Following successful participation in last years’ “COP27” in Sharm El-Sheikh and “COP28” in Dubai, Cohesion Policy cooperation programme Interreg NEXT MED participates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference “COP29” which takes place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 November to 22 November 2024.
Opening in January 2025 in the Dembéni hills, the Technopole de Mayotte is set to drive forward sustainable, tech-driven industrial growth for the region. With nearly half of its €15.6 million budget funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), this facility underscores the EU's dedication to fostering economic resilience and sustainable growth in its outermost regions.
Harnessing talent, improving regional capacity and resilience as well as countering brain drain were at the centre stage of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) 2024, under the motto "Empowering Communities". This article highlights some of the most relevant sessions linked to the work of the Harnessing Talent Platform.
The new 2023-2024 b-solutions compendium of cross-border obstacles is out now, featuring 34 cases of cross border obstacles.
The Interreg Mozambique Channel Program stands as a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation between the islands and coastal territories surrounding the Mozambique Channel. Focusing on sustainable development, resilience, and economic growth, the programme brings together diverse partners to strengthen ties across the Mozambique Channel.
The 2024 EU Baltic Sea Strategy Annual Forum, held from October 29-31 in Visby, Sweden, brought together around 650 stakeholders to focus on sustainable and resilient solutions for the Baltic Sea region. Visby, a historic site on the island of Gotland, symbolises the region’s geopolitical importance, situated strategically between mainland Europe and the Nordic countries.
Policymakers facing flood risks can find solutions with the help of Interreg Europe programme. A recent peer review in Hauts-de-France explored resilient strategies for flood management.
Under the theme "Towards a Sustainable and Cooperative Blue Future”, Bordeaux will host the Atlantic Week during 19-22 November 2024. This week will mark series of events to highlight new EU funded initiatives and capitalize investments in progress in the Atlantic regions and to look ahead into the future of cohesion policy post-2027.
The final batch of translations of the “Communicating operations of strategic importance in 2021-2027: a practical toolbox” are published.
The Commission has approved an initial €93 million from the Cohesion Fund (CF) to support the regeneration of a 540-hectare waterfront park along Faliron Bay, Athens. The investment will transform the city’s waterfront into a green, inclusive, and vibrant space, in line with the New European Bauhaus principles, and has the potential to increase tourism, boost revenue for local businesses, and stimulate regional economic growth. The project is expected to be finished by the end of 2028.