordination and monitoring of EU-supported interventions.
Indirect Management with an entrusted entity
A part of this action may be implemented in indirect management with an entity which will be selected by the
Commission’s services using the following criteria:
- Capacity to mobilise expertise in the fields of technical assistance and raw materials value chains.
- Capacity to mobilise expertise in Greenland.
The implementation by this entity entails the execution of activities relative to Outcome 3.
Changes from indirect to direct management mode (and vice versa) due to exceptional
circumstances
If the implementation modality under direct management (budget support) as defined in section 4.3. for
Outcome 2 cannot be implemented due to circumstances beyond the control of the Commission, the modality
of implementation by indirect management with an entrusted entity would be used. The entity would be selected
using the following criteria:
- Capacity to mobilise expertise in the fields of investment grants, renewable energies and hybrid energy
solutions.
- Capacity to mobilise expertise in Greenland.
If the implementation modality under direct management (grants) as defined in section 4.4.1 for Outcome 4
and/or the implementation modality under direct management (procurement) as defined in the section 4.4.2 for
the same outcome cannot be implemented due to circumstances beyond the control of the Commission, activities
under this outcome can be partially implemented via direct management (budget support) according to the
following:
- The general conditions for disbursement of all tranches as defined in section 4.3.2 would apply – the
policy whose satisfactory progress would be monitored would be in this case the Sustainability and
Growth Plan II.
- The performance indicators to be used for variable tranches may focus on the following priorities:
o Establishment of operational arrangements supporting the effective implementation of EU-
Greenland cooperation priorities.
o Effective functioning of these implementation and coordination arrangements.
- The sections 4.3.2 (c) and 4.3.2(d) would apply.
- The section 4.3.3 would apply, except the indicative disbursement calendar. The following indicative
disbursement calendar would apply.
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Country Year 2 (2027) Year 3 (2028) Year 4 (2029) Total
fiscal year in
and MEUR
quarterly
breakdown Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Fixed 1
1 000
tranche in 000
000
MEUR 000
Variable 1
1000 2 000
tranche in 000
000 000
MEUR 000
Total in 1
1000 1000 3 000
MEUR 000
000 000 000
000
If the implementation modality under direct management (grant) as defined in section 4.4.1 for Outcome 4
and/or the implementation modality under direct management (procurement) as defined in the section 4.4.2 for
the same outcome cannot be implemented due to circumstances beyond the control of the Commission, activities
under this outcome can be partially implemented via direct management (grant) according to the following:
a) Purpose of the grant(s)
The grant may take the form of Twinning grant(s) for the implementation of Twinning project(s) related to the
fulfilment of Outcome 4, and to compensate the costs of Member State(s) for the deployment of experts and
other activities included in the Twinning project terms of reference (“Twinning Fiche”). This implementation
modality for activities under Outcome 4 would foster peer-to-peer cooperation between EU and Greenlandic
public administrations, contributing therefore to the deepening of the EU-Greenland cooperation beyond pure
transfer of skills and experience sharing.
b) Type of applicants targeted
Twinning grant(s) would be awarded to Member State public administrations or their mandated bodies.
4.5 Scope of geographical eligibility for implementing this Action for procurement and
grants
The geographical eligibility in terms of place of establishment for participating in procurement and grant award
procedures and in terms of origin of supplies purchased as established in the basic act and set out in the relevant
contractual documents shall apply subject to the following provisions.
The Commission’s Authorising Officer responsible may extend the geographical eligibility on the basis of
urgency or of unavailability of services in the markets of the countries or territories concerned, or in other duly
substantiated cases where application of the eligibility rules would make the realisation of the Action impossible
or exceedingly difficult (Article 28(10) NDICI-Global Europe Regulation).
4.6 Indicative Budget
2026
EU contribution
Indicative Budget components
(amount in EUR)
Implementation modalities – cf. section 4
Specific Objective 1 EUR 5 150 000
Direct management (procurement) – cf. section 4.4.2 EUR 5 150 000
Specific Objective 2 EUR 8 000 000
Budget support – cf. section 4.3 EUR 8 000 000
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Specific Objective 3 EUR 3 000 000
Indirect management with entrusted entity– cf. section 4.4.3 EUR 3 000 000
Specific Objective 4 EUR 5 000 000
Direct management (grant) – cf. section 4.4.1 EUR 2 500 000
Direct management (procurement) – cf. section 4.4.2 EUR 2 500 000
Evaluation – cf. section 5.2
To be covered by another decision
Audit – cf. section 5.3
Totals EUR 21 150 000
4.7 Organisational Set-up and Responsibilities
A steering committee involving concerned Greenlandic ministries and the European Commission and other
interested entities will be set up to oversee the implementation of the Action, to improve coordination, to
exchange on arising challenges and ensure close monitoring and coherence. Those are to be defined in the
financing agreement but could include international financing institutions to improve access to finance, as well
as, on an ad-hoc basis and for consultations, the private sector and civil society organisations, including those
representing women in all their diversity and persons with disabilities). The composition of the steering
committee shall strive for equal representation of women and men in the committee.
In addition to the Steering Committee, the biannual EU-Greenland Policy Dialogues will be used to take stock
of implementation. During these dialogue meetings, the Government of Greenland presents updates on
performance of the sectors supported, Greenland's macroeconomic situation and reform of the public finance
management system. Following these meetings, an Aide Memoire is prepared and mutually agreed. Continuous
exchanges and consultations are being reinforced by the European Commission Office in Nuuk.
As part of its prerogative of budget implementation and to safeguard the financial interests of the Union, the
Commission may participate in the above governance structures for governing the implementation of the Action
and may sign or enter into joint declarations or statements, for the purpose of enhancing the visibility of this
Action and ensuring effective coordination.
5 PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
5.1 Monitoring and Reporting
The day-to-day technical and financial monitoring of the implementation of this Action will be a continuous
process, and part of the implementing partner’s responsibilities. To this aim, the implementing partner shall
establish a permanent internal, technical and financial monitoring system for the Action and elaborate regular
progress reports (not less than annual) and final reports. Every report shall provide an accurate account of
implementation of the Action, difficulties encountered, changes introduced, as well as the degree of achievement
of its results (Outputs and direct Outcomes) as measured by corresponding indicators, using as reference the
logframe matrix (for project modality) and the partner’s strategy, policy or reform action plan list (for budget
support).
The Commission may undertake additional project monitoring visits both through its own staff and through
independent consultants recruited directly by the Commission for independent monitoring reviews (or recruited
by the responsible agent contracted by the Commission for implementing such reviews).
Roles and responsibilities for data collection, analysis and monitoring:
Implementing partners will be responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of data related to the
indicators defined in the logical framework. Data sources may include administrative data, reports from national
authorities, utility companies, project promoters and other relevant stakeholders.
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The capacity building component of this Action will support coordination of data collection across sectors and
facilitate consolidated reporting on EU-supported interventions, without duplicating existing reporting
obligations of line ministries or implementing partners.
For the budget support component of this Action, the statistical and monitoring systems as well as the quality of
official data in the policy fields covered have been assessed. This assessment had fed into the design of the
action as follows. Monitoring and reporting will rely on agreed performance indicators and milestones and
regular assessment of progress against the conditions set out in the financing agreement. The Commission will
review reports, assess performance and ensure follow-up through day-to-day management of the cooperation,
policy dialogue and implementation support, as appropriate.
5.2 Evaluation
Having regard to the nature of the Action, a final evaluation may be carried out for this Action or its components
via independent consultants or via an implementing partner.
It will be carried out for accountability and learning purposes at various levels (including for policy revision),
taking into account in particular the external dimension of EU policies, including the EU’s cooperation agenda
under the Global Gateway strategy.
The evaluation of the budget support component of this Action may be performed individually or through a joint
strategic evaluation of budget support operations carried out with the partner country, other budget support
providers and relevant stakeholders.
As for the evaluation of the other components of this Action, the Commission shall inform the implementing
partner at least two months in advance of the dates envisaged for the evaluation missions. The implementing
partner shall collaborate efficiently and effectively with the evaluation experts and inter alia provide them with
all necessary information and documentation, as well as access to the project premises and activities.
The evaluation reports may be shared with the partners and other key stakeholders following the best practice
of evaluation dissemination11. The implementing partner and the Commission shall analyse the conclusions and
recommendations of the evaluations and, where appropriate, apply the necessary adjustments. The financing of
the evaluation may be covered by another measure constituting a Financing Decision.
Evaluation services may be contracted under a framework contract.
The financing of the evaluation may be covered by another measure constituting a Financing Decision.
5.3 Audit and Verifications
Without prejudice to the obligations applicable to contracts concluded for the implementation of this Action, the
Commission may, on the basis of a risk assessment, contract independent audit or verification assignments for
one or several contracts or agreements.
6 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC DIPLOMACY
The 2021-2027 programming cycle will adopt a new approach to pooling, programming and deploying strategic
communication and public diplomacy resources.
In line with the 2022 “Communicating and Raising EU Visibility: Guidance for External Actions”, it will remain
a contractual obligation for all entities implementing EU-funded external actions to inform the relevant
audiences of the Union’s support for their work by displaying the EU emblem and a short funding statement as
11 See best practice of evaluation dissemination
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appropriate on all communication materials related to the actions concerned. This obligation will continue to
apply equally, regardless of whether the actions concerned are implemented by the Commission, partner
countries, service providers, grant beneficiaries or entrusted or delegated entities such as UN agencies,
international financial institutions and agencies of EU member states.
However, action documents for specific sector programmes are in principle no longer required to include a
provision for communication and visibility actions promoting the programmes concerned. These resources will
instead be consolidated in Cooperation Facilities established by support measure action documents, allowing
Delegations to plan and execute multiannual strategic communication and public diplomacy actions with
sufficient critical mass to be effective on a national scale.
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