China-EU Institute for Clean and Renewable Energy (ICARE) was an EU-funded Action to create the EU–China scientific and professional links and cooperation on the clean and renewable energy (CRE) sector. This Action was under the agreement between the Chinese Government and the EU to foster innovation and quality raising of the professional performance in the CRE field.
The final evaluation of ICARE assess the EU intervention and the achievement reached via the Action. The findings of the evaluation can be relevant to draw lessons to improve the design and implementation of other related EU projects and programmes.