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The report findings are intended to inform efforts to improve coordination, optimise policy outcomes, and accelerate the transition to sustainable H&C systems. The policy assessment within the scope of this report reveals that while countries such as Austria, Croatia, France, and Germany show varying degrees of integration between national, regional, and local frameworks, challenges remain. Greece, Poland, and Slovenia exhibit centralised models with limited local coordination, whereas Italy demonstrates a more integrated MLG structure with active spatial planning tools. A recurring barrier is the limited financial, administrative, and technical capacities at the regional and local level.