Interreg Baltic Sea Region
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A resilient future for coastal communities
In coastal regions around the Baltic Sea, the impacts of climate change are becoming increasingly evident, posing challenges for local communities, businesses, and authorities alike. The BEACH-SOS project aims to confront these challenges head-on, ensuring the sustainability and vitality of beach recreation and tourism in the face of a changing climate. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down with Rimants Lulis from Saulkrasti Municipality, one of the partners of the project, to discover more about how this project can benefit the municipality and the community in Saulkrasti.
Celebrating the long-standing cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
Step into the journey of the 2004 EU enlargement and its impact on transnational cooperation when Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland evolved in the Interreg Baltic Sea Region community as new EU members. 20 years after, we celebrate the strengthened collaboration that has driven a multitude of projects aimed at fostering a greener and more resilient future for the Baltic Sea region.
Interreg design for young people
On the occasion of the EU Youth Week, we dive deeper into several Interreg Baltic Sea Region projects to prove the added value of Interreg for young people in the region: from improving children’s well-being to co-creating their living spaces and future employment environments.
Gearing up for project platforms
In a bid to capitalise on the wealth of projects underway in our region, Interreg Baltic Sea Region is getting ready for a call for project platforms. Project partners will take a closer look at the emerging project results and consolidate them to maximise the impact of the cooperation.
I do believe in the power of Interreg!
Blagoveska Riiser, the European Commission representative at the Programme’s Monitoring Committee, shares her thoughts on how she perceives the value and unique features of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme. ​
A greener future for port operations
The Blue Supply Chains project supports port authorities and operators in decarbonising port operations. It advances electrification, provides strategies for alternative fuels and sets-up green transport chains. Katrin Verner, Maria Tornvall, and Christopher Schnur from the project partner Stena Line explain how a ferry operator can use alternatives for getting goods to people in a greener way.
Building connections to Ukrainian organisations
Our projects have addressed the repercussions of the ongoing war in Ukraine, helping to manage the refugee crisis and fortifying societal resilience in the Baltic Sea region. Now the Programme explores how to engage Ukrainian organisations in project activities. Aligned with the core values of our Programme, we embrace the power of partnership, recognising that we are greater together.
Enhancing Mental Health: Fostering Well-Being in the Baltic Sea Region
Can the mental well-being of individuals be positively affected by the power of art ? Arts on Prescription´s partners believe so. Step into the challenges public authorities face and the innovative solutions offered by this project thanks to Marta Ciesielska, project partner from the Marshal’s Office of the Westpomeranian Region.
More projects help implement the EUSBSR action plan!
The small and core projects selected for funding last year are now under contract and have started their activities bringing a positive change in our region. These projects are instrumental in achieving the ambitious objectives of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR).
How Interreg kicked off green transport corridors
The regions worked together to bring the regional perspective to the development of the EU transport corridors. Through transnational cooperation, they created long-lasting connections to roll out green transport solutions. We take a look back at 25 years of Interreg Baltic Sea Region cooperation in the field of green transport.
New learnings and connections at Lead Partner Seminar
A collaborative spirit and enthusiasm to deliver solutions to the shared challenges in the Baltic Sea region marked the recent Lead Partner seminar in Berlin.
How Interreg pushed maritime spatial planning
The countries around the Baltic Sea have been working together in order to plan the use of the Sea space and its resources in a sustainable way. Through transnational cooperation, they have made the most out of their capacities and skills to make the Baltic Sea region an area of excellence in maritime spatial planning. We take a look back at 25 years of Interreg Baltic Sea Region cooperation in this field.
