Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic’s Post

Last week the Interreg NPA team participated in the #EUArcticForum and #IndigenousPeoplesDialogue, and EU-Arctic Youth Dialogues (#YT4AF), jointly organized by the European Commission and the European External Action Service. We were invited to share with concrete examples how Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic and Interreg Aurora projects can make a difference to reach the goals of a more green and inclusive European Arctic.  It was also highlighted that these programmes are an instrument for Arctic communities to work together on topics of relevance to them, because Interreg programmes offer resources and skills, but it is the local communities who need to come up with the project ideas and solutions. Above all, it was an opportunity to learn what Interreg programmes can do better to facilitate local communities, indigenous peoples and youth participation in European cooperation programmes across borders. Read the event highlights in our news article: https://lnkd.in/dS-xj_YS Keep following the involvement of the EU in the Arctic #interreg #InterregArcticCooperation #EUArcticForum, #EUArctic, #IndigenousPeoplesDialogue, #YT4AF, #AURC

Why is #Interreg #transnational #cooperation important? Listen to📽️Nathalie Verschelde from the European Commission to get inspired & learn more about the true added value of cooperating beyond borders for the region & its people. Now you can have your say in shaping the future of Interreg, too. Share your thoughts and ideas via online survey: ➡️https://lnkd.in/dJvkwace https://lnkd.in/eSFyqUKa Interreg #EUinmyRegion #transnational #EUFunds 

🗳️Voting for the Alps [2/5] Territorial development in the Alps 𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐔𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐏 𝐢𝐬? ➡️ EUSALP stands for the European Union’s Strategy for Alpine Regions. It is a strategy which aims to provide a framework for cross-border cooperation and territorial cohesion in regions facing similar challenges. Don’t confuse it with the Alpine Convention, which is an international treaty between the Alpine countries and the European Union ! 📇 In Article 174 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union, it is stated that the EU must pay particular attention to territories with specific needs (demographic or natural constraints), including mountain areas. The Cohesion Policy, with initiatives such as EUSALP for instance, aims to reduce disparities in territorial development between the regions of the European Union by supporting investments in regional development. From mobility and health services to broadband rollout, support for employment and environmental transition. ➡️ [In practice] Interreg Central Europe is an example of a funding program which supports and encourages transnational cooperation in order to make regions more resilient to common challenges that know no borders. An example for such a project is CENTRAL MOUNTAINS from CIPRA International Lab : this project strengthens the transfer of knowledge in and between the Alps and the Carpathians.   📣 𝐓𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭, 𝐯𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 9th! #AlpineDevelopment #EUSALP #AlpineCommunities #EuropeanParliament #TerritorialCohesion #CohesionPolicy #RegionalDevelopment #MountainAreas #Interreg #TransnationalCooperation #ResilientRegions #EU #AlpineConvention #Article174 #InterregAlpineSpace #KnowledgeTransfer #EU #Alps #Mountains #CIPRA

Here's Speak Up - a North Sea Interreg project I developed last year that started in December 2023. Speak Up is developing better ways for #cities and #localgovernments to communicate and work with #citizens (Government to Citizen - G2C), and more effective approaches for citizens to engage with #governments and #governmentservices (Citizen to Government - C2G). The end goal is to share more effective ways for citizens and governments to work together that will enable the #greentransition and help develop local #climateresilience.

Let us unveil a bit of our team's daily work. Recently, we have been actively working with potential partners from several European Union countries for joint participation in the Interreg Europe program. This is one of the EU's key tools for strengthening cooperation between European regions and countries. This program promotes regional development, cohesion, and the reduction of economic inequality. During the 2021-2027 period, Interreg is focused on addressing current challenges: climate change, digital transformation, and social integration. The participation of the Rivne community in the pilot project NetZeroCities is one of the points of contact with our potential European partners. It is worth noting that in 2023, Rivne was the only city in Ukraine to begin implementing a project to improve climate change adaptation and rapid decarbonization. We aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030. Interreg Europe #Rivne #Ukraine #InterregEurope #EUMissions #HorizonEU #MissionCities #HorizonEU

In 2024, we are currently in the Interreg Programme 2021-2027, with our successful and ambitious projects. However, we are already talking about the future! 🌍 Now is the time to shape the future of Interreg Programmes, and lead the transnational cooperation in the direction YOU want. ✅ On request from the European Commission, Interreg Baltic Sea region is running a survey to get the impressions of beneficiaries, supporters, people who use Interreg results in practice, and others related to Interreg or having ideas what transnational cooperation should look like. 🔍 🔗 If you’re interested, fill out the survey on this link before 1 May:  https://lnkd.in/dJvkwace Tell us what you think is important in transnational cooperation, what works well in the Interreg Programmes, and what should be improved. 🌟 Thank you for helping us shape a better future! 🌱 #interreg #balticsearegion EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Interreg

📢 Horizon Europe Missions Info Days 2024 📆 25 & 26 April 💻 Online Learn how to unlock EU funding to help achieve the goals of the five #EUMissions The Info Days on 25-26 April will present the EU Missions and the upcoming calls for proposals that will open on 8 May, including 5 new #CityMission call topics 👉 https://lnkd.in/dv657pVE #EUmissions #HorizonEU

🛰 From maritime transportation and emergency response to environmental protection and pollution monitoring, #EUSpace capabilities represent invaluable assets for millions of users around the world. On 4 & 5 April, #Copernicus, #EGNOS and #Galileo will be in the spotlight at the event "Fostering Innovation and Cooperation in Space between the EU and LAC" taking place on the island of Bonaire, in the Caribbean. Space cooperation between the European Union and the Latin America & the Caribbean region (LAC) has gained momentum with the Global Gateway Strategy and the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, fostering innovation and facilitating the exchange of data and know-how in the space sector 🤝 Expect officials from the European Union and the Dutch government, scientists, entrepreneurs and space market experts to bring multiple perspectives and insights on the topic. 📅 4 & 5 April 📌 Delfins Beach Resort (Bonaire) & Online Register here to attend on-site or online ➡ https://lnkd.in/dUwbgaCB Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland #Satellites #Cooperation #Partnerships

Ukraine needs to adopt EU climate targets as part of the EU accession process. How can we help Ukrainian municipalities do so?  𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 can be an effective tool to support the Green transition, but not only...      CEMR's Partnership Building and Twinning experts Maddalena Fontana and Stanislav T. intervened in the "𝑆𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝐶𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠: 𝐹𝑢𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑇𝑜𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑤'𝑠 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑔𝑦 & 𝐶𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠" session, organised by European University Institute - Florence School of Regulation (FSR). This training aimed to empower Ukrainian energy and climate professionals by deepening their understanding of the European Green Deal.     Maddalena Fontana and Stanislav Taran discussed 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀.     Want to learn more? Check how 𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗥'𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 are helping cities and municipalities across the border to drive sustainability and innovation in Ukraine:  Bridges of Trust   SUN4Ukraine.   🌟 Online tool:    𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: https://lnkd.in/dktra4n9   Thank you EUI - Florence School of Regulation and their partners Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin and the Kyiv School of Energy Policy for inviting our experts, to contribute to such a valuable collaboration.    #Twinning #CEMR #ULead #Ukraine #SustainableCities #Energy #ClimateAction #GreenDeal #Partnerships #MatchmakingPlatform #BridgesOfTrust #BoT #EuropeaNCommission #SUN4Ukraine  #GreenDealUkrainaProject 

👉 Read the highlights of the meeting occurred in Florence between #REC4EU lead partner (ARRR), Tuscany Region and all the #stakeholders potentially interested in the development and boost of RECs Regione Toscana | Interreg Europe | RESOLVO Responsible Solutions