European Week of Cities and Regions

Power of Territorial Cooperation: Co-creating a Common and Sustainable Baltic Sea Region by Macro-Regional Strategy, Interreg, Youth and Communities

What makes people stay in their region, feel at home & co-create their future? This session explores how territorial cooperation in the Baltic Sea region driven by a macro-regional strategy (EUSBSR) & an EU funding programme (IBSR) creates democratic, resilient, sustainable & economically viable places. Voices from policy, youth & local communities reflect on how shared governance, co-creation & citizen engagement empower people to shape their region. We showcase regional experiences in turning territorial cooperation into actions proven by Interreg projects Creative Circular Cities & We Make Transition!