On September 11 and 12, 2024, the official kick-off meeting of the DecarbonDHS project took place in Gdańsk, Poland. The two-day meeting was used to inform each other within the project partners about the project process and planning, as well as to exchange valuable insights and experiences. The focus was on discussing project activities, exchanging ideas and identifying best practice for effective communication throughout the project. Project officers and a steering committee were elected and established. Project partners from Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Denmark and Germany took part.