The 8th meeting of the Joint Programming Committee (JPC), chaired by the Lithuanian Ministry of Interiors, was held on 29-30 September 2021 right after the Kick-off event of the New Programme 2021-2027. The core decision at the meeting was the approval of the...
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Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027 kicks off!
With high expectations to bring smart project ideas into practice for the benefit of citizens, the new Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 has officially kicked off!Setting grounds for the new Programme The Kick-off event of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region...
Bio- and circular economy initiatives funded by the Baltic Sea Region Programme inspire
Transnational projects on bio- and circular economy funded by the current and earlier Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programmes are highlighted in the recent article published by the Baltic institute of Finland. They are taken as inspiring examples and good practices in the framework of the Smart Specialisation approaches.
European Cooperation Day: perspectives from the Baltic Sea
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the European Cooperation Day, a campaign raising awareness on how working together on bright ideas brings meaningful results.
Highlights of my IVY journey on the shores of the Baltic Sea
More than 540 volunteers aged 18-30 have joined the Interreg Volunteer Youth (IVY) initiative.
Interview: “Our efforts to protect the environment must be implemented across borders”
Delara Burkhardt, a young politician from the Baltic Sea region, shares her views on future Interreg programmes and the impacts of the pandemic on cooperation. As a Member of Parliament, she pushes environmental and migration policies for the benefit of...
Towards innovative, water-smart and climate-neutral societies
The seventh meeting of the Joint Programming Committee, held on 16-17 June 2021, advanced the preparations for building an environment for cooperation across borders on innovative, water-smart and climate-neutral topics for years 2021-2027. Programming the future The...
Listen up! Voices from the Interreg community
In our new playlist on YouTube, we present to you people from the Baltic Sea region who are on a mission. With their work for and in Interreg projects they bring to life the vision of the European Union, because they are creating a culture of cooperation across and beyond borders. Listen to what they have achieved with this EU funding scheme for cooperation. Listen to “Interreg voices”.
Better prepared for emergencies thanks to Interreg
With an average of 300 accidents per year, as reported by the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission’s (HELCOM), the Baltic Sea seems to be a challenging area for navigation. The ResQU2 platform has reinforced the preparedness of rescue authorities, services, seaports and other authorities for large-scale incidents in the Baltic Sea.
How NonHazCity paves the way for a tox-free Europe
From toothpaste to toys, hazardous chemicals are everywhere around us. Read about the Interreg project NonHazCity and its #MadeWithInterreg solutions for a greener and healthier life. Together with another project from the North Sea region, Sullied Sediments, they show how dedicated people working across borders are putting the EU Green Deal into practice.