2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)A.C.T. SA-01000021A.C.T. "Anti-corruption in tenders"Unica Social CooperativeYesInterest groups including NGOsLECCEItalyITpublic55463.52A.C.T. aims to strengthen the capacity for cross-border cooperation in the field of procurement. A.C.T. intends to contribute to the strengthening of skills and knowledge in order to borrow shared administrative procedures and capacities to improve the tendering system and prevent corruptive dynamics by creating administrative paths and good practices that can be immediately used in the public tendering sector, sharing know-how among the partners. The project aims to support capacity building efforts on ethical standards, regulatory issues and conceptual transparency, which will serve as a guide for the work and activities carried out by local administrations. A.C.T. wants to analyse the opportunity of exporting some good practices of public procurement management to the South Adriatic area, in order to develop a recognisable and shareable method and approach to achieve transparent and responsive public procurement management. The main benefit deriving from this project is to facilitate the institutional dialogue among all actors, deepening and expanding the effective exchange and transfer of mutually relevant results to support a better coordination and harmonisation of practices and policies focused on procurement management among the territories and governance levels of Apulia and Albania. ACT grounds on relevant results and good practices identified under the R2GP4 project (funded by EEA and Norway Grants Fund for Regional Cooperation) and the OECD Toolbox for Public Procurement, to increase skills and knowledge, to promote the sharing of best practices in order to mutualize shared rules of conduct that prevent corruption dynamics. ACT will carry out the following activities : (a) a common model "Anticorruption in tenders" (b) Capacity building on shared administrative procedures for tenders with a training action (c) Cross-border networking to prevent corrupt dynamics with 2 Workshops.Strengthen cross-border cooperation capacity in the tenders sector to share administrative procedures aimed at preventing corruptive dynamics, creating administrative paths and immediately applicable competences by sharing know-how among partners.78606.5264042.3664042.3681%IPA/IPA II/IPA III81%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Governance, partnershipN.1 ApMM report Albania N.1 ApMM report Puglia N.1 Joint Model "ACT Vademecum" n.1 joint Communication Kit N.1 targeted training realized n.1 joint Communication toolkit N. 1 Training ToolKit N° 2 Workshops reports N° 1 joint Communication Kit for 2 Workshops None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion A.C.T. project contributes to EUSAIR strategy in the Cross cutting issues: Specifically contributes to capacity building. All the actions will increase the capacity of the public sector in the countries involved - in particular with regard to enhancing administrative and institutional capacities in tenders field. The project aims to Enhanced cooperation and sharing of best practices between countries in the Region (as well as outside the Region) will be promoted. (AT1.3) This cross cutting issue regards also the higher quality of education, life-long learning, and development of skills. (AT.1.2) A.C.T. contributes to the EUSAIR cross cutting issue in the field of communication. It is important for the project nvolving stakeholder participation, marketing and awareness raising actions. This actions contribute to the global objective of EU integration as well as interaction with citizens and public government. A.C.T: aims to increase Institutional and administrative capacity for cross-border cooperation in public procurement (AT1.1) 2.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ADRICOMSA-01000731Strengthen South Adriatic municipalities’ institutional capacity through the adoption of a cross-border joint action plan and the exchange of best practices in relation to the Covenant of MayorsComune di San Michele SalentinoYesLocal public authoritySan Michele SalentinoItalyITpublic58980.48The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (CoM) brings together thousands of local governments that want to secure a better future for their citizens. The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, which has been launched in 2008, represents the mainstream European voluntary movement involving local authorities in the development and implementation of sustainable energy and climate governance policies. CoM results then a useful instrument to increase the sustainable governance policies of the municipalities involved in ADRICOM. The project overall objective is to: - develop a joint collaboration process enhancing the institutional and strategic capacities of PP's through the exchange of best practices; - support less experienced cities, that haven't signed yet the CoM, to comprehend and approach the CoM; - upgrade PP's skills on sustainable governance policies in line with commitments requested by the Covenant of Mayors. ADRICOM will realize a Joint Action Plan establishing a common model of management between PP's, signing also a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among them. The project methodology approach emphasizes the cross-border nature of the project: it is based on a strong cooperation dimension, ensuring synergies and competencies of partners with particular regards to the exchange of experiences/best practices and the mutual and cross-border support according to the level of knowledge of the partners. Particularly, less experienced local authorities (Municipality of Roskovec and Municipality of Andrijevica) will be supported by municipalities of Castel San Vincenzo and San Michele Salentino, building the needed skills to easily approach the CoM and its commitments. This cross-border collaboration acts for the needed approach to achieve project goals, and at the same time represents the main innovative aspect as thanks to the project there will be an increase of governance policy capacities connected with the Covenant of Mayors.ADRICOM will: - raise the PP's acknowledge of the CoM, strengthening the governance capacities of both less experienced PP's and of the CoM's signatory PP's; - realization the CoM's joint action plan setting procedures and actions to adopt the CoM.146022.8119024.98119024.9882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Innovation capacity and awareness-raisingGovernance, partnershipReport on transnational workshop with the exchange of best practices led by LP Report on the transnational workshop with PP's and the LP local community Report on the transnational workshop with PP's and the PP3 local community Report on the transnational workshop with PP's and the PP4 local community Report on the project's final conference in Molise (led by PP2) Study tour in Castel San Vincenzo Context and gap analysis related to the CoM's Joint Action Plan Management model related to the CoM's Joint Action Plan Testing activities related to the CoM's Joint action plan Memorandum of Understanding CoM's Joint Action Plan of ADRICOM Project None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-07-31 ADRICOM is in accordance with the 2nd EUSAIR's pillar "Connecting the Region", in particular with the 3rd topic "Energy networks" concerning energy system in the Adriatic-Ionian Region that encourage better transport and energy connections for the development of macro-region. The project, in fact, aims to improve the connectivity and the energy governance plans between Italy, Albania and Montenegro. The implementation of a joint action plan related to CoM is in line with the overall project objective to enhance the institutional and strategic capacities of local authorities through the exchange of good practices, supporting less experienced cities to build skills and approach the commitments requested by the Covenant of Mayors and SEAP. ADRICOM contributes to the Green deal pillar "Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario" that shows a pathway for the global energy sector to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In particular this Green Deal specific objective aim to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector (trucks, city buses, and long-distance buses) which are responsible for over 6% of total EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. ADRICOM partners, through this project, will improve their knowledge and skills in order to adapt their energy governance and policies in order to establish the long-term goal of making their cities more green and sustainable also reducing deeply their emissions. ADRICOM contributes positively to the international and national strategies of the Paris agreement with concrete actions that increase the energy governance know-how and plans to make the most the use of renewable sources. ADRICOM builds on an essential European Directive issued in the domain of energy efficiency: - The Energy Efficiency Directive 2018/2002/EU62, which built on the 20% energy efficiency target for 2020 and set a 2030 headline target of at least 32,5% of the target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in the final consumption of the Union in 2030. ADRICOM builds on several goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular: - goal n° 7 "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all"; - goal n° 11"make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; - goal n° 13 "take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts". 4.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)AMTECHSA-01002021A Cross-Border Initiative for Additive Manufacturing Innovation and IntegrationIMAST – District on engineering of polymeric and composite materials and structures - S.C.A.R.L.-Unit in BARIYesOtherBariItalyITpublic87208.98Production trends in Europe are posing a challenge to the industrial sector, increasingly requiring complex geometries, structures optimized in terms of operational performance and weight, and waste minimization from a circular economy perspective. Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies have gained considerable interest in recent years as an ideal technology for both rapid prototyping and product customization as it offers a digital process that allows design changes to be made quickly and efficiently during the manufacturing process. It lowers the barriers to entry the market for SMEs as it requires lower investments to obtain the final product. The AM reduces production costs because the waste of material is less and the delivery times making the SMEs that adopt it more competitive. However, the Programme area lacks of knowledge on the subject in the manufacturing sector. This is why the partners decided to create the AMTECH project. The common challenges that the project is jointly addressing are related to raising the technological level and R&D of manufacturing companies in the Programme area in order to create a cross-border technology district between Italy, Montenegro and Albania. The objective is to guarantee access to knowledge, skills and production capacity to make the most of the business prospects offered by the recent positive trends in the aeronautical, nautical and mechanical sectors, already deeply rooted in Puglia, in order to have a positive impact on local SMEs and the supply chain. In fact, SMEs are the backbone of the supply and market chain of the program area, especially in some strategic sectors such as aerospace, mechatronics, etc. The main result will be the development of a joint action plan that lays the foundations and indicates the directions to follow in order to conceive a common logic that wants to increase the skills of the SMEs of the Programme area to be competitive in additive manufacturing at the European level.Development of a joint action plan that lays the foundations and indicates the directions to follow in order to conceive a common logic to increase the skills of the SMEs of the program area to be competitive in additive manufacturing in Europe195804.84160240.56160240.5682%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipWaste and pollutionAction plan in Italy Action plan in Albania Action plan in Montenegro Joint Action plan for the creation of a district-type collaborative network Opening Conference kit Industrial workshop kit in Albania Industrial workshop kit in Montenegro Industrial workshop kit in Molise Incoming mission kit in Puglia focusing on high-end sectors, aerospace, mechanics, nautical, etc. Incoming mission kit in Puglia focusing on traditional sectors, footwear, pharmaceutical, etc. Training toolkit in Montenegro Training toolkit in Molise Final conference report FLC Certificate for LP1 FLC Certificate for PP4 Application package (AF and signed declaration) None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion AMTECH is coherent with Pillar 1, Topic 1.1., Action: Macro-regional cluster development since the project is focusing on creation of CB AM district. By clustering SMEs in AM, the project can help to create a network of companies that can collaborate and share resources, knowledge, and expertise, which can increase in production capacities and create new economic opportunities. In the same topic, AMTECH also addresses Action: R&D&I platforms on green sea mobility, deep sea resources, biosecurity and bio-technologies as AM can be used to create parts and components for ships and other maritime equipment, which can contribute to the development of a sustainable and innovative maritime industry in the region. The project can help to foster the growth of this industry and support the development of sustainable blue growth in the region. In fact, fully 3D printed boat prototypes in fiberglass (e.g. the Italian MOI Composites) have recently appeared and will increase in the future due to increased durability, manoeuvrability, etc. The project considers cross-border cooperation, knowledge transfer and networking as the basis for the development of new policies of industrial districts for the creation of new products or the implementation of pilot projects. AMTECH contributes to flagship FOSTERING QUADRUPLE HELIX TIES IN THE FIELDS OF MARINE TECHNOLOGIES AND BLUE BIOTECHNOLOGIES FOR ADVANCING INNOVATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ADAPTATION IN BLUE BIO by strengthening quadruple helix ties, promoting blue skills, reinforcing networking and knowledge sharing, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability, and promoting SMEs internationalization. By creating an AM cluster model proposal, the project can facilitate cooperation and knowledge-sharing among SMEs, and also encourage joint research initiatives. AM is a highly specialized skill that requires technical expertise, and the project can help to promote the development of these skills among SMEs in the region. Other The European Green Deal is a plan to make the European Union's economy sustainable. Additive Manufacturing is considered a promising technology for achieving the Green Deal's goals, such as reducing carbon emissions and promoting circular economy. The Green Deal includes initiatives to promote the use of Additive Manufacturing in sustainable production processes and to develop new materials and technologies that are environmentally friendly. The project can contribute to the European Green Deal by promoting sustainable manufacturing, circular economy principles, energy efficiency, and innovation in the participating regions through the adoption of Additive Manufacturing technologies. In particular: Sustainable Manufacturing: AM has the potential to reduce waste and emissions in the manufacturing process, making it a more sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing processes. Circular Economy: The project promotes the adoption of circular economy principles by enabling SMEs to produce products with a reduced environmental footprint through AM. This can lead to reduced waste and more efficient use of resources e.g. use of filaments of recycled materials for additive deposition process. Energy Efficiency: The project can also help SMEs adopt energy-efficient manufacturing practices through AM. This can lead to reduced energy consumption, which can contribute to the goals of the European Green Deal. Innovation: The project fosters innovation in the participating regions, promoting the development of new and more sustainable products and production processes. This can contribute to the overall objectives of the European Green Deal, which aims to promote sustainable economic growth and innovation. Other The project can contribute to the Smart Specialisation Strategy 2021-2027 of the Puglia Region by promoting collaboration, innovation, and the adoption of Additive Manufacturing technologies in the advanced manufacturing ecosystem, enhancing regional competitiveness and supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and innovative economy. Specifically, the project AMTECH can contribute by strengthening the advanced manufacturing ecosystem as it will foster collaboration between SMEs, research centers, and other stakeholders in the advanced manufacturing ecosystem, promoting knowledge transfer and the development of new technologies and processes. Furthermore, the project AMTECH will enable SMEs to adopt Additive Manufacturing technologies, which can enhance their competitiveness in regional, national, and international markets. Finally, the project will foster innovation by promoting the development of new and more sustainable products and production processes, which can lead to the creation of new businesses and job opportunities. Other Additive Manufacturing is one of the potential game changers for transforming the European industry. It is focal point and contributes to wider EU strategies and policies e.g. "Towards knowledge-driven Reindustrialisation" (latest European Competitiveness Report) AM has received EU funding in FP7 (2007-2013), for more than 60 successful projects with over €160 million and in Horizon 2020 (2014-2020) for over €200 million. Nevertheless, AM sector still shows barriers for further development and there is a special emphasis on the impact of potential policy measures at the EU level which could enhance the competitiveness of the sector. Other AMTECH contributes to the Factories of the Future Roadmap that highlighted Additive Manufacturing as a Research and Innovation priority within Advanced manufacturing processes. The Factories of the Future public-private partnership (PPP) under Horizon 2020 is centred on the priorities of ‘Factories of the Future 2020’, an ambitious and far-sighted strategic multi-annual research roadmap produced by EFFRA. Other AMTECH contributes to the uptake of the European Additive Manufacturing Platform, central to all AM-related subjects, in order to overcome a fragmented knowledge landscape. Many organizations are working or researching in this area but there is no coherent strategy and many interpret the topic differently. Lots of organizations are working or doing research in this area but there is no coherent strategy and several interpret the subject differently. There is no central organization or place for peoples to for instance ask questions, to start a discussion, to find expertise, or to up- or download an interesting paper or article. Other By participating in the AMTECH project, IEC Tehnopolis will provide significant support to the S3 Smart Specialisation Strategy of Montenegro goals and achievements which presents the most important strategic document when it comes to innovation development in Montenegro. By implementing project activities, IEC Tehnopolis will contribute to strengthening human resources in the field of research and innovation, enhancing collaboration within the innovation system, supporting innovative activities in the business sector as identified main objectives of S3 Smart Specialization Strategy of Montenegro. Other The industrial policy of Montenegro 2019-2023 is a strategic document for the development of the competitiveness of the economy of Montenegro with a focus on the industrial sector. Investment support in priority sectors of the industry is conducted by measures that enhance the environment for investments of domestic and foreign investors in order to promote modern technologies and their application in priority industrial sectors, especially manufacturing, which increases the efficiency of investments and stimulates production to higher processing phases. In many sectors of the manufacturing industry, the technologies used are largely outdated and intended to lower processing phases. Therefore, it is necessary to promote the adoption of modern tehnologies and their application in priority industrial sectors, which will increase the efficiency of investment and stimulates productive diversification. Other Montenegrin Strategy for Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development recognises the need to raise competitiveness and innovation of companies by enabling the acquiring of various types of knowledge and skills of management and employees and close cooperation of MSMEs with research and development centers. The aim of the AMTECH project is in line with the operational goal No. 4 - "Improving SME innovation" within the Strategy, which defines a series of measures: Measure 1. "Improving infrastructure to support innovation and technological development"; Measure 2. "Improving support for innovative companies and strengthening their potential for innovation"; Measure 4. "Strengthening awareness of MSMEs about the importance of innovation"; and also it is in line with the operational goal 7 within the Strategy called - "Digital transformation of businesses." 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)AWeS0Me PLUSSA-01002311Agricultural WastE as Sustainable 0 km building MatErial PLUSDHITECH HIGH-TECH TECHNOLOGICAL DISTRICT SCARLNoOtherLecceItalyITpublic48410.22The main objective of this project named AWeS0Me PLUS Agricultural WastE as Sustainable 0 km building MatErial PLUS is to capitalize on the AWeS0Me outputs. The output of the AWeS0Me project was to promote the use and development of green thermal insulating materials obtained from agro-wastes to increase thermal insulation of building envelope is an essential step towards energy efficiency, but most of the materials typically used for the purpose are characterized by high environmental impact due to their production process. AWeS0Me PLUS wants to capitalize the topic mentioned above through two activities: Action Plan/Models/Methods and Workshops. The workshops will be useful for the dissemination of the AWeS0Me’s outputs with the aim of involving as many stakeholders as possible in the public, but also industrial and civil construction sector in cross-border territories. In order to overcome the limitations of the methodologies used today, the project, initiates an analysis of the state of the art of waste - from areas other than agriculture/food - that can be used to make building materials. The aim is to provide a list of new raw materials and a choice of these in relation to the economic-social characteristics of the territories involved. Subsequently, it will be the partners' task to analyse the main indications coming from the world of civil engineering useful for the definition of a concept design of building material derived from waste material - extending the studies already done by the AWES0ME project. By cross-referencing the results of the previous study, we will proceed with the definition of a concept design of building material to be verticalised in relation to the characteristics of the territories involved. The last study activity will be oriented towards defining business models useful for the valorisation of the new concepts defined and their potential at market level. The results achieved will be disseminated in a final Workshop.WP’s main objective is to define some useful initiatives to promote new materials, design concept and new business model for building materials derived by waste to promote energy efficiency in Italian, Albanian and Montenegrin Contexts189812.02157229.56157229.5683%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Knowledge and technology transferCONFIMI ALBANIA,Opening Workshop:capitalization action of AWeS0Me’s topics (CBT)–Workshop kit GAL Molise, Opening Workshop:capitalization action starting from AWeS0Me’s topics (CBT)–Workshop kit SMNT, Opening Workshop: capitalization action starting from AWeS0Me’s topics (CBT) – Workshop kit Analysis of new materials for the production of building materials in Italian Context Analysis of new materials for the production of building materials in Albanian Context Analysis of main engineering indications for defining a Concept Design in Italian Contexts Analysis of main engineering indications for defining a Concept Design in Montenegrin Contexts New business models for Italian context New business models for Albanian context New business models for Montenegrin context CONFIMI ALBANIA,Workshop on result about AWeS0Me PLUS topics in crossborder domain DHITECH ALBANIA, ,Workshop on result about AWeS0Me PLUS topics in crossborder domain SMNT, Workshop on result about AWeS0Me PLUS topics in crossborder domain Final Workshop: Life Cycle Assessment in new building materials and business models None044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measuresRSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion AWSE0ME PLUS respect to the pillars of the EUSAIR strategy can contribute in relation to a more efficient and green energy network. About Pillar 3 "Environmental Quality", the involvement of partners can significantly improve the creation of conditions for the development of innovative projects and development SMEs ideas in Green oriented view. The proposed innovative about new materials, design concept and business model for building materials derived by waste will improve to utilize existing resources in the most resilient and sustainable way to all cross border domain. Other AWSE0ME PLUS in according with, P.A. 2 S.O.2.3, is able to promote action shall contribute to promoting energy efficiency with joint cross-border actions. The Priority Axis 2 and the macro-objective of the project want to achieve a greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and Risk Management. All of this is in accordance with the European Green Deal, a roadmap for a more sustainable EU economy. It aims to transform EU countries into a low carbon economy without reducing prosperity and improving people's quality of life. The agreement requires that this transition be equitable and inclusive. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)B-ViSA 2030SA-01002161Blue Vision 2030 in the South AdriaticApulia Region-Research and International Relations SectionYesRegional public authorityBARIItalyITpublic97358.0The sea links different sectors and traditions which can be an extraordinary booster for the economic development of the program area and in particular for Puglia Region, Montenegro and Albania. To enhance sustainable Blue Economy, Puglia Region, in 2022, launched the process of the definition of a specific blue strategy called “Blue vision 2030 in Puglia" in witch an extensive and holistic interpretation of the blue economy is embraced, capturing the enormous intersectoral synergies, considered a driver for transforming Puglia into a blue innovation incubator, strengthening the relationships between the different stakeholders of its economic and innovative system, with a regional governance composed by a Steering Committee (for the sustainable development of the blue economy, a suitable tool for governing the complexity and inter-sectoral nature of decisions) a Technical-Scientific Committee and tematich work groups. The objective of the B-VISA2030 project is to capitalize on the results of the activities carried out by the Puglia Region within its territory, disseminating the strategic guidelines defined in the regional Blue Vision on a local scale, and at a transnational level andsupporting in Albania and Montenegro the definition of a long-term blue strategy and the creation of an effective governance system. In particular the transfer of the methodology is focusing on: -the use of dataset of the Mapping of the Blue Economy in the project partner regions/countries carried out through the Smart Adria Blue Growth project; - the 4th helix model that connects the players in the world of research/university, business and civil society o with the institutional. The development of the B-VISA2030 project for all Adriatic area represents a valuable investment both in the short and long term, because it is able to produce solutions that combine development and employment with social and environmental sustainability, with a cross-border approch.To define a joint Blue Economy Action plan for the South Adriatic, detailed in a MoU signed among PPs. 190984.0157468.5157468.582%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Knowledge and technology transferGovernance, partnership1 day conference in Puglia 3 days cross-border training in Albania 3 days cross-border training in Montenegro 2 days seminar in Albania 2 days seminar in Montenegro 2 days seminar in Italy Analysis (Albania) Management models (Albania) Testing (Albania) MoU (Albania) Analysis (Montenegro) Management models (Montenegro) Testing (Montenegro) MoU (Montenegro) Analysis (Puglia) Management models (Puglia) Testing (Puglia) MoU (Puglia) Joint Action Plan 1 day B2B meeting in Montenegro 1 day conference in Albania 1 day conference in Italy (Puglia) 1 day Blue Conference in Italy (Puglia) None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-022025-02-01EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Main contribution of the project to the EUSAIR is related to Pillar 1: BLUE GROWTH Among the specific objectives of this pillar there are: - to promote blue economy sectors, by facilitating the brain circulation between research and business communities and increasing their networking and clustering capacity, and - to improve sea basin governance, by enhancing administrative and institutional capacities in the area of maritime governance and services, which are included in Blue Vision strategies in the target areas of the B-ViSA 2030 porject. The Pillar Coordinator in Montengro, as well as the coordination structures of the pillar in Italy and Albania will be involved inthe project through a regular meetings (at least one before the beginning of the project and one at the end of the first year of the project) to exchange results on the activities implemented and al lpossible synergies for policy coordination in the South Adriatic area. Other Smart Specialization Strategies (S3) S3 are a useful tool to support transition towards a sustainable blue economy by creating the necessary innovation ecosystems in Member States and Regions while promoting investments that boost the competitiveness of blue economy sectors. The EU launched the S3 thematic platform for sustainable blue economy to provide a framework of cooperation among blue economy stakeholders of 4-helix, to exchange their interests, best practices, to address their common needs, to prepare joint proposals and collaborate among themselves for implementing innovative projects. In 2022 Puglia Region has launched the RIS3 Smart Puglia 2030, including Blue Growth and Blue Economy as a cross-cutting driver of change. Montenegro adopted the Smart Specialisation Strategy 2019-2024, and Albania has already started a process of definition of the S3. 3.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)BIOTOURS 2.0SA-01001791BIOdiversity and ciTizen science crOss border strategy in soUth adRiatic to protect cetaceanS 2.0Jonian Dolphin ConservationYesInterest groups including NGOsTarantoItalyITpublic85330.14BIOTOURS 2.0 aims to develop citizen science as a tool for sea and biodiversity protection, supporting the integration of data necessary for scientific research on cetaceans protection. The model applied by the BioTourS project (Citizen Science Tourism model – ITALME 438) will be capitalized to be employed in the field of scientific research for the safeguard of the Adriatic sea, integrating data collected by common citizens according to shared monitoring protocols. The Adriatic sea constitutes a complex socio-ecological system, where human actions are closely interconnected with its rich animal and plant biodiversity. Cetaceans are among the most vulnerable species to possible threats. Therefore it is necessary to evaluate their conservation status in order to set up effective plans for sustainable management of the sea resources. At the same time, it is essential to preserve critical areas for marine fauna of common interest. Increasingly, specialist researchers and funds available for scientific needs and purposes are limited and insufficient to address issues related to biodiversity monitoring and conservation at both local and regional levels. The direct involvement of citizens in research study and active conservation of biodiversity can contribute to the collection and sharing of data, applying precise protocols, subjected to validation and verification, intensifying official databases that are the result of the work of experts. The project will implement an integrated multi-sectoral approach to minimize threats impact on cetacean populations by combining technology, science and education. BIOTOURS 2.0 is based on Citizen Science methodology as a tool for the protection of the sea and biodiversity to collect necessary data about cetaceans protection in scientific research. Output: developing a cross-border cetaceans monitoring Plan in the Adriatic sea including citizens active contributions to foster biodiversity protection, complying with EU recommendationsThe main purpose is minimize the actual fragmentation of the available data and harmonize procedures for monitoring biodiversity in the Adriatic Sea to promote more environmental awareness through Citizen Science.161362.14132891.31132891.3182%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Climate change and biodiversityN 1 joint Communication Kit N.3 Workshops reports N 1 joint Communication Kit N.1 ApMM ALBANIA N.1 ApMM ITALY N.1 ApMM MONTENEGRO N.1 Joint model "Citizen science to monitor marine biodiversity" N. 3 Incoming mission reports N.3 Kit Communication Incoming mission N.1 Training Toolkit N. 1 Targeted Training Realized N.1 Kit Communication Training None079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion BIOTOURS 2.0 + contributes to the following EUSAIR pillars: - PILLAR 3 the issue of environmental quality, with respect to marine, coastal and Region Strategy terrestrial ecosystyem. Concerning the topic "3.1 marine environment" and the issue "Threath to coastal and marine biodiversity" the project halts the heritage loss and threats for biodiversity by implementing better tools for cetacean protection, In particular it supports the IA "3.1.1 Increasing marine knowledge" by enabling a more comprehensive data collection and analysis; - PILLAR 1 "Blue GRowth" linked to the topic "1.3 Maritime and marine governance services" - IAs "1.3.5 Citizen and business awareness and involvement" and "1.3.3 data and Knowledge sharing" which will be addressed by implementing Citizen Science activities and the use of their data for the scientific research. 3.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)BLUE FLAGSA-01000751Enhance cooperation between private and public institution for an efficient management to raise criteria standards for Blue Flag award in the region.Municipality of UgentoYesLocal public authorityMunicipality of UgentoItalyITpublic63497.04The Blue Flag Programme started in France in 1985, it is actually a world-renowned award, with an ever-increasing number of countries participating in it. The mission is to promote environmental education programmes for the users of beaches, marinas and eco-tourism boats. It challenges local authorities and marine operators to achieve high standards in the four categories of water quality, environmental management, environmental education and safety. There is a substantial discrepancy between Italy, Albania and Montenegro concerning the standardisation of the Blue Flag, in particular on the capacity to promote and manage the criteria included. The overall objective is to increase the cooperation, the institutional capacity and partners' governance skills in order to provide an efficient application of the Blue Flag criteria. The common challenge is to capitalize the best practices already existing in Puglia region, boosting the further development of boating tourism and public marinas, guaranteeing, for Montenegro, a sustainable approach of those, while building a territorial policy strategy for Albania, that has no Blu Flag recognition site. To reach all the outputs, the project will create new training opportunities, workshops and a regional action plan of the area that will represent the main innovative aspect of BLUE FLAG together with the pursuit of the DNSH principle in the implementation of activities. The organisation of a targeted training by PP2 will also allow to transfer adequate know-how and skills to less experienced partners. The project methodology approach emphasizes the cross-border cooperation dimension, ensuring synergies with regards to the exchange of experiences/best practices according to the level of knowledge of the partners. Particularly, less experienced local authorities and organizations (PP4 and PP5) will be supported by the other partners to easily improve their institutional capacity and governance in relation to the Blue flag.BLUE FLAG aims is to enhance the PP's institutional capacity and skills related to the management of the coastal and marine areas according to the Blue flag criteria, strengthening also the cross-border cooperation among the involved stakeholders.162348.92133600.58133600.5882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27TourismReport Report Event Meeting agenda Minutes Pubblicity materials Agenda Report Evaluation A Gap Analysis Report including partners reports Action Plan model Testing Phase Final Memorandum of Understanding Jointly action to develop the action plan, led by LP Plan of the Blue Flag course Training material and register Certifications Evaluation Report on the agenda Report on recommandations Evaluation questionnaire Agenda and programme Report Evaluation Report Evaluation Report on the sustainability plan None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion BLUE FLAG contributes to EUSAIR and is in line with Pillar 1: Blue Growth (Topic 1.3 - Maritime and marine governance and services) which aim to enhance administrative and institutional capacities in the sector of maritime governance and services. BLUE FLAG will follow the objective of the topic 1.3, organizing activities to strengthen the institutional collaboration of the Adriatic partners, the enforcement and capacity building of PP's that will contribute to ameliorate the governance of costal and marine areas. BLUE FLAG is in line with Pillar 3: Environmental quality (Topic 3.1 - Marine environment) and contributes to the achievement of specific objectives to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine/coastal areas Other BLUE FLAG contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, more precisely Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. While healthy oceans and seas are essential for humans (in terms of food, energy, water, climate mitigations, etc.), everyday human activities are endangering them and thus affecting the livelihoods of people. Target 14.2 states it is necessary to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans. Project proposal is in line with this target as it works to manage and protect marine and coastal areas. Other European Green Deal acknowledges that Europe’s seas, oceans, and environment are a source of natural and economic wealth and need to be protected to ensure that they continue sustaining us in the future. The EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030 (core part of European Green Deal) is an essential part of the climate change mitigation strategy of the EU and emphasizes that properly protected marine ecosystems bring substantial health, social and economic benefits to coastal communities and the whole EU, but it depends on proper implementation and enforcement. One of the key commitments of the Pillar 1 of the Strategy is to enhance the management of all protected areas. BLUE FLAG will support this important part of Pillar 1 implementation. Other This project builds on several goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular: - goal no. 6 "clean water and sanitation", in terms of challenging local authorities and site operators to achieve high standards of governance environmental policies; - goal no. 4 "quality education", in the terms of raising awareness of sustainable development in freshwater, marine areas and boats; - goal n.8 "decent work and economic growth" considering that the Blue flag favor sustainable tourism in the seaside areas, enhancing employment. 5.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)CLEANSA-01001961CLimate changE covenANt of mayorApulia Region-Department of Environment, Landscape and Urban qualityYesRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic58980.48Pollution and climate change are global challenges, which require joint climate adaptation strategies and plans on renewable energy. CLEAN’s goal is to contribute to a greener South Adriatic by promoting energy efficiency across the region, capitalizing on the experiences gained by the EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM) - network with more than 11.600 cities – that require signatories to prepare a “Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan”(SECAP). Public officers from both sides of the Adriatic will analyse policies and best practices focusing on the EU Energy policy and, in particular, the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) with recent reform proposals (March 2023). With this regard, SECAPs represent the perfect tool for sustainable territorial planning, since it complies with the “energy efficiency first principle” set in the EED which requires that cost-efficient efficiency measures must be the main driver of policies and energy investments. Public officers from both sides of the Adriatic will then discuss of the CoM and how to join it by studying the drafting process of the SECAP, by also deepening the official guidelines, and learning from local and international best practice. Their improved knowledge will lay the foundation for a joint action plan, aimed at defining a common strategy to further extend the CoM and practices in the programme area, whose implementation will be supported by a Memorandum of Understanding. The MoU will also create a control room to support municipalities in seeking EU/national funds, creating partnerships, synergies. The innovation stands in the approach that the partners want to use and further develop in drafting the SECAP; building on the knowledge developed thanks to the workshops, partners want to create a tailored-made methodology that takes into account the peculiarities of the territories, the evolution they have had over the last 30 years in terms of climate change and possible future scenarios.WP1 will enable public officers to prepare a strategy on energy efficiency in programme area. Public Authorities will provide a tool for defining actions to join the Covenant of Mayors and prepare the Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans. 167719.24137692.78137692.7882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Waste and pollutionApplication form complete Signed declarations Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Report of the workshop Context analysis in Montenegro Montenegro Action Plan Testing of the model in Montenegro MoU Context analysis in Albania Albanian Action Plan Testing of the model in Albania MoU Context analysis in Italy Italian Action Plan Testing of the model in Italy Joint Action Plan MoU Conference report FLC certificate, report and checklist for LP FLC certificate, report and checklist for PP4 None044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measuresRSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion CLEAN’s goal is to promote energy efficiency in the regions, increasing cooperation and connections between cities and different EU/national authorities, and building capacity on preparing “Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan”. CLEAN is therefore perfectly aligned with the Pillar 2 of the EUSAIR strategy - “Connecting the Region”-, since it pursues the objective “To achieve a well-interconnected and well-functioning internal energy market supporting the three energy policy objectives of the EU – competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability”. The project creates the right conditions to adopt the EU rules on energy and prepare integrated plans with measures on energy efficiency and renewables, which is one of the actions part of the flagship “POWER NETWORKS AND MARKET FOR A GREEN ADRIATIC-IONIAN REGION, designed to meet the EU Policy Objectives no. 2 and no. 3 for a greener, low-carbon and more connected Europe. CLEAN aims to spread across the region the good practices developed by the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), an initiative launched in 2008 by the European Commission; given the importance of the CoM in the EU context and in order to increase the chances of success of the project, the results will be shared with the Thematic Steering Group so to explore the possibility develop programmes or calls suitable for supporting their subsequent implementation. Other CLEAN aims at promoting energy efficiency with joint cross border initiatives based on the best practices developed by the Covenant of Mayors. The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. CLEAN is fully aligned with the overall strategy proposed into the European Green Deal. In particular with pillars - 2.1.2. Supplying clean, affordable and secure energy “Energy efficiency must be prioritised” in order to reach climate objectives in 2030 and 2050 and he decarbonise at the lowest cost possible - 2.1.4. Building and renovating in an energy and resource efficient way. The “Energy efficiency first principle” must be implicit when it comes to building or renovating constructions, in order to save natural and financial resources Energy Efficiency is also a pillar of the EU Energy Policy, in particular of the actions aimed at reducing the dependence from the Russian LNG. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)CRAFTLAB PLUSSA-01001441Cross-border Artisanship SkillsPino Pascali Foundation, Museum of Contemporary ArtYesOtherPolignano a MareItalyITpublic71401.02The project gives response to the need to develop cross-border productive economic sectors of involved territories. Consolidating, strengthening & promoting common socio-cultural roots through recovery of traditional professions is an effective way to revitalise this sector. From this idea arises CRAFTLAB PLUS, a capitalisation action born from the project CRAFTLAB, funded under Interreg GR-IT 14-20. The project aims to promote skills transferral in artisanship while strengthening craft industry & valorising cultural heritage through cross-border cooperation. 3 artisan sectors have been chosen as central topics for the project; ceramics, mosaics &textiles. CRAFTLAB PLUS pursues to raise its importance in economy & development of each participating region by boosting cultural cross-border cooperation. The project will produce 1 WP, capitalising results of the original project. Through diverse activities, combining theoretical & practical, partners will arrive at the main target, young unemployed and NEETs. These targets are especially relevant for the partnership as they constitute vulnerable groups needing access to quality training to increase their skills in participating territories. The focus will be to improve their entrepreneurial skills in artisan sector. However, the project will address also other targets; NGOs, interest groups, creative SMEs, experts, stakeholders, public authorities, training institutions & general public. The innovative dimension of CRAFTLAB PLUS is to create a common cross-border identity, transferred into a single tool for skills transferral. The plan is to unify cultural heritage, craft tradition & expression from all the project areas to transfer the knowledge to youth. This will be powerful to help artisan businesses prosper & continue to build synergies, bringing audience closer to traditional professions. Spreading project results outside the eligible area will allow presenting the methodology, expanding CRAFTLAB PLUS impact.Development of training scheme for transferral of skills in artisanship while strengthening craft industry & valorising the cultural heritage. Improvement of aritisan entrepreneurial abilities of NEETs through theorethical and practical activities.197769.82162844.15162844.1582%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Education and trainingApplication form & signed declarations Report of the workshop in Albania Promotional booklet of the workshop in Albania Toolkit of the workshop in Montenegro Promotional short video set of the workshop on Montenegro Analysis report National Methodology Development Joint Methodology Development Testing of the methodology Signature of Memorandum of Understanding Report toolkit on B2B in Albania Report toolkit on B2B in Italy Report toolkit on B2B in Montenegro Training kit of targeted training in Puglia Short promotional video of targeted training in Puglia Kit of the seminar in Molise Green booklet of the seminar in Molise Kit of the conference in Montenegro Digital leaflet of the conference in Montenegro Kit of the conference in Albania Newsletter of the conference in Albania Final conference kit of the conference in Puglia Dissemination campaign kit of the conference in Puglia FLC Certificate for Fondazione Pino Pascali FLC Certificate for UNIMOL None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The CRAFTLAB PLUS project contributes to the EUSAIR PILLAR 4. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM, as the proposal aims to develop new training solutions for enhancing tourist & cultural sectors in the South Adriatic Area. The project is in line with the Flagship DES_AIR and CULTOURAIR. Through the development of methodologies, workshops, training and other activities, CRAFTLAB PLUS helps the development of cultural tourism and provides skills to the target groups. For the DES_AIR flagship, the project foresees targeted training activities and practical workshops aiming to skill the target group in the artisanship and cultural sector. Through the activities foreseen, the youth & unemployed targets of the project, as well as the stakeholders will increase their competencies in the craft sector. These actions will also impact positively the tourism sector, as the craft sector is strongly linked to it. For the CULTOURAIR flagship, CRAFTLAB PLUS will develop a joint methodology analysing the artistic and cultural characteristics of the peripheral areas of IT, AL and MNE. The tasks will produce a compilation of harmonized data, as well as joint solutions under the so-called Community Maps. This tool created will be applicable in the tourism sector of the territories joining the project. This harmonisation will lead to new business opportunities and connections. To conclude, the CRAFTLAB PLUS project contributes to the overall goal of achieving sustainable and diversified tourism in the EUSAIR region. Other CRAFTLAB PLUS creates also synergies with the Eruopean Green Deal Strategy. Tourism and culture are part of the European Green Deal, and the innovative solutions can help to relaunch the sector more sustainably. The CRAFTLAB PLUS project contributes to the European Green Deal by supporting the transition of the cultural sector towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly model. The project's joint methodology developed and CBT activities (B2B and seminars) aim to promote innovation in the craft sector, transitioning from old crafts to new models. Some of the topics developed during the activities are technologies, digitalisation, circular economy and the promotion of more balanced use of natural resources. Moreover, the project promotes the development of diverse business ideas, fostering synergies between creative and cultural industries, artisans, artists and the local community. By doing so, the project aims to increase the value and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, which is essential for the long-term sustainability of the cultural industry. The project's efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient cultural ecosystem align with the European Union's industrial strategy, which prioritizes the green and digital transformation of EU industries to increase their competitiveness and reduce their environmental impact. The co-creation process of transition pathways involving all stakeholders, including the tourism industry, is crucial to achieving the twin transition and accelerating the green and digital transformations in the EU. Other The New European Agenda for Culture 2018, creates a framework for cooperation on culture at the EU level. These focus on the positive contribution that culture brings to Europe’s society, its economy and international relations. The Agenda also sets out enhanced working methods with Member States, civil society organisations and international partners. The Agenda divides its impact into three dimensions; social, economic and external dimensions. CRAFTLAB PLUS emphasizes the three dimensions of the Agenda 2018, by disseminating the power of culture and cultural diversity while supporting culture-based creativity in education and innovation and strengthening cross-border international cultural relations. The project will boost the cooperation between countries and partners from different cultural realities but with common objectives. Other The project is in line with the National Strategy for Sustainable Development of Montenegro by 2030 (NSSD). The National Strategy of Montenegro is an umbrella, horizontal and long-term development strategy that relates not only to the environment and economics but also to human resources and social capital that should ensure prosperous development. It highlights the relevance of contributing to sustainable growth in the economic sectors, including tourism and culture. CRAFTLAB PLUS valorises the cultural sector by assuring the skills transferral in the artisan sector, while interchanging good practices and experiences through the project territories, having a subsequent impact on the economic growth of the territories. Other CRAFTLAB PLUS follows also the Albanian National Strategy for Culture 2019-2025, approved in 2020 in line with the UNESCO Convention 2005 as well as with the New European Agenda for Culture 2018. The national strategy has as its main mission the creation of a favourable environment for the growth and development of cultural and creative services and products in the public and private sectors. CRAFTLAB PLUS does so by transferring skills to experts and youngsters that will impact the cultural businesses affecting positively the sector. There is an increased emphasis on culture and art while promoting and disseminating the Albanian culture, together with the other territories’ culture and local arts. Then, another strong point of the strategy is the necessity of valorising the heritage and the local artists and craft businesses, and this will be the main objective of all the activities taking place locally and cross-border. Other The Strategic Plan for the Tourism Development of the Molise Region (Piano Strategico per lo Sviluppo del Turismo) is part of the synergies with the project. The Plan pursues covering the need of the Molise region, and providing the territories of the region with a strong touristic and cultural strategy aiming to boost both sectors while valorising the roots of the culture. CRAFTLAB PLUS develops solutions for these necessities, by providing specific tools for strengthening cultural businesses, attracting tourists and reinforcing the tourism sector. Other CRAFTLAB PLUS is in line with the Apulian Cultural Strategy (PiiilCulturainPugiia – Piano Strategico della Cultura della Regione Puglia 2017-2026), valorising the culture of the territory. Thanks to the project, the Italian artisan heritage (but also the Montenegrin and Albanese) will be enhanced. The project will give visibility to the artisan professions in each of the territories through joint activities. The project also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the Strategic Plan of the Culture of the Puglia Region 2017-2026. The Strategic Plan intends to protect, enhance and promote the identity of a territory, and therefore its culture (cultural heritage, cultural activities and live entertainment, audiovisual, creativity), in an increasingly innovative way, stimulating growth, employment, competitiveness, social and territorial cohesion. CRAFTLAB PLUS is totally in line with the premises of the Strategic Plan for Culture, as highlights the value of the culture of each of the territories forming the partnership on each of the activities foreseen. Moreover, the PiiilCulturainPugiia – Strategic Plan of Culture of the Puglia Region 2017-2026 promotes the creation of strong partnerships, aimed at creating quality cultural and tourism products that will make up the offer of the Puglia portfolio becoming a tool for territorial inclusion and cohesion, and sustainable from an environmental, social and economic point of view. CRAFTLAB PLUS project is perfectly in line with the European development strategies which identify the cultural sector as a driver for social and economic development, specifically with the NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS strategy. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)CROSSWATER+SA-01002041Integrated water management system in crossborder area+Acquedotto Pugliese S.p.A.YesInfrastructure and (public) service providerBariItalyITpublic63568.44The scope of the project is to lay the foundation for reducing pollution and protecting water resources, by developing a joint solution aimed at continuously monitor training needs and build training programs. This will harmonise managers, technicians and researchers’ capacities on both sides of the Adriatic and produce a concrete positive impact on the water and marine environment. The need for this solution has been identified capitalizing on the results of the Interreg “Cross-Water” (CW) project, designed to draw an efficient and effective cross-border water management system. As a matter of fact, CW - besides major investments in infrastructures - identified the need to further build cross border technical and managerial capacities so to improve the efficiency and sustainability of the current operations. Workshops and seminars will be organised, using an integrated approach to water and environmental issues, where pillars are restoring ecosystems and ecosystem services able to protect against climate change. Experts will be discussing of water and wastewater management and treatment, reuse in agriculture – just to mention a few -; these workshops will then be used to start assessing the training needs and then set up a first “test” training scheme. During the events side initiatives will be organised to raise awareness of the general public on the importance of a “water saving” approach in daily lives and of the need for “additional cost” to be paid for implementing sustainable solutions. The project represents a concrete step forward since it perfectly fills in the gap indicated in the CW Integrated WM system plan. Moreover, the project sets into the context of the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/CE) and following, aimed at preserving all water bodies. Cross-border cooperation is therefore mandatory, since building PA’s capacity both on management & technical aspects of water management is a pre-requisite to harmonise the legislative framework.The WP aims at defining the path for signing an MoU whose scope is establishing a joint “control room” for continuous monitoring of training needs and consequent organisation of training courses136299.44112676.1112676.183%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Waste and pollutionReport of the preparation activities Conference toolkit Conference toolkit Workshop toolkit Workshop toolkit Workshop toolkit Workshop toolkit Seminar toolkit Memorandum of Understanding Report of the Training Needs assessment Report of the Training programs Report of the Training Schemes completed Report of the final conference toolkit Certification None079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion CROSSWATER’s goal is to enhance biodiversity and reduce water/marine pollution, carrying out actions to build capacity on water and wastewater management and reuse in agriculture and raising awareness initiatives on the concept of “water saving” and of the “additional costs” needed for implementing eco-friendly technologies. CROSSWATER is therefore perfectly aligned with the Pillar 3 of the EUSAIR strategy - “Environmental Quality”-, since it pursues the objective “To contribute to the goal of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU by 2020, and restore them in so far as feasible, by addressing threats to marine and terrestrial biodiversity”. Within this context, the project can be added into the Flagship “Promotion of sustainable growth of the A-I region by implementing ICZM and MSP also to contribute CRF on ICZM of Barcelona convention and the monitoring and management of marine protected area” since its actions will “help the management of natural, social, economic and spatial assets in A-I region” (Flagship’s overall goal). The involvement of the EUSAIR stakeholders will be required at the end of the project; the improved knowledge and awareness on water management and saving creates room for investments in infrastructure (also digital) across the programme area. Other CROSSWATER+ aims at enhancing biodiversity by improving the cross border knowledge on water, wastewater management and treatment, also in sight of the reuse of water in agriculture. The European Green Deal is a package of policy initiatives, which aims to set the EU on the path to a green transition, with the ultimate goal of reaching climate neutrality by 2050. CROSSWATER+ is fully aligned with the overall strategy proposed into the European Green Deal; in particular with pillars “2.1.7. Preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity” “2.1.8 A zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment”. Restoring ecosystem services like the natural functions of ground and surface water is indeed essential to preserve and restore biodiversity. Actions aimed at monitoring, reporting, preventing and remedying pollution from water are also fundamental to implement the “Farm to Fork” strategy (2.1.6). Food production requires the consumption of huge quantities of water and causes pollution due to the use of pesticides and nutrients. A better management of water and the development of technologies able to both reduce the quantity of water exploited and the reuse of wastewater in agriculture is therefore essential. 3.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)EFFORGSA-01000501Cross border efficient EU-aligned organic control system in the agriculture, fishery and aquaculture sectorsMediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari - CIHEAM BariYesInternational organisation, EEIGValenzano (BA)ItalyITpublic92295.72One of the main challenges for the organic sector in the target area is the establishment of an efficient control system, in order to ensure fair competition and to fulfill consumers requirements for the traciability and garanty of the quality of the organic products, in line with the Regulation (EU) 2018/848 on organic production and labelling. In particular, the organic aquaculture sector seems to be more sensitive to the burdens and inefficiencies of the control system than the other organic production sectors. It is, infact, the most recent organic production system to be regulated in the EU and its development since 2010, when the EU regulation on aquaculture went into force, has been rather limited by its small numbers of certified operators, market actors and volumes. In Albania, the level of alignment with the EU acquis still need to be improved. On the other hand, the Commission also encourages EU MS to further align with the target presented by EU, the increasing by 2030 of at least of 25% of organic production, as well as to include organic aquaculture in their national strategies financed by the EMFAF 2021-2027. Capitalizing on the efforts already made by the BIO.Re.GOAL project (CEI Fund), the initiative aims to build up a jontly strategy (project output) to strengthen the harmonization process of the current legislative/administrative rules for the organic sector with EU Standards, focusing on the organic control system and including also the fishery and aquaculture (elements of novelty compared to BIO.Re.GOAL). According to the partnership decision, the project will start on 01/02/2024. Officials of MARD, Puglia Region, SMEs and other players will benefit from knowledge transfer on: control systems; CAP 2021-2027; EU Plan for Organic Production; EMFAF 2021-2027, thus developing methodological tools contributing to strengthen controls procedures. Close coordination with MARD-Al and a problem-solving approach will be maintained throughout all the project to avoid duplications and maximize impact of funds and resources. According to the partnership decision, the start date of the project is: 01/02/2024.An improved management of the organic control system addressed to public officers in the South Adriatic, through common procedures harmonizing EU legislative and administrative rules in the agriculture, fishery and aquaculture sector.157522.72129279.52129279.5282%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Governance, partnershipCross-border GAP analysis on organic control systems produced (LP1) Strategic vision on common procedures for Organic Control System (in LP1) CEI case study tested for the application of a proper common method through guidelines elaboration Signature of the joint committment letter by LP1 to follow up on the ApMM Joint Strategic Plan developed for a shared Organic Control System at cross border area (JMP). Cross-border GAP analysis on organic control systems produced (PP2) Strategic vision towards aligned procedures for Organic Control System (PP2) CEI case study applied for the application of a common method through guidelines elaboration Signature of the joint committment letter by PP2 to follow up on the ApMM IT - 1st workshop minutes/report produced. IT - 1st workshop communication toolkit produced. AL - 2nd workshop Report produced. AL - 2nd workshop communication toolkit produced. AL - 3rd workshop minutes/report produced. AL - 3rd workshop communication toolkit produced. AL - final conference minutes/report produced. AL - final conference communication toolkit produced. 1st cross border training toolkit planned and launched/communicated 1st Cross border training toolkit organized and completed 2nd cross border training toolkit planned and launched/communicated 2nd cross border training toolkit organized and completed Study tour toolkit launched and promoted Study tour toolkit implemented None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-022025-02-01EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project EFFORG is strongly aligned with the EUSAIR mission, as it takles directly the issue of an increased capacity of public administration (which is, for the EUSAIR strategy, a horizontal issue in all pillars). It fits, in particular, with the Pillar 1 "Blue Growth" of the EUSAIR strategy where the enhancement of the organic prodution and control systems of sustainable fisheries and aquaculture are both important sectors for blue growth in Albania and Puglia.This will be achieved by: - harmonising standards across the Regions; - improving skills and capacity to comply with EU rules and standards; - increasing the added value of local seafood value chains; Indeed, the project EFFORG aims at developping a joint Strategic Plan for the strengthening of Organic Control Systems at cross border area (activity 1.1, 1.2). In order to achieve this goal, workshops in Puglia and Tirana (activities 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6) will be held as well as cross border training on organic agriculture, fishery and aquaculture products control systems will be held in Puglia and Albania (activity 1.7, 1.8, 1.9). The contribution to the EUSAIR strategy can also be guaranteed by the role of the lead partner: CIHEAM Bari. Actually, in 2022, CIHEAM Bari has provided technical assistance to the Albanian Presidency of EUSAIR for the organization of a session of the EUSAIR Annual Forum entitled: "Farm to Fork" Strategy as a key for agri-food system, held in partnership with DG REGIO on 17th May 2022. Aim of the session was to contribute to the discussion on the EUSAIR Stragey revision with the inclusion of a pillar on Rural Development. In 2023, upon invitation of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, CIHEAM Bari has provided technical assistance to the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina for the organization of an event, held on 21 March 2023 in Mostar, intended to be a follow-up of the event "Farm to Fork" held in Albania. Other A sustainable food system is at the heart of the European Green Deal. Under the Green Deal’s Farm to Fork strategy, the European Commission has set a target of ‘at least 25% of the EU’s agricultural land under organic farming and a significant increase in organic aquaculture by 2030’. The action plan is broken into three interlinked axes that reflect the structure of the food supply chain and the Green Deal's sustainability objectives. Axis 1: stimulate demand and ensure consumer trust. Axis 2: stimulate conversion and reinforce the entire value chain. Axis 3: organics leading by example: improve the contribution of organic farming to environmental sustainability. The common agricultural policy (CAP) will be mobilised fully to support the implementation of the action plan. Financial support for organics will continue to be offered through rural development commitments. CAP support will also include technical assistance and the exchange of best practices and innovations in organics. The Commission also encouraged EU MS to include organic aquaculture in their national strategic plans and support this type of aquaculture production with the new EMFAF 2021-2027. As reported in the Report of Albania (2022) - European Commission Communication on EU Enlargement policy, legislation on quality policy, is partly aligned with the EU acquis. On organic farming, additional effort is needed to bring the legislation on organic production in line with the recent reform of the EU organic legislation. Some progress was achieved with regard to the establishment of a farm register and the development of administrative capacities for the IPARD III. Some of the Commission’s recommendations from 2021 were not fully implemented and remain valid. In the coming years, Albania should in particular: complete the legal frameworks on wine quality schemes and organic production; ensure the institutional and administrative capacity for their implementation. 2.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ENGAGESA-01000901Enhancing protection of nature and biodiversity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" in the programme area.Management Consortium of Torre GuacetoYesLocal public authorityCarovignoItalyITpublic39785.1ENGAGE aims to capitalize the results of Interreg Mediterranean Biodiversity Protection Community project and, in particular, the “Policy paper for the definition of a governance framework for the South Adriatic-Ionian Straight Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area”. The "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" is an Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas between Italy, Albania and Montenegro, identified by Conference of the parties (COP) during the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was held on 2014 in Pyeongchang (Republic of Korea). The Policy Paper identified a pathway to engage key-stakeholder and decision makers to involve in the SAIS-EBSA process. The policies emphasis the importance of the capacity building for the development of skills for the assessment of the economic value of the region taking into consideration the ecosystem services. Moreover, given the type of pressures identified by experts, the policy paper highlights the need to identify key leading bodies and develop motivational hooks, including economic strategies, to ensure meaningful and equitable engagement. To reach these results, ENGAGE proposal will organize one cross-border training courses of 30 hours in Albania, three workshop, in Albania, Montenegro and Italy with the involvement of the key-stakeholders and experts and one incoming in Montenegro. The final output will be an action plan adopted through a Memorandum of Understanding to define a coordinated and shared actions between decision makers and key stakeholder, to create the synergies on conservation measures between the countries of the South Adriatic to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait", and to define the further development of marine protected areas to reach the target to place 30% of EU sea and terrestrial area under protection by 2030 as planned by the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, with particular emphasis on transboundary marine protected areas.Strengthening skills and cooperation to create synergies between the countries of the South Adriatic to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" that is EBAS site and the further development of marine protected area.132102.48109338.08109338.0883%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Climate change and biodiversitySTEP 1: Analysis (one per Partner: LP, PP2 and PP4) STEP 2: Action plan (one per Partner: LP, PP2 and PP4) STEP 3: First testing of the Action Plan (one per Partner: LP, PP2 and PP4) STEP 4: Partners' commitment (one per Partner: LP, PP2 and PP4) Joint Action Plan to preserve the ecological integrity of the SAIS-EBAS Report on training course implemented in Albania. Report on Workshop implemented in Puglia region. Report on Workshop implemented in Albania. Report on Workshop implemented in Montenegro. Report on Workshop implemented in Molise region. Report on Incoming activity in Montenegro. None079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion ENGAGE contributes to TSG3“Environmental quality” considering that it is inline with the flagship “Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems” and “Promotion of sustainable growth of the AI region by implementing ICZM and MPS also to contribute CRF on ICZM of Barcelona convention and the monitoring and management of marine protected area”. The direct contribution of ENGAGE proposal to the EUSAIR Strategy is ensured by the capitalization of the “Policy paper for the definition of a governance framework for the South Adriatic-Ionian Straight Ecologically or Biologically Significant Area”, whereby PPs will develop a jointly action plan to develop this transboundary MPA located in the programme area. Other Green Deal ENGAGE is in line with the objective of the European Green Deal "Restoring biodiversity and reducing pollution" in detail with the action "Preserving and restoring ecosystem and biodiversity". To reach this action, European Commission developed a specific strategy that is the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. A special attentions is on the biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse that are indicated as one of the biggest threats facing humanity in the next decade. As emphasized by the Strategy the Member States will be responsible for designating the additional protected and strictly protected areas, this will help to complete the Natura 2000 network. Other ENGAGE will contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the areas involved, in particular to the SDGs 14 related to the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources. Moreover, ENGEGA is connected with three important SDGs n. 13, 14, 15 and with the following targets: 14.5.1 - Percentage of marine protected areas 15.5.1 - Red List of endangered species (Red List Index) 13.3.1 - Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) sustainable development education are integrated into (a) national education policies, (b) curricula, (c) teacher training and (d) student assessment (repeated in the refinement to be made of the indicators 4.7.1 and 12.8.1 contained in Annex III). Other Among the measures envisaged by the Italian PNRR in the field of the environment, with particular reference to protected areas, the investment line for the digitalisation of national parks (M2-C4.3-I.3.2). Mention should also be made of the measure relating to the restoration and protection of the seabed and marine habitats (M2-C4.3-I.3.5) to increase the share of national protected marine. The activities of ENGAGE are in line with the strategy of the Italian PNRR relatively to the promote through the cooperation the establishment of new marine protected areas, with a special attention to the transboundary marine areas. Other Unite Nations Environment Programme - Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP /MAP). The objectives of the current MAP Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) 2016-2021 include delivering “knowledge-based assessments of the Mediterranean environment and scenario development for informed decision-making and stakeholder work” including quality status of marine and coastal environment and interactions between environment and development. ENGAGE project thanks to the project activities will contribute to the Mediterranean Action Plan with the directly involvement of decision makers and stakeholders, strengthening the management skills of these target groups through training and workshops, and through the implementation of the joint action plan. Other Italian National Strategy of Biodiversity 2030. ENGAGE will contribute with the project activities to promote the actions identified by the Italian national strategy to reach the biodiversity objectives by 2030. Moreover, ENGAGE will contribute to the Action B12.4 Defining and implementing maritime space planning of the strategy, and in detail to the Sub-Action B12.4.b) Use National Maritime Space Management Plans for the establishment of ecologically connected networks of protected areas and other marine space protection measures covering at least 30% of our seas, designated in particular in offshore areas and in areas critical to biodiversity and the restocking of fish stocks (in line with Objective A "protected areas"). Other ENGAGE is inline to the "Document of Strategic Policies for the Protection of Biodiversity in Albania", in detail with the action "Expansion of the systemof protected areas in Albania, by increasing surfaces of protected areas to 17 of the land surface and internal water areas of the country, as areas of special importance for the biodiversity and ecosystem services and to 6 % of the coastal and marine areas". These it will be take into account by PP2 during the implementation of its action plans. Other ENGAGE is also inline with the Montenegro National Biodiversity Strategy with the Action Plan for the Period 2016-2020 that is a national strategy with a multi-sectoral approach. Its vision for Montenegro until 2050 is "Functional ecosystems and wealth of biodiversity are the basis for a sustainable and harmonic framework for the development of Montenegro and its citizens.” In detail, Its strategic targets are: - biodiversity protection is in practice as one of several most important social and political priorities in the overall development; Biodiversity is protected by multidisciplinary and multisector approach; An efficient mechanism for financing of biodiversity protection achieved, as well as a switch to sustainable biodiversity economy and necessary capacities built; Significant reduction of identified direct pressures on biodiversity until 2020 registered; preconditions created and targeted measures for biodiversity protection implemented; Environmental infrastructure as the basis for conservation of national biodiversity created and knowledge of biodiversity improved, systematized, and widely and equally available through developed mechanism. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ENGAGEMENTSA-01002231SUPPORTING THE ENGAGEMENT OF BUSINESS & EDUCATION OF IT-AL-ME SMEs IN A CB PERSPECTIVEFOUNDATION ITS “ANTONIO CUCCOVILLO"NoHigher education and research organisationsBariItalyITpublic33802.8ENGAGEMENT capitalises HISTEK and HISTEK Plus results. HISTEK has worked on strengthening the competitiveness of IT-AL-ME SMEs by promoting their integration into a CB EQF 5 business/education system aimed at equipping the target of higher technicians with the specific skills the CB companies need. In fact, in all 3 countries there is a prevalence of SMEs with few employees. In this context, the high level of knowledge and skills is the true value to promote, to ensure stability first, and then growth. The common challenge emerged in HISTEK Plus is to reinforce the capacity of SMEs to fit into a wider knowledge management system, actively participating in the co-designing processes of the EQF 5 training offer, in the delivery of training and in the final certification of skills, guaranteeing high quality standards at CB level, shared with educational institutions at each stage. Therefore, Project's objective is to identify the aspects (cultural, environmental, social, legislative etc.) that currently hinder an effective business/education engagement by SMEs, to outline, through a Joint Action Plan, which is the main project’s output, recommendations for policy makers aimed at promoting and supporting a progressive opening of the SMEs' approach to collaboration with training systems, in view of the future CB cooperation, with a CB approach which is needed. It will contribute at changing the mentality of businesses, opening it up to collaboration on qualifications. It will bring benefits to SMEs but also to young people, considering that creating a privileged channel through which raising the quality of human capital in the company, equipping it with the specific skills the company needs, reduces resulting times and costs of the transition from the world of school to the labour market and that a higher level of capacities in companies means more attractive job offers for young people, with a greater propensity not to leave their country.To explore issues hindering the business and education engagement by SMEs in the partner countries and to outline recommendations for policy makers aimed at promoting supporting the SMEs collaboration with training systems at CB level. 83802.869542.2469542.2483%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipCB Capacity building seminar n. 1 Minutes including Co-defined Questionnaire CB Capacity building seminar n. 2 Minutes including Co-defined Questionnaire CB Capacity building seminar n. 3 Minutes including Co-defined Questionnaire Data collection Country Reports Focus Group Tests Joint Action Plan None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31Other Considering that the project aims at supporting a progressive opening to the SMEs approach to collaboration with training systems so that to obtain more attractive job offers for young people, with social benefits in terms of employment, it contributes to making the European Pillar of Social Rights’ principles concrete, especially the first, according to which everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successful transitions in the labour market. Other The project fits into the 2023 European Year of Skills COM(2022) 526 final, announced by President von der Leyen in her State of the European Union Address, which represents a unique opportunity to support European companies, and especially small and medium-sized enterprises, “grappling with a shortage of staff” by putting “more focus in our investment on professional education and upskilling”, by ensuring “better cooperation with companies”, by matching companies’ needs “with people’s aspirations” and skills sets with opportunities on the job market, especially for the green and digital transition and the economic recovery, and facilitating the“recognition of qualifications also of third country nationals”. Other The proposal contributes to achieving the SDGs in particular Goal 4, Quality Education, Target 4.4 which provides, by 2030, to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship. It also contributes to Goal 8, in particular Target 8.3 aiming at promoting development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalisation and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises; and Target 8.5 aiming to achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all. Other Embedding the idea of “skills for jobs”, the project contributes to the objectives set out in the 2020 European Skills Agenda COM(2020)274 final, especially within its second building block which takes a comprehensive approach to up- and reskilling, that covers the whole value chain, and starts with reliable skills intelligence to deliver training relevant for the labour market, on the assumption that Individual companies should develop internal processes to identify skills gaps and measures to address upskilling of their own workforce. Other The proposal is in line with the Council Recommendation of 24 November 2020 on vocational education and training (VET) for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience 2020/C 417/01, considering that that availability of skilled staff or experienced managers has become the most important problem for a quarter of EU’s micro, small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) and that lack of skilled employees is the most important obstacle to new investment across the EU. Vocational education and training is particularly relevant for SMEs to make sure that their workforce has the skills needed. EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes in a transversal way to all the 4 EUSAIR Pillars, helping to promote economic and social prosperity and growth in the region by improving its attractiveness and competitiveness. In fact the Joint Action Plan will include recommendations to promote and support, through concrete actions, a progressive opening of the SME culture towards collaboration and engagement in CB educational systems, giving all Programme area the opportunity to improve, regardless the specific sector, and also developing transversal skills and know-how. This is also in line with one of the cross-cutting Strategy’s issues, namely “research, innovation and SMEs development”, aiming at boosting high-skilled employment, growth and competitiveness. Other The project is aligned with the European Commission’s Communication COM(2020)14 final, especially in terms of EC ambition to find out “what skills we need”, considering SMEs major difficulties in finding experienced staff and managers, and that vocational education and training as well as apprenticeships can foster employability of young people and adults alike and meet the changing needs of businesses. Other The project contributes to the strategy for SMEs outlined in COM(2020) 103 final, aiming at unleashing the power of Europe's SMEs of all kinds to lead both the sustainable and digital transitions, considering that SMEs are challenged by a lack of skilled employees, do not have the same resources as large companies to invest in their training, and that the skills shortage is particularly acute for digitalisation and new technologies, as 35% of the labour force have low or no digital skills. The project can further help address these challenges, facilitating access to training, and helping match the demand for talents from SMEs with labour market supply. It also fits in the framework of the Communication "Updating the 2020 New Industrial Strategy: Building a stronger Single Market for Europe’s recovery ", COM(2021)350 final. Other The project contributes to the objectives set out in this EU Ministers Declaration, endorsed on 30 November 2020, which complements the vision and strategic objectives of the Council Recommendation on VET for sustainable competitiveness, social fairness and resilience with short-term actions to be completed by 2025. It is in line with the purposes related to resilience and excellence through quality, inclusive and flexible vocational education and training, establishing a culture of lifelong learning promoting sustainability through vocational educational and training, a European education and training area and an international dimension of vocational education and training. Other The project contributes to the implementation of the Commission work programme 2023, “A Union standing firm and united” in particular concerning the priority “A Europe fit for digital age”, within which is highlighted that, in order to boost a workforce with the demanded skills and foster the competitiveness of European companies, in particular SMEs, and to realise the full potential of the digital and green transitions in a socially fair manner, 2023 will be the European Year of Skills, to deliver the necessary reskilling and upskilling of our workforce and attract the right skills to our continent. It will also contribute to the initiatives, mentioned in this work programme, aimed at implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights action plan. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ENTAILSA-01000941dEepen the aNalysis of souTh AdrIatic popular musicLecce Conservatory of Music Tito Schipa LecceNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic38390.76Igor Stravinsky wrote: "A true tradition is not the testimony of a concluded past, but a living force that animates and informs the present." ENTAIL (dEepen the aNalysis of souTh AdrIatic popular music) proposes, through the capitalisation of the EArPieCe (Encoding and Analysing Popular musiC) project, to keep on working on recovery and valorise a musical and ethnological repertoire with an impact and a strongly interregional connotation. Popular music is a set of different musical traditions and expressions related to specific ethnic/social groups. There is a growing awareness of the pressing need to archive the material remnants of popular music to safeguard the territorial histories. One thing we have learned most of all in this long emergency: the ability to reinvent ourselves. For this reason, traditions change, rewrite and readapt themselves, to preserve an invaluable heritage for all. The partnership imagines these activities as a natural follow-up of the wonderful work done with the EArPieCe project, but also a solid foundation for further future developments. The objective will be to valorise, link and enhance the musical experiences already initiated through EArPieCe, implementing solutions that can capitalise on the results obtained in new realities and through innovative action methodologies. An interregional approach offers several advantages, like the promotion of cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding. It will also help identify other cultural influences that have shaped the popular music culture of the region (in the case of this project, we will deepen also the Islamic contribution). The lower Adriatic region has a population with different ethnic, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds. The interregional approach is contributing to a more nuanced understanding of the popular music culture, by helping identify similarities and differences of different regions and contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the global music cultureTo provide educational opportunities to learn about the theory and practice of interregional popular music, build a more skilled community of musicians and music lovers, who can share and celebrate the cultural richness of music traditions.163987.48134035.67134035.6782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Cultural heritage and artsItalian Academy - Molise Bagpipe Handcrafting and Playing Albanian Academy - Folk music and dance ensamble (JMP) Joint Model on an innovative Neuro-music analysis (CBT) Seminar 1: The Band: its history and evolution (CBT) Seminar 2: Islamic influences on the south Adriatic musical heritage (CBT) Conference 1: Classical music tradition in Montenegro since its roots to presence (CBT) Conference 2: Popular music in Montenegro, between East and West. (CBT) Italian Academy Final Conference (CBT) Albanian Academy Final Conference -MUSIC (CBT) Albanian Academy Final Conference - DANCE (CBT) Neuro-Musical Conference None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The fourth pillar of the EUSAIR strategy aims to promote cultural and educational exchanges in the Adriatic-Ionian region. ENTAIL can contribute to achieving its objectives by promoting cultural exchanges, fostering creativity in the cultural and creative sector, and creating new opportunities for sustainable tourism. It will include activities such as concerts, training and seminars that showcase popular music from Adriatic territories involved. By bringing together musicians and other stakeholders, the project can facilitate cross-border collaborations and foster a sense of regional identity and community. The project can contribute to achieving specific EUSAIR goals, such as: 4.1: Promote intercultural dialogue and cultural exchanges, by showcasing popular music from different regions and facilitating cross-border collaborations. 4.2: Develop sustainable and responsible tourism by promoting cultural tourism and showcasing local music and culture. 4.4: Foster creativity and innovation in the cultural and creative sector by bringing together musicians, producers, and other stakeholders from different countries and promoting cross-border collaborations. The project can implement specific actions of the EUSAIR action plan or flagship: 4.2.2: Develop cultural routes and itineraries by promoting cultural tourism and showcasing local music and culture. 4.4.1: Support cultural and creative industries by promoting cross-border collaborations and fostering creativity and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. The EUSAIR stakeholders can be involved in the project in various ways, such as providing funding or other resources for the project: venues for concerts, equipment for workshops, or promotional materials. Participating in the project as performers or presenters, showcasing their own music or sharing their knowledge and expertise with others. Promoting the project to their networks and audiences, raising awareness of the project and encouraging participation. Other ENTAIL can support the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR), improving a path of musical education and skills in Montenegro by promoting the development of educational and training programs that are relevant to the needs of a specific labour market (performing arts, music promotion and recovery of national and interregional artistic heritage), and by encouraging the exchange of knowledge and expertise between the Interregion. ENTAIL aims also to promote cultural exchange in the Interregion by highlighting their rich musical heritages, then it can align with the WestMed Strategy's objective of supporting social and cultural development, in view of the fact that the outputs expected from ENTAIL will be scalable and replicable in other locations. ENTAIL also contributes to the preservation and promotion of cultural heritages, which is an important aspect of the WestMed Strategy's objective of promoting sustainable economic development. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ENTAILSA-01000941dEepen the aNalysis of souTh AdrIatic popular musicDHITECH HIGH-TECH TECHNOLOGICAL DISTRICT SCARLYesOtherLecceItalyITpublic39785.1 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)FReaSA-01000631From Fictitious to Real hotel ideas for innovative forms of tourismUniversity of Salento-Dipartimento di Scienze dell'EconomiaYesHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic67843.26The common challenge is to strengthen the cross-border cooperation for a sustainable tourism development of the area involved, with emphasis on a socio-economic strategy which exploits digital tools adopted during the Covid period. The overall objective consists of improving the ability in developing an innovative form of tourism, known as workation, which is characterized by economic and social effects. This form of tourism receptivity, which combines work and vacation, deserves the proper expansion in the cross-border territories at local level, taking advantage of digital innovations and facing some cultural disparities (expected change), related to low knowledge of the target markets, needs of supporting tools (services) and weak networks among operators. Indeed the 3 pillars of sustainable tourism (social well-being, economic development and environmental integrity) are involved. The output consists of a joint work plan, including a toolbox of services and joint actions which will be necessary for those tourism operators who will be interested in developing the workation segment. Thus a tested strategy, with technical and methodological tools available for cross-border tourism actors, as output, will translate into a significant improvement of the company up-skills and the ability to develop a potential tourism market segment, with attention to the principles of inclusion and sustainability. Cross-border hospitality operators (hotels in lato sensu), i.e. chains, farmhouses, resorts and local satellite activities, will benefit from the Project’s results. The partners have planned cross-border activities, i.e. workshops, targeted training and B2B meetings, inspired to a total transnational cooperation among the involved countries, by experiencing tools for addressing the increasing needs of tourists who appreciate nature, culture and traditions of the visited territories. The novelty is linked to the specific segment of tourism to stimulate.Strengthening the networks of cross-border operators in the segment called "workation" while increasing entrapreneurial capacity, knowledge of the target markets and support tools (services).199368.26163207.2163207.282%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27TourismApplication Form Signed declaration Audit trail organization workshop in Apulian Region (LP1) Audit trail organization workshop in Montenegro (PP4) Audit trail organization targeted training in Apulian Region (LP1) Audit trail organization targeted training in Molise (PP2) Audit trail organization targeted training in Albania (PP3) Reports for the ApMM in Molise Region (PP2) Reports for the ApMM in Albania (PP3) Reports for the ApMM in Montenegro (PP4) Joint ApMM for the model of services Report on the organization of the B2B meetings in Apulia Region (LP1) Report on the organization of the B2B meetings in Molise Region (PP2) Report on the organization of the B2B meetings in Albania (PP3) Report on the organization of the B2B meetings in Montenegro (PP4) None166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The Project is in line with the general objective of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) which consists in promoting economic and social prosperity and growth in the region by improving its attractiveness, competitiveness, and connectivity. In particular, the Project will contribute to the European strategy of improving the quality of the tourism offer, indeed one of the pillars (Pillar 4), described in the Action Plan of the EUSAIR, is the “Sustainable tourism” and the target of its third flagship (F3 - DES_AIR) is an "increased number of highly educated employees and entrepreneurs in the field of tourism". In this direction, the Project enhances the ability of developing, in the reference territories (Puglia, Molise, Albania, and Montenegro), an innovative form of tourism which has been experienced in some developed and touristically advanced countries, the so-called “workation”. This neologism refers to a new concept of vacation which conjugates smart-working and holiday; in other words, it represents a new model of tourism destination which is able to attract remote workers and digital nomads from all over the world. The actors of the tourism sector have to take into consideration the new needs of the tourism demand and the diversification of products and services can be a vehicle for attracting more and/or different types of tourists (the holiworkers), as well as prolonging tourist seasons and strengthening ‘all year round tourism’. Hence, by encouraging this innovative form of tourism and then tourism services diversification or improvement, it will be possible to expand the business opportunities in the tourism sector, in line with the principles of social inclusions, social innovation and individual and social well-being. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)GOVERNANCESA-01001251SUPPORTING THE GOVERNANCE OF A CB EQF 5 EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMFOUNDATION ITS “ANTONIO CUCCOVILLO"YesHigher education and research organisationsBariItalyITpublic25177.68GOVERNANCE further capitalizes on HISTEK and HISTEK Plus Projects and aims to favor and consolidate the gradual sharing, between the 3 countries, of a common cultural background, functional to the effective future implementation of a 5 EQF Level CB training system. The main challenge is to enable efficient and solid channels of communication between the educational systems of IT-AL-ME, to make cooperation effective and progressively guarantee real commitment to the implementation of a future EQF 5 education system at CB level. The overall objective is to start testing this new cooperation approach, to define a common vision and processes that can lead to concrete synergies between the 3 educational systems, in order to strengthen economic, social and territorial cohesion by reducing the gap. The new cooperation approach will be experimented starting with the co-participation in 3 capacity building seminars, during which the partners of the 3 countries will have the opportunity to share best practices and discuss on 3 key issues linked to EQF 5 education: - connecting the Higher-VET to the S3 of the territories, linking businesses to education, and making the educational offer more attractive in every single area - enhancing synergy on the mutual recognition of the qualification, working on the transferability of the model - sharing possible integrations and complementary in the use of public funds (national, regional and European) to support cross-border education systems After that, PPs will start to concretely cooperate on a first operational step, through the elaboration of a Joint Action Plan, including recommendations, that can lead to concrete interactions between the educational systems of the 3 countries, on the key issues faced during the CB seminars. Changes are expected in terms of increased capacity to approach the joint CB educational framework with the same vision, with integrated knowledge and with a systemic capacity to co-create effective synergies.Creating a common integrated framework for the implementation of EQF 5 CB system and favouring the establishment of CB governance system by defining common vision and processes among 3 countries' educational systems.83920.169342.8269342.8283%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Knowledge and technology transferCB Capacity building seminar CBT n. 1 Minutes CB Capacity building seminar CBT n. 2 Minutes CB Capacity building seminar CBT n. 3 Minutes N. 3 Context Analysis Country Reports N. 3 Recommendation Papers N. 3 Focus Group Testing Joint Action Plan None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes in a transversal way to all the 4 EUSAIR Pillars, promoting economic and social growth in the region by improving its attractiveness and competitiveness. In fact the Joint Action Plan will include recommendations to promote and support the launch of a CB EQF 5 educational system, by harmonising strategies and procedures across the borders; this will give all Programme areas the opportunity to improve, regardless the specific sector, and also developing high skills through the new EQF 5 offer in CB perspective, also in line with one of the cross-cutting Strategy’s issues, namely “research, innovation and SMEs development”, aiming at boosting high-skilled employment, growth and competitiveness. Other The proposal contributes to the objectives set out in the EC Communication COM(2020)625 final, especially in terms of promoting the dual freedom for learners and teachers to be mobile, considering that learning mobility and cooperation across borders are strong drivers for enhancing the quality of education and training institutions. The the second Capacity building seminar organised in Albania will be focused on European good practices of mutual recognition of qualifications, and on definition of the prerequisites for the transferability of educational models in a CB dimension; moreover, the three country reports will include recommendations on, among the others, how to facilitate the process of mutual recognition of 5th level qualifications. Other The New Strategic Agenda for the EU for 2019 – 2024 adopted by the European Council on 20 June 2019 stresses that Member States “must step up investment in people’s skills and education”. The project proposal can contribute to this ambition, considering that it foresees that each partner country's report will include recommendations also on how to manage funds (national, regional, European) for supporting EQF 5 educational offer in a CB perspective. Other The project, supporting the launch of a Cross-Border EQF 5 educational system, by harmonising strategies and procedures across the borders, contributes to making the European Pillar of Social Rights’ principles concrete, especially the first, according to which everyone has the right to quality and inclusive education, training and life-long learning in order to maintain and acquire skills that enable them to participate fully in society and manage successful transitions in the labour market. Other The project fits into the framework of the 2023 European Year of Skills COM(2022) 526 final, announced by President von der Leyen in her State of the European Union Address, which stresses the importance to match companies’ needs “with people’s aspirations” and skills sets with opportunities on the job market, especially for the green and digital transition and the economic recovery, and facilitating the“recognition of qualifications also of third country nationals”, that is also one of the ambitions of GOVERNANCE project. Other The proposal contributes to achieving the SDGs in particular Goal 4, Quality Education, Target 4.4 which provides, by 2030, to substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship. It also contributes to Goal 8, in particular Target 8.3 aiming at promoting development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, Target 8.5 aiming to achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all. Other In view of the project ambition of supporting the launch of a Cross-Border EQF 5 educational system, oriented to the training of high specialised professionals in line with the SMES’s needs in a CB perspective, it is aligned with the idea of “skills for jobs” embedded in the 2020 European Skills Agenda COM(2020)274 final (see in particular the second building block of the Agenda, which takes a comprehensive approach to up and reskilling and starts with reliable skills intelligence to deliver training relevant for the labour market). Other The project contributes to the implementation of the Commission work programme 2023, “A Union standing firm and united” in particular concerning the priority “A Europe fit for digital age”, within which is highlighted that, in order to boost a workforce with the demanded skills and foster the competitiveness of European companies, in particular SMEs, and to realise the full potential of the digital and green transitions in a socially fair manner, 2023 will be the European Year of Skills, to deliver the necessary reskilling and upskilling of our workforce and attract the right skills to our continent. It will also contribute to the initiatives, mentioned in this work programme, aimed at implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights action plan. 4.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)GOVERNANCESA-01001251SUPPORTING THE GOVERNANCE OF A CB EQF 5 EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMPuglia Region – Department of Labour market policies, Education, TrainingNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic14607.42 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)GREENSA-01001701Growing participative models for EnErgy commuNitiesESCOOP – European Social CooperativeNoInterest groups including NGOsCerignolaItalyITpublic38319.36Europe's transition to a climate-neutral continent within 2050 will demand the commitment of all stakeholders, who are asked to pool their resources and expertise to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by low-carbon economy. In addition, over than climate change, transition can incite economic development and energy independence, critical to our security as we have clearly realized. Essential to this approach is turning all citizens from consumers to citizen producers and consumers (prosumers). At the same time it is necessary to shape properly a kind of business able to meet and face the challenge of renewable energy production, as well as energy efficiency. Energy Communities (ECs) are emerging as a favored model of cooperation among citizens, civil society, social entrepreneurs, public authorities and community organizations. Enabling them to access to clean energy , at the same time they create job’s placements, increasing skills, developing local economy, reducing energy poverty and strengthening community cohesion. "Energy collective" models will be a key tool in the fight against climate change and should be driven from the bottom up. However, national, regional, local authorities and private entities can support the birth of Energy Collective by providing the right framework. Communities can facilitate funding, expertise and advice, ensuring that regulatory issues can be easily understood and managed. GREEN faces the underlying issues related to models of energy collectives in the program area and provides good practices and guidance on the topic drawn from the capitalization of Project ADRIA_ALLIANCE (ITALME 397). Green's approach: -Develop strategies for involvement in energy transition to encourage pro-environmental behavior by citizens, especially through the role of NGOs -In addition to providing elements for the implementation of ECs, also technical solutions to make energy consumption more efficient, combating the issue of energy demandRaising awareness on the importance of "Energy Collectivity" in the South Adriatic area by the implementation of a shared, innovative and bottom-up model able to integrate technical solutions, social issues, urban planning and PPPP solutions198376.34160907.81160907.8181%IPA/IPA II/IPA III81%Energy efficiencyN° 4 Living labs Minutes and materials N° 4 Living labs Communication Tools N.1 ApMM in ALBANIA to create and promote energy communities in the South Adriatic n. 1 ApMM in MONTENEGRO to create and promote energy communities in the South Adriatic n.1 ApMM in MOLISE to create and promote energy communities in the South Adriatic n.1 ApMM in PUGLIA to create and promote energy communities in the South Adriatic n1. Joint model for South Adriatic Renewable Energy Communities n. 1 Joint Model Communication for South Adriatic Renewable Energy Communities N° 1 target training realized (Training Energy comMunity Accelerator) N° 1 B2B minute (B2B Energy comMunity Accelerator) Communication tools for Energy comMunity Accelerator N.1 Training Toolkit N°1 Workshop report N.1 Agreement-ApMM NetworK Energy Communities (4 deliverables in one) N.1 Communication Tools Network for Energy Communities None044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measuresRSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions2024-02-012025-01-31 GREEN contributes to the following EUSAIR pillar: - PILLAR 2 "CONNECTING THE REGION" whose objective is to improve connectivity within the region and with the rest of Europe concerning transportation and energy networks. GREEN project it is particularly in line with the specific objective of the EUISAR 2 topic -3 ENERGY NETWORKS strategy. It aims to achieve a well-connected and well-functioning internal energy market that supports the EU's three energy policy objectives: competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability. The project purposes to identify solutions for the implementation of energy communities for renewable sources to turn final users into prosumers. Also with AT 1.4 it realizes a network on energy communities facilitating the exchange of solutions but also creating a possible platform for energy investments. GREEN in the EUSAIR perspective aims to: Ensure sustained Adriatic and Ionian public acceptance of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; - Ensure fast and simple approval procedures; - Implement renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, codes and legislation at national, regional and local levels in a coordinated manner, collecting and applying examples of good practices that can be replicated; -Build capacity and contribute to the further development of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies, legislation and regulation to inform public audience; -Build capacity and facilitate the employment of improved business models and innovative financing schemes to mobilize investment in innovative and established renewable energy systems and energy efficiency services. GREEN contributes directly to the EU's New Green Deal, characterized by general middle management policy that aims to achieve decarbonization in the building sector. Renovation Wave aims to double the annual rates of building renovation in the EU to ensure that building holdings will be climate neutral within 2050. Simultaneously, EU proposed to revise the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive that actually force member states to increase their levels of available green energy, decrease their energy consumption and decarbonize heating and cooling to encourage this way gradual removal of fuel boilers. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)GROW SMARTSA-01001231Fostering SMEs competitiveness and growth through internationalisation in green and circular economyCONFINDUSTRIA BARI E BAT–Association of Industrialists of Bari and Barletta, Andria, Trani ProvincesNoInterest groups including NGOsBariItalyITpublic70024.02Small, including micro, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) from the Programme Area (PA), operating in green and circular economy, are all facing COMMON CHALLENGES and limiting factors, working in isolation, while struggling toward achieving innovative and smart transformation, in order to increase their competitiveness. Joint CROSS-BORDER (C/B) APPROACH is necessary to tackle COMMON TERRITORIAL CHALLENGES in the PA to be overcome, represented by: - no structured and stable cooperation platform for green & circular MSMEs; - lack of organizational capabilities and low digitisation level preventing companies from internationalising their operations; - insufficient cross-border promotional initiatives aiming at fostering the creation of new business cooperation opportunities in the green and circular economy. The project’s OVERALL OBJECTIVE focuses on promotion of innovative and highly efficient joint cross-border actions in smart specialization areas of green and circular economy in the PA, with the aim to improve the framework conditions for growth and competitiveness of green & circular MSMEs through internationalisation, while reducing growth barriers and creating a smarter and business-friendly environment. The Project's MAIN OUTPUT will be a "Cross-Border Green & Circular MSMEs Business Networking Model", achieved through the evolution of the "SME BE SMART" Business Community Platform Network and the successful implementation of c/b workshops, B2B meetings, incoming missions and targeted trainings, delivering a Collection of strategic agreements, trainings and networking digital platform, aiming to foster new networking opportunities and strengthen the competitive position of MSMEs operating in the green & circular economy in the PA. INNOVATIVE model of cross-border promotional initiatives will be developed, allowing SMEs to meet in person and at the same time to be represented online through the digital up-scaled Business Community Platform Network.Strengthening cross-border cooperation and boosting competitiveness and growth of green & circular MSMEs by implementing an innovative Business Networking Model, building MSMEs' capacity to enhance internationalisation & digitalisation processes.196608.96162430.81162430.8183%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipClustering and economic cooperationInstitutional cooperation and cooperation networksConference Report Pledge among the Project Partners Organisations Training Kit - Albania Training Kit - Puglia Workshop Kit Workshop Kit Up-scaled Business Community Digital Platform Network Selected companies - Incoming mission to Montenegro Incoming Report - Montenegro Selected companies - Incoming mission to Albania Incoming Report - Albania Selected companies - Incoming mission to Puglia Incoming Report - Puglia Selected SMEs - B2B Initiative in Molise The Molise Joint Agreement - MoU Selected companies - B2B Initiative in Albania The Tirana Joint Agreement - MoU Selected companies - B2B Initiative in Montenegro The Podgorica Joint Agreement - MoU Final Conference Report None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion EUSAIR is a tool to foster social, economic and territorial cohesion to reduce disparities in the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region through cooperation. In accordance to the EU priorities for 2019-2024, EUSAIR contributes to the European Green Deal, European digital strategy and a stronger Europe in the world. The project GROW SMART contributes to the Overall Objective of the EUSAIR strategy, since its main goal is to improve the framework conditions for growth and competitiveness of green & circular MSMEs in the entire Programme area, reduce growth barriers and create a smarter and business-friendly environment in the Programme Area, by supporting a smarter digital transition of MSMEs and fostering networking opportunities. Furthermore, the Project GROW SMART is contributing to the cross-cutting aspects of the EUSAIR strategy, "Strengthening R&D, Innovation and SMEs" and "Capacity building, including communication", in particular thanks to the capacity building workshops for improving MSMEs organizational capabilities towards internationalisation and digital transition. Moreover, GROW SMART is contributing towards the Pillar 3 “Environmental Quality”, in particular through training and best practice sharing activities on the topics of waste management and pollution prevention, in order to reduce waste flows to the sea and other pollutants to the rivers and the sea. EUSAIR stakeholders are going to be involved and in particular the Pillar 3 Coordinators will be invited to actively participate at the Project’s Kick-Off Conference. Other The Project GROW SMART perfectly contributes also to the EUROPEAN COHESION POLICY for the funding period 2021-2027, since the Policy objective No. 1 aims at fostering an innovative and smart economic transformation in Europe by supporting digitisation of small and medium-sized business. The Project's activities perfectly link with this policy, since are boosting the internationalisation and digitalisation processes of MSMEs operating in the green and circular economy within the Programme Area. Other The Project GROW SMART is aligned also with the INDUSTRIAL POLICY OF MONTENEGRO 2019-2023 and in particular with the strategic goal 3: stimulating innovation, technology transfer and development of entrepreneurship, since the project's incoming mission and B2B events are fostering exactly the transfer of knowledge and technology and entrepreneurship development. Other ROADMAP Towards the Circular Economy in Montenegro - the Project GROW SMART is perfectly aligned and is actively contributing also towards the National Strategy for Circular Transition up to 2030, the document made by Ministry of economic development and tourism and Chamber of economy of Montenegro, since the project is fostering competitiveness and growth of green and circular MSMEs in the Programme Area. Other Albanian National Integrated Waste Management Plan 2020-2035 - This document sets the government's strategy on the transition from a linear to a circular economy. The Project is significantly contributing towards this goal, also through thematic capacity building workshop on the specific topic of Waste management in the Programme Area. Other The European Green Deal - The European Green Deal aims to boost the efficient use of resources by moving to a clean, circular economy and stop climate change, revert biodiversity loss and cut pollution. The Project is contributing towards this goal, through the implementation of the project's cross-border events, and in particular with the thematic trainings events and the capacity building workshops, focused on the topics of pollution prevention management and energy efficiency. Other ENEA - Enterprise Europe Network, is already promoting many tools and guidelines on the topics of circular economy applied to SMEs production processes and digital transition. ENEA institutional representatives will be invited at the Kick-Off event of GROW SMART in order to enhance further knowledge transfer on the topics which are targeted within the project GROW SMART. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)HERALDSA-01001281Hermes Encourages and Reshapes the Arts’ Longevity and DevelopmentMunicipality of FasanoYesLocal public authorityFasanoItalyITpublic68085.0Over the last years, the Performing Arts’ sector has progressively become a pillar for the attractiveness of a country and its cultural offer. HERALD project will address a common challenge represented by the fact that, despite the ever-growing interest in the Performing Arts and artistic productions, which shape a nation’s culture, it is evident that this sector is still characterised by a fragmented structure, which prevent local cultural and creative operators from expanding their own business and ensuring the sustainability of their own customised cultural products. HERALD Partners decided to focus their efforts in order to cooperate and pursue the same overall objective, namely contributing to the improvement and expansion of the relations among Performing Arts’ professionals and operators, creating a real community which provides them with more business opportunities and lays the foundations for the creation of future stable cross-border artistic productions that will last after the project’s conclusion. Thanks to the knowledge acquired and also through the capitalisation on previous EU funded projects and results, HERALD will lead to the development of one main output, given by the constitution of a Cross-border Performing Arts’ Community based on a unique methodology, aimed at ensuring the efficiency of the actions needed to create, promote and distribute artistic productions that are interesting for the markets of Italy, Albania and Montenegro. For this reason, the Partners will adopt an innovative approach, paying particular attention to the role and institutional support of Municipalities and Theatres, whose commitment will be sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding that will officially create and enhance the Cross-border Community for the development of the Performing Arts’ sector. Here comes Hermes, herald of the gods, who will travel across the lands of Puglia, Albania and Montenegro to help peoples encourage the longevity of the Performing Arts.Elaborating effective methodology for the creation of innovative artistic productions in Italy, Albania and Montenegro, leading to the increase of the competitiveness of cultural and creative SMEs and their business expansion at cross-border level.195947.74160275.59160275.5982%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Cultural heritage and artsApplication Form elaborated and submitted Report about Performing Arts’ sector in Italy, Albania and Montenegro N.2 Workshop kits in IT - Municipality of Fasano N.1 Workshop kit in IT - Apulian Public Theatre N.1 B2B kit in IT - Municipality of Fasano N.1 B2B kit in IT - Apulian Public Theatre N.1 Context analysis of the Performing Arts sector in Italy N.1 Context analysis of the Performing Arts sector in Albania N.1 Context analysis of the Performing Arts sector in Montenegro N.1 Action Plan for the development of Performing Arts’ sector in Italy N.1 Action Plan for the development of Performing Arts’ sector in Albania N.1 Action Plan for the development of Performing Arts’ sector in Montenegro N.1 Storytelling video about the methodology testing in Italy (delivered during the JMP activity) N.1 workshop report in Albania (delivered during the JMP activity) N.1 workshop kit in Albania N.1 workshop report in Montenegro (delivered during the JMP activity) N.1 workshop kit in Montenegro N.1 agreement with relevant stakeholders in Italy N.1 agreement with relevant stakeholders in Albania N.1 agreement with relevant stakeholders in Montenegro N.1 Cross-border Joint Action Plan & Memorandum of Understanding signed Report on the future of the Performing Arts’ sector in Italy Albania and Montenegro FLC Certificate for Municipality of Fasano FLC Certificate for Apulian Public Theatre None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Thanks to its background and the wealth of results which it is inspired to, HERALD contributes to the EUSAIR Strategy and it creates synergies with the 4th Pillar “Sustainable Tourism”, Topic 1 – Diversified tourism offer. In fact, through the realisation of activities aimed at sharing methodologies for the internationalisation of the performing arts’ system of Puglia, Albania and Montenegro, HERALD actively contributes to improving the artistic and cultural offer of the territories involved and, consequently, to provide local artistic and cultural operators with proper resources and opportunities to increase their own competitiveness by becoming one of the reason at the basis of the cultural and touristic growth of these countries. More specifically, the project contributes to the Flagship CULTOURAIR, since it contributes to addressing the need for a more structured and harmonised tourism in the involved areas. As a matter of fact, HERALD will allow the elaboration of joint methodologies that will be used for the enhancement of cross-border cultural and artistic productions and, this way, the competitiveness of artistic operators will be increased and harmonised and their own products will share the same high-level standards, consequently improving the quality of cultural tourism in Italy, Albania and Montenegro. Other HERALD also contributes to pursuing the strategic objectives of the New European Agenda for Culture (2018), in terms of promoting and increasing the power of culture as a means to strengthen social cohesion, by providing communities with diverse opportunities to be actively involved in. Moreover, HERALD helps encourage the mobility of professionals in the cultural and creative sectors, establishing and reinforcing networks among public and private entities. Lastly, thanks to its approach and activities, HERALD boosts the promotion of the cultural heritage of the territories involved, fortifying the concept of the European identity as a shared resource that empowers countries and their peoples. Other HERALD creates synergies with the Strategic Plan for Tourism 2017-2022 of the Italian government, insofar as, through the planned activities, all the Partners will contribute to valorising the strategic touristic areas of the territories involved, by increasing the competitiveness of local cultural operators that will diversify and innovate their own artistic and cultural offer, thus improving and enhancing the attractiveness of Apulia and, at the same time, of Albania and Montenegro. Other Through the exchange of best practices among the Partners and their own territories, HERALD also contributes to the objectives and priorities foreseen by the Albanian National Strategy for Culture 2019-2025. The actions envisaged by the project aim at improving and expanding the cultural and artistic market, by allowing the cross-border circulation of professionals belonging to the performing arts’ sector, supporting creativity and, consequently, involving artists that can actively contribute to fostering the cultural heritage abroad. Other At regional level, HERALD project is in line with and reflects the approach adopted by Puglia Region within the so-called “PiiiL Cultura in Puglia” (Strategic Plan for Culture of Puglia Region 2017-2026). As in the case of “PiiiL Cultura in Puglia”, HERALD aims at contributing to elaborating a model for the development and valorisation of the territory as well as strengthening the concept of “cultural tourism” as fundamental for the prosperous cultural, social and economic growth of local communities. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)HERALDSA-01001281Hermes Encourages and Reshapes the Arts’ Longevity and DevelopmentApulian Public Theatre – Regional Consortium for Arts and CultureNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic57514.74 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)I-AM_Smart AquaponicsSA-01001331supporting Italy, Albania and Montenegro’s Smart Aquaponics initiativesDHITECH HIGH-TECH TECHNOLOGICAL DISTRICT SCARLYesOtherLecceItalyITpublic48889.62Aquaponics is an agricultural practice that combines recirculating aquaculture systems (the RAS technology) with growing vegetables above ground (hydroponics) (Joly et al. 2015). Specifically, it uses fish waste as a source of nutrients for plants after treatment, operating as a closed-loop ecosystem for indoor agriculture. As such, aquaponics has a key role to play in food provision and tackling global challenges such as water scarcity, food security, urbanization, and reductions in energy use and food miles (EU Aquaponics Hub). However, as a rather novel technology, commercial production in Europe is still very limited, and very few companies are economically viable (Turnsek et al., 2020). This is despite the domestic market of Albania and Eastern Europe countries has been recording growing demand for pesticide-free produce (Bakiu et al., 2017), and the Southern Italian one too (Coldiretti, 2022). The project “Improving Sustainability, Efficiency and Profitability of Large Scale Aquaponics - ISEPA” made a first successful attempt to address mainly the technical and ecological issues related to aquaponics system complexity. Yet, the social and economic aspects of production are still to be fully addressed. Therefore, the project I-AM_Smart Aquaponics leverages on the results of the project ISEPA, in order to spot business and social opportunities for aquaponics SMEs in the Programme area, and set out country-specific solutions to exploit them fully. Through multi-stakeholder group meetings and studies of territorial and joint, multi-dimensional, challenges/opportunities, the project will provide for a Joint Aquaponics Agenda to support this profitable business model that combines with environmental sustainability and food security. This will be possible thanks to the cooperation of 5 organizations from Puglia, Molise, Albania and Montenegro that solely hold the scientific knowledge, practical experience and aquaponics facilities in the whole Programme area.Identify country-specific organizational and market challenges to the aquaponics SMEs growth in Southern Adriatic, while promoting aquaponics as a profitable, sustainable, climate-resilient food production systems amongst the project target groups.181000.18147795.98147795.9882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipGreen technologiesCapitalisation seminar (CBT) Incoming mission to Lecce (Puglia, IT) (CBT) Incoming mission to Nikšić (MNE) (CBT) Aquaponics Agenda for Puglia and Molise (JMP) Aquaponics Agenda for Albania (JMP) Aquaponics Agenda for Montenegro (JMP) Joint Aquaponics Agenda for Southern Adriatic (JMP) Dissemination workshop in Southern West Adriatic (CBT) Dissemination workshop in Southern East Adriatic (CBT) Empowerment seminar in Southern West Adriatic (CBT) Empowerment seminar in Southern East Adriatic (CBT) Final conference (CBT) None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion I-AM Smart Aquaponics' major goal is to find commercial and social potential for aquaponics SMEs in the Programme area as well as to specify nation-specific solutions to fully take advantage of them. The project objectives are perfectly in line with the strategies and policies of Pillar 1 of the EUSAIR Action Plan, "Blue Growth," which aims to promote and support the aquaculture and fisheries sectors, blue technologies, and maritime services, if we define aquaponics as multi-trophic integrated aquaculture (ARTI Outlook Report n.2/2020). The project's objectives also align with "research, innovation, and development of SMEs," which is one of the EUSAIR's key cross-pillar goals. In details, the project goals are tied directly to specific actions and goals in the Action Plan, like: 1) R&D: Conduct studies to enhance the development, productivity, quality, innovation, and environmental sustainability of aquaponics SMEs through the planning of an agenda for the regions/countries that are a part of the Programme, with the goal of analyzing and overcoming the local economic, social and environmental characteristics, in terms of strengths and weaknesses, and putting into practice a model to address and manage the problems; 2) to accelerate the expansion of aquaponics industry; in fact, one of the Project's activity is the empowerment of the ecosystem where SMEs engaged in aquaponics operate. The public initiatives conducted as part of this activity will unquestionably be related to increasing stakeholder awareness of sustainable and profitable aquaponics, to inform about the economic potential of this business, and about the advantages of consuming aquaponics products (safer and more sustainable than conventional agri-food products). Several seminars and workshops will be held in order to make this. Promotion initiatives at the institutional level will further educate the general public, and aid in their acceptability of smart aquaponics. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)I-AM_Smart AquaponicsSA-01001331supporting Italy, Albania and Montenegro’s Smart Aquaponics initiativesFREE MEDITERRANEAN UNIVERSITY GIUSEPPE DEGENNARONoHigher education and research organisationsCasamassima - BARIItalyITpublic33802.8 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ILOFORDIGITALSA-01001221Industrial Liaison Offices (ILO) for empowerment of a cross border Digital, entrepreneurial and professional skills networkUniversity of Bari Aldo Moro-Department of InformaticsYesHigher education and research organisationsBariItalyITpublic68647.78ILOFORDIGTAL arises from the recognition of the growing problem of the lack of high-level skills, especially in the digital sector, and the need to train skills at international level to avoid the “brain drain” phenomenon towards the Member States, and encourage youth entrepreneurship and the creation of new innovative enterprises in Puglia, Molise, Albania and Montenegro. The overall objective is to share, develop and strengthen skills, methodologies and knowledge to empower a cross border Digital, entrepreneurial and professional skills network. The training, networking and accompanying actions will be addressed to all actors involved in the exploitation of research results, technology transfer and third mission, including the ILO managers and the companies, capitalizing on the experience, methodologies, models, network, and training developed within the ILONET project. To achieve this goal, the project will develop a joint strategy to launch the “Digital skills enhancement training initiative” and empower a cross border Digital, entrepreneurial and professional skills network. The strategy will be developed according to the context analysis carried out by each partner per country and will take into account the outputs/results of the workshops. A joint commitment letter to implement the strategy will be signed during the final conference. Joint training schemes (targeted training courses and accompanying actions) will be developed on entrepreneurial topics for the creation of digital companies, digital topics with the aim of transmitting professional digital skills as well as business creation. All the actions within the project will be developed with a shared approach, achieving a wide territorial representativeness and the spreading of results. Transnational cooperation will boost innovation dynamics and promote skills diffusion and, by connecting stakeholders, will support the overall regional cohesion directing innovation to the benefit of the whole area.Strengthen the digital, professional and entrepreneurial skills through international cooperation to enhance research, innovation, entrepreneurship paths and third mission and develop cross-border clusters to boost competitiveness197034.78161902.27161902.2782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27ICT and digital societyContext analysis Development of a joint strategy to launch the Digital skills enhancement training initiative Testing of the Strategy ILOFORDIGITAL Joint commitment letter Workshop in Italy Workshops in Albania Workshop in Montenegro Target training in Bari focused on entrepreneurial topics for the creation of digital companies Target training in Vlora on digital topics with the aim of transmitting professional digital skills Incoming mission in Italy Incoming mission in Albania Accompanying training package in business creation Final Conference None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The Project is in line with the general objective of the EUSAIR which consists in promoting economic and social prosperity and growth in the region by improving its attractiveness, competitiveness, and connectivity. In particular, considering the transversal nature of ILOFORDIGITAL project, it will potentially contribute to the European strategy of improving the quality of several flagships initiatives for 2021-2027, especially according to the pillars in which technology transfer and knowledge sharing assume a fundamental importance. In this framework, ILOFORDIGITAL intervenes through the strengthening of digital skills and consolidating the networks of entrepreneurs and professionals that have a specific role in dissemination of international cooperation on research and innovation. The preferred approach is that of the four-quintuple helix, also adopted in the EUSAIR context, in which the involvement of several actors allows, for each of the identified pillars (1-Blue Growth, 2-Connecting the Region, 3-Environmental Quality, 4-Sustainable Tourism), the management of a complex and organized model of interactions involving the actors of the knowledge economy, belonging to the sectors of research, SMEs/start-ups, innovation hubs, public institutions and civil society. ILOFORDIGITAL added value is focalized on the capacity of improving learning performance across ILOs (Industrial Liaison Offices) and to connect also in a European context the articulated set of relationships that characterize the fields of research, knowledge and the institutional and entrepreneurial substrate. In accordance with Pillar 1 of the EUSAIR strategy, ILOFORDIGITAL aims to foster research, innovation and business opportunities by facilitating brain circulation between the research sector and business communities, in particular by improving their ability to network and clustering and empowering a Cross border Digital, entrepreneurial and professional skills network. Other The project goal of enhancing the digital skills and empowering the cross border Digital, entrepreneurial and professional skills network is in line with the new strategy on education for the period 2021-2026 in Albania, approved in the end of 2021, that included, in the part dedicated to higher education, objectives related to internationalization of higher education; quality improvements in assessment framework regarding higher education programmes; improvements in research infrastructure, ICT infrastructure and services for public higher education institutions. ILOFORDIGITAL will promote the international cooperation on research and innovation, as well as the strengthening of innovation Hubs, ILO and business incubators to favor the implementation of the “Third Mission” and the collaboration between the higher education institutions and the social and economic system of the territory, in particular with businesses, young aspiring entrepreneurs, local organizations. ILOFORDIGITAL will contribute also to the Smart Specialisation process, started in 2016 under the Albanian Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth. The quantitative and qualitative analysis, closed end-2022, stressed the relevance of the ICT sector and included the Information and Communication among the five preliminary priority domains for the Smart Specialisation Strategy. Other ILOFORDIGITAL will contribute to the S3 - Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialisation of Puglia (SmartPuglia2030), approved in April 2022, which identifies the Information technologies for industry and society among the three macro drivers of change. The S3 recognizes the knowledge and skills as the areas of intervention in which to invest to promote the digital transition in the Apulia region and highlights the importance of the digital skills enhancement as an indispensable factor to support the innovation and competitiveness of a territory for businesses and an opportunity to strengthen the level of efficiency, competitiveness and growth. Other The Albanian National Strategy for Education 2021-2026 envisages improvement of the qualification skills provided by higher education institutions as well as pre-university curricula. Its keywords are: lifelong learning competence and enhancement of the digital-based teaching and learning tools. (https://csl.edu.al/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/vendim-2021-10-22-621.pdf) To support this, Objective II of The National Strategy for Youth Development 2022-2029 states: “The plan supports and enhances the youth innovation and their professional skills growth, through quality education in ICT and other profiles of digital development, by increasing and improving their access in the job market” (https://qbz.gov.al/eli/fz/2022/144/131bbda3-aafe-4b16-bae8-c1d1559b259f). The vision of The Strategy of Development of the Business and Investments 2021-2027 is “to create a knowledge-based competitive economy, focused on innovation, whose aim is creation of new job places, by benefiting from all opportunities offered by the digital transformation and the international values, based on the sustainable development, European integration”. (https://financa.gov.al/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ Strategjia-e-Zhvillimit-t%C3%AB-Biznesit-dhe-Investimeve.pdf) Finally, the above are also respectively reflected in the profiles of agriculture and entrepreneurship in The Strategy of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fishing and The National Draft-Plan for the Sustainable Development of the Digital Infrastructure, 2020-2025. Both strategies aim at fostering expertize bridges with education and making it part of the sustainable regional and national development. Other The enhancement of the ILOFORDIGITAL project is reinforced through important strategies that Molise Region has launched in the context of implementation of several Regional Plan 2021-2027 Policy Objectives (PO), which guarantee financial support for initiatives (above all SMEs) particularly oriented towards innovative processes and specifically for improvement of digital assets, organization, marketing, co-creation. SIMolise will assume the role of Intermediate Body for the various initiatives of main PO for the entire programming period, so it will be a connecting ring on the territory for R&I networking strategies and new public calls. Besides, the Regional R&I Smart Specialization Strategy (RIS3), launched in the previous 2014-2020 programming period and recently updated also through the contribution of SIMolise, is an integral part of the RP ERFS ESF+ 2021-2027. The Strategy has identified 4 areas of intervention: the agri-food system; cultural, tourism and creative industries; life sciences; innovation in the ICT system. Molise has focused heavily on the “green” aspect, the heart of the RIS3 2014-2020 vision, which expressed the need to make Molise a fertile territory, in terms of innovation generation processes. This vision needs to be implemented through policies that are more capable of allowing the achievement of increasingly challenging objectives, attributable to Strategic Objective 1 “A smarter Europe through the promotion of an intelligent and innovative economic transformation” defined by the EC, so has been introduced an additional area related to “Technologies for the transition” to deal with the greater attention to the issues of the green and digital transition. In such framework, the contribution of ILOFORDIGITAL is essential for the activation of increasingly favorable context conditions for the fertilization processes in various sectoral areas and with the involvement and strengthening of specific skills between the various territories. EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion ILOFORDIGITAL meets also the EUSAIR challenge of increasing the participation of young people in European cooperation. The project will promote the participation of the youngsters in all the project activities, such the training, accompanying and mentoring activities, that through the reinforcement of skills and the diffusion of innovation culture may encourage youth entrepreneurship and the creation of new innovative enterprises. In developing joint training schemes to train all actors involved in the exploitation of research results, technology transfer and third mission, including the ILO managers and the companies, ILOFORDIGITAL meets two of the five fields identified in the “Manifesto for young people by young people to shape the European cooperation policy” (published by the European Commission in 2020), as challenges that EU cooperation should strive to address that are “Improving young people’s skills” and “better (digital) communication”. Indeed, one of the main target group of ILOFORDIGITAL is the Universities and public research organisations as students and researchers will be involved in the training and accompanying actions as well as in the incoming missions and workshops. In addition, the ILOFORDIGITAL specific objective devoted to strengthen the digital, professional and entrepreneurial skills to enhance research, innovation, entrepreneurship paths and third mission and develop cross-border clusters to boost competitiveness, contributes also to the implementation of the following two priorities of the EU Cohesion Policy: “Better education to ensure access to education across borders” and “Competitiveness of SMEs, information and communication, research and innovation to foster connectivity and European markets”. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)INTREPIDSA-01001241Interregional teNnis TRaining including pEoPle with DisabilitiesS.S.D. TENNIS CLUB SAN VITOYesInterest groups including NGOsSan Vito dei NormanniItalyITpublic87387.48INTREPID responds to the need to identify actions and strategies to ensure the inclusion of disabled people in tennis and beyond, with a view to integrated management. The aim is to make the interregional community aware of the issue of sport for the disabled, to highlight the great value that tennis can also have for these people, also trying to integrate them with the able-bodied. The general objective of the project is to guarantee an improvement in the quality of life of people with disabilities through a protected and temporary sporting cross-border and innovative path, aimed at achieving self-esteem. The courses aim to raise awareness on the subject and to prepare them to interact with disabilities on and off the pitch, in order to create an inclusive ecosystem and a scalable collaboration paradigm. A study will be carried in order guide progress made by athletes with disabilities throughout the course of the tennis course. After the training courses dedicated to disabled people and their teammates, workshops will be organized which will consist of real inclusive tennis tournaments, which will demonstrate the level of integration achieved and the progress made by disabled players. Tennis is an important tool for the integration and inclusion of all people at risk of marginalization, including people with disabilities, letting them know their body in all its potential, placing it in a positive perspective to be valued and made to express and not as an obstacle and impediment; in this sense it revolutionizes their point of view, providing hope and new goals. Sport assigns everyone a role, a precise task in a collective context, thus managing to break down the walls that are created on the outside, because in sport everyone is equal. In addition, the involvement of the Albanian partner is in continuity with the selection of Tirana for the European City of Sport 2023 title.The S.O. is to create an inclusive ecosystem and a scalable sport collaboration paradigm, through a protected and temporary sporting cross-border path based on the implementation of training courses, a joint technological study and workshops.166520.48137173.03137173.0382%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Social inclusion and equal opportunities(CBT) Italian Basic Training Course on techniques and models of approach to tennis (CBT) Italian Advanced Training Course on he power, quality and competitive processes (CBT) Albanian basic Training Course on technical game situation (CBT) Albanian Advanced Course Advanced on tactical development (CBT) Montenegrin Basic Training Course on improving high performance in early stages (CBT) Montenegrin Advanced Training Course on timing and consistency (JMP) Italian analysis of solutions, paradigm conceptualization, pilot case, tech model follow-up (JMP) Albanian analysis of solutions, paradigm conceptualization, pilot case, tech model follow-up (JMP) Montenegr. analysis of solutions, paradigm conceptualization, pilot case, tech model follow-up (JMP) Joint Action Model for an interregional tech program for disabled athletes (CBT) IT Workshop:New Strategies and technique to ensure the inclusion of disabled people in tennis (CBT) AL Workshop: advanced movement techniques. (CBT) MNE Workshop: Inclusive tactics (basic, learning game rules) and basic technical learning (CBT) IT Workshop 2: Disable inclusion in Tennis: Mental, motor, tactics and Technics None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion INTREPID can contribute to achieving the objectives of the fourth pillar of the EUSAIR strategy in several ways. First of all, the project can promote social inclusion and equality by providing opportunities for disabled people to participate in sports and cultural activities. Tennis is a popular sport that can be adapted to suit the needs of disabled people, and promoting tennis for disabled people can contribute to creating a more inclusive and diverse community. Moreover, the project can promote cultural and educational exchanges by bringing together disabled athletes and trainers from different regions within the EUSAIR area. The project can include workshops, training sessions, and tournaments that facilitate dialogue, learning, and collaboration between disabled athletes and trainers from different regions. This can contribute to fostering mutual understanding, respect, and appreciation among the people of the region. Finally, the project can enhance the visibility and attractiveness of the region's cultural heritage. The project can incorporate cultural elements such as music, food, and art to promote the cultural richness of the region. This can attract tourists and visitors interested in experiencing the cultural diversity of the region and contribute to promoting the region's economic and territorial development. In conclusion, a project on tennis for disabled people can contribute to achieving the objectives of the fourth pillar of the EUSAIR strategy by promoting social inclusion and equality, facilitating cultural and educational exchanges, and enhancing the visibility and attractiveness of the region's cultural heritage. 3.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ISACC +SA-01000371Innovative Systems to accomplish secure Cross-border ControlsHigher Technnological Institute for LogisticsYesHigher education and research organisationsTarantoItalyITpublic58980.48The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront the high market inter-dependence between the EU and Western Balkans, with Italy remaining one of the main trade partner for Albania and Montenegro and Apulia one of the main gateway for the movement of goods and people from the region. COVID-19 also gave new impetus to the automation of supply chains and cross-border procedures; however the scope for using advanced technologies is far greater and their enhancement represents a common challenge to overcome inefficiencies deriving from complicated and time-consuming procedures still affecting the Programme area. ISACC+ intends to respond to these challenges by promoting the optimization and automation of control processes in the SA area. To achieve this goal, it capitalises the output of the previous ITALME “ISACC” project, an AI-based platform to support anti-fraud inspections, which is ISACC has only been tailored on customs needs and tested in the port context, but can instead perform a wide range of tasks to support further types of controls. ISACC+ output is a comprehensive action plan resulting from all project activities that, while studying the scale-up options of the ISACC platform, takes a cross-border approach to: - assess the technological and procedural state of the art of security procedures at border-crossing in the SA area; -define new procedures, methods, dataset and techniques to improve cross-border controls; -test them in prepared scenarios or through the involvement of target groups; -commit PPs and target groups to further exploit the system after the project end. ISACC+ shows innovation profiles for the produced cutting-edge research activities that will contribute to advance the existing body of knowledge on the deployment of disruptive technologies to cross-border controls, as well as for the project methodology, which takes into account all possible scenarios for the ISACC platform scale-up, with a constant involvement of target groups.Enhancement of the ISACC platform to support secure freight Cross-border Controls in the programme area195956.7161193.65161193.6582%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://itslogisticapuglia.it/ICT and digital societyConference on Digitalisation of information in cross border logistics and transport Conference on AI and Data Science to optimize cross-border trade and transport Conference on Digitalisation in transport and freight controls Conference on port facility security and Customs control procedures in int. maritime transport ISACC + B2B ISACC + Final Event JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UAMD: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UAMD: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UAMD: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UAMD: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UOM: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UOM: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UOM: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES - ApMM UOM: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW DATA AND TECHNOLOGIES JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UNISALENTO: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UAMD: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UAMD: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UAMD: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES - ApMM UAMD: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW SITES JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM ITS: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM ITS: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM ITS: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM ITS: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM CONFIMI: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM CONFIMI: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM CONFIMI: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM CONFIMI: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM UOM: Analysis JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM UOM: Management Model JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM UOM: Testing JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS - ApMM UOM: Commitment JOINT ACTION PLAN FOR NEW ACTORS None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion At macro-regional level, ISACC + contributes to the EUSAIR Strategy - II Pillar “Connecting the Region” and to the EUSAIR 21 - 27 Flagship “The Adriatic Ionian Multimodal Corridors”: it is coherent with the "Maritime Transport“ topic, by contributing to the Priority Action "Developing ports, optimizing port interfaces, infrastructures and procedures“ that specifically refers to the optimization of customs clearance procedures. Besides, it is coherent with the topic “Intermodal connections to the hinterland” and contributes to the implementation of the “Cross-border facilitation” action and to the sub-action “Adoption of common standardized administrative procedures at border crossings (e.g. for security and custom controls)”. Other ISACC + contributes to the European Commission DG TAXUD Strategic Plan 2021 - 2024, aiming at ensuring the full implementation of the Union Customs Code legal package, while adapting customs rules to modern trade realities and communication tools, which have strongly been affected by the COVID19. More specifically, the project contributes to all actions referring to the digitalisation of all clearance processes at the border but also to closer cooperation between customs and other regulatory authorities at EU and international level. Among these, it supports the EU Single Window environment for customs initiative, resting on the two pillars of Government-to-Government and Government-to-Business digital administrative cooperation. 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ISACC +SA-01000371Innovative Systems to accomplish secure Cross-border ControlsUniversity of Salento-Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell’Innovazione - Department of Innovation EngineeringNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic48410.22 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)InterFIDE-AB 2.0SA-01001761Fostering Interfaith Dialogue and Enhancing cross-border religious tourism- Area Brand 2.0CDQ ITALY TRAININGYesInterest groups including NGOsCanosa di Puglia (BT)ItalyITpublic76368.42Freedom of religion and belief, together with strengthening cultural dialogue, is a priority of the European Union. Albania, Montenegro, Puglia, and Molise are a unique example of religious coexistence, interfaith dialogue, multicultural values and this is the reason why the Southern Adriatic area deserves to be turned into a successful interfaith tourism destination. The development of cross-border religious tourist itineraries combining forms of sustainable tourism with the promotion of interreligious dialogue can be a real engine of development, especially for rural areas. In an international scenario dominated by economic pressures and political and social fragmentation, these itineraries represent a valuable cultural tool for the promotion of fundamental human rights, freedom and democratic participation. In the program area, the use of common strategies for the enhancement of religious sites for tourism purposes, appears to be scarcely widespread. Therefore, there is a need to share models that can foster local cross-border development, to integrate and enhance the dissemination of religious tourism itineraries, according to the INTERFIDE-CRT model (ITALME 377), defining reference indicators and standards for joint tourism promotion. INTERFIDE AB 2.0 aims to create a Brand Area gathering cross-border itineraries defined and tested in the INTERFIDE tours, enhancing destinations, the identity of the territories and the INTERFIDE model itself, through a cross-border governance model relevant for the promotion and coordination towards the joint promotion of tourist religious itineraries.The approach includes: (a) Joint action plan for an integrated management, a promotional strategy and a shared communication to introduce a quality tourism offer integrated and sustainable. (b) Cross-border Network INTERFIDE Area Brand to discuss the possible ways to promote an area brand for cross-border religious tourism. (c) Boost InterFide Area Brand using digital platform.Sharing a Joint Model for Religious Tourism in order to design a specific Area brand to be applied within and outside the eligible area, to foster the InterFide network and to implement the use of a shared platform for the religious tours. 140804.42115134.48115134.4882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Community integration and common identityN.1 Joint communication kit- (Joint communication strategy) n.1 ApMM in Apulia n.1 ApMM in Albania n.1 ApMM in Montenegro n.1 ApMM in Molise n.1 Joint Model "Cross-border Interfide Area Brand Identity" N.1 Vademecum N.3 Incoming Mission reports N.1 Joint communication kit for Interfide Network Area Brand Acceleration N.1 Targeted training realized (Interfide digital Platform) N.1 Communication Kit for Cross-border training N.1 Training Toolkit None166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion 1) EUSAIR STRATEGY PILLAR 4: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Topic 1 – Diversified tourism offer (products and services) INTERFIDE capitalization aimed specifically at the enhancement of religious touristic itineraries identified by the Pilot Tour action in the framework of the InterFide-CRT and to support a) common tourism/territorial brand management b)sustainable and accessible development in tourism offer c) thematic tourism itineraries d) fostering natural and cultural heritage e) upgrading of tourism products 2) EUSAIR STRATEGY PILLAR 4: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Topic 2 – Sustainable and responsible tourism management (innovation and quality) INTERFIDE 2.0 planned actions for new professionals training in the tourism industry, developing an experts network to implement the INTERFIDE model, creating an umbrella brand to identify and encompass the common identity features of these tourism religious itineraries. These all aim to a) promote the Region in the world markets supporting tourism internationalization b) train in key skills (vocational and entrepreneurial skills )for tourism business management. This training include an overview on new marketing trends and is supposed to transfer knowledges on destinations management. EUSAIR CROSS CUTTING- capacity building. Spreading macro-regional approaches to other Mediterranean areas. The manual for well-being tourism development aims to deepen the understanding of this branch of tourism and provide insights into tourism products, destinations and potential development of the Adriatic and Ionian areas. The manual provides guidelines for professional in wellness tourism field, recommendations for planning, development and circulation based on resources identification and evaluation, marketing trends and distribution channels, but even examples of good European practice that cold offer a vision. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)LEC +SA-01001001Local Energetic Community 2Municipality of TerlizziNoLocal public authorityTerlizziItalyITpublic33816.32The main challenge of the programme area, at international level, is to reduce carbon emission and to improve energy efficiency in public sector through innovative practices and tools (Key targets for 2030: At least 40% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions (from 1990 levels), At least 32% share for renewable energy, at least 32.5% improvement in energy efficiency, 2030 climate & energy framework). The aim of the project LEC + is to capitalize the main results obtained in the previous project LEC financed by IPA CBC Italy Albania Montenegro programme. The overall objective of LEC project was to contribute to improve energy efficiency and renewable energy usage through the development of “local community of active energy consumers” (LEC) made by citizens, SMEs, research organizations and municipalities (public-private partnerships), by promoting the creation of sustainable Municipalities models based on local actions inspired by the change in the everyday behaviour of the citizens. With LEC + we intend to capitalize the innovative model for the creation of the local renewable energy community (LECs) developed by the Municipality of Mirabello Sannitico in order to spread the LEC approach at cross border level. LEC + will continue the focusing on the development of sustainable municipalities models from an energy point of view through a change in the consumers daily behaviour and an active role in promoting and managing the energy efficiency in the cities. In fact, by considering the continuous reduction of public spending, it is hard to promote energy savings and increase the consumption of renewable sources without locally implementing models that provide for an active users participation, organized in LEC which cooperates with municipalities by establishing public-private partnerships. The main output produced will be a Joint Local Energy Community Action Plan that will include a series of actions to spread and promote the creation of new LEC in the programme area. The project start date according to the partnership 's decision will be 01/02/2024The specific objective of the project is the creation of a joint cross border action plan between the various project partner territories with the aim of disseminate and expand the LEC cross border model created in the previous LEC project.163168.4134052.11134052.1182%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Waste and pollutionLEC + Seminar Cetinje LEC + Seminar Tirana Dissemination toolkit LEC + WORKSHOP Cetinje LEC + WORKSHOP Tirana LEC + WORKSHOP Terlizzi Local Action Plan Mirabello Local Action Plan Cetinje Local Action Plan Tirana Local Action Plan Terlizzi Local Energy Community Model Toolkit Joint Action Plan Final Conference None044 Energy efficiency renovation or energy efficiency measures regarding public infrastructure, demonstration projects and supporting measuresRSO2.1. Promoting energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The overall objective of Pillar 2 "Connecting the Region" is to improve connectivity within the Region and with the rest of Europe in terms of transport and energy networks. The specific objectives for this pillar include “To achieve a well-interconnected and well-functioning internal energy market supporting the three energy policy objectives of the EU – competitiveness, security of supply and sustainability.This pillar strongly supports the Europe 2020 Strategy: - Smart growth: innovative solutions which reduce costs, improve - Sustainable growth:the condition for better functioning energy market and thus development of energy production from renewable sources. - Inclusive growth Other The strategies and policies refer to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the "post-Kyoto" negotiation, to the climate Conference in Paris - COP 21, December 2015 signed by 196 countries and to be ratified by 2020. Following Kyoto, the EU has issued the "20-20-20 climate-energy package" (Directive 2009/29/EC), valid from January 2013 until 2020.In 2014, the European Council re-determined the EU 2030 Climate-Energy objectives: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and up to 40% the share of renewables, energy efficiency target of 27%. The Directive (EU) on the energy efficiency 2018/844 of 30 May confirms that all citizens have the right to consume, store and sell self-produced energy, by becoming active consumers. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)MUSESA-01001881Strengthen the skills of the Music indUstry to increase reSilience in rEmote music ecosystems.Rhymers’ Club cultural associationYesInterest groups including NGOsSan SeveroItalyITpublic34130.22The music industry is undergoing profound and continuous transformations, it is essential to be able to move in an increasingly internationalized and digitalized work environment. MUSE is a great opportunity in the programme area, to keep up to date on new business models, know the uses of new technologies and obtain an overview of existing local and international networks with which to establish collaborations. MUSE aims to capitalise the paper “Defining Resilience in Remote Music Ecosystems” carried out by the NGO Center for Music Ecosystems and validated by the Stockholm Resilience Centre. The paper examines how resilience is embedded in the music ecosystems of the three regions and proposes actionable ways to strengthen it. This policy paper will be transfer in the territories of project partners to define an action plan to develop the resilience in Remote Music Ecosystem of the programme area. This action plan will be developed and adopted by project partners and other key-stakeholder involved in the project activities. To strengthen the innovative skills of key stakeholders, MUSE will implement a training course for 20 people from the programme area, and will disseminate the results and the action plan through two workshops aimed at analysing and promoting the resilience of the music sector as an ecosystem, and identifying the necessary skills and actions to be implemented in the short, medium and long term. The importance of the training activity is related to the fact that in recent years, the music industry has come to terms with significant declines in turnover but at the same time also with new scenarios in terms of format, platforms and land use with reduced events. The innovations introduced show that digitalization is a driving force for this sector, considering the new phenomena linked to social networks and communities and the need to make the sector fairer and the importance it plays in the resilience of small communities.MUSE aims to strengthen the skills of stakeholders in the music sector, training them on the potential of digital tools, which represent a growing trend, and to improve cooperation in the South Adriatic to contribute to the resilience of communities.76468.662332.0262332.0282%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Cultural heritage and artsRural and peripheral developmentReport on training course implemented in Puglia region. Report on workshop implemented in Molise region. Report on workshop implemented in Albania. Analysis of strategy and policy documents provided by local consultants (one per partner) Local Action plan to improve the resilience of the music sector (one per partner) Case study on the improvement of resilience in remote music ecosystem (one per partner) Memorandum of Understanding (one per partner) Joint action plan to promote the resilience in remote music ecosystem None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion MUSE will contribute to the TSG4 "SUSTAINABLE TOURISM" in particular to the flagship "TRAINING AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM BUSINESSES" due the fact that the aim of this flagship is to provide in-service trainings for education professionals, flexible and continuous education of SME employees and to raise the knowledge and competence of unemployed. Moreover, the target is to increase the number of highly educated employees and entrepreneurs in the field of tourism. In line with this, MUSE aim to support the unemployed, women and young to improve the skill in the field of the resilience and innovation of the music industry sector, in order to create other sustainable alternative cultural attractions in peripheral territories to seasonally adjust the tourist offer. Other Agenda 2030 Thanks to the project activities planned and contribution of it for the music industry, MUSE will support education, welfare, economic growth, urbanization and sustainable development of territories, producing a positive impact on a range of SDG objectives and indicators. In detail, MUSE will contribute to: - SDG n.4 "Quality education" as music education improves all education, Music develops cognitive strength and improves our memory and verbal intelligence; - SDG n.8 "Decent work and economic growth" Creating wealth by recognising the value of music rights and promoting the diversification of economies. - SDG n.11 "Sustainable cities and communities" as music supports resilient planning and is a conflict resolution tool. Other With the strategy for the "European Digital Decade", the European Union aims to give more support to businesses and citizens in order to promote a digital future focused on the person, sustainable and more prosperous. MUSE will contribute to this strategy improving the digital skills of the actors of the music industry to became resilience to the effects of the globalization and to take the right opportunities by new innovation tools and platform. Other European Pillar of Social Rights In the frame of the 20 20 principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights, MUSE will contribute to: - Pillar n. 1 "Education, training and life-long learning" thanks to the training activity that it will be implement by the LP: - Pillar 2 "Gender equality", due the attention that it will be put to involve a balanced number of men and women will be involved in the project activities; - Pillar 3 "Equal opportunities" - Pillar 4 "Active support to employment" thanks the involvement of the unemployed in the project activities in order to improve they knowledge and to support them in the job placement of the sector. 3.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)NEW ICONSSA-01001031New Icon Women in South Adriatic TourismNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF CRAFTS AND SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES ASSOCIATION BARI PROVINCEYesBusiness support organisationBariItalyITpublic72601.56Project’s main objective is to improve framework conditions for the growth of female entrepreneurship in the sustainable tourism sector. NEW ICONS addresses both under-representation of women in business activities and it contributes to a smarter and greener tourism. Main output will be the establishment of a cross-border cluster of women entrepreneurs of the touristic sector, focused on sharing digital and green strategies for sustainable touristic development. It will follow a coherent functioning method and a cross-border strategy, including networking, empowering and cooperation activities. Thanks to NEW ICONS CLUSTER, the South Adriatic Area will have a new tool of economic and social development, promoting a trans-national ecosystem of related entrepreneurs and competences in the field of sustainable tourism, where new business opportunities for SMEs, new connections and cross-border initiatives will be favoured, boosting together employment and sustainable economic development.Supporting female entrepreneurs in sustainable tourism, by connecting businesses, enhancing women’s skills and promoting transnational initiatives, within a cross-border cluster of women entrepreneurs. 186952.92153363.92153363.9282%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27TourismApplication Form Signed declarations Incoming Mission kit in Italy Online communication campaign report Seminar kit in Albania Online communication campaign report B2B kit in Italy Online promotion materials Incoming mission kit in Montengro Online promotion materials Workshop kit in Italy Digital Promotion materials Study Visit kit in Albania Promotional video Needs Analysis in Italy Needs Analysis in Albania Needs Analysis in Montenegro Action Plan for female entrepreneurship in Italy Action Plan for female entrepreneurship in Albania Action Plan for female entrepreneurship in Montenegro Testing report within Activity 1.9 PP2 Agreement with relevant stakeholders in Italy PP3 Agreement with relevant stakeholders in Albania PP4 Agreement with relevant stakeholders in Montenegro Joint Action Plan Joint Commitment document Incoming Mission kit in Italy Conference kit in Montenegro Communication report LP - FLC certificate, report and checklist PP2 - FLC certificate, report and checklist None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes to broader goals of the EUSAIR strategy, including shared focus on sustainable development, entrepreneurship and social inclusion. Both NEW ICONS project and EUSAIR have a shared focus on promoting sustainable economic and social prosperity in the Adriatic. NEW ICONS contributes to sustainable and inclusive growth of the area, as it promotes to the creation of new business opportunities for women and diffusion of new skills and know-how in the field of smart and green tourism. Specifically, the project addresses PILLAR 4. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM focusing on developing the sustainable and responsible capacities of SMEs of the touristic sector of the Adriatic-Ionian Region. New Icons contributes to flagship DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM BUSINESSES AND CLUSTERS, by creating an interaction among different tourism actors (business support organizations, SMEs of the 3 Countries) and exchanging business cooperation opportunities and best practices in sustainable tourism. This will happen in different B2B, Incoming Mission aimed specifically at building the NEW ICONS Cluster – main project’s output. Moreover, the partners will work to measure, map and improve the sustainability and competitiveness of women entrepreneurs of touristic sector, giving them visibility and market uptake, through the project Action Plan. It also contributes to the flagship TRAINING AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM BUSINESSES through capacity building on different topics (territorial marketing, digital communication, etc.), as well as study of new market trends and transfer of know-how related to touristic management. Other The project also contributes to the EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 which has as key objective: closing gender gaps in the labour market and achieving equal participation across different sectors of the economy. The project supports women’s entrepreneurship though targeted measures promoting the participation of women in the tourism sector and boosting their education with technical skills in the field of green and smart tourism management. Targeted measures promoting the participation of women in the labour market will be developed under the project NEW ICONS. The project aims at creating a transnational Cluster of female entrepreneurs, giving them the possibility to enlarge their activities and create transnational connections. Moreover, training activities and capacity building are foreseen by the project, with the aim of strengthening knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, as well as strategical skills in the field of digital communication, sustainable management and territorial marketing. All this considered, empowering women and promoting female entrepreneurhisp will be a central goal of the project. Other At the national level, the project is part of the Italian strategy for gender equality 2021/2026, of the Ministry for Equal Opportunities and the Family. It aims to promote opportunities for personal and professional development and growth, access to employment, without unequal treatment of men and women. The NEW ICONS project impacts on 3 of the Strategy’s priorities: 1. Work, 2. Income and 3. Skills, adopting a transversal and multifunctional approach. The creation of transnational Cluster and the deepening of strategic knowledge in the field of sustainable tourism, will contribute to the employment growth of women involved in the project, providing new job and income opportunities. In addition, NEW ICONS is in line with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan’s gender equality objectives. Within this, gender equality is a priority in "Mission 5": Cohesion and Inclusion": The promotion of women’s empowerment and the fight against gender discrimination are objectives that intersect transversally almost all the NRRP Missions. Other In Italy, the theme of tourism is central to both national and regional planning. There are several strategies with which NEW ICONS Project connects efficiently. Among these, the 2017-2022 Strategic Tourism Plan, which has the objectives of Innovating the national offer and Increasing the competitiveness of the tourism system, is certainly worth mentioning. The project, in line with the National Strategic Plan, aims at spreading new entrepreneurship, improving the quantity and quality of employment, with particular reference to women. Following the vision of the Plan, the project aims to promote integration between companies, placing them within the trans-border dynamics of the tourism sector. In addition, it promotes the development of skills appropriate to market developments in smart and green dimensions. At the regional level, Puglia365 - the Strategic Tourism Plan of the Puglia Region 2016-2025 and the Regional Strategic Plan for the Development of Tourism of the Molise Region has been particularly attentive. The project contributes to some of the priority aspects analysed in the regional plans, including the role of digital communication in tourism. In this regard, female entrepreneurs will be trained on the most effective communication strategies in the digital world, through workshops related to communication, services or e-commerce. Equally central, both in regional strategies and in the NEW ICONS project, is the sustainability of tourism. Great attention is paid in project activities to the development of sustainable tourism management strategy. Incoming missions, workshops and seminars on this theme will be organized to better explore the trends and needs required by the industry. Other The project is in line with the Montenegro Tourism Development Strategy 2022-2025. The strategy highlights the goal to improve the local entrepreneurial infrastructure and business environment for the development of entrepreneurship and small and medium-sized enterprises in order to put into operation national, local and tourist business zones. In the same way, the project is aimed at enhance competitiveness and growth of female SMEs of the touristic sector. Moreover, the Montenegrin strategy points out the need to improve the efficiency of resources in the field of tourism, promoting green approaches to the business activities of economic operators. This is perfectly coherent with the aim of the project NEW ICONS, focusing its training activities on the issue of green and smart sustainability of touristic activities. The implementation of the principle of sustainability is aimed at creating preconditions for an even tourist offer from the regional aspect, in accordance with the Strategy for Regional Development of Montenegro 2014-2020 and The National Strategy for Sustainable Development until 2030. In addition to the above, the improvement of the tourism offer and services through the project, aim to increase the number of newly created jobs and while raising the living standards of the population, in accordance with the National Employment Strategy 2021-2025, the Strategy for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises 2018-2022 as well as with the Strategy for the Development of Women's Entrepreneurship 2021-2024. The project is also in line with the Action Plan for achieving gender equality in Montenegro (2017 - 2021) developed, insisting on Objective 3.2. Encourage female entrepreneurship and self-employment; as well as on Objective 3.3. Strengthening local institutions and women's capacity to facilitate and encourage the entry into entrepreneurship. Other The project contributes to the ALBANIAN NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT 2019 – 2023. It is in line with the strategic goals identified by the Albanian strategy: S.G.1 Creation of new development industries and clusters as well as consolidation of the tourism offer and creation of new products; S.G.2 Increasing the added value and impact of the sector on the economy and employment. The project will contribute to the support for tourism activities and the establishment of a common Framework for the development of vocational education and qualifications in tourism, as well as training of human resources engaged in the sector. The project in fact will promote the creation of a cluster of SMEs from Albania, Montenegro and Italy, accurately selected and trained to promote a more attractive and sustainable touristic offer . Moreover it responds to the objectives identified within the National Strategy for Gender Equality 2021 – 2030”, developed on behalf of the Government of Albania by the Ministry of Health and Social Protection. Specifically, it addresses NSGE 2021-2030 strategic goals I. Fulfillment of economic and social rights of women and the empowerment of women, aiming at an improvement and sustainability of environmental economy and their equal participation in the digitalization process. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)ON CLOUD NINE+SA-01002051cONnecting CLOse and Unexplored Destinations with New INter-Adriatic transport sErvices+Airports of Puglia S.p.A.YesRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic82692.42In the last decade, the entire Program area has experienced significant growth in passenger air traffic and the opening of new air routes in Europe and beyond. This positive dynamics can be associated to the contemporary development of the tourism sector. In addition, investments are planned in infrastructure at existing airports and in the construction of new ones (especially in Albania and Montenegro). However, cross-border connections remain scarce, considering that the only air connections available are Bari-Tirana and Brindisi- Tirana. The connectivity of the program territories across the maritime border is a challenge and a major obstacle, as an efficient transport network is a prerequisite for any economic and social interaction. In the cross-border area of the southern Adriatic sea and air connections are delayed or only seasonal. Many areas are poorly accessible, especially some inland areas isolated or some coastal communities, as well as cities, which are connected in a way inefficient at major transport hubs. Even air, road and maritime networks with TEN-T nodes, as well as access to inland areas at the TEN-T nodes, they are late. The overall objective of the project is to promote connectivity through the development strategies for sustainable of air transport to overcome these important obstacles and improve greener and more sustainable transport. The main output developed by the project will be a model for a more sustainable and inclusive air connectivity. This output will improve the work of transport operators providing them with a set of innovative solutions in the field of sustainable air mobility. The ON CLOUD NINE+ project will follow an innovative approach, through the involvement of the relevant stakeholders such as transport and touristic and ICT operators and policy-makers, to identify best practices among the three countries and elaborate cross border joint solution.Create a framework of joint actions for a greener and more sustainable connectivity, by including air transport, tourist and IT economic operators and policy-makers in the identification of best solutions to address sustainable cross-border transit.184937.42153062.18153062.1883%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Transport and mobilityWorkshop kit Workshop Kit Workshop kit Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Italy Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Albania Action Plan for sustainable air transport in Montenegro Action Plan for sustainable air transport in South Adriatic area B2B Kit Report of the Testing Activity B2B Kit B2B Kit Conference kit Conference kit Conference kit Application Form complete and signed declarations. 2% Flat Rate REPORT FOR LP None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is in full compliance with the Pillar 2 “Connecting the Region”, Action - Development of air transport, since the project ON CLOUD NINE+ is establishing a dialogue amongst stakeholders on regional flight connections aiming to develop better links within the South Adriatic Region and to optimise year-round regional flights connections with outside destinations. The project aims to develop feasibility studies on new air routes and air transport strategies to overcome the existing cross-border connectivity challenges in the southern Adriatic Sea. By doing so, the project will contribute to improving the transport connectivity of the region, which aligns with the EUSAIR Action Plan's priority area of developing a multi-modal transport system to improve connectivity within the region. Additionally, though the workshops, the project aims to start discussion on improvement of accessibility to poorly connected areas, such as some inland areas and cities. By doing so, the project will help address the connectivity challenges faced by these areas, which is a priority area identified in the EUSAIR Topic 2 - Intermodal connections to the hinterland. Finally, the project will also establish a platform for discussion on development of greener and more sustainable transport strategies to improve the transport infrastructure framework in the region. By doing so, the project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, which aligns with the EUSAIR strategy's objective of promoting environmental sustainability in the region. Other The European Commission adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. The project's focus on promoting sustainable transport solutions aligns with the European Green Deal's objective of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. By promoting greener and more sustainable transport, the project will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality, which are key objectives of the European Green Deal. Other AAM National Strategic Plan (2021-2030) for the development of Advanced Air Mobility in Italy: The AAM aim to define a National AAM Roadmap aimed at bridging the regulatory, technological and infrastructural gaps identified with respect to the creation of the ecosystem; drafting of this Strategic Plan, as a tool for guiding and implementing public and private initiatives for the creation of the national ecosystem for AAM. Part of project’s workshops aim to highlight these gaps and remedy them through sustainable and digitally advanced solutions. Other The National Air Transport Plan (PNTA), or PIANO NAZIONALE TRASPORTI AEREI (PNTA) in Italian, covers the period 2019-2024. This plan outlines Italy's objectives and strategies for improving the competitiveness and sustainability of its air transport system. The project could align with the PNTA's objective of improving air transport connectivity and sustainability, particularly in the southern regions of Italy. By promoting the development of feasibility studies of new air routes and air transport strategies to improve connectivity with Albania and other destinations, the project could support the PNTA's objective of enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of Italy's air transport system. The project's focus on studying new air routes to overcome existing cross-border connectivity challenges in the southern Adriatic Sea could contribute to achieving this objective. Other The Airports of Puglia Development Plan, or Piano Strategico di Aeroporti di Puglia: It is a strategic document that outlines the development objectives and priorities for the airports in the Puglia region of Italy and is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the airports in the region, as well as improving the overall air connectivity of the region. The plan includes several key objectives, such as expanding airport capacity and infrastructure, improving the quality of airport services, and increasing the number of airlines and destinations served by the airports. The plan also aims to promote sustainable growth and development of the airport sector, while ensuring the protection of the environment and natural resources. In terms of the ON CLOUD NINE+ project, the Airports of Puglia Development Plan is relevant policy document to consider, particularly in terms of enhancing the connectivity of Puglia with Albania and Montenegro by valorizing Foggia airport. The project could align with the objectives of the development plan by promoting the development of air transport strategies to improve connectivity with Albania and Montenegro, and by supporting the sustainable growth and development of the airport sector in the Puglia region. 3.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)P.U.M.A.SA-01000031Project Unit Management ApproachUnica Social Cooperative-UNICA EUROPANoInterest groups including NGOsLecceItalyITpublic90030.3P.U.M.A. objective is to strengthen cross-border cooperation capacity in the project management sector, contributing to the improvement of the current situation through the creation of joint governance tools. The relationship among international partners and the management of EU-funded projects needs improvement of skills in this area, in order to harmonize management processes. The common challenge is to improve the quality and accessibility of European projects to promote a shared management model, acquiring strategic skills to increase professional abilities and transversal skills for the role of "Project manager for territorial cooperation" according to a common standard, based on the P.U.M.A. Method. The Area Programme manages cross-border projects with the aim of fostering economic growth and intensifying cooperation. What emerges is the mismatch between the current know-how of Albanian and Montenegrin entities and that required by Italian partners in the administrative- financial management and project’s proposal design step. This is due to the lack of technical expertise, the presence of regulatory gaps and financial fragility, found especially in local institutions. The use of a joint governance tool for the management of cross-border projects can facilitate collaboration among partners, making easier the consolidation of know-how that would remain in the administrations involved and result in full operational autonomy in the processes of design and implementation of activities. The results is the creation of a jointly developed action plan for public officials, administrators, university students and stakeholders to adopt a shared procedure in managing cooperative projects. PUMA capitalizes the results achieved by the management of the AIDA project (Interreg IPA CBC It-Al- Mne Program 2014-2020-N.439) The project structure envisages the implementation of: (a)Joint Model "P.U.M.A." (b) P.U.M.A. Model Training (c) P.U.M.A. network accelleratorStrengthen cross-border cooperation capacity and promote a shared management model for Eu project, according to a common standard, based on the P.U.M.A. Method.159225.6129880.48129880.4882%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Institutional cooperation and cooperation networksEducation and trainingN.1 JOINT COMMUNICATION KIT N. 1 REPORT ApMM ALBANIA N. 1 REPORT ApMM MONTENEGRO N. 1 REPORT ApMM ITALY N. 1 JOINT MODEL REPORT n.1 TOOLKIT TRAINING n.1 Communication Kit n.1 Cooperation agreement N.3 Report Workshops n. 1 Joint Communication kit None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion P.U.M.A. conrtibue to EUSAIR strategy in the Cross cutting issues: -capacity building, the actions will increase the capacity of the public sector in the countries involved - in particular with regard to enhancing administrative and institutional capacities in tenders field. The project aims to Enhanced cooperation and sharing of best practices between countries in the Region (as well as outside the Region) will be promoted. (AT1.3) This cross cutting issue regards also the higher quality of education, life-long learning, and development of skills. (AT.1.2) -Communication, is central for actions involving stakeholder participation, marketing and awareness raising actions. This actions contribute to the global objective of EU integration as well as interaction with citizens and public government. -Increase Institutional and administrative capacity for cross-border cooperation in public procurement (AT1.1) 4.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)S.A. FAME Cluster SA-01000721SOUTH ADRIATIC FAME CLUSTERApulian Public Theatre – Regional Consortium for Arts and Culture-EU projects division NoOtherbariItalyITpublic52998.18The common challenge of the program area is to support CCI ‘s and traditional SMEs to find new solution to collaborate and create innovative cultural and artistic formats, improve their skills especially in digital productions, and so create new international audio-visual productions. Our project, starting from the previous FAME project outputs ,( cross border young artist innovative laboratory , supported by a project's digital platform,) aims to create n. 1 FAME CB CLUSTER to improve cluster’s members skills on digital and social storytelling activities and so learn how to produce one international audio-visual productions The project foresees the issue of one final JOINT tested solution (CLUSTER ‘s editorial and production plan) to realize one digital entertainment format for the enhancing of local territories , local heritage and traditions and to promote tourism itineraries at CB level Currently audio-visual SMEs of the cross-border area are working in isolation and because of their limited size, they struggle in participating in international productions. By the end of the project, they are going to have new opportunities to expand their markets through stronger cross-border partnerships, built around a new audio-visual cluster. The main project outputs are: n. 1 S.A. FAME cluster joint action plan: definition of the SA FAME Cluster model / guidelines for managing and implementing the activities to improve the digital and social storytelling skills of the Cluster's members, ensuring that they will work together in an integrated way and with a cross border approach n. 1 S.A. FAME cluster joint tested solution: 1 practical testing of the innovative CB innovative digital format (n. 1 FAME CLUSTER editorial and production plan) to realize n.1 TV movie script enhancing territories, Local heritage, local culture and promote tourism at CB level The project start date according to the partnership 's decision will be 01/02/2024Project S.O. strengthening of cross-border cooperation of CCIs and traditional SMEs while creating a cross-border cluster through a joint action plan (JOINT CLUSTER MODEL/STRATEGY ) and join tested solution ( JOINT EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION PLAN) 185041.23152944.33152944.3383%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipICT and digital societyorganization of n.1CB seminar in Albania 1 communication tool kit for Albanian seminar PB2 local Cluster 's action plan PB3 local Cluster's action plan PB4 local Cluster's action plan LP final JOINT Cluster's action plan / model n. 1 workshop In Albania n. 1 workshop in Puglia n. 1 communication toolkit for Puglia n. 1 workshop in Montenegro n. 1 communication toolkit for Montenegro n. 1 workshop in Molise n. 1 communication tool kit in Molise n. 1 accompnayning path in Albania n. 1 final conference in Tirana n. 1 final conference in Puglia n. 1 final conference in Montenegro None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Our project contributes to EUSAIR strategy of Sustainable tourism - Pillar 4 - new services for touristic SMEs through the promotion of cultural assets thanks to the realization of 1 joint editorial and production plan to realize n. 1 TV digital movie as a tool for a movie -tourism, arising interest, curiosity and attraction for the territories involved 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA CREATIVITYSA-02002372Cultural & Creative Industries for a South Adriatic identityApulia Region - DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM, ECONOMY OF CULTURE AND TERRITORIAL VALORISATIONNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic1119066.86In the area of the Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme, tourism represents one of the most important drivers of development and a significant area of cooperation between the three Countries. This sector offers countless opportunities for development, according to the twin transition paradigma - green and digital - and with a specific focus on the social dimension, the implementation of which passes through: - a more effective enhancement of the cultural, environmental and natural heritage; - a more incisive support to strengthen the existing entrepreneurial environment and the creation of new enterprises linked to tourism, culture and creativity; - a systematic valorisation and constant update of the skills of operators, especially women and young people; - the promotion of sustainable cross border investments that create a virtuous circuit between tourism supply and demand and the promotion of territories. If the COVID 19 pandemic has represented a deep crisis for a highly vulnerable sector such as tourism, it also raised the awareness of the need to trigger change and innovations processes in the dynamics of territorial development. This awareness is further strengthened by the added value that the cooperation projects implemented to date within the Italy-Albania-Montenegro Programme, but not only, have represented in terms of: - creation of tools for the knowledge and promotion of territories; - identification of strengths to be exploited and weaknesses on which to intervene; - mutual knowledge of the main public and private players involved in the sector. In the context of the current programming period, it is therefore essential to capitalise the main results achieved to date, in order to have also a positive impact on the decision-making process and policies of the three Countries, directly involving the public administration. This is the starting point for the SA CREATIVITY project, whose main objective is to promote cross border sustainable development paths in the areas involved, focusing on the digital and green transition of the tourist sector as a key factor for the enhancement of these areas based on their cultural richness and liveliness. In this sense, the three main pillars are: 1. revitalising and strengthening tourism through the enhancement of cultural heritage sites: digitalisation and restoration for their reuse as multifunctional creative hubs/tourist attractors with residential spaces, workshops, conference rooms, spaces for modelling, visual arts and traditional crafts and to receive innovative start-ups; 2. identification and implementation of cross border initiatives to strengthen the cultural and creative sector: development of for the strengthening of the entrepreneurial environment, through activities to empower the skills of young people and women, and the promotion of young talents and artists, through public events to be held in the most prestigious cultural sites; 3. Supporting of the creation of optimal conditions to foster the sustainable and smart growth of territories: identification of proposals and recommendations to be submitted to policy-makers, useful also for the strengthening of the EUSAIR strategy and the other cooperation opportunities in the MED area. According to these three pillars, the main concrete achievements of the project are: - the reinforcement of cross border technical tools, as results of previous projects - 3C and DUE MARI - which, also through appropriate links, will allow in-depth knowledge and better tourist promotion of the territories, in order to promote their use and encourage exchanges between businesses, artists and operators in the tourist and creative sectors; - the implementation of workshops, in the cultural sites and places targeted by the investments, to support the creation and strengthening of tourism and cultural and creative enterprises and the creation of a transnational network of operators; - the strengthening of cooperation between the project partners, which will be further enhanced through the identification of formal cross border cooperation tools to relaunch the identity of the South Adriatic area in a broader context represented by the Adriatic-Ionian area and the entire Mediterranean basin. The main strength of the project is the partnership composed of national and regional public administrations competent in the fields of tourism and culture, demonstrating their commitment to find shared policy solutions that can contribute to enhancing the cultural identity of the South Adriatic.The specific objective of the WP1, coordinated by the LP, is to capitalise the most significant achievements and to streghten the cooperative and transnational approach adopted in the 2014-2020 projects in the field of tourism and cultural and creative industries, specifically 3C and DUE MARI. This will be pursued through: - the strengthening of the 3C platform, after a timely review of strengths and weaknesses with the active involvement of the partners participating in both projects; - the preparation of a business plan to launch of a public-private partnership for the management of the DUE MARI platform; this process will take into account the expectations of the main stakeholders who will be involved in the implementation of the platform and the aims of the platform itself, which will be the tool to strengthen transnational collaboration and networking between enterprises and artists; - the strengthening of the capacity building of the partners and the cooperation among them. The specific objective of the WP2, coordinated by PP3 for the investments and by PP5 for the specific technical activities, is to create the conditions for the development of the territories of the three Countries involved through: - the realisation of investments, aimed at the recovery and enhancement of cultural sites of particular relevance and value to be promoted at local, national and transnational level in order to promote and increase tourist flows in the same - the refunctioning of the same sites in order to optimise their use for the benefit of the project activities; these sites, in fact, with a view to fostering their international projection, will be the venue for initiatives to promote the business realities of the three countries and emerging artists in order to foster an ongoing exchange - the promotion of initiatives for entrepreneurial development and the creation of new youth and women's enterprises. The specific objective of the WP3, coordinated by Apulia Region, is to put in place all the necessary conditions to ensure the sustainability of the project in all respects and thus allow the results to take root in the area, relying on the active involvement of local communities and local, regional and national institutions. Moreover, in order to allow, above all, sustainability from an institutional point of view, with which to recognise a specific identity of the Southern Adriatic in a broader context of cooperation, all possible synergies and complementarities will be exploited, not only with the EUSAIR macro-regional strategy, but also with all the multi-level governance frameworks active in the Mediterranean. In order to give more concreteness to the project, this specific WP will also include the realisation of pilot action which consist of the creation of matching opportunities between companies, artists and local communities. To complete the investments to strengthen the network among the restored cultural sites. The total value of the WP is 720.000,00 euro. resources will be allocated pro rata among the partners on the basis of the needs identified during project implementation.4799931.633983822.973983822.9783%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27SME and entrepreneurshipSocial inclusion and equal opportunitiesReport Dialogue protocol Launch event Report Expression of interest Memorandum of Understanding Cost-benefit analysis Platform National Networking meetings SA networking virtual meetings 3C 2.0 Living labs Programme 3C 2.0 Living labs Training activities on entrepreneurial skills Methodological and operational document Impact evalutation report Plan Final report and Management Plan for Spanjola Fortress (ME) Final report and Management Plan for Territory Museum of Foggia (PU) Final report and Management Plan for the coworking space in Agnone (MOL) Final report and management Plan for Shkoder Talent Garden Transnational Plan National Plans Programme of the activities International conference Sustainability Plan Plan Travelling running art festival Exchange Programme for artists Scheme Meetings Plan Working group Policy reccomendation Meetings with the policy makers Final international conference of the project Overbudget None027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.3. Enhancing sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including by productive investments2023-07-012027-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is consistent with the aims and the main purposes of the EUSAIR macro-regional strategy and in particular with pillars 3 and 4 on environmental quality and sustainable tourism. The direct functionality between the project and the strategy is determined on the one hand by the adoption of the twin transition approach (green and digital) and on the other hand by the significant elements of contact with many of the main flag projects (specifically: DES-AIR, focusing on skills for strengthening the tourism-related business environment and CULTURAIR, on the valorisation of cultural products for tourism purposes) with which it is intended to establish a constant and collaborative dialogue. In particular, as to DES-AIR project, the main issues in common are the need for harmonized training and educational programmes for responsible integrated tourism management, for providing in-service trainings for education professionals, flexible and continuous education of SME employees and to raise the knowledge and competence of unemployed. As to CULTURAIR, the main challenge in common is to enable joint regional and transnational entrepreneurial projects and researches, that could adequately track the so called ”cultural” tourists, their size and impact on the local communities and economy leading to new business opportunities, increased number of total tourist arrivals and overnights, increase of tourism income. At this regards, last 12th April 2023, an initial contact was made with the coordinators of the two pillars, in order to structure a discussion that should hopefully accompany the entire implementation period. At the time of the presentation of the CREATIVE SA project, there was no response to this contact. Other The main purpose, the approach and the core activities of the project are in line with the main strategic projects and governance initiatives promoted and implemented in the Mediterranean in the framework of the Interreg MED 2014-2020 Programme, with which it is intended to initiate and consolidate a fruitful dialogue also in the framework of the EUROMED 2021-2027 institutional building projects. Particularly relevant was the project carried out under Axis 4: - PANORAMED, a governance project implemented by the national and regional institutions of the 14 Programme countries, aimed at improving the tools to the political decision-making level on strategic issues, including coastal and maritime tourism; - strategic projects, such as BEST MED project, that is being implemented in eight Mediterranean countries (Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Greece and Montenegro) with the general objective of enhancing Mediterranean Governance, being the main challenges to fight against seasonality and lack of effective cooperation among main tourism actors, including the citizen active participation on the policies design. It aims to have a new integrated and sustainable touristic planning aiming at the mitigation of seasonality in the MED area. At the italian national level, the project is consistent with the development trajectories identified in the Smart Specialisation National Strategy for 2021-2027 and in particular with the following areas of specialisation: blue growth, creativity, inclusive communities and cultural heritage technologies. These strategies are then translated into specific development drivers on which the innovation policies of the Apulia and Molise regions involved in the project are based. As to Albania e Montenegro, the activities and the main purpose of the project are consistent with the main european and national initiatives for the pre adhesion at the EU (ie the National Programme for the Development of Culture 23-27 in Montenegro) 5.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 1) A smarter South Adriatic programme area, by promoting innovative and smart economic transformationPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA GOVERNANCESA-02001262Empowerment and simplification processes for a digital and good governed South AdriaticApulia Region-Economic Development Department - Digital Transformation SectorYesRegional public authorityBARIItalyITpublic1582395.96The strategic project on Good Governance aims at enhancing efficiency of the public administrations partners in responding to citizens and territorial needs. The project intends to develop a set of interventions improving: a) the efficiency and the quality of public services provided through simplification procedures and digitisation strategies/tools, b) the skills and capacity of public administrations in managing both digitalisation processes/tools and EU Cohesion policy mechanisms, especially in terms of programming/management of different funds for a better impact on territories. Two specific objectives are envisaged: 1) the creation of the necessary conditions so as to accompany and support public institutions in a process of empowerment and improvement of the efficiency of the services provided; 2)the empowerment/enhancement of the public administration’s human capital, through the acquisition of digital skills as well as higher knowledge on EU Cohesion policy, programming/ management of funds. The first specific objective will be achieved through the definition of a strategic framework as well as specific operational plans for the enhancement of digital skills; the implementation of pilot actions for the implementation of specific IT Tools, responding to territorial needs; the creation of a Multifunctional Hub, providing the necessary support in terms of knowledge transfer on the issues addressed by the project, both through a networking platform and a cross-border task force providing tailored expertise. The second specific objective will be attained through capacity building activities in order to improve skills of public institution staff, focusing both on digital competences as well as on EU Cohesion policy, programming/managing ESI funds, both in a perspective of empowerment and facilitation in simplification processes, participation to projects as well as the enhancement of the pre-adhesion process (acquis communautaire) for Albania and Montenegro.The Multifunctional Hub will provide a "networking/interchange environment" for the empowerment of public institutions/stakeholders through knowledge transfer, mainly in terms of methodologies/tools on the topics addressed by the project. The Hub has been conceived as a "flexible structure" with a twofold objective: 1) a networking platform where partners/stakeholders will benefit from specific support in terms of knowledge, best practices, policies, training/capacity building activities. The platform, available in an open source form with the support of national agencies/universities holding the specific expertise, will be directly related to WP2 and WP3, 2) a working group composed by partners, supported by experts, will provide stakeholders with tailored support on the issues addressed. The Hub will be sustainable over time, ensuring, through a specific MoU 1) continuous empowerment of public employees, 2) technological/organizational change of the local PA. WP1 Budget: 892.000€ WP2 aims to support a wider administrative simplification of the procedures currently used in public administration systems, in particular through IT tools responding to the Joint Strategic Model and partners’ Operational plans. After a preparatory phase during which an AS-IS analysis will be carried out, a Joint Strategic Model will be defined in order to set the main criteria according to which each partner will specify its own Operational Plan for the enhancement of digital skills and simplification processes. Pilot actions will allow structuring and testing a more efficient delivery of public services as well as an enhanced flow of information, through dedicated IT tools. PP2, in collaboration with LP, will be responsible of the coordination of the technical activities while PP3 will be responsible for the communication activities. The LP will ensure its support with specific IT expertise for the implementation of all pilot actions. The budget allocated for WP2 is €1.170.300. WP3 aims at improving partners/stakeholders's skills, with an emphasis on local authorities. Empowerment is the key element for the qualification of staff, through: the acquisition/improvement of skills on digital topics and knowledge for an increasingly qualified services delivery; a more efficient participation to EU Programs/projects allowing to enhance impact of EU funding on partners' territories. Some activities will be expressly dedicated to the enhancement of the pre-adhesion process and participation to the acquis communautaire for AL and ME. Capacity building will be achieved also with the substantial support of the Multifunctional Hub (WP1) and will be complementary to WP2 activities. Given the strategic relevance of empowerment, a MoU for the post-project development of broader-ranging capacity building activities is foreseen. PP4 will be responsible for the entire WP, with the support of PP5. The LP will coordinate Italian training activities. WP3 Budget: €907.100. In order to enhance the impact of the activities that will be implemented by the project, all partners have foreseen additional resources (within the limits foreseen by the Program) allowing to integrate/expand the current range of activities, with a particular attention to capacity building (WP3) and pilot actions (WP2). As for WP3, the LP envisages an additional round of the training program (short master) in the benefit of Apulian local authorities, which will be implemented in the wake of the previous sessions. Considering the strong interest of all partners in capacity building activities, it can be assumed that other partners as well will be likely to implement additional training sessions and/or another round of study visits. As for WP2, additional resources are foreseen mainly by Molise, Albania and Montenegro in order to consolidate the development of the specific IT tools resulting from the implementation of the pilot actions.4498540.983697036.473697036.4782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Innovation capacity and awareness-raisingInterchange and knowledge transfer Platform Cross border thematic steering group Report on communication activities towards project stakeholders Report on the state of the art and analysis of the requirements (AS-IS) Joint Strategic Model (JSM) Operational Plans (OP) Archive digitalization service to the public administration Public Services Policy Paper Inspection on-line system IT Tool for the DMS storage and back-up of data Information System dedicated to IPA III programmes Report on communication activities Report on study visits Report on training activities Report on Capacity building activities and skills enhancement for the Montenegrin stakeholders IT Tools integration/empowerment Capacity building/Training activities integration None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2023-07-012027-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion By focusing on the enhancement of the institutional capacity of public administrations and key stakeholders, in terms of compliance/adaptation of non-EU countries with EU Acquis, the equipment of people with new skills as well as the harmonisation of standards, the project directly contributes to EUSAIR Strategy. Although the project does not deal with maritime governance issues, institutional capacity and governance as addressed by the project fall under Pillar 1 of the Strategy, as cross-cutting issues. EUSAIR stakeholders, namely public administrations at national, regional and local level will be involved through the implementation of digitation activities and tools, training/capacity building modules in order to increase their capacity in delivering higher quality services and in complying with EU regulations. Other The EU Commission’s vision for Europe's digital transformation by 2030 (Digital Compass) calls for combined efforts and investments to create a digital environment in Europe, setting concrete objectives and targets in the four key areas of digital skills, infrastructure, digitalisation of businesses, and online public services, in respect of the Declaration on EU Digital Rights and Principles. The Project fits into this context as it supports the empowerment of public administrations in terms of acquisition of digital skills and tools for a more efficient public services delivery and, specifically for Albania and Montenegro, for the enhancement of the harmonization process with EU objectives and rules in terms of digital environment. Other Strategy Italy 2025, through its articulation and its integration with the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, aims at a significant transformation of the country in terms of technological innovation and digitization. Among its challenges, stands out the achievement of a digital society, where citizens and businesses can use the public digital services easily and systematically. A broad and pervasive use of digital technologies in the operational processes of the PA and in the management of relations with citizens and businesses can therefore represent an important opportunity for the Italian economic growth, as well as ensuring greater transparency of the public system and quality of the services delivered. Moreover, the lack of skills is one of the obstacles that have the greatest influence on administrations' difficulty in increasing their use of new IT and represents a critical issue in Italy as a whole. In this scenario, the project provides its contribution, with a particular attention to the on-going upgrading process of Puglia and Molise, by intervening on the simplification process through digital enhancement in terms of IT methods and tools, and in particular on digital skills of public employees through the definition of targeted interventions, likely to address efficiently the specificities of the Italian PA. The value of training activities envisaged is in fact twofold: it strengthens individual skills, in line with European and international standards, and structurally reinforces public administrations, with the aim of improving the quality of services to citizens and businesses. 5.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA RESILIENCESA-02002382Promotion of territorial resilience in the South AdriaticAcquedotto Pugliese S.p.A.NoInfrastructure and (public) service providerBARIItalyITpublic374608.08In these last years, phenomena that are the direct consequence of climate change and of policies for the protection of territories, especially the most vulnerable ones, which have not always proved far-sighted and capable of having a positive impact on the issue of risk management, have become increasingly frequent. Sharing the awareness of the need to address the issue of territories protection and resilience through a better water management and the identification of tools for the prevention of forest fires, the national and regional public Administrations of Italy, Albania and Montenegro, with specific competences on the issue of civil protection, have identified common objectives to be achieved with the SA RESILIENT project. The main objective of the project is to positively affect regional and national policies on territorial resilience with medium and long-term initiatives through: - the identification and improvement of tools for the collection, analysis and sharing of data to manage and prevent such phenomena, mainly capitalising the best results of previous projects; - the improvement and strengthening of capacity building through training activities and exchange of experiences also with Institutions and Authorities of other European countries; - the strengthening of infrastructures and equipments to allow operators to operate at their best in the field and, consequently, to allow the whole Southern Adriatic area to reach the same levels in terms of promptness and immediacy of the response in case of critical events; - actions to increase the awareness of the local communities living in the territories involved as a fundamental features in view to strengthening the link between institutions and territories and thus to concretely implement the identified strategies and trigger a virtuous process of active participation. The SA RESILIENCE project capitalises on successful experiences such as the TO BE READY project, but also intends to actively contribute to the priorities of the EUSAIR Strategy (Pillars 3 and 4, specifically) as well as to the main initiatives, including those of governance, active in the Mediterranean in the framework of other cooperation programmes, especially ENI CBC MED and the future NEXT MED. The greatest strength of the project is the active participation in the partnership of the administrations involved in civil protection in the three Countries.Strengthen the information base of water resources (sources, waterbodies, networks, supply, quality, replenishment, withdrawal, losses and leakages) and forest fire hazard areas, including effects of climate change and human activity. Endorse a joint strategy and draft a joint civil protection protocol for wildfire management, water access in emergencies, with enhanced monitoring procedures, water sources access, and exchange of teams and equipment in cross-border disasters. Implement the joint strategy by testing and applying new technologies for water resources mapping and monitoring, use of software and instruments for wildfires early warning and management, for improved efficiency in detection and cooling. Complete the implementation of the investments initiated in the project to strengthen the impacts of the activities and their transnational approach. The total value of the WP is 720.000,00 euro. resources will be allocated pro rata among the partners on the basis of the needs identified during project implementation.4793738.93970208.063970208.0683%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Cooperation between emergency servicesReport Prevention Plans Geocatalogue Guidlines WEBSITE Social Media Event PA SC Report Report Strategic Paper Protocol Handbook Capacity building sessions Training sessions Communication plan Awareness raising campaign WS Report Event Guideline Campaign Exercise Geoportal Training Report CB Session Report Report Report Report Overbudget None061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approachesRSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2023-07-012027-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes to EUSAIR Pillar 3 – Environmental Quality, that has the objective to address environmental quality as to marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems. SA-Resilient deals with water resources, an environmental issue that can only be adequately tackled through cooperation and proposes joint solutions to contribute to preservation of eco-regions spanning Italy, Albania and Montenegro. The project enables also capacity-building and public awareness raising, as well as research on water resources and innovative technologies to use these resources efficiently in disaster risk reduction (fire emergencies). Other Actions carried out by Puglia region is fully in line with EU Civil Protection Mechanism, born in 2001 - Regulation (EU) 2021/836 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU - with the aim to strengthen cooperation between the participating countries (EU Members and other 9 extra EU States) on civil protection, improving prevention, preparedness and response to disasters. In detail, Puglia region Department worked since some years on the creation of a its regional force task with vehicles for fire risks, in line with the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, with different actions (i.e., training, exercises, workshops, purchase of vehicles, etc). All these actions are coherent with European strategies: in fact, the European Commission upgraded the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and created RescEU to further protect citizens from disasters and manage emerging risks. RescEU (Decision (EU) 2019/420) was established as a reserve of European capacities, fully funded by the EU; it includes a fleet of firefighting planes and helicopters, medical evacuation planes, and a stockpile of medical items and field hospitals that can respond to health emergencies. Puglia region worked on regional plans aimed at train and strengthen volunteers in terms of tools and prevention skills. With Regional Resolution n. 758/2023 Puglia Region approved it regional plan for prevention, preparedness and forest firefighting for 2023-2025, in line with the Regional System of civil protection (Law n. 53/2019) as well as at national level the following documents: Law in terms of forest firefighting n. 353/2000, Guidelines for regional plans for forests fires approved with Decree of 20/12/2001, Decree n. 120/2021 enacted into Law n. 55/2021 that lists measures and instruments for forest firefighting. Other On July 18, 2019, the Albanian parliament approved Law no. 45, "On Civil Protection", in full compliance with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, as it approximates a number of EU directives and decisions, and will help meet the conditions for Albania's membership in the Mechanism of EU Civil Protection, with Law no. 7/2023 "On the ratification of the Agreement between the Republic of Albania, one part, and the European Union, the other part, for Albania's participation in the Civil Protection Mechanism of the Union". The law nr. 45/2019 established the National Civil Protection Agency (NCPA), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). The Agreement of the Ministry of Defense of Albania with UNDP no. 115508, project title "Resilience Strengthening in Albania" - RESEAL The Government of Albania, answering to the globally accepted obligations as part of the Sendai Framework, as a full member country of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism (EU CPM) and aspiring to become a future EU member state but most importantly wanting Albania to become a disaster resilient country, has undergone a profound reform of its disaster management system. Through a carefully designed and inclusive process, this year we could finalize the National Disaster Risk Assessment (NDRA) approved by DCM No.168, dated 24.03.2023, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy 2023-2030 (NDRRS 2023-2030) approved by DCM No.94, dated 22.02.2023 and the National Civil Emergency Plan (NCEP) to be approved within October 2023. The National Plan for Civil Emergencies (NCEP) is the third strategic document that was prepared at the central level. This is a comprehensive document, which considers the involvement of all ministries, institutions and central structures, at the district level, local and international ones in the management of civil emergencies. Other In line with the provisions of the Civil Protection Code, Legislative Decree no. 1 of 2 January 2018 governing the "National Civil Protection System", in the Molise Region the Civil Protection activities are ensured by the Civil Protection Service, currently incardinated in the IV Department, Government of the Territory. The Civil Protection Service takes care of activities related to forecasting, prevention, emergency management and management of post-emergency interventions, through functional structures such as the Decentralized Functional Center (forecasting), the Regional Operations Room (emergency management), the Mobile Column (emergency interventions) and the Planning office (emergency planning). There are numerous activities and information that can be traced back to a geographical coordinate x, y, The Molise Region does not have effective tools that allow the management of this information, both in times of "peace", both during an emergency. With this project we will fill an urgent and limiting need, that of being able to manage territorial data through a tool such as the Geoportal. Today in the Molise Region there are no functional tools that allow you to manage, for example, emergency planning with tools of this type or meteorological and climate monitoring data, to make them immediately accessible to other institutions or to the citizen. This project will allow all this through the implementation of a geocatalog, a geoserver and a geoportal, all on a cloud platform with activation of useful services for citizens and emergency response structures, easily integrated with other IT systems and platforms through simple and functional tools such as API rest connectors. Other In Montenegro, the most common fires are in: - green and forest areas, - residential, public, commercial and other facilities, - facilities, installations and warehouses of dangerous materials, - infrastructure facilities, installations and devices. A forest fire occurs in several forms: a low or ground fire, which engulfs combustible material on the ground and low vegetation, a high fire develops from a low fire of stronger intensity and conifer forests are most often threatened by it, and an underground fire, very rare and spreads very slowly. Area of very high risk Southeast and southwest (coastal area) of Montenegro: Bar, Budva, Ulcinj, Kotor, Herceg Novi, Cetinje and part of the area of Nikšić, Danilovgrad and Podgorica with characteristic Mediterranean and sub-Mediterranean climate and vegetation .National parks must have special treatment when it comes to fire risks, because of their special importance for Montenegro as an ecological country, as well as because of their specific flora and fauna. Therefore, the national parks Durmitor, Lovćen, Biogradska gora and Skadar Lake have priority in extinguishing fires and remediating the consequences, regardless of which danger zone they belong to. The South-coast area accounting 24% of total population which directly depending of water spring „Bolje sestre“ whiche is managed by Regional Waterworks located in National park Skadar lake, while this number is several times increase during summer season. 6.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA RESILIENCESA-02002382Promotion of territorial resilience in the South AdriaticApulia Region – Department of Civil Protection and Emergency ManagementNoRegional public authorityModugnoItalyITpublic947904.8 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA SKILLSSA-02001422High LEVEL and market-respondent Competences for a Blue and Digitalized “Smart and skilled South Adriatic”Puglia Region – Department of Labour market policies, Education, TrainingNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic1183884.4Competitiveness and innovation potential of regions depend on a skilled labour force. South Adriatic regions are mostly affected by outmigration and negative consequences of demographic change and suffer from an unfavourable phenomenon: a significant share of people is inactive, even if the regions suffer a shortage of skilled workers. This phenomenon is particularly significant if considered within the blue economy sectors, that are facing an increasing socio-economic importance in the South Adriatic regions. In fact, although blue economy still remains a relatively new concept in the Programme area, it has to be said that there is an increasing attention towards the development of blue emerging sectors (such a blue tourism, blue digitalisation, blue-bio-technologies, etc.), as a key driver to the whole socio-economic and inclusive growth of the South Adriatic regions, not only for the coastal areas but also for the entire inland regions. In this scenario, the SA SKILLS project aims at improving the availability of qualified competencies and skills in the labour market, as leverage to strengthen the development of key economic sectors of the South Adriatic, with specific reference to blue economy. To this purpose, and thanks to a cross border approach, the project undertakes specific actions to face the main challenges of shortage, under-qualification, mismatch of job skills in emerging blue economy sectors of blue-biotechnologies and blue tourism. In particular, the project will: 1. establish a permanent dialogue among all the stakeholders of the education, training and professions systems, enabling the definition of a common cross-border language, an harmonised qualification system and common priorities for job skills development and improvement; 2. set up new education curricula and training paths able to introduce new and advanced professionals in the market labour, filling the gap of unavailable skills; 3. improve cooperation between education and industry/business at several level to reduce skills gaps between already existing educational offer and labour market needs; 4. improve the attractiveness of career opportunities. The project also provides for the setting up of tools to improve and empower the industry/business in terms of managing human capital and promoting wellbeing processes of workers linked to the valorisation of internal competences (up-skilling of human capital) and/or promoting successful relocation (reskilling of human capital). Among those tools, the Blue Economy Training Center, the Blue Growth Cluster and the Blue Economy Ditigital Platfom are oriented to offer a wide range and cutting-the edge training opportunities to industry and to stimulate a cross-border circulation of skills and competences under an harmonised qualification system. On a long-term vision, the project factually contributes to harmonisation of the institutional framework in the South Adriatic area for the education, training and professionals systems and stimulates an improvement of the advanced blue skills availability in the labour market, ensuring the economic and inclusive growth of key economic sectors of the South Adriatic area.The WP aims at establishing a suitable policy and governance framework at cross border level, to boost the improvement and the development of advanced professional skills, by involving all the stakeholders of education, training and professions systems (WP1 budget allocation: 23% of the total budget) The WP aims at improving and harmonising the framework conditions for the development of new skills, by increasing capacities and competences of institutions, policy makers and governance bodies of the education, training and professions systems. (WP2 budget allocation: 25% of the total budget) The WP aims at setting up shared higher educational modules and curricula to increase the availability of new blue professionals (mainly among young generation) in the labour market, skilled on advanced blue and digitalised competences (WP3 budget allocation: 32% of the total budget) The WP4 is aimed at providing companies-oriented tools in order to strength their capacity to self-assess the need of new skills and to smooth the process of empowerment by SMEs of new skills and compatences able to increase the competitiveness of blue economy sectors (WP4 budget allocation: 20% of the total budget) NA4799677.093983815.883983815.8883%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%Labour market and employmentICT and digital societyCB agreement for the establishment of the CB permanent Table CB permanent table meetings Common position paper for the governance of the education, training and professions systems in SA Common methodology for the conduction of analyses Cross-border report on companies and industry needs in terms of new skills Cross-border report on bottlenecks preventing the availability of needed skills and competences Cross-border report on drivers for new professions and employment chains Maps of 4-helix stakeholders and list of appointed members for CB permanent table Informative and engagement sessions for 4-helix stakeholders Skills definition labs with companies and industry "On demand voucher" scheme ToR for application of "on demand voucher" set at regional level Report on on-demand voucher system tested Agreement on common vocabulary for blue qualifications and professions South Adriatic Blue qualification framework (i.e. BlueComp) Vademecum on integration with regional mainstreaming programmes Outreach activities fostering the adoption of institutional-oriented tools Coordination meetings with EUSAIR - Pillar 1 - Blue Growth Coordinators and TSG CB ILMs courses and n. 1 pilot CB ILM course defined Pilot group of young students appointed Report of pilot activation of CB ILMs course Identification of the contents of the CB HE learning modules Pilot group of young students appointed Report of pilot activation of a Summer schools to test the HE learning modules Blue Economy Training Centre (BETC) Outreach activities fostering the adoption of new learning modules into higher education institution Outreach activities target to young and students to foster the attractiveness of blue carriers Labs for the identification of new research activities &cutting edge technologies to define skills Participation in international network on blue economy Blue Growth cluster BE Digital platform Tools for the improvement of SMEs own awareness and capacities in detecting the needs skills Tools for the up-skilling and the re-skilling of employees inside the company or along the chain Tools improving the HR management, promoting replacement along chains as alternative to unemployment Information and dissemination local campaigns and labs to train companies of blue economies Report on test of self assessment by companies NA None151 Support for adult education (excluding infrastructure)RSO4.2. Improving equal access to inclusive and quality services in education, training and lifelong learning through developing accessible infrastructure, including by fostering resilience for distance and on-line education and training2023-07-012027-10-31 EUSAIR: The project is strictly coherent with the EUSAIR and precisely to the obj. pursued by the Pillar 1-Blue Growth and Pillar 4-Sustainable tourism. Regarding Pillar 1, the project, thanks to its involvement of 4-helix stakeholders and the brought availability of advanced skills, competences and professions for the BE contribute to: 1. the promotion of business opportunities in blue sectors, by facilitating the networking between research and business communities and supporting a science-based development of skills and 2. improving the governance, by enhancing institutional capacities in the area of training also in maritime professions. In relation to Pillar 4, the project sets the basis for improving the quality and innovation of tourism offer and the capacities of the tourism actors across the macro-region. European Green Deal Strategy: The topic of enhancing job skills and capacities is preeminent in the EU political agenda. As foreseen by the Green Deal, the project promotes economic growth by creating new businesses and job opportunities, with a specific focus in the blue economy and with a strong approach towards sustainability. The transition to a sustainable blue economy, envisaged by also by the communication for “new approach for a sustainable blue economy in the EU” (COM/2021/240 final) is factually promoted by the project by establishing curricula and professions that will create new green jobs and businesses in the blue economy. Territorial Agenda 2030 Strategy: The development of advance skills in the labour market, as well as the proper labour policies and the commitment of key-players in the processes have been highlighted as holding particular promise for achieving many of the economic and environmental focused Sustainable Development Goals in Europe, included in the Agenda 2030. By its activities, the project contributes factually to the: A) SDG 4 on quality education; B)SDG 8 on economic growth, by setting framework condition for economic actors to develop new business and jobs; C) SDG9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, by paving the way for new profession and skills supporting them; D) SDG 14 on oceans, being focussed on blue economies sector for the increase of their sustainability. Agricultural, Rural Development and Fisheries Strategy of Albania (2022). The SA SKILLS project contributes positively in the achievement of the goals of the Agricultural, Rural Development and Fisheries strategy 21-27 approved in 2022 by the Albanian Government. In particular, the project paves the ways for coordinating efforts between the agricultural and blue economy sectors that can lead to a more holistic and integrated approach to economic and environmental management in Albania: 1) Diversification of the Economy: Both the blue economy and agriculture are important components of Albania's economic diversification strategy. By investing in blue sectors, Albania can reduce its economic dependence on a single industry and promote overall economic stability; 2) Sustainability and Resource Management: sustainable practices are essential in the blue economy to ensure the long-term health of marine ecosystems. 3) Food Security: the blue economy, particularly fisheries and aquaculture, can enhance protein production and diversify food sources. 4) Rural Development: by promoting blue economy, Albania can support rural communities, create jobs, and improve livelihoods in coastal and inland areas. 5) Environmental Conservation: Integrating sustainable practices in the blue economy can lead to better environmental conservation outcomes, i.e. sustainable fishing can protect marine biodiversity. 6) Tourism and Economic Growth: Coastal and maritime tourism, which is part of the blue economy, can complement agricultural tourism initiatives. Albania's 2022 strategy include agritourism and rural tourism components, which can synergize with efforts to promote coastal and maritime tourism, thereby boosting overall economic growth and tourism revenue. 7) Policy Coordination: aligning regulations, funding, and incentives to support sustainable practices in blue economy is envisaged. "The Strategies of Research and Innovation for the Smart Specialisation - Le strategie di R&I per la specializzazione intelligente" adopted by Molise Region in 2022. The strategy represents an update to the RIS3 Strategy of the previous programming period. It outlines the main fields of interventions in which the Molise Regional Government will focus its interventions for the period 2021-2027. The strategy paves the way and support investments and interventions in specific strategic sector for Molise Region, among the others the agrofood, tourism industry and ICT innovation are focused. In this framework, the SA SKILLS project is synergic with the aims of growth and development proposed by the Strategies, since it support the development of advanced skills in the mentioned sectors, as skills in the fisheries and aquaculture food chains, skills for the improvement and digitalisation and of traditional blue sector (such as tourism) and in emerging one (as blue technologies). The “Smart Specialisation strategy of Apulia Region - Smart Puglia 2030 - Strategia di Specializzazione intelligente” adopted by Apulia Region in 2022, among the drivers of the economic growth in the Apulia Region recognises the IC technologies and the blue sectors. In particular, concerning the ICT sector, the topic of the development of new competences is seen as a crucial one. Moreover, concerning the blue economy, the strategy outlines the following emerging sectors as those to be addressed: marine renewable energy, biotechnologies, coasts protection and desalinisation. In this framework, the SA SKILLS project is contributing to the achievement of Strategies objectives on a long terms perspective. Moreover, the Strategy recognise the “ITS system” as a strategic tool to increase the competences in the labour market. The curricula to be developed in the WP3 are tightly connected. 6.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA-ConnectivitySA-02002352Connecting the South-Adriatic: establishing a secure, efficient, and resilient connectivity governanceRegional Strategic Agency for the eco-sustainable development of the territoryNoN.a.BariItalyITpublic836839.9Project Objective: To improve European interconnection while developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Here's an analysis of the Work Plan (WP1, WP2, and WP3), and their logical interconnection to the achievement of the objectives set for the program and project. 1. WP1: STRATEGIC INTERREG FRAMEWORK CAPITALISATION AND UPGRADING The activities in WP1 focuses on developing and aligning the strategic policy framework of the targeted territory with the EU's Sustainable, Green, and Smart Mobility Strategies. By conducting assessments, analysing the existing TEN-T networks, and studying Corridor VIII, the project gains a comprehensive understanding of the current state of multimodal mobility. The feasibility study for the road-level extension of TEN-T and the development of guidelines and recommendation documents contribute to improving access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility. Additionally, upgrading the infrastructure and security at the Port of Bar enhances regional connectivity and supports sustainable and intelligent mobility. The communication objectives in WP1 help promote the project and raise awareness among various target audiences. 2. WP2: CAPACITY BUILDING – REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY COORDINATION WP2 aims to increase critical knowledge on the Connectivity Agenda and promote greening businesses and services within the ports involved. The workshop sessions on the port's green transition, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination of the TEN-T contribute to building the capacity of institutional stakeholders. By focusing on topics such as energy efficiency, mobility plans, and emission reduction, the project empowers stakeholders with the knowledge and practices necessary for sustainable and intelligent mobility. The study visits an EU port further enhance the understanding of replicable practices. The coordination training session supports the revaluation of Corridor VIII and the development of innovative recommendations, aligning with the overall objective of improving European interconnection. 3. WP3: REGIONAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE WP3 addresses the objective of upgrading regional transport infrastructure and services. The feasibility studies for railway and road upgrades provide insights into the current state of connectivity and propose solutions for improvement, supporting the goal of developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T. The pilot project on smart mobility solutions showcases innovative technologies and strategies to enhance transportation efficiency and sustainability. The capacity-building and training activities equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to promote and implement sustainable transport practices. By promoting sustainable and efficient regional transport services through communication objectives, the project aims to raise awareness, disseminate knowledge, and encourage stakeholders to adopt sustainable transport measures. Overall, the activities in the Work Plan are designed to address different aspects of the program and project objectives. WP1 focuses on strategic framework development and upgrading, WP2 focuses on capacity building and knowledge sharing for regional connectivity coordination, and WP3 plays a crucial role in upgrading regional transport connectivity, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the efficiency of transportation services. Overall Impact: The project and its work packages collectively aim to improve European interconnection within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T while promoting sustainable, green, and intelligent mobility. The impacts of the project and the outputs from each work package can be summarized as follows: Improved Strategic Policy Framework: The outputs of WP1, such as the aligned strategic policy framework, analysis reports, and recommendation documents, contribute to the development of a more cohesive and effective policy framework. The impact is a strengthened strategic approach to the targeted territory's sustainable, green, and smart mobility strategies. Enhanced Regional Connectivity Coordination: The outputs from WP2, including capacity building actions, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination training, lead to improved coordination among institutional stakeholders. The impact is an increased understanding and implementation of sustainable practices within the ports, resulting in reduced environmental impact and improved efficiency in regional connectivity. Upgraded Regional Transport Infrastructure: The outputs of WP3, such as feasibility study reports, pilot project results, and capacity-building activities, contribute to the upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and services. The impact is improved transport connectivity, enhanced sustainability, and increased efficiency of transportation services in the targeted territories.The strategic policy framework of the targeted territory is developed, improved, and aligned with the EU’s main Sustainable, Green and Smart Mobility Strategies. Percentage of budget allocation of WP1: 36,69% Increasing critical knowledge on Connectivity Agenda in South Adriatic through institutional stakeholders’ capacity building actions. Percentage of budget allocation of WP2: 10,09% Advancing project maturity for selected strategic maritime infrastructure, in line with EIP priorities, Green Deal, Connectivity Agenda, Joint Strategic and Action Plan in complementarity to national transport strategies and action plans. Percentage of budget allocation of WP3: 53,22% Following the previous work packages activities and the state of the art of the TEN-T networks of the Programme area partners will explore the opportunities for development considering the TEN-T extension to the WB countries. Necessary upgrades of inadequate infrastructure, upgrades of ICT solutions, equipment and infrastructure, security equipment at the border crossing points, equipment related to the green transition and preparation of the documentation/studies/analysis performed in order to enhance accessibility and mobility, through the development of sustainable, safe and secure cross-border, intermodal transport services are planned to be done in this activity. Partners will perform these activities with their own funds and possibility of use of over budget will be explored at the last periods of the project. The estimated overbudget is 15% of the total partner budget, in the case of SA-Connectivity shall not exceed 900,000 EUR - Public notice 17(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/10595999999.854914369.374914369.3782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%Transport and mobilityGovernance, partnershipPartnership Agreement Visual identity and production of informative and promotional materials In-depth Analysis - multimodal mobility In-depth Analysis - TEN-T networks In-depth Analysis - Corridor VIII Feasibility Study Bari-Brindisi-Lecce multimodal corridor Guidelines and Recommendation Document SA transport connectivity Informative Platform Technical documentation for upgrading Port of Bar infrastructure Study related to the Security procedures/issues in Port of Bar Feasibility study for the development of an LNG terminal in Port of Bar Guidance/procedures on implementing port waste management plan(s). Coordination meetings Reports and Recommendations 3 workshop sessions 1 awareness raising campaign of impact to EU green transition by greening service processes in ports 1 Study Visit 8 Reports on Study Visit findings 3-day training session 1 Report on complementarity of the local and regional connectivity initiatives Strategic and Action Plan for SA-Connectivity 1 MoU on usage of jointly developed solutions signed 1 small-investment initiative in the Port of Bar delivered Port of Durres General cargo Terminal modernized. Port of Termoli facilities equipped 3 Pilot Initiatives tested and implemented Waste transfer stations in a Port of Bar. 1 Regional-based monitoring programme Project promotional material Project closure event Infrastructure upgraded None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2023-07-012027-12-31 The programme area is aligned with and contributes to achieving the goals, actions, and flagships of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR): PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION The project is of great interest to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Italy (MIT) thus the role of Associate partner to Region Apulia in this project has been assigned to them. MIT has recognised the strong relevance between the territorial issues dealt with, in line with most of its political priorities of 2023, both with reference to the improvement of the TEN-T, the coordination and monitoring of which is also entrusted to this administration, and to the definition of policies aimed at developing and improving green and sustainable mobility promoting new strategies for the creation and control of sustainable and crisis-resilient infrastructures. Relation to Master Plan: The assessments of TEN-T networks and Corridor VIII offer a more detailed and targeted perspective, allowing for tailored strategies and recommendations that intend to enhance the effectiveness of the Master Plan. The assessments complement the Transport Master Plan by focusing on a critical transportation route, tailored strategies and recommendations for enhancing this specific corridor, optimizing its efficiency, and addressing any bottlenecks or infrastructure gaps. It ensures that the Master Plan is grounded in a clear understanding of the existing network's capabilities and limitations. These assessments can help ensure that the Master Plan aligns more closely with the goals of the EUSAIR and the specific objectives of PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION. By addressing the strengths and weaknesses of existing networks and corridor-specific challenges, the Master Plan can be more actionable, and closely aligned with the overarching regional development goals, such as strengthening maritime safety, developing competitive ports, improving transport networks, and fostering cross-border cooperation. The project is in line with the Apulia Regional Transport Plan/Action Plan 2021 – 2030, considering a wide range of other European and National programming, in particular: The Green New Deal (GND); The TEN-T network: the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor; The new Cohesion Policy 2021-2027; The Development and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 etc. Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 refers to point 3.1 the thematic enabling condition, related to the policy Objective 3, which: i) is consistent with the transport-related elements contained in the integrated national energy and climate plan; ii) ensures complementarity of investments outside the TEN-T core network corridors, including cross-border sections, by providing urban networks, regions and local communities with sufficient connectivity to the TEN-T core network and its nodes; etc.; Montenegrin Transport Development Strategy 2019-2035 Specific objectives related to the Port of Bar are 1.4 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar as it solves the problem of upgrading the port infrastructure and services that need to be improved in order to support intermodal activities), 1.13 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar) and 2.3. (Revitalize and/or upgrade transport infrastructure in maritime transport). The project is in line with the Albanian National Strategy for Development and European Integration 2030, the Albanian National Plan for European Integration 2022-2024, Government Program 2021-2025, Draft National Strategy of Transport and its Action Plan 2021-2025. Strategic priorities defined in the Draft NST 2021-2025 for the Maritime Transport are related to the Project as below: Strategic priority 1 Efficient and responsive maritime and port systems ; Objective 1.2 Improving the institutional and leadership capacities of the maritime and port sector; Strategic priority 2 Sustainable growth for the maritime and port markets Objective 2.1 Rehabilitation and modernization of port infrastructure and services. 8.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA-ConnectivitySA-02002352Connecting the South-Adriatic: establishing a secure, efficient, and resilient connectivity governanceSouthern Adriatic Sea Ports AuthorityNoN.a.BariItalyITpublic761345.45Project Objective: To improve European interconnection while developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Here's an analysis of the Work Plan (WP1, WP2, and WP3), and their logical interconnection to the achievement of the objectives set for the program and project. 1. WP1: STRATEGIC INTERREG FRAMEWORK CAPITALISATION AND UPGRADING The activities in WP1 focuses on developing and aligning the strategic policy framework of the targeted territory with the EU's Sustainable, Green, and Smart Mobility Strategies. By conducting assessments, analysing the existing TEN-T networks, and studying Corridor VIII, the project gains a comprehensive understanding of the current state of multimodal mobility. The feasibility study for the road-level extension of TEN-T and the development of guidelines and recommendation documents contribute to improving access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility. Additionally, upgrading the infrastructure and security at the Port of Bar enhances regional connectivity and supports sustainable and intelligent mobility. The communication objectives in WP1 help promote the project and raise awareness among various target audiences. 2. WP2: CAPACITY BUILDING – REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY COORDINATION WP2 aims to increase critical knowledge on the Connectivity Agenda and promote greening businesses and services within the ports involved. The workshop sessions on the port's green transition, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination of the TEN-T contribute to building the capacity of institutional stakeholders. By focusing on topics such as energy efficiency, mobility plans, and emission reduction, the project empowers stakeholders with the knowledge and practices necessary for sustainable and intelligent mobility. The study visits an EU port further enhance the understanding of replicable practices. The coordination training session supports the revaluation of Corridor VIII and the development of innovative recommendations, aligning with the overall objective of improving European interconnection. 3. WP3: REGIONAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE WP3 addresses the objective of upgrading regional transport infrastructure and services. The feasibility studies for railway and road upgrades provide insights into the current state of connectivity and propose solutions for improvement, supporting the goal of developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T. The pilot project on smart mobility solutions showcases innovative technologies and strategies to enhance transportation efficiency and sustainability. The capacity-building and training activities equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to promote and implement sustainable transport practices. By promoting sustainable and efficient regional transport services through communication objectives, the project aims to raise awareness, disseminate knowledge, and encourage stakeholders to adopt sustainable transport measures. Overall, the activities in the Work Plan are designed to address different aspects of the program and project objectives. WP1 focuses on strategic framework development and upgrading, WP2 focuses on capacity building and knowledge sharing for regional connectivity coordination, and WP3 plays a crucial role in upgrading regional transport connectivity, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the efficiency of transportation services. Overall Impact: The project and its work packages collectively aim to improve European interconnection within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T while promoting sustainable, green, and intelligent mobility. The impacts of the project and the outputs from each work package can be summarized as follows: Improved Strategic Policy Framework: The outputs of WP1, such as the aligned strategic policy framework, analysis reports, and recommendation documents, contribute to the development of a more cohesive and effective policy framework. The impact is a strengthened strategic approach to the targeted territory's sustainable, green, and smart mobility strategies. Enhanced Regional Connectivity Coordination: The outputs from WP2, including capacity building actions, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination training, lead to improved coordination among institutional stakeholders. The impact is an increased understanding and implementation of sustainable practices within the ports, resulting in reduced environmental impact and improved efficiency in regional connectivity. Upgraded Regional Transport Infrastructure: The outputs of WP3, such as feasibility study reports, pilot project results, and capacity-building activities, contribute to the upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and services. The impact is improved transport connectivity, enhanced sustainability, and increased efficiency of transportation services in the targeted territories.The strategic policy framework of the targeted territory is developed, improved, and aligned with the EU’s main Sustainable, Green and Smart Mobility Strategies. Percentage of budget allocation of WP1: 36,69% Increasing critical knowledge on Connectivity Agenda in South Adriatic through institutional stakeholders’ capacity building actions. Percentage of budget allocation of WP2: 10,09% Advancing project maturity for selected strategic maritime infrastructure, in line with EIP priorities, Green Deal, Connectivity Agenda, Joint Strategic and Action Plan in complementarity to national transport strategies and action plans. Percentage of budget allocation of WP3: 53,22% Following the previous work packages activities and the state of the art of the TEN-T networks of the Programme area partners will explore the opportunities for development considering the TEN-T extension to the WB countries. Necessary upgrades of inadequate infrastructure, upgrades of ICT solutions, equipment and infrastructure, security equipment at the border crossing points, equipment related to the green transition and preparation of the documentation/studies/analysis performed in order to enhance accessibility and mobility, through the development of sustainable, safe and secure cross-border, intermodal transport services are planned to be done in this activity. Partners will perform these activities with their own funds and possibility of use of over budget will be explored at the last periods of the project. The estimated overbudget is 15% of the total partner budget, in the case of SA-Connectivity shall not exceed 900,000 EUR - Public notice 17(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/10595999999.854914369.374914369.3782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%Transport and mobilityGovernance, partnershipPartnership Agreement Visual identity and production of informative and promotional materials In-depth Analysis - multimodal mobility In-depth Analysis - TEN-T networks In-depth Analysis - Corridor VIII Feasibility Study Bari-Brindisi-Lecce multimodal corridor Guidelines and Recommendation Document SA transport connectivity Informative Platform Technical documentation for upgrading Port of Bar infrastructure Study related to the Security procedures/issues in Port of Bar Feasibility study for the development of an LNG terminal in Port of Bar Guidance/procedures on implementing port waste management plan(s). Coordination meetings Reports and Recommendations 3 workshop sessions 1 awareness raising campaign of impact to EU green transition by greening service processes in ports 1 Study Visit 8 Reports on Study Visit findings 3-day training session 1 Report on complementarity of the local and regional connectivity initiatives Strategic and Action Plan for SA-Connectivity 1 MoU on usage of jointly developed solutions signed 1 small-investment initiative in the Port of Bar delivered Port of Durres General cargo Terminal modernized. Port of Termoli facilities equipped 3 Pilot Initiatives tested and implemented Waste transfer stations in a Port of Bar. 1 Regional-based monitoring programme Project promotional material Project closure event Infrastructure upgraded None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2023-07-012027-12-31 The programme area is aligned with and contributes to achieving the goals, actions, and flagships of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR): PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION The project is of great interest to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Italy (MIT) thus the role of Associate partner to Region Apulia in this project has been assigned to them. MIT has recognised the strong relevance between the territorial issues dealt with, in line with most of its political priorities of 2023, both with reference to the improvement of the TEN-T, the coordination and monitoring of which is also entrusted to this administration, and to the definition of policies aimed at developing and improving green and sustainable mobility promoting new strategies for the creation and control of sustainable and crisis-resilient infrastructures. Relation to Master Plan: The assessments of TEN-T networks and Corridor VIII offer a more detailed and targeted perspective, allowing for tailored strategies and recommendations that intend to enhance the effectiveness of the Master Plan. The assessments complement the Transport Master Plan by focusing on a critical transportation route, tailored strategies and recommendations for enhancing this specific corridor, optimizing its efficiency, and addressing any bottlenecks or infrastructure gaps. It ensures that the Master Plan is grounded in a clear understanding of the existing network's capabilities and limitations. These assessments can help ensure that the Master Plan aligns more closely with the goals of the EUSAIR and the specific objectives of PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION. By addressing the strengths and weaknesses of existing networks and corridor-specific challenges, the Master Plan can be more actionable, and closely aligned with the overarching regional development goals, such as strengthening maritime safety, developing competitive ports, improving transport networks, and fostering cross-border cooperation. The project is in line with the Apulia Regional Transport Plan/Action Plan 2021 – 2030, considering a wide range of other European and National programming, in particular: The Green New Deal (GND); The TEN-T network: the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor; The new Cohesion Policy 2021-2027; The Development and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 etc. Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 refers to point 3.1 the thematic enabling condition, related to the policy Objective 3, which: i) is consistent with the transport-related elements contained in the integrated national energy and climate plan; ii) ensures complementarity of investments outside the TEN-T core network corridors, including cross-border sections, by providing urban networks, regions and local communities with sufficient connectivity to the TEN-T core network and its nodes; etc.; Montenegrin Transport Development Strategy 2019-2035 Specific objectives related to the Port of Bar are 1.4 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar as it solves the problem of upgrading the port infrastructure and services that need to be improved in order to support intermodal activities), 1.13 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar) and 2.3. (Revitalize and/or upgrade transport infrastructure in maritime transport). The project is in line with the Albanian National Strategy for Development and European Integration 2030, the Albanian National Plan for European Integration 2022-2024, Government Program 2021-2025, Draft National Strategy of Transport and its Action Plan 2021-2025. Strategic priorities defined in the Draft NST 2021-2025 for the Maritime Transport are related to the Project as below: Strategic priority 1 Efficient and responsive maritime and port systems ; Objective 1.2 Improving the institutional and leadership capacities of the maritime and port sector; Strategic priority 2 Sustainable growth for the maritime and port markets Objective 2.1 Rehabilitation and modernization of port infrastructure and services. 8.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SA-ConnectivitySA-02002352Connecting the South-Adriatic: establishing a secure, efficient, and resilient connectivity governancePuglia RegionYesRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic1964377.44Project Objective: To improve European interconnection while developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). Here's an analysis of the Work Plan (WP1, WP2, and WP3), and their logical interconnection to the achievement of the objectives set for the program and project. 1. WP1: STRATEGIC INTERREG FRAMEWORK CAPITALISATION AND UPGRADING The activities in WP1 focuses on developing and aligning the strategic policy framework of the targeted territory with the EU's Sustainable, Green, and Smart Mobility Strategies. By conducting assessments, analysing the existing TEN-T networks, and studying Corridor VIII, the project gains a comprehensive understanding of the current state of multimodal mobility. The feasibility study for the road-level extension of TEN-T and the development of guidelines and recommendation documents contribute to improving access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility. Additionally, upgrading the infrastructure and security at the Port of Bar enhances regional connectivity and supports sustainable and intelligent mobility. The communication objectives in WP1 help promote the project and raise awareness among various target audiences. 2. WP2: CAPACITY BUILDING – REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY COORDINATION WP2 aims to increase critical knowledge on the Connectivity Agenda and promote greening businesses and services within the ports involved. The workshop sessions on the port's green transition, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination of the TEN-T contribute to building the capacity of institutional stakeholders. By focusing on topics such as energy efficiency, mobility plans, and emission reduction, the project empowers stakeholders with the knowledge and practices necessary for sustainable and intelligent mobility. The study visits an EU port further enhance the understanding of replicable practices. The coordination training session supports the revaluation of Corridor VIII and the development of innovative recommendations, aligning with the overall objective of improving European interconnection. 3. WP3: REGIONAL TRANSPORT CONNECTIVITY UPGRADE WP3 addresses the objective of upgrading regional transport infrastructure and services. The feasibility studies for railway and road upgrades provide insights into the current state of connectivity and propose solutions for improvement, supporting the goal of developing green and sustainable mobility within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T. The pilot project on smart mobility solutions showcases innovative technologies and strategies to enhance transportation efficiency and sustainability. The capacity-building and training activities equip stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and skills to promote and implement sustainable transport practices. By promoting sustainable and efficient regional transport services through communication objectives, the project aims to raise awareness, disseminate knowledge, and encourage stakeholders to adopt sustainable transport measures. Overall, the activities in the Work Plan are designed to address different aspects of the program and project objectives. WP1 focuses on strategic framework development and upgrading, WP2 focuses on capacity building and knowledge sharing for regional connectivity coordination, and WP3 plays a crucial role in upgrading regional transport connectivity, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the efficiency of transportation services. Overall Impact: The project and its work packages collectively aim to improve European interconnection within the South Adriatic area of the TEN-T while promoting sustainable, green, and intelligent mobility. The impacts of the project and the outputs from each work package can be summarized as follows: Improved Strategic Policy Framework: The outputs of WP1, such as the aligned strategic policy framework, analysis reports, and recommendation documents, contribute to the development of a more cohesive and effective policy framework. The impact is a strengthened strategic approach to the targeted territory's sustainable, green, and smart mobility strategies. Enhanced Regional Connectivity Coordination: The outputs from WP2, including capacity building actions, knowledge sharing, and regional management and coordination training, lead to improved coordination among institutional stakeholders. The impact is an increased understanding and implementation of sustainable practices within the ports, resulting in reduced environmental impact and improved efficiency in regional connectivity. Upgraded Regional Transport Infrastructure: The outputs of WP3, such as feasibility study reports, pilot project results, and capacity-building activities, contribute to the upgrading of regional transport infrastructure and services. The impact is improved transport connectivity, enhanced sustainability, and increased efficiency of transportation services in the targeted territories.The strategic policy framework of the targeted territory is developed, improved, and aligned with the EU’s main Sustainable, Green and Smart Mobility Strategies. Percentage of budget allocation of WP1: 36,69% Increasing critical knowledge on Connectivity Agenda in South Adriatic through institutional stakeholders’ capacity building actions. Percentage of budget allocation of WP2: 10,09% Advancing project maturity for selected strategic maritime infrastructure, in line with EIP priorities, Green Deal, Connectivity Agenda, Joint Strategic and Action Plan in complementarity to national transport strategies and action plans. Percentage of budget allocation of WP3: 53,22% Following the previous work packages activities and the state of the art of the TEN-T networks of the Programme area partners will explore the opportunities for development considering the TEN-T extension to the WB countries. Necessary upgrades of inadequate infrastructure, upgrades of ICT solutions, equipment and infrastructure, security equipment at the border crossing points, equipment related to the green transition and preparation of the documentation/studies/analysis performed in order to enhance accessibility and mobility, through the development of sustainable, safe and secure cross-border, intermodal transport services are planned to be done in this activity. Partners will perform these activities with their own funds and possibility of use of over budget will be explored at the last periods of the project. The estimated overbudget is 15% of the total partner budget, in the case of SA-Connectivity shall not exceed 900,000 EUR - Public notice 17(3) of Regulation (EU) 2021/10595999999.854914369.374914369.3782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%Transport and mobilityGovernance, partnershipPartnership Agreement Visual identity and production of informative and promotional materials In-depth Analysis - multimodal mobility In-depth Analysis - TEN-T networks In-depth Analysis - Corridor VIII Feasibility Study Bari-Brindisi-Lecce multimodal corridor Guidelines and Recommendation Document SA transport connectivity Informative Platform Technical documentation for upgrading Port of Bar infrastructure Study related to the Security procedures/issues in Port of Bar Feasibility study for the development of an LNG terminal in Port of Bar Guidance/procedures on implementing port waste management plan(s). Coordination meetings Reports and Recommendations 3 workshop sessions 1 awareness raising campaign of impact to EU green transition by greening service processes in ports 1 Study Visit 8 Reports on Study Visit findings 3-day training session 1 Report on complementarity of the local and regional connectivity initiatives Strategic and Action Plan for SA-Connectivity 1 MoU on usage of jointly developed solutions signed 1 small-investment initiative in the Port of Bar delivered Port of Durres General cargo Terminal modernized. Port of Termoli facilities equipped 3 Pilot Initiatives tested and implemented Waste transfer stations in a Port of Bar. 1 Regional-based monitoring programme Project promotional material Project closure event Infrastructure upgraded None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2023-07-012027-12-31 The programme area is aligned with and contributes to achieving the goals, actions, and flagships of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region (EUSAIR): PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION The project is of great interest to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Italy (MIT) thus the role of Associate partner to Region Apulia in this project has been assigned to them. MIT has recognised the strong relevance between the territorial issues dealt with, in line with most of its political priorities of 2023, both with reference to the improvement of the TEN-T, the coordination and monitoring of which is also entrusted to this administration, and to the definition of policies aimed at developing and improving green and sustainable mobility promoting new strategies for the creation and control of sustainable and crisis-resilient infrastructures. Relation to Master Plan: The assessments of TEN-T networks and Corridor VIII offer a more detailed and targeted perspective, allowing for tailored strategies and recommendations that intend to enhance the effectiveness of the Master Plan. The assessments complement the Transport Master Plan by focusing on a critical transportation route, tailored strategies and recommendations for enhancing this specific corridor, optimizing its efficiency, and addressing any bottlenecks or infrastructure gaps. It ensures that the Master Plan is grounded in a clear understanding of the existing network's capabilities and limitations. These assessments can help ensure that the Master Plan aligns more closely with the goals of the EUSAIR and the specific objectives of PILLAR 2: CONNECTING THE REGION. By addressing the strengths and weaknesses of existing networks and corridor-specific challenges, the Master Plan can be more actionable, and closely aligned with the overarching regional development goals, such as strengthening maritime safety, developing competitive ports, improving transport networks, and fostering cross-border cooperation. The project is in line with the Apulia Regional Transport Plan/Action Plan 2021 – 2030, considering a wide range of other European and National programming, in particular: The Green New Deal (GND); The TEN-T network: the Scandinavian-Mediterranean corridor; The new Cohesion Policy 2021-2027; The Development and Cohesion Fund 2021-2027 etc. Annex IV of Regulation (EU) 2021/1060 refers to point 3.1 the thematic enabling condition, related to the policy Objective 3, which: i) is consistent with the transport-related elements contained in the integrated national energy and climate plan; ii) ensures complementarity of investments outside the TEN-T core network corridors, including cross-border sections, by providing urban networks, regions and local communities with sufficient connectivity to the TEN-T core network and its nodes; etc.; Montenegrin Transport Development Strategy 2019-2035 Specific objectives related to the Port of Bar are 1.4 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar as it solves the problem of upgrading the port infrastructure and services that need to be improved in order to support intermodal activities), 1.13 (improve the connectivity of the Port of Bar) and 2.3. (Revitalize and/or upgrade transport infrastructure in maritime transport). The project is in line with the Albanian National Strategy for Development and European Integration 2030, the Albanian National Plan for European Integration 2022-2024, Government Program 2021-2025, Draft National Strategy of Transport and its Action Plan 2021-2025. Strategic priorities defined in the Draft NST 2021-2025 for the Maritime Transport are related to the Project as below: Strategic priority 1 Efficient and responsive maritime and port systems ; Objective 1.2 Improving the institutional and leadership capacities of the maritime and port sector; Strategic priority 2 Sustainable growth for the maritime and port markets Objective 2.1 Rehabilitation and modernization of port infrastructure and services. 8.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SAGRISA-01001171HEALTH AND SAFETY IN AGRICULTUREItalian Confederation of Agriculture- PUGLIA-eu project departmentYesBusiness support organisationBARIItalyITpublic59519.34The common challenge of the program area is to improve the capacity of the different actors of the territories involved (public institutions, SMEs, and citizens) to adopt the EU administrative rules and procedure. Our project , starting from the experience of the of SICURAGRI project implemented by LP (CIA PUGLIA) aims to support the various players of the agricultural production system in the management of the health and safe system in agriculture using all possible tools (medial and frontal) available. In particular our project aims to issue a joint guidelines /document to ensure the health of workers from the risks associated with agricultural work on the basis of Council Directive 89/655/EEC and Directive 2009/128/EC. By the end of the project an agreement between the partners for the adoption of the guidelines on the health and safety of workers in agriculture will be signed together with the relevant sector’s stakeholders (public institution at central and local level, SMEs in agriculture sectors , labor associations) The project start date according to the partnership 's decision will be 01/02/2024our project specific objective is to strengthen CB cooperation between farmers and institutions trough the adoption of joint guide Lines document to ensure the health and safe of workers from the risks associated with agricultural work 162986.74133872.62133872.6282%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Governance, partnershipn.1 accompanying action in Bari on prevention measures and good practices used in agriculture n. 1 accompanying path in Albania on chemical risk prevention measure of safe use of pesticides n. 1 accompanying path in Montenegro on the use of technique and aids tools for health and safety guidelines contribution for Albanian territory . analyses guidelines contribution for for Albanian territory - guidelines content guidelines contribution for for Albanian territory . testing guidelines contribution for Albanian territory . commitment guidelines contribution for Molise territory . analyses guidelines contribution for for Molise territory -guidelines content guidelines contribution for Molise territory . testing guidelines contribution for Molise territory . commitment guidelines contribution for Montenegro territory .- analyses guidelines contribution for Montenegro territory -guidelines content guidelines contribution for Montenegro territory . testing guidelines contribution for Montenegro territory . commitment n. 1 JOINT guideline document by LP 1 dissemination seminar in Albania by PB2 1 communication toolkit for the seminar in Albania 1 dissemination seminar in Molise by PB4 1 communication toolkit for the seminar in Molise 1 dissemination seminar in Montenegro by PB5 1 communication toolkit for the seminar in Montenegro 1 final conference in Bari by LP 1 communication toolkit for the final conference in Bari None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion SAGRI project is consistent with EUSAIR&#39 strategy to promote economic and social prosperity and growth by facilitating the movement of people between business communities and increasing their capacity for networking and clustering. Other This project contributes to the policies of the European Pillar of Social Rights, signed by the Council, the Commission, and the Parliament in November 2017, establishing 20 rights and principles, including the right of workers, enshrined in Article 31 of the Charter of Rights fundamentals, to working conditions that are healthy, safe and dignified. Furthermore, this project is consistent with the COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION TO THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, THE COUNCIL, THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMITTEE AND THE COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS EU - EU strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 - Occupational safety and health in a changing world of work (COM/2021/323 final) which sets out the key actions needed to improve workers&#39, health and safety in the coming years. 5.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SMART LANDSA-01000121Sustainable Mobility interconnected with public trAnspoRT in ruraL Areas if southerN aDriaticUnica Social Cooperative-UNICA EURO.P.A.NoInterest groups including NGOsLecceItalyITpublic52998.18Smart Land promotes the creation of a perfect ecosystem in balance between urban revolution and territory enhancement. Creative growth and sustainable development are two turning points for widespread network building in which stakeholders as public administrations, investors, business and communities have a precise role in collaborating with each other. SMART LAND aims at creating conditions for social cohesion and inclusion, deleting physical and cultural limits and making the territory accessible, with a new evaluation for mobility. A real urban intelligent revolution, respecting the environment, socially inclusive and economically advantageous, that after long years of daily private vehicles use, can happen only thanks to an effective collaboration between politics and communities in designing the future. Increasing transport service quality, putting on disposal low impact means of transportation and facilitating alternatives to private vehicles means to increase accessibility, connecting all the areas by an infrastructure network, make movements easier and simpler and to make the territory more charming and sustainable (New European Bauhaus) Project aims at developing proposals for implementing rural mobility on the ground of experiences and knowledge still tested in big cities to get mobility better. Project capitalizes on the results and methodological approach of SMARTA-"SMArt Rural Transport Areas" ( European Commission -MOVE/B4/2018-567) with the purpose of identifying a common strategy for implementing connectivity systems in rural areas, allowing multimodal and empowered transfer offerings Activities: (a)Cross-Border Living Labs (b)Joint model "Smart Land" (c)Capacity building for a Smart Land To conceive, identify and drive "multimodal sustainable transport models" in rural areas in the eligible programme area, starting fro territorial analysis to promote a sustainable, affordable and accessible connectivity.182209.28149578.07149578.0782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Community integration and common identityN° 4 Workshops Minutes and materials N° 1 Joint Communication Kit N.1 ApMM report Lecce N.1 ApMM report Agnone N.1 ApMM report Cetinje N.1 ApMM report Lehza N.1 Joint Model report n.1 Joint Communication Tool N. 4 Workshops minute N.1 Joint Communication Kit for SMART Land for local public authorities None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Smart Land directly contributes to: Pillar 2 -.Connecting the region/ topic 2- Intermodal connection in hinterland. (AT1.2) Project actions aim to develop a joint model for the implementation of reliable transport networks and intermodal connections with the hinterland, among rural, suburban areas and urban centers. It helps develop communication activities aimed at improving international legal requirements application in the field of environmental impact assessment of transport infrastructure. It also helps to agree on simplified procedures for the development of cross-border mobility Contributes to Pillar 3 - Sustainable mobility promotion and intermodal transports will reduce environmental impact; Pillar 4 -Better transport connections are a must for tourism development, particularly periferic and remote areas. Cross cutting issues: - Improve institutional and administrative capacity of national and regional bodies responsible for transport to manage an effective macro-regional coordination. Capacity building aims to facilitate joint planning, financing and implementation of actions. (AT1.3) - Communication and awareness raising are essential for stakeholders’ participation in decision-making process and for the creation of a sense of belonging among the population. This will also also useful for t the implementation phase, where actions need wide public support (AT1.1) Other The European Commission presented its ‘Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’ (2021) together with an Action Plan that will guide their work for the next four years. This strategy lays the foundation on how the EU transport system can achieve its green and digital transformation and become more resilient to future crises. As outlined in the European Green Deal the result will be a 90% cut in emissions by 2050, delivered by a smart, competitive, safe, accessible and affordable transport system. In particular, the project contributes to the strategy as it proposes a joint model to make peripheral and rural mobility healthy and sustainable, fair and just for everyone. For instance it aims at making the new mobility affordable and accessible in all regions and for all passengers including those with reduced mobility. Other GREEN NEW DEAL Among the proposals preparatory to allow the European Union to meet its climate goals by 2030 in a fair, competitive, and cost-effective way there is making transportation sustainable for everyone. The transition to greener mobility aims to provide clean, accessible and affordable transportation, even in the most remote areas. -55% reduction in car emissions by 2030, -50% reduction in van emissions by 2030, -Zero emissions from new cars by 2035. Smart Land contributes to the achievement of the European Commission's goals, albeit on a small scale, based on the premise that it is important promoting grassroots action to change citizens' behaviors and propose policies in line with the European aquis Other The project also contributes to the New European Bahaus strategy by promoting: - Smart growth, by promoting better transport links, minimizing costs, improving efficiency and contributing to smart growth. - Sustainable growth, by supporting the modernization of the transport sector to make it more efficient and t more environmentally friendly, promoting intermodal transportation. - Inclusive growth, fostering better connections for territorial cohesion improvement even in remote areas, supporting the emergence and growth of new business opportunities and new job’s possibilities 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SOFT MOBILITYSA-01001781SOFT MOBILITY for slow and sustainable tourismPRO LOCO TRIGGIANO APS ASSOCIATIONYesInterest groups including NGOsTRIGGIANOItalyITpublic100308.84The programme countries area face a common mobility challenge: sustainable air, road and maritime linkages to TEN-T networks nodes, as well as inland areas access to TEN-T nodes, are lagging behind. At the same time, transportation is one of the greatest sources of environmental pressures. It contributes to climate change, air pollution and noise. Most greenhouse gas emissions are caused by the large number of private cars. The objective of the project is the setting up of a model of Network of public and private bodies aiming at planning intermodal soft mobility itineraries (cammini) along the via Traiana from the coasts of Puglia, crossing the Adriatic sea, to the via Egnazia in Albania, now Pan-European Corridor VIII. The project wants to contribute to the implementation of soft interventions along the pan-European corridor VIII in view of the infrastructural developments envisaged at a European level. Soft mobility includes any non-motorized transport, i.e. pedestrian, bicycle, roller skate and skateboard transfers. It could be indented as “zero impact” or sustainable mobility too. At present, cities are engaged in defining policies, procedures and interventions to further “slow traffic”, both to relieve the traffic congestion, and to work for regeneration and environmental improvements. This asks for an in-depth cooperation between different political and administrative levels to achieve common objectives of development more attentive to environmental concerns. Despite this increasing attention, the idea of a “network” for soft mobility has not been yet achieved and the supply of integrated facilities and services as an alternative to the car use seems to be still difficult of accomplishment. Soft mobility could represent a real occasion of urban and territorial regeneration aimed to rehabilitate some disused paths and routes (greenways). “Soft mobility” should be a different way of thinking about mobility and its impact on environment.Setting up of a small network of local bodies aiming at the identification and planning of a prototype of intermodal itinerary in Puglia (via Traiana) and in Albania done.165476.84135639.87135639.8782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Transport and mobility(JMP) ApMM on "Cammini" (JMP) Italian ApMM on "Cammini" (JMP) Albanian ApMM on "Cammini" (CBT) Conference in Italy - Ancient Via Traiana – Via Egnazia and the new Corridors VIII TEN – T (CBT) Workshop in Albania - What the project brings new in Albania (CBT) Living Lab in Albania getting feedback from all stakeholders on the new itinerary. (CBT) Final conference on the awareness achieved - in Ialy (CMT) In Italy "how to plan a sustainable tourist itinerary" (CMT) In Albania "transport (and EU standards) and its role in the environment" (CMT) Incoming mission in Italy (CMT) Incoming mission in Albania Project proposal None108 Multimodal transport (TEN-T)RSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Pillar 2 Connecting the region, in particular to the topic 2- Intermodal connection in hinterland. Project activities aim to develop a joint model for the implementation of a public/private network for setting up intermodal connections using soft mobility tools. Furthermore, the project contributes to consolidating local partnerships to implement soft interventions along the pan-European corridor VIII in view of the infrastructural developments envisaged at a European level. Indirectly contributes to the Pillar 3 – Environmental quality, in particular 3.2. Transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity. Sustainable mobility promotion and intermodal transports will reduce environmental impact. It also contributes to sustainable tourism (Pillar 4 – Sustainable Tourism) by addressing issues affecting tourism such as air emissions (e.g. from shipping and road transport). Other Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy’ (2021) The European Green Deal includes the objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by 90% by 2050. The Commission intends to adopt a comprehensive strategy to achieve this and ensure that the EU transport sector is fit for a clean, digital and modern economy. Among the objectives are: - increase the diffusion of zero emission vehicles - make alternative sustainable solutions available to citizens and businesses - support digitization and automation - improve connectivity and accessibility. In particular, the project contributes to the strategy as it proposes a joint model to make mobility healthy and sustainable. Other New European Bahaus strategy The project is also in line with the New European Bahaus strategy. New European Bauhaus was born from the desire to make the Green Deal a cultural, tangible experience shared by European citizens with the aim of building a new future together. The COVID19 crisis has shown how everything is interconnected and it is no longer possible to think of society, the economy and countries in watertight compartments. The NEB aims to promote the exchange of knowledge between people across Europe through an interdisciplinary project. Given the climate challenge we face, the new European Bauhaus leverages human creativity to find life solutions that incorporate sustainability and circularity, quality of experience and aesthetics, inclusion and affordability. Other Protocollo d'intesa Ferrovie - Regione Puglia per lo sviluppo dell'intermodalita bici-treno The Puglia Region has now oriented its transport policy towards eco-sustainable mobility, proposing eco-compatible initiatives. One of the many choices was to add intermodal passenger transport to the ordinary LPT. This choice is assuming a fundamental role in sustainable urban mobility policies, because it represents the right compromise between costs and attention to the environment. The goal is to offer citizens an alternative means of transport to the car. 2.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 3) A more connected South Adriatic programme area by enhancing mobility and regional connectivityPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SUrF SA-01001141South Adriatic Urban Food Strategy to support municipalities and favour inclusive, sustainable, and circular urban food policies and operational frameworksMUNICIPALITY OF CAPRARICA-MAYOR DEPARTMENT NoLocal public authorityCAPRARICA DI LECCEItalyITpublic38390.76The food sector plays a relevant role for the economy of both shores in the cooperation area. Notwithstanding, climate change, ageing, depopulation, and vulnerabilities, causing new poverties and unemployment, prevent the sector to compete globally and reduce the opportunities to contribute to a sustainable development. Cities are the places where food is consumed but their competences cover the last mile of the value chain, namely distribution, catering and public canteens, and waste collection. However, disconnections with rural areas, the lack of services and competition of international players prevent small producers to provide fresh, quality and local food and reduce their capacities to ensure ecosystem services and natural heritage protection. Cities can tackle these challenges if they are enabled to frame and implement consistent and integrated policies, innovate their regulatory frameworks and adopt innovative practices based on bottom-up decision making processes, which are already been practiced in the EU. Furthermore, cities can contribute to overcome vulnerabilities of their dwellers and the access to quality food is one of the main issues cities have to cover to ensure people’s well-being. With our project we want to increase the institutional capacities of medium and small sized cities in South Adriatic area to adopt a joint and participatory decision-making processes, based on civil society involvement, and favour the uptake of food system strategies and urban food policies. The civil society involvement will be ensured by the capitalization of the Living Lab (LL) approach adopted in two Horizon Europe projects,,where the local stakeholders namely the quadruple helix ones (businesses, academia, local authorities and citizen) worked together to adopt innovative solution to favour the food system transition. The project start date according to the partnership 's decision will be 01/02/2024The S.O. is to enhance the partners’ institutional capacities ( capacity building) , launching the participatory decision-making processes (LLs) and define a share strategy (joint methodology) for future urban food policy development 195635.93160319.37160319.3782%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Climate change and biodiversitycross border seminar's minutes communication toolkit 1 Training course package 1st workshop in Caprarica (Italy): needs assessment and solutions toward the local strategy Communication toolkit for Caprarica Municipality 2nd workshop in Caprarica (Italy): Prioritization of the solutions 1st workshop in Campobasso (Italy): needs assessment and solutions toward the local strategy 1 communication toolkit for Campobasso Municipality 2nd workshop in Campobasso (Italy): Prioritization of the solutions 1st workshop in Ulcinj (Montenegro): needs assessment and solutions toward the local strategy n.1 communication toolkit for the Municipality of Ulcinj 2nd workshop in Ulcinj (Montenegro): Prioritization of the solutions 1st workshop in Tirana (Albania): Prioritization of the solutions Analysis and scenarios of the local food system in Tirana Analysis and scenarios of the local food system in Ulcinj Analysis and scenarios of the local food system in Caprarica and Campobasso draft of the strategy to develop the future food policy of the Municipality of Tirana draft of the strategy to develop the future food policy of the Municipality of Ulcinj draft of the strategy to develop the future food policy of Caprarica and Campobasso Test of the strategy for Municipality of Tirana Test of the strategy for Municipality of Ulcinj Test of the strategy for Municipality of Caprarica and Campobasso Strategy for the future urban food policy in Tirana Strategy for the future urban food policy in Ulcinj Strategy for the future urban food policy in Caprarica and Campobasso n. 1 South Adriatic joint strategy to support urban food policies design. Bari final conference report Communication toolkit Ciheam Bari None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Our project invests on the improvement of the subsidiarity capacities of cities (considering those in pre-accession) and thus maximizes the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) strategy at European level (horizontal pillar increase capacity of public administration). Furthermore, SUrF project also contributes to the wider EUSAIR strategy interfacing its blue growth, the environmental quality and sustainable tourism pillars which are domains that need to be covered in urban food policies development. At European level, the strategies met by SUrF project refer to the European Green Deal for the ecological transition of food systems where the role of cities is deemed pivotal to promote the food transition. The Farm to Fork strategy, which contributes to the implementation of the European Green Deal, calls for a collective and multi-actor approach involving public authorities at all levels of governance (including cities, rural and coastal communities), private sector actors operating along the food value chain, non-governmental organisations, social partners, academia and citizens. These actors are invited to participate in the formulation of a sustainable food policy also in national, regional and local assemblies and contribute to the transformation of food systems. The Territorial Agenda 2030, discussed in 2020, calls for the integration of environmental aspects (which are of outmost relevance in food) in cities so that they are climate-neutral and resilient communities as well as raising awareness and empowering local and regional communities to protect, rehabilitate, use and reuse their (built) environments, landscapes, tangible and intangible cultural heritage and other unique values through the instruments of cohesion policy, rural development policy, spatial planning or any other instrument promoting integrated or local territorial development, among others. 5.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SUrF SA-01001141South Adriatic Urban Food Strategy to support municipalities and favour inclusive, sustainable, and circular urban food policies and operational frameworksMEDITERANNEAN AGRONOMIC INSTITUTE OF BARI-Knowledge Unit Youth Entrepreneurship and Innovation EcosystemsNoInternational organisation, EEIGVALENZANO ItalyITpublic42641.41 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)SuS_AGRISA-01001691SuStainable AGRIculture and climate change: impacts, strategies, and mitigation actions.Provisional management consortium of Regional Natural Park Coastal DunesYesLocal public authorityOstuniItalyITpublic56183.64SuS_AGRI aims to capitalise the methodology developed by the REBOUND project "Fostering Resilience in Rural Communities" funded by the ERASMUS+ Priority Theme programme transferring it in the territories of South Adriatic. REBOUND project was identified as flagship project in the frame of actions for resilient rural areas by the European Rural Vision. The South Adriatic area is characterized by favourable natural conditions for the development of agriculture productions. However, in the last years this area is also exposed to drought, floods, frost, strong winds and rising salinity level of agricultural lands. Due to climate change effects, water scarcity, change in precipitation regime, bacteria and rising temperature have been identified as major climate risk factors across the agriculture sector of the South Adriatic area. SuS_AGRI aims to identify a mitigation actions to the main regional risks, evaluating their impacts on programme area. In detail, SuS_AGRI aims to strengthen the base knowledge of farm producers in the South Adriatic area on agricultural practices to mitigate the effects of global warming. PPs will organize a workshop to analyze the needs of rural communities across programme area to determine what is required to improve their resilience. On the basis of this preliminary analysis, project partners will implement a training course of 30 hours to be held in each country, involving 20 farm producers with particular importance to young people and women. The developed training will be insert in a joint action plan for improving rural resilience that will be adopted by partners and the main stakeholders, through the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding. A final conference will be organize to engage with multiple actors in transferring project learnings and the action plan into practice and to improve awareness about climate change effects on agricultural sector, promoting innovative nature-based solutions for resilient agriculture.SuS_AGRI promotes the participation of key-stakeholders, and aims to increase their knowledge about climate change impacts on the agricultural. SuS_AGRI develops, also, a joint action plan to assure transferability and durability of results.141705.02116680.31116680.3182%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Rural and peripheral developmentReport on Workshop implemented in Puglia region. Report on Workshop implemented in Albania. Report on Workshop implemented in Montenegro. Report on Workshop implemented in Molise region. Report on training course implemented in Puglia Report on training course implemented in Albania Report on training course implemented in Montenegro Analysis of the main risks of the climate change on the agriculture sector (One per Partner) Action Plan to transfer the training model on the methods to contrast the climate change(one per PP) Pilot test phase (one per partner) Memorandum of Understanding (one per partner). Joint Action Plan to contrast the climate change impacts on agriculture in the South Adriatic. None061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approachesRSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The identification of sustainable practices for the climate change mitigation practices in agriculture of the SuS_AGRI proposal, will contribute to the Pillar 3 "ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY", in detail to the flagship "PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL TERRESTRIAL HABITATS AND ECOSYSTEMS". Moreover, in the document "EUSAIR Action Plan Revision: 2022 Public Consultation Report" there is a specific concrete suggestion that is "Adding a Pillar or topic on agriculture and/or agro-ecology (present under Pillar 3) and sustainable rural development based on “farm-to-fork” strategy should become more important", for this SuS_AGRI will contribute to the environmental protection of the territories considering the impacts of the agriculture on it. Other EU Rural Vision To ensure that rural areas can continue to play these essential roles, a European Commission communication sets out a long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas up to 2040. It identifies areas of action towards stronger, connected, resilient and prosperous rural areas and communities. A Rural Pact and an EU Rural Action Plan with tangible flagships and new tools will help achieve the goals of this vision. In detail SuS_AGRI will contribute to the actions identified for the resilience of rural areas and in detail with the flagship project REBOUND. The aim of REBOUND is to improve the resilience of rural communities, by analysing their needs and developing training programmes. Other Agenda 2030 SuS_AGRI will contribute to the following Sustainable Goals identified by the Agenda 2030: - Goal 2: Zero Hunger. The food and agriculture sector offers key solutions for development, and is central for hunger and poverty eradication. In detail with the specific indicator 2.3 that foresee by 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers. - Goal 13: Climate Action. Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere; - Goal 15: Life on Land - Sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, halt and reverse land degradation, halt biodiversity loss; - Goal 17: Partnerships - Revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Other EU Green Deal SuS_AGRI proposal will contribute to the European Green Deal, in particular to the EU Strategy from farm to fork, that aims to accelerate our transition to a sustainable food system that should: - have a neutral or positive environmental impact - help to mitigate climate change and adapt to its impacts - reverse the loss of biodiversity - ensure food security, nutrition and public health, making sure that everyone has access to sufficient, safe, nutritious, sustainable food - preserve affordability of food while generating fairer economic returns, fostering competitiveness of the EU supply sector and promoting fair trade. These topics will be addresses in the training activities and workshops of the SuS_AGRI proposal. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)TOURSA-01002061TOURists friends of the environmentMunicipality of Martina FrancaYesLocal public authorityMartina FrancaItalyITpublic48889.62The tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. On a local, national, and international level, tourism is economically and environmentally significant actor that has great power to affect the future development. Tourism has the capacity to help support communities and instigate positive environmental change when done with the right approach towards the long-term sustainability in regions and complying with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals that range from eradicating hunger, gender equality to addressing climate actions based on the specific regional needs. Our project aim to help regional stakeholders and tourism operators to implement successful Eco-tourism strategies. Ecotourism and sustainable tourism have gained popularity in the industry but there are still many areas where improvements need to be done. If the number of tourists in a given area is greater than the capacity of the local environment or supporting infrastructure (which is the case of many popular destinations on the local areas of the project), negative impacts quickly arise and can become overwhelming for the system. The principal objective of Tour project is to create an awareness program for the three territories analyzed about the sustainable tourism strategies for local and regional policy makers, with practical guidelines of possible activities to be implemented by tourism operators. The aims of the project will be ensured with the creation of workshops program, awareness conferences, a practical e-book about guidelines and methodologies to be implemented, and BtoB meetings with local economic operators. Our project combine synergies from other specific project putting together different methodologies analyzed and create new innovative outputs useful for the target group selected.To create an awareness program about the below specific aspect of ecoturism: Environmental science Sustainable tourism Cultural heritage Community engagement and stakeholder management Tourism economics and industry trends 184937.42153062.18153062.1883%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27TourismWorkshop toolkit Workshop toolkit Workshop toolkit Analysis document Methodology development Testing Memorandum of Understanding Incoming mission toolkit Incoming mission toolkit Incoming mission toolkit Conference toolkit Conference toolkit Conference toolkit preparation kit FLC kit None079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Adopted by the European Council on 29 September 2014, the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) is a tool to foster social, economic and territorial cohesion to reduce disparities in the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region through cooperation. The strategy involves ten countries: four EU Member States (Greece, Croatia, parts of Italy, Slovenia), five candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, and North Macedonia), and a third country, San Marino. Our project is focused on development of sustainable tourism policy and practices in particular we will create a e-book with practical guidelines for policy makers and tourism operators to increase interest on natural landscape tourism. Our project, with the activities implemented gives practically contribute to the 4th pilaster of the EUSAIR. In fact, through the realisation of activities aimed at developing methodologies to be implemented in Puglia, Molise, Albania and Montenegro based on the analysis of the territories involved, TOUR actively contributes to improving the awareness, enanching the role of the touristic and cultural offer of the territories involved and by doing so, it increases the skills, the wellbeing and competences of local communities Other Montenegro's National Sustainable Development Strategy (NSDS): NSDS recognizes the importance of sustainable tourism for the country's economic growth while preserving the natural and cultural heritage. Our project aligns with the NSDS's goal of promoting sustainable tourism practices and minimizing negative impacts on natural landscapes. Other Montenegro's Tourism Development Strategy (TDS) 2020-2030: TDS 2020-2030 aims to develop a sustainable and diversified tourism product that balances economic growth with environmental and social sustainability. Our project's emphasis on developing sustainable tourism practices for preserving natural landscapes and supporting community involvement aligns with the TDS's goal of promoting sustainable tourism and preserving Montenegro's natural and cultural heritage. Other Montenegro's National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP): NBSAP aims to conserve and sustainably use the country's biodiversity and ecosystems. Our project's focus on mitigating negative impacts of tourism on natural landscapes and developing positive impacts of tourism on natural landscape can contribute to the NBSAP's objective of promoting sustainable tourism practices that protect Montenegro's biodiversity and ecosystems. Other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Our project can contribute to Montenegro's commitment to the UN SDGs, particularly SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). By promoting sustainable tourism practices that preserve natural landscapes and involve local communities, your project can help Montenegro achieve these SDGs. Other European Commission's 2020 Tourism and Transport Package: EC TTP highlights the importance of sustainable tourism and emphasizes the need to promote sustainable practices that preserve natural landscapes and support local communities. Our project's focus on developing sustainable tourism practices for preserving natural landscapes and supporting community involvement aligns with this package. Other European Tourism Indicator System for Sustainable Destinations (ETIS): ETIS provides a framework for measuring and monitoring sustainable tourism practices. Our project's focus on developing sustainable tourism practices for preserving natural landscapes and involving local communities aligns with ETIS's objective of promoting sustainable tourism practices that contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 2) A greener South Adriatic programme area, by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate adaptation and risk managementPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)UniValensSA-01000241Overcoming Cross-border Educational Programs Recognition and Equivalence limitationsApulian Public Theatre - Regional Consortium for Arts and CultureNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic57586.14UniValens aims at addressing the difficulties that Higher Education Institutions in IT, AL & ME encounter to realize joint cross-border (CB) Educational programs. Procedural bottlenecks give way to accreditation and validation issues, limiting the cooperation at CB level among Universities & similar organizations. UniValens intends to identify & overcome such Governance issue, that relevant public administrations & agencies may overcome by working together towards harmonized CB procedures for validation & accreditation of jointly developed CB Higher Education Programs. Potentially, this could affect the capability of Universities in the Programme area to enhance their CB collaboration & transnational education offer. The overall objective is to identify & overcome procedural obstacles to the implementation of Joint Higher Education Programs valid and recognized in the three Countries involved. The main output is the “Model of CB harmonized procedures for Higher Education” representing an innovative joint solution to the common challenge identified above. The project foresees: Seminar for best practice analysis (Activity 1.1); Incoming missions (A 1.2) to understand Local Procedures; Workshops (A 1.3) to share with stakeholders Procedures & Recommendation; Seminar (A 1.4) to consolidate findings; Joint Action Plan (A 1.5) to implement the Joint Model; Final Conference (A .6) to disseminate results. The project approaches the challenge by investigating the procedures, involving relevant stakeholders, defining a shared solution, and implementing a new innovative solution. This could only be done at CB level, and the 4 Partners are a perfect match to outline a solution applicable to the Performing Arts sector, but also transferable to other sectors, stakeholders & territories. UniValens addresses a real & practical challenge of the Educational Systems of the 3 Countries offering a new solution by bringing relevant Institutions to work together for the common good.To implement a model of cross-border harmonized procedures for Higher Educational Programme development, aimed at Universities and similar organizations of the South Adriatic area (Ita, Alb, Mne), to jointly realize recognized c-b degree/master's.196998.14161693.36161693.3682%IPA/IPA II/IPA III82%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Education and trainingSeminar Report Incoming Mission Report - Albania Incoming Mission Report - Montenegro Incoming Mission Report - Puglia Workshop Report - Albania Workshop Report - Montenegro Workshop Report - Puglia Recommendations Seminar Report Analisys Reports Joint Model Reports Test Phase Reports Agreements The joint Action plan in charge to the LP Conference Report Conference Attendance List None173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.2. Enhance efficient public administration by promoting legal and administrative cooperation and cooperation between citizens, civil society actors and institutions, in particular with a view to resolving legal and other obstacles in border regions (strands A, C, D and, where appropriate, strand B)2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The UniValens Project is based on the Governance Priority Axis, which constitutes a cross-cutting theme within the EUSAIR strategy. In fact, identifying and overcoming administrative and procedural obstacles to the joint collaboration of public institutions at cross-border level will surely contribute to the overall strategy and to reach its objectives of sustainable economic and social development. Furthermore, as UniValens will focus its joint innovative solution on the Cultural and Performing Arts sector, it is possible to underline the project contribution to the “DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AND THEMATIC CULTURAL ROUTES/CONNECTING CULTURAL ROUTES IN EUSAIR - AIR CULTURAL ROUTES”, which addresses the need for harmonized distribution of tourism flows through macro-regional territories using Cultural Routes as tool for the creation of innovative diversified tourism product. Therefore, UniValens project intends also to contribute to the related Flagship’s goals, such as the diversification of products, supporting the development of creative and cultural industry and SMEs, as well as sustaining synergies between creative and cultural industries and the hospitality sector. For the involvement of the EUSAIR stakeholders the project UniValens will make use of the dedicated EUSAIR Stakeholders Platform (https://www.espcommunity.eu/) in order to create a Working group on the topics addressed by the project and that may continue its activity after the project ends. The platform will also be a valuable tool for communication purposes and to disseminate the events and project activities, events and results of the project. 4.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)UniValensSA-01000241Overcoming Cross-border Educational Programs Recognition and Equivalence limitationsUniversity of Bari ‘Aldo Moro’-Dipartimento di Ricerca e Innovazione Umanistica (Department of Humanistic Research and Innovation) (DIRIUM)NoHigher education and research organisationsBariItalyITpublic57515.0 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A IPA Italy Albania Montenegro (South Adriatic)Wrecks4All 2.0SA-01001461Capitalization by transferring to new territories the WRECKS4ALL model for the protection of underwater heritage through its digitalization and valorization as a novel touristic offerUniversity of Salento–Department of Cultural HeritageNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic38319.36WRECKS4ALL 2.0 builds on the opportunity of capitalizing on relevant experiences, outputs, and results of the project “Protecting underwater heritage through its digitalization and valorisation as a novel touristic offer - WRECKS4ALL”. Through the synergy of the Interreg programme, the project will foster innovative cultural and tourism improvement as a strong point towards the local development directed to the economic upgrading of the coastal areas. The project takes advantage of the main outputs of the WRECKS4ALL such are the action plan for destination improvements, and novel approach to public access to underwater cultural heritage through VR showrooms. The main objective is to transfer these and other outputs of the completed project to the new Adriatic territories inspiring the creation of innovative cross boarder tourism offer. The accumulated tacit knowledge and the know-how will be transferred through a process that supports knowledge systematization, and decision-making and facilitates territorial uptake. The main output will be the uptake of the “WRECKS4ALL Action Plan” for the improvement of the dive destinations and digital access to underwater cultural heritage. A number of stakeholders will be trained to explore the benefits and potentials of the scuba diving tourism industry and utilise VR/AR technology for public access. Successful capitalization will enhance the capacity of the stakeholders in the tourism and culture value chain to create an innovative tourism offer in their territory, and promote it as assets of regional economic sustainability. The underwater cultural heritage is telling the story of historical connections of Adriatic regions, therefore project is targeting 3 territories in Italy and Albania aiming to transfer best practices from North to South Adriatic by developing unique integrative tourism offer.Improved destination management and smart and sustainable tourism valorisation of underwater cultural heritage through networking and territorial uptake of the WRECKS4ALL action plan.187096.68154970.83154970.8383%IPA/IPA II/IPA III83%https://www.italy-albania-montenegro.eu/programme/south-adriatic-2021-27Cultural heritage and artsTraining in digitisation of underwater cultural heritage in Montenegro Established network between toursim service providers, dive operatoors and ITC, VR companies in AL B2B meeting for interaction between tourism providers, dive operators and ITC VR companies in MNE B2B meeting in Puglia IT for interaction between tourism, diving, ITC VR sector. B2B meeting in Molise for interaction between various tourism service providers and ITC VR companies WRECKS4ALL Action plan Conference on destination managment and dive tourism in Montenegro Conference on digital innovations for promotion of underwater culural heritage in Montenegro Conference on dive destination development and innovative approaches in presentation of UCH Conference: Digital innovations towards the development of dive tourism destination in Molise None166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-02-012025-01-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project will contribute to the implementation of following EUSAIR topics and indicative actions: 1. Diversified tourism offer (products & services): - Brand-building of the Adriatic Ionian tourist products/services. Gradual establishment of an Adriatic-Ionian brand which would posit the Region as one destination in the eyes of visitors, residents and stakeholders. - Initiative to improve quality for sustainable tourism offer. - Fostering Adriatic-Ionian cultural heritage. To diversify the Region's profile and to extend the tourism inflows beyond the summer season, the rich cultural background and assets should be further exploited. - Sustainable and thematic tourist routes. This action focuses on development and branding of macro-regional tourism routes, through mapping and further promoting existing routes, (i.e. cruise, motor bike, walking/hiking, cycling, sailing). - Upgrade of Adriatic-Ionian tourism products. 2. Sustainable & responsible tourism management (innovation & quality): - Promoting the Region in world markets: Improving the promotion of destinations in international key markets is needed for increased tourist flows - Adriatic-Ionian action for more sustainable and responsible tourism, - Expanding the tourist season to all year-round: - Training in vocational and entrepreneurial skills in tourism. Also, the project is targeting the EUSAIR Blue Growth Action Plan. 4.0(VI-A_SA(I-A-M)_PA 4) A more social South Adriatic programme areaPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-Croatia3EFISHINGITHR020025323E-innovation of small-scale fisheries and aquaculture: research-based and piloted Electric-engine refitting of fishing vessels to enhance Environmental and Economic Adriatic Blue GrowthMediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari - CIHEAM IAMBNoInternational organisation, EEIGValenzanoItalyITpublic150000.0Fisheries and Aquaculture, among the most popular activities in coastal regions of the world, play a pivotal role in the Blue Economy of the cross-border Adriatic region between Italy and Croatia. Second only to the Tourism and Transport sectors, and inter-connected with the Port Activities, shipbuilding and repair sector, Small Scale Fishery and AQuaculture (SSF-AQ) suffers for low performances in terms of public-private collaboration, applied research, and technological transfer. Many efforts have been done thanks to the 2014-2020 and previous programs, including INTERREG IT-HR, especially in smart solutions, digitalization, networking, but the core of the sector suffers from a lack of innovation and modernization of the fishing fleet that remain untouched. The fishing fleet in the first years of the last programming period wa 12,000 boats for a total of 984,788 kW engine power installed. All engines were diesel and over 80% of vessels more than 10-15 years old. The innovation status of the fleet is now even worst because of the combined economic effects of the pandemic crisis, Ukrainian war, and climate change. SMEs represent the backbone of the SSF-AQ economy for both countries and are the most affected by the current crisis. Despite the innovation in terms of smart solution, the combination of the increased fuel cost caused by the current energy and war crisis, and the climate change impact on the fish stocks have a tremendous impact in the short- and long-term sustainability of the whole sector. The Adriatic Sea is a semi-closed basin and is an extremely productive area for fisheries and farming, due to the strong outflow of nutrients from rivers and the periodic mixing of nutrients from the Mediterranean. But the climate change causes harmful impact on biodiversity and in the survival of species and livestock, including trans-boundary fish stock movements, anthropogenic stress strengthening overfishing, pollution, aquatic infections. Furthermore, the increase in fuel prices has greatly affected fishers’ and farmers’ costs and consequently there has been an increase in the prices of fishery and aquaculture products. Nevertheless, increase in product prices can not compensate the energy cost and cannot ensure survival of fishers, farmers and their families, less alone profitability of the sector. In this context, an innovative solution of electric-powered vessels that can reduce fuel consumption, noise and emissions at sea is desirable to mitigate negative economic and social effects on SSF and AQ and to financially support the sector. Funds like EMFAF should finance the fleet renovation and assure a multiplier effect, but there is still a lack of confidence and a need for the best research/knowledge transfer from the research sector to micro- and SMEs, testing and demonstrating the feasibility in real operative conditions. More, despite the technical feasibility, the innovation needs to act in parallel with a smart SSF-AQ and innovation approach managed in pair with a robust financing scheme. For this reason, we conceived 3EFISHING to develop and transfer innovation from Research to fishers, farmers, SMEs and Producers to achieve the sector's sustainability based on 3 E-innovation steps: (1) new vessels’ propulsion with Electric-engine that (2) increases Environmental quality with carbon footprint reduction and (3) Economic sustainability of SMEs by financial/investment skilling of SS-AQ agents. In this way 3EFISHING will implement the transboundary Green Deal of the Adriatic SSF-AQ fleet by refitting two <12mt pilot vessels with hybrid engines and allowing the use of renewable energy-sources, to achieve quick reduction of fuel costs, long term economic and environmental sustainability and more robust social security for fishers, farmers and their families. 3EFISHING will develop, design and implement activities, including re-skilled fishers and farmers, to be strategic for the Blue Economy in the area by tackling the major and common territorial challenges to make the Adriatic SSF-AQ production systems economically and environmentally resilient in the highly-stressed, floating and risky scenario of the sector. The project will be implemented thanks to two R&D institutions that will transfer innovation in the key-sectors of engineering, fishery/aquaculture low carbon solutions, economy, with the support of two Ministry-level bodies, the HR Ministry of Agriculture (dealing with fishery policies in Croatia) and ISMEA, newcomer in the IT-HR programme, the national institute in charge of financial support schemes for fisher and farmer entrepreneurs in Italy. Two territorial institutions from Marche IT and Zadar HR will involve the target groups of their regions, while the most important HR aquaculture company CROMARIS will directly apply and test the innovation. An international association complete partnership dealing with agents' involvement and EUSAIR support in a quadruple helix approach.Maritime decarbonization by means of Electric-powered (E-powered) vessel solutions that will combine conventional endothermic engines with the innovative electric ones, in order to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. WP2 aims to test hybrid engines procured and installed on the pilot vessels in WP1 under polyvalent experimental and working operational conditions of fishing and farming with the aim to assess vessels' performance and operating characteristics achieved with the new E-propulsion systems and comparing them to those obtained with the conventional endothermic propulsion. WP2 also deals with need analysis, technological transfer plan and stakeholders' demonstration/training for scaling up E-innovation from the pilot level to the fleet level in the programme area. The WP aims to favor the financial and economic uptake of the proposed E-technological innovation in IT and HR SSF-AQ SMEs, entrepreneurs as fishers and fish/mollusc farmers including young entrepreneurs. The achievement of such financial/economic uptake will give to this Blue Economy sector, largely predominant in the programme area and highly-risky for persistence and continuity, up-scaled investment solutions from both private and public perspectives, analyzing the structural characteristics of the sector and orienting behavior of fishers and farmers to tailor the intervention on the needs of every agent type thus providing long-term benefits of E-transition.1873755.01499004.01499004.088%ERDF88%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaAgriculture and fisheries and forestryICT and digital societyReport on the E-powered solution design Report on risk analysis Certification feasibility study On-board Prototype Report on simulations and testing of the E-powered propulsion system Communication toolkit of the stakeholders' awareness-raising and sensibilization campaign PMU creation Steering Committee meetings held Kick-off meeting held Quality and risk plan including dedicated manual Financial monitoring tool Communication Plan Report on need analysis and feasibility plan of installing E-powered solutions on SSF-AQ fleet Report on performance testing and comparison of E-powered SSF-AQ vessels under working conditions Guidelines on on-board demonstration and training with E-vessels in SSF-AQ working conditions Report on public workshop demonstration and training with E-vessels in SSF-AQ working conditions Analysis report of structural characteristics of the SSF and AQ capacity and activity Report on conducted analysis among SSF and AQ agents' behaviour Economic and financial assessment of multi-tailored investment plan of E-transition Guidelines of financial engineering Awarenes-raising campaign toolkit Policy paper for EUSAIR strategy revision Joint, research-based implementation of newer energy-efficient E-powered propulsion system in SSF and AQ vessels(EN) Joint and transboundary participations to set up EU Green Deal goals in the Blue Economy(EN) Supporting and piloting the E-innovation of a local SME leader in the Adriatic SSF-AQ (EN) Joint and cross-border plans for the E-transition of Adriatic Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture fleets(EN) Access to advanced technologies for SMEs of the Adriatic SSF and AQ seafarings(EN) Supporting and piloting innovation of a local SME leader in the Adriatic SSF-AQ(EN) Financial/economic multi-tailored investment plan to implement the E-transition up-take in the Adriatic SSF-AQ fleet(EN) 029 Research and innovation processes, technology transfer and cooperation between enterprises, research centres and universities, focusing on the low carbon economy, resilience and adaptation to climate changeRSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies2024-03-012026-08-31EuropeanGreenDeal 3EFISHING contributes to EGD by developing and implementing Green and Blue Innovation across the following EGD key-areas 1) Increasing the EU’s climate ambition for 2030 and 2050, 3) Mobilising industry for a clean and circular economy; 4) Building and renovating in an energy and resource efficient way; 5) A zero pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment; 6) Preserving and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity; 7) Farm to Fork: a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system. In detail, 3EFISHING deals with a strong increasing of low-carbon footprint in the small-scale fishery and aquaculture (SSF-AQ) sector of Blue economy in the programme area.This goal will be reached targeting three out four key investment areas of the EGD investment plan (Research, innovation and digitalisation, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Social Investment and Skills) by i) designing, piloting and implementing the electric-powered engine re-fitting of two LOA <12mt vessels active in the small-scale fishery; ii) implementing, under the framework and objectives of socio-economic and financial sustainability for SMEs, the E-transition of the SSF-AQ fleet and fishery economy which is composed by thousands of small vessels conducted by SMEs of single-fishers and fishing families; iii) contributing to the decarbonization, increased energy efficiency and sustainable management of fish stocks with regard to resources and selectivity, and ultimately to climate mitigation efforts (SGD13 - Climate action) and restoring marine ecosystems and biodiversity (SDG14 - Life under water) EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Pillar1: Topic 1-Blue technologies: 3EFISHING fully embraces on of the specific objective of the Topic 1: To Increase the use of blue and green novel technologies to safeguard the aquatic environment and improve the competitiveness of the maritime, fisheries and aquaculture sectors in global markets. 3E-Fishing promotes also R&D, innovation and business in Blue Economy. Topic 2- Fisheries&aquaculture: 3EFISHING targets the modernization& renewal of SSF&AQ fleet to guarantee long-term seafood production in the programme area, developing sustainability standards of low-carbon, renewable energy-use, safer working conditions, and social inclusion. 3EFISHING contributes to the EUSAIR objectives of the Topic 2, offering a new solution to achieve a sustainable growth of a more efficient and resilient (both economically and environmentally) Adriatic aquaculture production, capitalising on innovation techniques - installing hybrid engines in Aquaculture vessels and allowing the use of renewable energy-sources. PILLAR 3: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Topic 1 – The marine environment: 3EFISHING contributes to ensure the good environmental and ecological status of the Adriatic marine and coastal environment (in line with the relevant EU acquis and the ecosystem approach of the Barcelona Convention) since it will increase competitiveness of SSF-AQ SMEs whose features include low environmental impact, small scale of production operations, highly selective use of gears and low levels of species bycatch and discards. The project, moreover, contributes to the decarbonization, increased energy efficiency and sustainable management of fish stocks with regard to resources and selectivity, and ultimately to climate mitigation efforts, and restoring marine ecosystems and biodiversity. 3EFISHING 's approach improves the features of the environmental framework, which include low impact and respect for the biological and migratory cycles of different species, by reducing carbon footprint. Other FEAMP The project is in line with the Specific objective 1.2 – Increase energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions through the replacement or modernization of fishing vessel engines. In fact, the National Programme FEAMP will finance the following type of action: “The action is aimed at reducing CO2 emissions caused by fuel consumption through modernization or replacement of the main engine and secondary engines (including electricity generators), for boats less than 24 meters in length ….. interventions that involve the use of energy will be supported as a priority renewables (e.g. electric or hybrid motors) which directly contribute to reducing the causes that determine climate change”. 3EFISHING contributes to this action through the development of a new technological solution, by testing the electric-refitting of two vessels for Small Scale Fisheries-Aquaculture taking in consideration the link with the operative conditions and economic related investment to solve the bottleneck problem, thus allowing an exploitation by FEAMP future contribution to the refitting interventions. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaACTIONITHR02003902Increasing coastal ecosystem resilience to climate changeRegional Natural Park “Coastal Dunes from Torre Canne to Torre San Leonardo”NoLocal public authorityOstuniItalyITpublic247700.0ACTION develops joint cross-border actions to promote resilient behaviours with a spill over effect on the territory and relevant economic sectors, in parallel with actions to increase awareness of the populations living in the programme coastal areas. These areas are in fact particularly affected by climate change effects such as sea level rise and saline intrusion, with obvious repercussions specifically on the important natural and cultural heritage present in the project area: natural parks, Natura 2000 sites, and cultural attractors in the 4 project pilot areas. ACTION will analyse the risks on the pilot areas in terms of current ecosystem services useful for the minimisation of the effects of sea level rise and saltwater intrusion, as well as the means to increase them and identify common and shared actions based on the nature-based solutions principle. Thus, the guiding principle for increasing resilience will be the ecosystem-based management (EBM). EBM aims at maintaining the ecosystem structure and functions while preserving and/or increasing the services produced over time. The project follows a precise logical and consequential structure of WPs through which, in a first phase, the 4 pilot areas are analysed and characterised to identify the main threats induced by climate change in a medium- and long-term time frame, secondly the ecosystem services that can increase the resilience of the pilot areas are identified, and then the most effective methods are developed, in line with the guiding principle outlined, to implement the 4 pilot actions on the territories. The experience of the project is finally systematised by sharing the identified solutions among the partnership and by developing a Joint Action Plan for the transferability of the shared methods and solutions to other territories. The flow of data and results feeds in parallel and progressively into the extensive awareness campaign implemented in ACTION. The expected behavioural change requires a modification of our patterns in terms of how we live and produce goods and services and protect the flora and fauna that give us food and life. In order to achieve this level of awareness amongst the different project target groups, a two-phase pathway is implemented consisting of a first phase of representation of the situation in the pilot areas, and of a second propositional one, through the identification of the benefits that ecosystem services produce. The latter phase involves all project target groups and aims at developing proactive adaptation behaviours for the increased resilience of natural and cultural heritage. The main project outputs are: 1) Ecosystem and socio-economic analysis of the 4 pilot areas (2 IT and 2 HR); 2) Analysis of the risks and threats that climate change may cause and their assessment; 3) Representation of scenarios of climate change effects through multimedia tools, videos and dioramas; 4) Identification of ecosystem services and possible benefits to increase resilience; 5) Cross-border awareness campaign targeting key stakeholders: general public, SMEs, policy makers from local and regional authorities; 6) Implementation of an exchange experience for students and teachers between the two countries aimed at developing adaptation projects; 7) Involvement of stakeholders from relevant economic sectors in the project areas to raise their awareness and promote adaptation actions: 12 Public events across borders jointly organized; 1 capacity building activity and several local engagement initiatives; 8) Implementation of 4 pilot actions; 9) Sharing of solutions identified in the 4 project areas and definition of a Joint Strategy and action plan; 10) Transfer of the Joint Strategy to the programme area. Through cross-border cooperation, the two countries can benefit from the co-sharing of resources and expertise, leading to more efficient and effective results. The main elements of innovation are: 1) the methodological approach, based on coordinated knowledge building and sharing among scientific actors, local authorities and Park management bodies involved in the development of "Nature based solutions" approaches, unprecedented in the cooperation area; 2) the development of a large-scale cross-border awareness campaign targeting key stakeholders as a tool to increase the resilience of cultural and environmental heritage and related economic activities.To identify climate change-related hazards and threats to the pilot areas in the medium/long-term. The characterization of the 4 pilot areas, all Natura 2000, with natural and cultural heritage provides the basis for the development of subsequent WPs To capitalise on previous experiences and select Nature Based Solution to increase the resilience of the pilot areas. To test integrated climate-adaptation solutions in the four pilot areas of the project To share the Joint Action Plan and transfer it to the programme area2402734.01922187.21922187.292%ERDF92%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaEvaluation systems and resultsClimate change and biodiversityKick-off event Communication Plan Management kit Activity Plan Minutes of meetings Reports on the characterization of the pilot areas Reports on the hazards and threats of the pilot areas in the medium and long term GIS 4 Reports on the local scenarios Tools for the awareness raising Awareness campaign tools Report of the meetings Activity Plan Minute of meetings Capitalisation report Joint Report on ecosystem services and resilience of coastal area increase Training course for students Didactic kit Educational activities Gadgets for participants in the training activities Laboratories/workshop Capacity building programme Awareness campaign tools Activity Plan Minute of meetings Hydraulic model and Climate Adaptation Centre Habitat restoration Plan in Vransko Lake watershed Action plan for the implementation of mitigation measures in Dune Coastal Park Pilot action implemented in Neretva estuary and Ploče Activity Plan Minute of meetings Joint Strategy Awareness campaign impact assessment report Joint actions for the strategy implementation to increase resilience Report on transferability plan in other areas of the programme International Event Awareness raising events(EN) Training activities(EN) awareness raising event(EN) Pilot actions(EN) Joint Strategy for coastal resilience(EN) 060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Project ACTION will produce effects within Pillar 3 "Environmental quality", which concerns the environmental quality of marine, coastal and terrestrial ecosystems in the Adriatic-Ionian region. The project activities find synergy with topic 1 "The marine environment" and topic 2 "Transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity" of the EUSAIR action plan and in particular find relevance in flagship 2 "Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems". The Adriatic and Ionian Region is directly exposed and highly vulnerable to disasters related to climate change, especially the rise in sea level and thus the intrusion of salt water; therefore, comprehensive policy actions are needed to adapt the target districts to these circumstances and provide them with concrete support in the challenge to climate change. In this context, the activities of ACTION aim at identifying risks and hazards related to the effects of climate change in the pilot areas in the medium and long term. The results will lead to improved knowledge for monitoring and developing solutions for adaptation to climate change, thanks above all to cross-border coordination involving the exchange of experience and know-how. Climate change adaptation and resilience solutions will be developed through the capitalisation of past experiences gained through the AdriAdapt, Asteris and other projects. Although EUSAIR considers pillar 3 separately, this theme cuts across the other three pillars of the Strategy. ACTION focuses on how environmental quality can improve prospects for smart and inclusive growth. It thus strengthens Blue Growth, contributes to sustainable tourism, and increases the connectivity of the Italy-Croatia macro-region. EuropeanGreenDeal The project implements several provisions of the European Green Deal, contributing significantly to restoring biodiversity and making our continent more resilient to the effects of climate change. ACTION has concrete synergies with the Biodiversity Strategy 2030 (EBS 2030) and is relevant to the new adaptation strategy, COM(2021) 82 final. EBS 2030 identifies climate change as a cause of biodiversity loss, due to droughts, rising sea levels and increased water use for irrigation in agriculture, which further exacerbates the water crisis for natural habitats, accelerating the destruction of the natural world. With WP1, the effects of climate change on the natural and cultural heritage and economic activities in the pilot areas will be assessed by raising awareness among the resident population and disseminating the knowledge obtained to all stakeholders. The chemical and ecological conditions of the target water bodies will be analysed to have an initial complete picture necessary for the implementation of subsequent actions. WP2 will identify ecosystem services that counteract the risks and threats previously identified in WP1 and contribute to providing concrete adaptation solutions. On a technical level, a hydraulic model will be developed to link the solutions to the specific environmental conditions analysed in the pilot areas. In this way, the project will have a positive impact on the decrease of biodiversity loss. Within the adaptation strategy, it is established how the EU can adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change and become climate resilient by 2050. ACTION thus contributes to achieving the objectives of the priority area 'adaptation to climate change', namely 'sustainable water management in drought-prone areas, flood and coastal management' by developing solutions to halt and prevent environmental degradation caused by water scarcity and saltwater intrusion. Other INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT Project ACTION is in line with the principles established by the Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management in the Mediterranean. The Protocol determines several objectives to which ACTION will contribute, in particular: to preserve coastal zones for the benefit of present and future generations; to ensure the preservation of the integrity of coastal ecosystems, landscapes and geomorphology; to prevent and/or reduce the effects of natural hazards and in particular of climate change, which may be caused by natural or human activities. In addition, the general principles of ICZM defined in Art. 6 of the Protocol are respected, i.e. the use of an ecosystem approach, the consideration of biological heritage, the definition of preliminary risk assessments, the prevention of damage to the coastal environment and the participation of the local population. ACTION’s activities conducted in the pilot areas will provide up-to-date information on the state of coastal conservation and data on the quantification of the impact of sea level rise on the ecosystem services provided by coastal areas. It will develop analyses that estimate the impact of climate change on all elements affecting the pilot areas: hydrological, geomorphological, ecological, socioeconomic and cultural. The knowledge and results obtained from WP1 activities on the identified risks and benefits of ecosystem services will be passed on to the populations of the affected areas, thereby increasing awareness and participation of civil society actors. Finally, the project will provide adaptation solutions that will increase the resilience of coastal areas, through the development of hydraulic models and the creation of collaborative platforms, providing techniques potentially applicable to all coastal areas facing the same climate challenges. Other WATER FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE Project ACTION represents an important effort to ensure the sustainable management of water resources through the implementation of targeted programmes and measures. The results of the project will be used to provide essential support in the revision and updating of river basin management plans (RBMPs) and the programme of measures implemented by the water basin management authorities. Thanks to the accurate analysis of the chemical and ecological status of transitional and coastal waters in the pilot areas, the project will make it possible to develop effective solutions to achieve the objectives of the Water Directive, i.e. to prevent the qualitative and quantitative deterioration of waters, to improve their status and to ensure the long-term sustainable use of available water resources. Furthermore, the project is an opportunity to raise awareness among the public and authorities of the need to protect water resources and the importance of sustainable water management. Thanks to the collaboration between different organisations and stakeholders, the project will be able to contribute to the creation of a replicable model in other areas, promoting the dissemination of good practices at a global level to ensure the sustainability of water resources. Other HABITAT DIRECTIVE ACTION is extremely relevant for the conservation of biodiversity in pilot areas, as it involves two areas identified in the Natura 2000 network, the first pillar of the European Habitats Directive. The Adriatic Sea is a unique and extraordinary habitat that is home to numerous species of flora and fauna, many of which are at risk due to overfishing and other anthropogenic factors. The results obtained through the project will contribute to improving the knowledge base and the monitoring system for defining biodiversity protection policies in these areas. In addition, the project actively promotes community-level initiatives that combine the regeneration of marine resources with the conservation of local livelihoods, aiming at the development of joint strategies to disseminate good practices in nature protection, biodiversity and the bio-economy. Training and educational activities aim to raise awareness among policy-makers and service providers about the importance of a healthy marine environment and the need to design strategies that focus more on the economic value of nature conservation and biodiversity. In this way, ACTION plays a key role in promoting environmental sustainability and sustainable economic development in these pilot areas and beyond. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaADRINCLUSIVEITHR02004112Innovative and sustainable tourism offer for equal access and social inclusion of people with dementia and cognitive decline to tourist destinations in the Adriatic seaMunicipality of BrindisiYesLocal public authorityBrindisiItalyITpublic255250.0Culture and tourism play an important role for the territory’s economy and labour market although the sector is heavily characterized by the seasonality of touristic flows mainly affecting those regions that are economically over-dependent on the tourism industry. One of the main challenges for the area is represented by the diversification of touristic flows aimed at ensuring equal access to tourist destinations and cultural heritage for persons with disability, elderly people and retired, unemployed and low-income population, younger generation. Considering the available data, Italy is the second European country with the highest prevalence of dementia (more than 1 million people), while in Croatia approximately 100.000 people suffer from this disease. Besides this data, 60% of dementia caregivers report high stress levels associated with the care of a demented family member, with an estimated 40% experiencing clinical depression. Improving the accessible tourism offer will respond directly to this need for “normality", strengthening the social inclusion of the groups involved. The overall objective of ADRINCLUSIVE is therefore fostering innovative, sustainable, and inclusive tourism offers in the Adriatic area for people with dementia and cognitive decline by enhancing innovation and technology transfer to create new, tailored services and solutions for accessible tourism, establishing a network of tourist & welfare institutions for promoting inclusive cross-border tourism activities capable of generating social inclusion while fostering diversification of touristic flows. The diversification and de-seasonalisation of tourist flows will not only increase the sustainability of the tourism sector, extending the touristic season, but will also improve accessibility to culture and foster the development of stable business and jobs in the field. The project will implement a set of structured activities based on transnational and cooperative approach and will produce 2 main outputs: > ADRINCLUSIVE strategy (O1.1): In WP1, all PPs will develop a joint strategy based on the assessment of the specific TGs needs and best practices in the inclusive tourism field, investigating also on tourism and welfare operators’ gaps in terms of essential competencies for providing accessible and inclusive tourism offers. Key activities such as cross-border roundtables with key stakeholders from the tourist and welfare sector, local work session with key expert and a cross-border open call for innovative services, tools and technologies for inclusive tourism ecosystem will lay the ground for the definition of the Strategy. The strategy will lead to the capacity building activities aimed at upskilling tourist and welfare operators’ competences. 5 highly practical training courses will be implemented at local level. The methodology used for the training activities and the developed contents jointly identified by the partners will fall within the ADRINCLUSIVE Training Manual. An overall quality evaluation on outputs and impact of the implemented courses will be performed at each PP level and will lead to the definition of a Strategic Training Plan for inclusive tourist offer. The two strategic documents will be combined in the Training Package. > Pilot actions (O3.1): all PPs will define joint pilot actions (5 in total) in the form of a tailored, innovative and sustainable vacation for people with dementia and cognitive decline and their caregivers. PPs will organize Pilot Site Visits and dedicated Pilot Dissemination Events to present the tested solutions. This activity will lead to the creation of a Replication Package that will be shared with key actors and relevant stakeholders in the tourism and welfare sectors for capitalization purposes. The cross-border cooperation approach at the basis of the project will be strategic for developing an Adriatic inclusive tourism network as it will lead to a new model of sustainable and innovative tourism for people with dementia and cognitive decline, a result that can only be achieved if existing practices, operational and technological solutions as well as different expertise merge together and produce a capitalization effect. Standing-alone initiatives and offers at a national, regional and local level wouldn’t in fact be able to effectively tackle the complexity of this goal, that requires a multi-level and multi-disciplinary approach to be addressed. Finally, ADRINCLUSIVE main element of innovation is represented by its approach to inclusive tourism, based on cross-sectorality between tourism and welfare sectors and the cross-border dimension to tackle common challenges in the Adriatic region through the identification of innovative solutions, development of digital tools and application of new technologies to provide new strategies and models for tourism accessibility of people with dementia and cognitive decline in the Programme area.To define the strategy to adopt for fostering cross-sectorality between the tourism sector and the welfare sector for the establishment of the new model of inclusive and sustainable tourism for people with dementia and cognitive decline in the Adriatic cross-border region Enabling the implementation and boosting innovative and sustainable touristic offers for people with dementia and cognitive decline in the Adriatic area by building a crossborder Training methodology for transferring new skills and transversal competencies of professional figures in the tourism and welfare sectors to effectively tackle this TGs needs, all while providing innovative tools and services through the development of a dedicated platform with information on accessibility levels and services of tourist destinations in the Adriatic area. Elaborating highly-transferable touristic offers to be tested and validated through pilot actions for the improvement of inclusive and sustainable tourism offer for the accessibility of people with dementia and cognitive decline to tourist destinations in the cross-border Adriatic region, capitalising the results for the replicability of the innovative and sustainable cross-border tourism model developed in the project.1390421.01112336.81112336.890%ERDF90%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaTourismSocial inclusion and equal opportunitiesADRINCLUSIVE assessment report Communication and Dissemination Plan Tourism competencies report Guidelines for inclusive tourism professionals Report on inclusive tourism in IT-HR cross-border region Report “Insights and perspectives from the dialogue with stakeholders” Catalogue of innovative product and services for inclusive tourism ecosystem Local Work Sessions Report ADRINCLUSIVE platform ADRINCLUSIVE platform engagement report Raising awareness toolkit ADRINCLUSIVE Crossborder Training Methodology ADRINCLUSIVE Training Package ADRINCLUSIVE Tourism Packages Pilot implementation reports Testing Site Visits Pilot Evaluation Report Pilot Actions Summary Report Replication package Report on Pilot dissemination events Pilot dissemination events package Guidelines for the implementation of inclusive tourism models Final Territorial Events Package Letter of Interest Cross-Border Conference Package Formal Declaration of Intent ADRINCLUSIVE strategy to allow cross-sectorality between the tourism and the welfare sector in the new cross-border model of inclusive tourism offer for people with dementia and cognitive decline(EN) ADRINCLUSIVE Action plan for improving the competences of tourism and welfare operators in the IT-HR area(EN) ADRINCLUSIVE Pilot actions (EN) ADRINCLUSIVE Replication package(EN) 165 Protection, development and promotion of public tourism assets and tourism servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region Strategy: ADRINCLUSIVE is connected to Pillar 4 of EUSAIR “Improving the quality and innovation of tourism offer and enhancing the sustainable and responsible tourism capacities of the tourism actors across the macro-region”. In line with EUSAIR, the ADRINCLUSIVE project envisages the adoption and development of a strategic project for the creation of a new inclusive and sustainable tourism model capable of responding to the needs of subjects with dementia and cognitive decline. More specifically, the project contributes to the following SO 4.1’ s flagships: -DEVELOPMENT OF THE NETWORK OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM BUSINESSES AND CLUSTERS → the project (especially in WP1) will bring together tourism businesses and health services to develop an inclusive and sustainable model of tourism an dto jointly define the ADRINCLUSIVE strategy to allow cross-sectorality between the tourism and the welfare sector in the new cross-border model of inclusive tourism offer for people with dementia and cognitive decline (O1.1) -RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF SME’S PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH DIVERSIFICATION → D.1.3.2 Report on inclusive tourism in IT- HR cross border region: a report on the analysis of the type/number /characteristics/habits of tourists with dementia and cognitive decline in the IT-HR area -TRAINING AND SKILLS IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM BUSINESSES (VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS) → the project dedicate two specific activities to training (A2.3 - A2.4) and will develop a training course targeted to tourist and welfare operators’ upskilling of competences for the implementation of an inclusive and sustainable tourist model (D2.3.1 and D2.4.2) - EXPANDING THE TOURIST SEASON TO ALL-YEAR ROUND → the project will develop joint pilot actions (O3.1) optimized for the diversification of tourist flow through testing ADRINCLUSIVE Strategy in real conditions of the sustainable tourism offer for social inclusion and innovation. EuropeanGreenDeal ADRINCLUSIVE proposes a new model of sustainable and inclusive tourism as a lever to achieve the challenges that European policy has identified, including the Green Deal. It does so by creating a strategy and testing it through pilot actions to ensure a sustainably managed tourism offer for the well-being of visitors with dementia and cognitive decline, businesses and workers in the tourism and social health sector. The project also guarantees a stronger dialogue with the stakeholders, a greater qualification of human capital and the development of innovation and sustainable solutions towards the co-creation of a transition path for resilient, innovative and sustainable tourism: important actions to meet the challenges that European policy has identified, including the Green Deal. Other Croatian Sustainable Tourism Strategy : ADRINCLUSIVE contributes to the Croatian Sustainable Tourism Strategy by making social sustainability the basis of tourism success in the IT-HR area. The challenge of ADRINCLUSIVE is to create a tourism development model that is socially inclusive and sustainable through a strategy, pilot actions and capitalization activities that make the tourist offer accessible to people with dementia and cognitive decline. In this perspective, the project also contributes to the key objective expressed by the 2030 Agenda of leaving no one behind and greater well-being for all. Other Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities 2021-2030: the project highly contributes to the EU Strategy for the rights of persons with disabilities, which include people with mental, intellectual impairments, to whom the project is addressed. Among the principles of the strategy, the project will foster: - accessibility - foreseen Pilot actions will test innovative tourism packages for making tourism destinations more accessible not only from the physical point of view but also accessibility in terms of participation, accessible information, etc. - having decent quality of life - in this sense the project fosters the independence of people with disabilities by using ADRINCLUSIVE strategy to allow cross-sectorality between the tourism and the welfare sector in the new cross-border model of inclusive tourism offer for people with dementia and cognitive decline; - equal participation (including sport and tourism) - promoting the rights of persons with disabilities globally - especially through cross-border raising awareness campaigns (A2.2) Other National Sustainable Development Strategy 2017/2030: consistently with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developement, Italy has declined the National Sustainable Development Strategy 2017/2030. The project is in line with the mentioned national strategy, especially in relation to one of the 5 Areas declined (also called “5Ps”), namely the Area of PEOPLE, which include the choice of Fighting poverty and social exclusion by eliminating territorial gaps. The project therefore contribute to the Strategy first of all by decreasing economic and accessibility gaps of the Adriatic regions in Italy involved in the project. In addition, the project addresses the remaining strategic choices in the People Area of the Strategy, which are to Guarantee the conditions for the development of human potential and to Promote Health and wellbeing: by carrying out capacity building activities (WP2) and by developing inclusive touristic models, the project will contribute to creating an environment more conducive to the physical and cognitive development of people with and without disabilities. Other ADRINCLUSIVE has strong synergies with the “Three-year dementia activity plan for the Puglia Region” aimed at addressing, among other things, specific critical areas in the diagnosis and care of people with dementia, also with new experimental and innovative features or with the aid of healthcare equipment, such as: experimentation, evaluation and dissemination of psycho-educational, cognitive and psychosocial in dementia. Other Smart Specialisation Strategies at national level ADRINCLUSIVE contributes to the strengthening of the Smart Specialisation Strategies through actions that promote growth and employment, allowing the IT-HR area to identify and develop their competitive advantages in terms of sustainable and inclusive tourism, through the involvement of all stakeholders, working towards growth of a tourism model capable of responding to the requests of subjects with dementia and cognitive decline in the medium and long term. In response to the objectives of the Smart Specialisation Strategies the project promotes the Adriatic area as a destination integrated, sustainable, accessible, slow, through the capitalization and transferability of results. More specifically, the project addresses: - the Italian NSSS overall objective to create a national research and innovation supply chain that can bring about positive spillovers to the production. In this sense, the first phases of the project (WP1) brings in a wide range of stakeholders to undertake research and analysis of the context and state of the art in inclusive tourism, for the planning of innovative strategies for the creation of an inclusive and sustainable tourism offer in the Adriatic Area. - Croatian S3’s strategic objective n5. to work in partnerships to address societal challenges. Other Smart Specialisation Strategies at regional level The interconnection of S3 with UN Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030 makes the project highly relevant for the Strategy, contributing to the related efforts to apply the Strategy at regional level. Indeed, the project, through its participative approach and outputs, addresses the social and environmental dimension of sustainability, by developing: O1.1 - ADRINCLUSIVE strategy to allow cross-sectorality between the tourism and the welfare sector in the new cross-border model of inclusive tourism offer for people with dementia and cognitive decline, and by realizing O3.1 - Joint Pilot Actions to validate the inclusive model of tourist offer, deeply intertwined and characterized by a sustainable and slow approach to tourism. In this regard the project will also address the: - S3 of Puglia Region, which focuses on the social and environmental dimensions of sustainability. - S3 of Emilia Romagna Region and specifically the 3rd Strategic Priority: “Guiding change: Increasing the capacity of the regional system to respond to societal challenges for development sustainable, healthy and active living and the spread of the information.” 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaALIENAITHR02003302ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic seaApulian Regional Agency for Environmental Prevention and ProtectionNoSectoral agencyBARIItalyITpublic200000.0Non-indigenous species (NIS) are one of the greatest biological worldwide issues and the second most common cause of species extinctions. They can cause ecological and economic impacts through habitat modification and biodiversity loss, with subsequent impacts on ecosystem functioning. The Adriatic Sea represents one of the areas of the Mediterranean where the most important fishing, tourism, maritime traffic from all over the world coexist. By the intensification of these maritime activities, the Adriatic Sea could become one of the most impacted areas from the introduction of NIS. The project aims to build up a common knowledge and joint monitoring system to enhance biodiversity protection against NIS species, starting from the identification of target NIS which could represent a threat to local marine ecosystems, also affecting socio-economic activities. Joint Monitoring and modelling activities on target NIS will finally aim to develop solutions for early warning, useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, and for providing additional tools for decision makers. It is expected that the project encourages the improvement of shared protocols for NIS detection, monitoring and management jointly developed, and also foresees the enhancement of the sensibility of stakeholders regarding NIS. Through the outputs of the project, there are four Pilot observing campaigns set-up and carried out implementing both conventional and innovative methodologies, thus allowing to increase the technical skills of partners and acquiring new and valuable data on the ecosystem. A set of jointly developed solutions will provide indications and suggestions for the set-up and running of similar campaigns of monitoring and modelling, thus stimulating the dissemination of knowledge and good practices and enabling the replication of experiences and results in other contexts and to other organisations. Results from monitoring and modelling activities will be summarised in a jointly organised Summer School. An early warning protocol for different target NIS will be developed by project partners and diffusely tested during pilot activities. From the communication point of view, a transnational event will be jointly organised by partners around M18, presenting first key activities, outputs and achievements to stakeholders. Moreover, a series of other physical and on-line workshops, events at local level and a final public event will be organised. A cross-border approach for target NIS management, sharing data and harmonising monitoring procedures through the acquisition of innovative instruments, will improve the knowledge ground and the efficacy of public policies concerning the protection of biodiversity. The cross-border approach is necessary to elaborate a joint methodology and sustain an efficient monitoring of NIS, particularly for those species not yet monitored in some pilot areas. To foster active cooperation and responsible behaviours, citizen science will also be used, sharing technologies for monitoring NIS that could be used both by the local population and by foreigners.This workpackage will represent the basic knowledge that will support next project phases. Firstly it is mandatory to identify main non-indigenous species (alien, invasive, etc…), which could represent a threat to marine ecosystems and local communities and also affect socio-economic activities that persist in the Adriatic area. Partners will analyze scientific literature and existing formal and informal monitoring reports related to the identified species and select those that they want to tackle in their pilot areas, based on frequency of appearance, potential impact, etc. In order to define some main driving force considered significant for the invasiness and proliferation of such species, some environmental parameters and ecosystem aspects will be analysed. Information on management tools already in place will be investigated in order to identify good practices and methods for managing the spread of NIS. The main objective of the workpackage is to define and implement a common monitoring activities on target non-indigenous species (NIS) in the Adriatic Sea, finally aiming to develop protocols of early warning systems. The objective has a manifold approach: design the optimal observing system for each project target NIS, enhancing observing capabilities at cross-border level through the acquisition of innovative instruments and increased sharing of data, apply joint monitoring strategies for common and for complementary target NIS, develop, test and implement modelling systems to predict NIS dynamics, propose specific solutions (protocols) for early warning of NIS presence and expected evolutions in Adriatic areas. Monitoring and forecasting developed by the ALIENA project will be particularly useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, providing additionals tools for decision makers involved in environmental policy. The final objective of this WP is to increase awareness and diffuse knowledge, in the cross-border area, about the relevance and the potential damages caused by non-indigenous species (NIS) on both the environment and the economic activities, and about possible approaches for better managing this threat. The idea is that both citizens and decision makers are not yet well aware of the relevance and urgency of this theme, and this reduce the effectiveness and rapidity with which existing directives (like WFD and MSFD) and possible solutions are applied and implemented. ALIENA project aims at addressing this shortcoming by defining and implementing a set of diversified and complementary activities, targeting different types of audience, and complementing Communication activities implemented in WP1 and WP2.2624458.02099566.42099566.493%ERDF93%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaSustainable management of natural resourcesCoastal management and maritime issuesClimate change and biodiversityKoM implemented and initial Pilot Areas description Database of NIS in Adriatic Sea and NIS report for the Pilot areas Report of potential newcomers in the Pilot areas Report on the identified target NIS for each pilot areas Report on the identification of main driving force for each target NIS and newcomers Second Partnership Meeting minutes Review of management strategies related to invasive species Communication Strategy and Communication Package On-line pesence and Social Media 4 Local events implemented Transnational Public Event jointly organized Third Partnership Meeting implemented Detailed planning of monitoring campaign and forecast system for target NIS in each Pilot Area Joint Investment “ALIENA cross-border innovation lab for NIS monitoring” set-up Fifth Partnership Meeting implemented Pilot observing campaigns implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin Guidelines for target NIS monitoring in the Adriatic basin First, functioning version, of ALIENA simulation models and forecasting tools Models and forecasting systems implemented and running for each Pilot area and for the Adriatic sea Agent based models developed and pilot testes Early warning protocols for different target NIS along the Adriatic coasts ALIENA Advisory Board established Mid-term report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Final report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Fourth Partnership Meeting implemented (Mid-Term Project Meeting) Sixth Partnership Meeting implemented (Final Project Meeting) 4 informative public events implemented plus participation in external fairs and conferences Final Public Event Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit on non-indigenous species- first version Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit updated, and Report on communication events Multilingual Factsheets for NIS description in Citizens Science APP Citizens Science APP(s) updated and working - first release Citizens Science APP(s) - final version Guidelines for economic impact assessment of NIS in the Adriatic region Economic evaluation of NIS impact in sample project areas ALIENA Summer School Implemented Transnational public event(EN) Pilot observing campaigns (e.g chemical, biological, visual census) implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin(EN) Innovative solutions for monitoring, modelling systems and protocols for target NIS in the Adriatic sea(EN) ALIENA Summer School(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project will contribute to two specific objectives of the PILLAR 3 concerning environmental quality. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment as well as contributes to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services. Moreover, the type of actions implemented by the ALIENA project fit both topics as they will affect both the marine environment and the transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity. EuropeanGreenDeal Addressing the problem of non-indigenous species which can alter local equilibrium and become relevant sources of risk for structure of native food nets and the general biodiversity of the ecosystem, the project matches with the European Green Deal priority which has the aim of preserving the environment, and in particular with the priority aiming at protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems. Other Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): The Directive 56/2008/EC (MSFD) is the first legislative instrument of the European Union aimed exclusively at the protection of the marine environment and its natural resources, integrating different aspects. In general, the MSFD is the environmental pillar of the Integrated Maritime Policy promoted by the European Union. To reach the Good Environmental Status (GES), the MSFD provides for the activation and realization of Monitoring Programs targeting to 11 descriptors; the first is the “Biodiversity” (the quality and presence of Habitat as well as the distribution and abundance of species have to be maintained), the second is “Non -Indigenous Species” (NIS, the species introduced by human activities have to remain at levels that do not adversely impact ecosystems). The project will contribute to increase the knowledge on the two above mentioned descriptors of MSFD. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure the best monitoring of the biodiversity, including the presence of NIS, to achieve the good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaALIENAITHR02003302ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic seaFoundation Euro - Mediterranean Center on Climate ChangeNoHigher education and research organisationsLECCEItalyITpublic482346.0Non-indigenous species (NIS) are one of the greatest biological worldwide issues and the second most common cause of species extinctions. They can cause ecological and economic impacts through habitat modification and biodiversity loss, with subsequent impacts on ecosystem functioning. The Adriatic Sea represents one of the areas of the Mediterranean where the most important fishing, tourism, maritime traffic from all over the world coexist. By the intensification of these maritime activities, the Adriatic Sea could become one of the most impacted areas from the introduction of NIS. The project aims to build up a common knowledge and joint monitoring system to enhance biodiversity protection against NIS species, starting from the identification of target NIS which could represent a threat to local marine ecosystems, also affecting socio-economic activities. Joint Monitoring and modelling activities on target NIS will finally aim to develop solutions for early warning, useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, and for providing additional tools for decision makers. It is expected that the project encourages the improvement of shared protocols for NIS detection, monitoring and management jointly developed, and also foresees the enhancement of the sensibility of stakeholders regarding NIS. Through the outputs of the project, there are four Pilot observing campaigns set-up and carried out implementing both conventional and innovative methodologies, thus allowing to increase the technical skills of partners and acquiring new and valuable data on the ecosystem. A set of jointly developed solutions will provide indications and suggestions for the set-up and running of similar campaigns of monitoring and modelling, thus stimulating the dissemination of knowledge and good practices and enabling the replication of experiences and results in other contexts and to other organisations. Results from monitoring and modelling activities will be summarised in a jointly organised Summer School. An early warning protocol for different target NIS will be developed by project partners and diffusely tested during pilot activities. From the communication point of view, a transnational event will be jointly organised by partners around M18, presenting first key activities, outputs and achievements to stakeholders. Moreover, a series of other physical and on-line workshops, events at local level and a final public event will be organised. A cross-border approach for target NIS management, sharing data and harmonising monitoring procedures through the acquisition of innovative instruments, will improve the knowledge ground and the efficacy of public policies concerning the protection of biodiversity. The cross-border approach is necessary to elaborate a joint methodology and sustain an efficient monitoring of NIS, particularly for those species not yet monitored in some pilot areas. To foster active cooperation and responsible behaviours, citizen science will also be used, sharing technologies for monitoring NIS that could be used both by the local population and by foreigners.This workpackage will represent the basic knowledge that will support next project phases. Firstly it is mandatory to identify main non-indigenous species (alien, invasive, etc…), which could represent a threat to marine ecosystems and local communities and also affect socio-economic activities that persist in the Adriatic area. Partners will analyze scientific literature and existing formal and informal monitoring reports related to the identified species and select those that they want to tackle in their pilot areas, based on frequency of appearance, potential impact, etc. In order to define some main driving force considered significant for the invasiness and proliferation of such species, some environmental parameters and ecosystem aspects will be analysed. Information on management tools already in place will be investigated in order to identify good practices and methods for managing the spread of NIS. The main objective of the workpackage is to define and implement a common monitoring activities on target non-indigenous species (NIS) in the Adriatic Sea, finally aiming to develop protocols of early warning systems. The objective has a manifold approach: design the optimal observing system for each project target NIS, enhancing observing capabilities at cross-border level through the acquisition of innovative instruments and increased sharing of data, apply joint monitoring strategies for common and for complementary target NIS, develop, test and implement modelling systems to predict NIS dynamics, propose specific solutions (protocols) for early warning of NIS presence and expected evolutions in Adriatic areas. Monitoring and forecasting developed by the ALIENA project will be particularly useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, providing additionals tools for decision makers involved in environmental policy. The final objective of this WP is to increase awareness and diffuse knowledge, in the cross-border area, about the relevance and the potential damages caused by non-indigenous species (NIS) on both the environment and the economic activities, and about possible approaches for better managing this threat. The idea is that both citizens and decision makers are not yet well aware of the relevance and urgency of this theme, and this reduce the effectiveness and rapidity with which existing directives (like WFD and MSFD) and possible solutions are applied and implemented. ALIENA project aims at addressing this shortcoming by defining and implementing a set of diversified and complementary activities, targeting different types of audience, and complementing Communication activities implemented in WP1 and WP2.2624458.02099566.42099566.493%ERDF93%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaSustainable management of natural resourcesCoastal management and maritime issuesClimate change and biodiversityKoM implemented and initial Pilot Areas description Database of NIS in Adriatic Sea and NIS report for the Pilot areas Report of potential newcomers in the Pilot areas Report on the identified target NIS for each pilot areas Report on the identification of main driving force for each target NIS and newcomers Second Partnership Meeting minutes Review of management strategies related to invasive species Communication Strategy and Communication Package On-line pesence and Social Media 4 Local events implemented Transnational Public Event jointly organized Third Partnership Meeting implemented Detailed planning of monitoring campaign and forecast system for target NIS in each Pilot Area Joint Investment “ALIENA cross-border innovation lab for NIS monitoring” set-up Fifth Partnership Meeting implemented Pilot observing campaigns implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin Guidelines for target NIS monitoring in the Adriatic basin First, functioning version, of ALIENA simulation models and forecasting tools Models and forecasting systems implemented and running for each Pilot area and for the Adriatic sea Agent based models developed and pilot testes Early warning protocols for different target NIS along the Adriatic coasts ALIENA Advisory Board established Mid-term report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Final report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Fourth Partnership Meeting implemented (Mid-Term Project Meeting) Sixth Partnership Meeting implemented (Final Project Meeting) 4 informative public events implemented plus participation in external fairs and conferences Final Public Event Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit on non-indigenous species- first version Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit updated, and Report on communication events Multilingual Factsheets for NIS description in Citizens Science APP Citizens Science APP(s) updated and working - first release Citizens Science APP(s) - final version Guidelines for economic impact assessment of NIS in the Adriatic region Economic evaluation of NIS impact in sample project areas ALIENA Summer School Implemented Transnational public event(EN) Pilot observing campaigns (e.g chemical, biological, visual census) implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin(EN) Innovative solutions for monitoring, modelling systems and protocols for target NIS in the Adriatic sea(EN) ALIENA Summer School(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project will contribute to two specific objectives of the PILLAR 3 concerning environmental quality. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment as well as contributes to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services. Moreover, the type of actions implemented by the ALIENA project fit both topics as they will affect both the marine environment and the transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity. EuropeanGreenDeal Addressing the problem of non-indigenous species which can alter local equilibrium and become relevant sources of risk for structure of native food nets and the general biodiversity of the ecosystem, the project matches with the European Green Deal priority which has the aim of preserving the environment, and in particular with the priority aiming at protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems. Other Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): The Directive 56/2008/EC (MSFD) is the first legislative instrument of the European Union aimed exclusively at the protection of the marine environment and its natural resources, integrating different aspects. In general, the MSFD is the environmental pillar of the Integrated Maritime Policy promoted by the European Union. To reach the Good Environmental Status (GES), the MSFD provides for the activation and realization of Monitoring Programs targeting to 11 descriptors; the first is the “Biodiversity” (the quality and presence of Habitat as well as the distribution and abundance of species have to be maintained), the second is “Non -Indigenous Species” (NIS, the species introduced by human activities have to remain at levels that do not adversely impact ecosystems). The project will contribute to increase the knowledge on the two above mentioned descriptors of MSFD. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure the best monitoring of the biodiversity, including the presence of NIS, to achieve the good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaALIENAITHR02003302ALIgning Efforts to control Non-indigenous species in the Adriatic seaPuglia RegionYesRegional public authorityBARIItalyITpublic452900.0Non-indigenous species (NIS) are one of the greatest biological worldwide issues and the second most common cause of species extinctions. They can cause ecological and economic impacts through habitat modification and biodiversity loss, with subsequent impacts on ecosystem functioning. The Adriatic Sea represents one of the areas of the Mediterranean where the most important fishing, tourism, maritime traffic from all over the world coexist. By the intensification of these maritime activities, the Adriatic Sea could become one of the most impacted areas from the introduction of NIS. The project aims to build up a common knowledge and joint monitoring system to enhance biodiversity protection against NIS species, starting from the identification of target NIS which could represent a threat to local marine ecosystems, also affecting socio-economic activities. Joint Monitoring and modelling activities on target NIS will finally aim to develop solutions for early warning, useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, and for providing additional tools for decision makers. It is expected that the project encourages the improvement of shared protocols for NIS detection, monitoring and management jointly developed, and also foresees the enhancement of the sensibility of stakeholders regarding NIS. Through the outputs of the project, there are four Pilot observing campaigns set-up and carried out implementing both conventional and innovative methodologies, thus allowing to increase the technical skills of partners and acquiring new and valuable data on the ecosystem. A set of jointly developed solutions will provide indications and suggestions for the set-up and running of similar campaigns of monitoring and modelling, thus stimulating the dissemination of knowledge and good practices and enabling the replication of experiences and results in other contexts and to other organisations. Results from monitoring and modelling activities will be summarised in a jointly organised Summer School. An early warning protocol for different target NIS will be developed by project partners and diffusely tested during pilot activities. From the communication point of view, a transnational event will be jointly organised by partners around M18, presenting first key activities, outputs and achievements to stakeholders. Moreover, a series of other physical and on-line workshops, events at local level and a final public event will be organised. A cross-border approach for target NIS management, sharing data and harmonising monitoring procedures through the acquisition of innovative instruments, will improve the knowledge ground and the efficacy of public policies concerning the protection of biodiversity. The cross-border approach is necessary to elaborate a joint methodology and sustain an efficient monitoring of NIS, particularly for those species not yet monitored in some pilot areas. To foster active cooperation and responsible behaviours, citizen science will also be used, sharing technologies for monitoring NIS that could be used both by the local population and by foreigners.This workpackage will represent the basic knowledge that will support next project phases. Firstly it is mandatory to identify main non-indigenous species (alien, invasive, etc…), which could represent a threat to marine ecosystems and local communities and also affect socio-economic activities that persist in the Adriatic area. Partners will analyze scientific literature and existing formal and informal monitoring reports related to the identified species and select those that they want to tackle in their pilot areas, based on frequency of appearance, potential impact, etc. In order to define some main driving force considered significant for the invasiness and proliferation of such species, some environmental parameters and ecosystem aspects will be analysed. Information on management tools already in place will be investigated in order to identify good practices and methods for managing the spread of NIS. The main objective of the workpackage is to define and implement a common monitoring activities on target non-indigenous species (NIS) in the Adriatic Sea, finally aiming to develop protocols of early warning systems. The objective has a manifold approach: design the optimal observing system for each project target NIS, enhancing observing capabilities at cross-border level through the acquisition of innovative instruments and increased sharing of data, apply joint monitoring strategies for common and for complementary target NIS, develop, test and implement modelling systems to predict NIS dynamics, propose specific solutions (protocols) for early warning of NIS presence and expected evolutions in Adriatic areas. Monitoring and forecasting developed by the ALIENA project will be particularly useful for managing marine areas, protecting biodiversity and public health, providing additionals tools for decision makers involved in environmental policy. The final objective of this WP is to increase awareness and diffuse knowledge, in the cross-border area, about the relevance and the potential damages caused by non-indigenous species (NIS) on both the environment and the economic activities, and about possible approaches for better managing this threat. The idea is that both citizens and decision makers are not yet well aware of the relevance and urgency of this theme, and this reduce the effectiveness and rapidity with which existing directives (like WFD and MSFD) and possible solutions are applied and implemented. ALIENA project aims at addressing this shortcoming by defining and implementing a set of diversified and complementary activities, targeting different types of audience, and complementing Communication activities implemented in WP1 and WP2.2624458.02099566.42099566.493%ERDF93%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaSustainable management of natural resourcesCoastal management and maritime issuesClimate change and biodiversityKoM implemented and initial Pilot Areas description Database of NIS in Adriatic Sea and NIS report for the Pilot areas Report of potential newcomers in the Pilot areas Report on the identified target NIS for each pilot areas Report on the identification of main driving force for each target NIS and newcomers Second Partnership Meeting minutes Review of management strategies related to invasive species Communication Strategy and Communication Package On-line pesence and Social Media 4 Local events implemented Transnational Public Event jointly organized Third Partnership Meeting implemented Detailed planning of monitoring campaign and forecast system for target NIS in each Pilot Area Joint Investment “ALIENA cross-border innovation lab for NIS monitoring” set-up Fifth Partnership Meeting implemented Pilot observing campaigns implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin Guidelines for target NIS monitoring in the Adriatic basin First, functioning version, of ALIENA simulation models and forecasting tools Models and forecasting systems implemented and running for each Pilot area and for the Adriatic sea Agent based models developed and pilot testes Early warning protocols for different target NIS along the Adriatic coasts ALIENA Advisory Board established Mid-term report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Final report on Stakeholders’ dialogue & engagement activities Fourth Partnership Meeting implemented (Mid-Term Project Meeting) Sixth Partnership Meeting implemented (Final Project Meeting) 4 informative public events implemented plus participation in external fairs and conferences Final Public Event Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit on non-indigenous species- first version Ocean Literacy multimedia toolkit updated, and Report on communication events Multilingual Factsheets for NIS description in Citizens Science APP Citizens Science APP(s) updated and working - first release Citizens Science APP(s) - final version Guidelines for economic impact assessment of NIS in the Adriatic region Economic evaluation of NIS impact in sample project areas ALIENA Summer School Implemented Transnational public event(EN) Pilot observing campaigns (e.g chemical, biological, visual census) implemented in 4 different areas of the Adriatic basin(EN) Innovative solutions for monitoring, modelling systems and protocols for target NIS in the Adriatic sea(EN) ALIENA Summer School(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project will contribute to two specific objectives of the PILLAR 3 concerning environmental quality. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment as well as contributes to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services. Moreover, the type of actions implemented by the ALIENA project fit both topics as they will affect both the marine environment and the transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity. EuropeanGreenDeal Addressing the problem of non-indigenous species which can alter local equilibrium and become relevant sources of risk for structure of native food nets and the general biodiversity of the ecosystem, the project matches with the European Green Deal priority which has the aim of preserving the environment, and in particular with the priority aiming at protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems. Other Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD): The Directive 56/2008/EC (MSFD) is the first legislative instrument of the European Union aimed exclusively at the protection of the marine environment and its natural resources, integrating different aspects. In general, the MSFD is the environmental pillar of the Integrated Maritime Policy promoted by the European Union. To reach the Good Environmental Status (GES), the MSFD provides for the activation and realization of Monitoring Programs targeting to 11 descriptors; the first is the “Biodiversity” (the quality and presence of Habitat as well as the distribution and abundance of species have to be maintained), the second is “Non -Indigenous Species” (NIS, the species introduced by human activities have to remain at levels that do not adversely impact ecosystems). The project will contribute to increase the knowledge on the two above mentioned descriptors of MSFD. Through its objectives in fact, the ALIENA project will concretely help to ensure the best monitoring of the biodiversity, including the presence of NIS, to achieve the good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaASPEHITHR02003622Adriatic SPEcies and Habitats of coastal areasManagement Consortium of Torre GuacetoYesLocal public authorityCarovigno (BR)ItalyITpublic371320.0ASPEH aims to face the loss of biodiversity by defining common tools and strategy to preserve the natural heritage and the landscape in the Adriatic Area, with priority for common species and habitats protected by the 92/43/EEC and 79/409/EEC Directives. For each species and habitat identified, that are important for their ecological value, extinction concerns or endemic aspects in the Adriatic Sea, project partners will jointly develop a common conservation measures, a training activities, a concrete actions, an awareness campaign and a joint strategy. The common three species and their pilot areas are: Aythya nyroca (Natural Reserve of the State/ Protected Marine Area of Torre Guaceto), Charadrius alexandrinus (Natura 2000 site“Duna costiera nel litorale di Metaurilia – Torrette and the ZSC “Litorale della Baia del Re”) and Caretta caretta (Po Delta Veneto Regional Park); the common three habitat (with their pilot areas) are: Code 8330 Submerged or partially submerged sea caves (Natura 2000 site Vis archipelago), Code 1120 Posidonion oceanicae – Code 1140 Mudflats and sandflats not covered by seawater at low tide (two Natura2000 sites of Jadranska Hrvatska). Transnational cooperation is necessary to define a coordinated and shared strategy for the better management of the Natura2000 sites, to create the synergies on conservation measures between the countries of the Adriatic to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" that is an Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas between Italy and Croatia, identified by Conference of the parties (COP) during the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was held on 2014 in Pyeongchang (Republic of Korea), and to define the further development of marine protected areas to reach the target to place 30% of EU sea and terrestrial area under protection by 2030 as planned by the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, with particular emphasis on transboundary marine protected areas.To improve biodiversity and environmental quality through integrated approaches and cooperation activities generating tools favoring the long-lasting sustainable grow in the programme area through the transfer the conservation plans developed to potential users. To Increase the knowledge on target species and habitats and to improve the level of protection of it, implemented pilot actions jointly testing for long lasting environmental conservation. To develop a strategy for the better management of the Natura2000 sites and to create the synergies on conservation measures between the countries of the Adriatic to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" EBAS site and the further development of marine protected area.1923240.01538592.01538592.089%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaClimate change and biodiversityJointly report on conservation plans on a priority species and habitats. Report on awareness activities implemented. Report on Cross-border workshop with stakeholders. Report on training Report on the concrete actions Jointly report of the testing phase Report of the cross-border event on EUSAIR Strategy TSJ for the better management of priority species/habitats in Natura 2000 sites Report on Final conference Cross-border workshop to present the conservation measures of the developed plans(EN) To strengthen the skills in the management of the Natura2000 sites on conservation measures.(EN) Testing and implementation of concrete actions(EN) Guidelines for the transfer of pilot actions to other potential protected areas in the program area(EN) Transnational joint strategy for the management plan of priority species/habitats in N2K(EN) 078 Protection, restoration and sustainable use of Natura 2000 sitesRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion ASPEH will contribute to the TSG3 “Environmental quality” of EUSAIR strategy, considering that it is totally consistent with flagship projects “Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems” and “Promotion of sustainable growth of the ai region by implementing ICZM and MPS also to contribute CRF on ICZM of Barcelona convention and the monitoring and management of marine protected area”, through the development of common conservation measures, the testing of it, and the involvement of key stakeholders for the implementation of the action plan. These contributions will be also ensured thanks to the participation as AO1 - JZP Izola Public agency for promotion of entrepreneurship and developing projects of Municipality of Izola that is the EUSAIR Facility Point for TSG3, that will support PPs to addressed the actions of the plan to the cross-border cooperation to preserve the ecological integrity of the "South Adriatic Ionian Strait" EBSA site between Italy and Croatia, identified by Conference of the parties (COP) during the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), which was held on 2014 in Pyeongchang (Republic of Korea) and to define the further development of marine protected areas, with particular emphasis on transboundary marine protected areas. Furthermore LP participated at the workshop dedicated to the enhancement and recognition of marine protected areas and spatial planning at sea in the EUSAIR Region held in Sarajevo on 21st February 2023 to present the good practices and analysis carried out and to discuss about the issue to establish marine protected areas in the Ionian and Adriatic Sea. LP planned a cross-border workshop involving PPs, AO 1 JPZ Izola and experts to open a debate on the wider construction of cooperation networks between all the Adriatic regions for the establishment and further development of marine protected areas, with particular emphasis on transboundary marine protected areas. EuropeanGreenDeal ASPEH is in line with the objective of the European green deal "Restoring biodiversity and reducing pollution" in detail with the action "Preserving and restoring ecosystem and biodiversity". To reach this action, European Commission developed a specific strategy that is the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030. A special attentions is on the biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse that are indicated as one of the biggest threats facing humanity in the next decade. As emphasized by the Strategy the Member States will be responsible for designating the additional protected and strictly protected areas, this will help to complete the Natura 2000 network. All protected areas will need to have clearly defined conservation objectives and measures. For this, the ASPEH proposal will directly contribute to the objectives and actions foreseen by EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, thanks to the development of specific conservation plans and the concrete actions. The conservation plans will be disseminated during the cross-border events in order to involve other protected areas to reach this goal. The EU Biodiversity Strategy aim is to achieve a significant and measurable improvement in the conservation status of species and habitats protected under the two nature Directives (92/43/EEC and 79/409/EEC directives). In particular, this means reaching a favourable conservation status of all habitats and species of European importance and adequate populations of naturally occurring wild bird species, that is the main objective of ASPEH project. Other The objectives of the ASPEH project coincide with some of those indicated in the Plan for the inte-grated management of coastal areas (Piano GIZC) approved in 2019, for the Marche Region. This Plan introduce a new vision of how urban plans must take into account environmental protection, protect and enhance the stretches of emerged and submerged coast having landscape, natural-istic and environmental value; the renaturalisation of stretches of coastline. The possibility to share local and regional ongoing Plans and their Implementinng Technical Stand-ards (Norme Tecniche di Attuazione) at European and cross-border level is an important added value as the different subjects involved can compare their experiences and strategies regardless the different habitat and species selected in the preserved areas of interest. For example at Marche Regional level two specific prescriptions have been given in 2022 as re-gards two types of intervention named OS “Orientering for Sustainability” for all the coastal munic-ipalities of the Region. OS2 is related to the regulation of dune areas and protection of nesting sites for the Fratino. OS6 related to the manual cleaning of waste in the most sensitive areas of free beaches. The implementation of these two specific prescriptions has strong impact into the local urban plan-ning, in particular: the Municipal Development Urban Plan (Piano Regolatore Comunale) and the local Plan for the Management of beaches (Piano Spiagge). Other Management plan of Geopark Vis archipelago 2018.-2027. This Plan provides a summary of the most important information on the Vis archipelago Geopark (Geopark), identifies key values and threats and contains vision, themes and general management goals which outline the desired outcome of each management theme. The Plan contains description of threats and obstacles to efficient management and proposes activities which need to be implemented in order to achieve the defined goals. The Plan lists and identifies activities which are a priority, and it also contains cost analysis for implementation of said activities. Conservation of marine caves and sandy habitats (beaches) is part of Theme A: Preservation and protection of geodiversity. ASPEH proposal will contribute to the achievement of conservation actions under the plan. Other Strategy and Action Plan for Nature Protection of the Republic of Croatia for the period from 2017 to 2025 (Official Gazette No. 72/2017) is the basic document of nature protection in the Republic of Croatia. The Strategy incorporates the guidelines of the Global Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, adopted at the 10th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Nagoya, Japan (Law on Ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Official Gazette - International Agreements, No. 6/96)). The strategy contains five strategic goals that are in line with the aforementioned global strategic plan and the European Union Strategy for Biodiversity until 2020. As required by the Convention on Biological Diversity, the Strategy is an instrument that ensures the implementation of the main objectives of the Convention and ensures the incorporation of biodiversity conservation measures into relevant sectoral and cross-sectoral plans, programs and policies. ASPEH is in line with the strategy due to its aim to produce a common strategy to preserve common Adriatic species and habitats by improving their status and enhancing nature management in the area. Other ASPEH will contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the areas involved. In detail, related to the Objective 14 The conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources will be take into account in all technical project activities. In detail, the proposal is connected with four important objectives of the Biosphere macro-group that are the SDGs n. 6, 13, 14, 15 and also contributing to Objective 17 that concerns the collaboration to reach the goals. In particular ASPEH will contribute to advance the following targets in both country: 14.1.1 - (a) Coastal eutrophication index; and (b) density of floating plastic debris 14.5.1 - Percentage of marine protected areas 15.5.1 - Red List of endangered species (Red List Index) 13.3.1 - Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) sustainable development education are integrated into (a) national education policies, (b) curricula, (c) teacher training and (d) student assessment (repeated in the refinement to be made of the indicators 4.7.1 and 12.8.1 contained in Annex III). Other Among the measures envisaged by the PNRR in the field of the environment, with particular reference to protected areas, the investment line for the digitisation of national parks (M2-C4.3-I.3.2), aimed at the implementation of standardised and digitised procedures for the modernisation, efficiency and effectiveness of action of protected areas. To achieve by 2023 the PNRR target of developing digital services for visitors in at least 70% of national parks and marine protected areas, with the D.M. 22 March 2022 (published in the G.U. of 28 June 2022) a directive has been issued to the National Park Authorities and the Marine Protected Areas, aimed at defining the business plan, the timing and the implementing procedures for the implementation of investments. Mention should also be made of the measure relating to the restoration and protection of the seabed and marine habitats (M2-C4.3-I.3.5) to increase the share of national protected marine. The activities of ASPEH are in line with the strategy of the PNRR relatively to the promote through the cooperation the establishment of new marine protected areas, with a special attention to the transboundary marine areas. Other Split-Dalmatia County Circular Economy Strategy The document Split-Dalmatia County Circular Economy Strategy in Tourism Until 2030 (Strategy) is developed within the INCIRCLE Project, a 3-year Interreg MED project co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund. The project aims to support insular and scarcely inhabited MED areas to meet the increasing environmental challenges caused by tourist activities by promoting the application of circular economy principles in the tourism sector. The main activities of tourists while staying in the destinations are swimming and bathing, city sightseeing, going to restaurants, visits to historical buildings and visits to national parks and protected nature areas. According to the level of satisfaction with the elements of tourism supply in the destination, for the elements: the beauty of nature and landscape and the beauty of the destination, the level of satisfaction is very high. A Swot analysis produced in the Split-Dalamatia County regarding the sustainable tourism noted that in the weaknesses that Insufficiently valorised natural and cultural resources. For this the ASPEH proposal will contribute to the Circular economy strategy of the Dalmatia Split County valorizing the natural resources, in detail the awareness campaign will increasing the protection measures and awareness on the marine caves of the VIS Archipelago and natural beaches. Other Regulation on Conservation Measures pursuant to Community Directives 2009/147 and 92/43 and DPR 357/97 for Sites of Community Importance (SCI) of Puglia Region. The Regulation defined the contents and methodology to implement the Conservation Measures. The Regulation aimed at the maintenance and possible restoration, in a state of satisfactory conservation, of the sites, habitats and species of fauna and flora of Community interest, taking into account the needs of economic, social and cultural development, as well as the particularities of each site, with the aim of ensuring the coherence of the ecological network "Natura 2000". The Conservation Measures apply to the 47 Sites of Community Importance (SCI) even if designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) and in six marine areas within the meaning of Article 4 of Directive 92/43/EEC. The ASPEH proposal is therefore in line with Puglia Region regulation, and the related conservation plan will be implemented take into account this document. Other Unite Nations Environment Programme - Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP). The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)—Barcelona Convention System works with Contracting Parties, included Croatia and Italy, and partners to fulfill the vision of a healthy Mediterranean Sea and Coast that underpin sustainable development in the region. Through the MAP, these Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention and its Protocols are determined to meet the challenges of protecting the marine and coastal environment while boosting regional and national plans to achieve sustainable development. The objectives of the current MAP Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) 2016-2021 include delivering “knowledge-based assessments of the Mediterranean environment and scenario development for informed decision-making and stakeholder work” including quality status of marine and coastal environment and interactions between environment and development. ASPEH project thanks to the project activities will contribute to the Mediterranean Action Plan with the directly involvement of decision makers and stakeholders, strengthening the management skills of these target groups through training and workshops, and through the implementation of conservation plans. Other ASPEH is consistent with the Prioritised Action Framework (PAF) for natura 2000 sites. PAF are strategic multiannual planning tools, aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the measures that are needed to implement the EU-wide Natura 2000 network and its associated green infrastructure. The actions concern safeguarding, regulation, monitoring and training and dissemination activities. As well as actions for the expansion of the regional ecological network and environmental and forestry improvement, the incentives and compensation for agriculture increasingly attentive to biodiversity, promotion of sustainable fisheries, with special attention to the communication activity, that is to make known this important heritage and enhance it also in a tourist key. 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaAWASTERITHR02004542Adopting WASTE as ResourceMunicipality of CasaranoNoLocal public authorityCasaranoItalyITpublic249834.0The preservation and protection of nature and biodiversity is a key challenge for ensuring a sustainable and acceptable environment in the programme area. One of the major sources of environmental pressure is related to waste production. The impact of increasing waste production, particularly plastic, implies negative ecological and socio-economic impacts. It contributes to the overconsumption of natural resources and is a source of pollution for soil and water, which increases the ecological footprint of economic activities. The project includes organizations where coastal tourism is a key or significant economic activity, which is highly impacted by the generation of a significant amount of waste, of which a part ends uncontrolled in the Adriatic Sea. This is a cross-borders issue, and it cannot be effectively mitigated by the actions implemented solely on west or east Adriatic coastline. This is why it is essential to develop a common approach in all included regions but also work to disseminate it to other concerned areas in both countries. Marine litter represents an emerging global issue, and the effects of plastic waste are particularly devastating in the marine environment. It is estimated that 80 percent of marine litter comes from land-based sources and it is crucial to act in terms of reducing the amount of produced waste. To reduce quantity of produced waste, there is an urgent need for a transition from the traditional linear economic model (take-make-dispose) to widely accepted sustainable alternatives such as the circular economy (CE) approach. The promotion of CE approach identified as one of cross-cutting challenges for the Programme area, together with the identified need to improve the knowledge base on environmental protection will be the two main challenges tackled by the project. The project overall objective is to minimize waste generation by promoting circular economy approach through the organisation of educational courses and the exchange of experience in the Italy-Croatia coastal areas. The project improves the consumer, focusing on younger population, and economy sector knowledge base on waste collection managing, promotion of recycling and waste reuse, thus contributing to the protection of biodiversity and fight against pollution. On the basis of regional analysis and detection of cross-border challenges to minimize waste generation, the partners will jointly develop and implement Action Plan and innovative training scheme aiming to foster the sustainable use of resources and promote adoption of CE principles through the organisation of workshops, trainings and testing innovative solutions on reusing the collected waste and promoting low resource economy schemes by implementing two Joint Pilot Actions. The first action will be related on returning the collected waste to the economic cycle by establishing small-scale EcoLabs in five cross-border regions and co-developing with high-school students innovative viable products. Through EcoLabs, the students will be working on activities, e.g. processing the plastic waste and producing new products by using 3D printers. The second Joint Pilot Action will be performed in the form of the organization of waste-free events, jointly developed by using examples of cross-border good practices and combined with the pilot action to promote the innovative solutions resulting from EcoLab workshops. The project results and solutions will be disseminated at the project's Final International Conference, gathering relevant actors aiming to further capitalize and transfer the project approach and ensure its durability.To analyse circular economy approaches, enhance the exchange of experience and use the best practices to develop guidelines, Joint Strategy and Action Plan on sustainable use of resources aiming to minimize waste generation. To conduct educational and training courses aiming to raise awareness and improve the knowledge base on the reduce-reuse-recycle circular economy approach and to test innovative solutions on reusing the collected waste and promote low resource schemes through pilot actions. To ensure capitalisation and transfer of project results by developing recommendations and guidelines and organising Final International Conference to disseminate project results and promote the implementation of the circular economy approach.1505384.01204307.21204307.289%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaWaste and pollutionClimate change and biodiversityKick-off conference Regional waste management report Regional secondary market report Guidelines for establishment of models aimed at early adoption of circular economy principles Guidelines for low resource economy Joint Strategy on sustainable use of resources by the adoption of circular-economy principles Best practice catalogue Action plan development regional workshops Action plan on sustainable use of resources by the adoption of circular economy principles Educational activities in schools Clean-up actions and monitoring of collected waste Waste footprint app Child-to-parent transfer of knowledge Pilot action - Return of the collected waste to the economic cycle Final report on activities Educational workshops on resource efficiency Monitoring of resource use and waste generation report Pilot action on low resource economy principles Training course materials Training interview report Guidelines for implementation of circular-economy principles Circular economy recommendations to policymakers Final International Conference report AWASTER video pill The Joint Strategy and Action plan on sustainable use of resources by the adoption of circular-economy principles(EN) AWASTER pilot actions jointly developed and implemented(EN) AWASTER solution on reusing and promoting low resource schemes(EN) AWASTER Final International Conference (EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion In its activities project ensures the active involvement of the youth and economy sector. By conducting innovative educational and training courses it ensures their improved the knowledge base on managing the waste collection, recycling, promotion of waste reuse, reinforces their behaviour change, thus contributing to the EUSAIR PILLAR 3 – Environmental quality. Increased production of waste, particularly plastic, poses serious threats to coastal and marine biodiversity (topic 1 under the pillar 3). By putting in operation its main tool (JAP) the project affects behaviour change among the youth population and economy sector and trough it contributes to waste reduction. Increased human use of the marine and coastal space, in particular by seasonal tourism and industry, intensifies pressures on coastal and marine ecosystems. Education workshop on resource efficiency addressed to economy sector, particulate manufacturing one and tourism, are aiming to raise awareness and propose ways and business schemes to increase resource productivity and decouple economic growth from resource use and its environmental impact. In this way the project contributes to the sustainable use of resources that pillar 3 wishes to ensure within its topics. Marine litter poses a serious problem that project is addressing with the clean-up actions and monitoring of the collected waste. Project introduces these activities in the Joint Action plan that will be reused by the educational institutions. By this uninterrupted, continuous implementation, on the small-scale the project is ensuring constant contribution to marine litter reduction, which is one of the important issue topic 1 marine environment tackles. EuropeanGreenDeal The European Green Deal aims to promote growth by transitioning to a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy. It aims to boost the (1) efficient use of resources by moving to a (2) circular economy, (3) revert biodiversity loss and cut pollution. AWASTER project is focusing precisely on those principles. In A1.2 activity partnership is producing the guideline on the (1) sustainable use of resources, which aims to establish procedures and collect relevant educational materials to improve the consumer and economy sector knowledge base on managing the waste collection, recycling and promotion of waste reuse. AWASTER promotes the transition from the traditional linear economic model (take-make-dispose) that is increasing production of waste, to widely accepted sustainable alternatives such as the (2) circular economy (CE) approach. In WP1 AWASTER is analysing circular economy approaches with the aim to improve the knowledge base. WP2 AWASTER has dedicated to the implementation of activities that will ensure early adoption of circular economy principles among youth, but as well activities that are promoting green growth through a resource-efficient economy. (3) Clean-up activities, child-to-parent transfer of knowledge, waste footprint app, Ecolabs, waste free events, are all well-designed interactive activities interactive that enable more stronger involvement of stakeholders. Activities foreseen are reinforcing them to act, and through their active engagement contribute to the reduction of waste and pollution, by it positively effecting on biodiversity. Other 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development - The circular economy is a part of the puzzle for the solution to some of the world’s most pressing crosscutting sustainable development challenges of the Agenda. Implementation of the circular economy concept, an economy in which waste and pollution do not exist by design, products and materials are kept in use, and natural systems are regenerated provides much promise to accelerate implementation of the 2030 Agenda. AWASTER is doing exactly that. Through its actions AWASTER is introducing the wider acceptance of the circular economy concept. It is effecting behavioural change among the youth through education and experienced leaning activities (clean-ups, child-to-parent transfer of knowledge, waste footprint app, Ecolabs, etc.). AWASTER does not stop only at the activities that will be carried out during the project, but also through the active engagement of educational institutions, by providing the tools to be used to monitor achievement (waste footprint, guidelines, etc.), it enables activities will be continued long after the project end. By influencing in that way, at the early stage, it ensures better cop with circular economy principles within new generations. On the other hand, the reset stage of mind among the economy sector (manufacturing, tourism) will be handled by proposing them ways and business schemes to increase resource productivity and decouple economic growth from resource use and its environmental impact. BY implementing approaches and activities in above stated way AWASTER is contributing to the following goals of 2030 Agenda: 11. efficient and sustainable waste management, reduction and recycling of waste, 12.5 reduce waste generation and 3.9 substantially reduce the water and soil pollution and contamination, that are all addressed by education and training on prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse, circular economy; and 14.1 reduce marine pollution, that is addressed by clean-up actions. 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaAcquaGuard ITHR02004972Nature based solutions for flood preventionFoundation Euro - Mediterranean Center on Climate ChangeNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic434005.0We are witnessing the impacts of climate change on a daily basis. Extreme weather effects such as floods, heatwaves, costal erosion and damages caused to agriculture and infrastructure is becoming increasingly common. Even though great efforts are being made to combat climate change through mitigation, these actions will not suffice, more activities in the field of climate change adaptation and resilience are needed. Unfortunately, adaptation and resilience are still not fully understood and are rarely implemented in a systemic and coordinated way, actions are mostly taken reactively. Local and regional governments do not have the capacity to develop high quality Climate change adaptation and resilience strategies, nor do they have the needed resources to adequatly prepare projects for the deployment of suitable measures. The AcquaGuard project aims to tackle these issues and support two regions, one in Croatia and one in Italy, in the set-up and development of a systemic approach to dealing with flooding and the damages it causes. The project will build on the outputs and learnings from the STREAM project, financed by the Italy-Croatia Interreg programme 2014-2020, to assess key climate hazards responsible for flooding in the Karlovac County and Veneto regions and identify and set-up investment ready nature based solutions to combat these hazards. To do so, the project will: - Develop a climate risk database relevant to the project are as well as specific risk databases for the two project regions; - Develop a database of nature based solutions to combat, primarily, flood risks; - Develop and implement a decision support matrix for the prioritization of actions for risk and hazard mitigation; - Co-create prioritization strategies for flooding risk mitigation for the project regions; - Develop studies and technical documentation for key measures and projects identified in the prioritization strategies; - Prepare the ground for the deployment of the selected measures and project by integrating them in key strategic and planning documents on the local and regional levels; - Identify potential funding and financing sources for the realization of the identified measures and projects; - Build capacity with the local and regional governments in the aspects of climate change adaptation and resilience, development of climate risk profiles and climate risk mitigation prioritization strategies; - Engage and raise the awareness of all key stakeholders at the local, regional and national levels; - Ensure the long term exploitation of the project outputs and setup the long term monitoring of its results. The cross-border cooperation will enable the AcquaGuard consortium to leverage the knowledge, learnings and best practices in terms of the planning, development and deployment of nature based solutions and flood protection from both sides of the Mediterranean Sea. The project will foster a joint development approach with regards to the project methodology and tools and will rely on co-creation and co-development with all relevant stakeholders in the project regions. Finally, the cooperation of different regions from different member states facing similar issues and challenges will empower the consortium to deliver meaningful change in terms of policy governing the need to combat the identified risks and hazards on all levels. The proposed approach which relies on the utilization of nature based solutions for the combating of flood risks as well as builds on the results of previous actions funded under the Italy-Croatia Interreg programme provides a novel set of solutions with significant potential for synergies. The reliance on nature based solutions as opposed to conventional construction, will provide additional benefits in terms of climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as biodiversity. The utilization of natural solutions will provide the project regions and all future replicators with additional carbon sinks, elements to reduce heat islands and natural coverage for the development of flora and fauna. Besides this, the proposed approach addresses the entire solution chain from the initial planning to the integration with strategic and spatial plans and the development of technical documentation to the identification of finances and future monitoring. With this method, the AcquaGuard project will provide a systemic and fully integrated solution to the regions flooding challenges.2213505.01770804.01770804.089%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaGreen technologiesClimate change and biodiversityRisk database – general risk database for the INTERREG IT-CRO region Risk portfolios for the project regions Portfolio of nature based solutions for flood prevention Stakeholder map Stakeholder engagement plan Risks and solutions capacity building curriculum and plan Risks and solutions capacity building materials Risks and solutions capacity building report The Decision Support Matrix Tool The Strategy for Prioritization of risk mitigation NBS measures in project regions The Guide on co-creation models for development of NBS with local stakeholders Curriculum for capacity building on Decision Support Matrix Tool and Strategy for Prioritization Training kit for capacity building on Decision Support Matrix Tool and Strategy for Prioritization Capacity building report Feasibility studies for potential NBS solutions Project documentation with selected nature-based solutions and economic assessment Report on the inclusion of the identified solutions in strategic and planning documentation Report on the piloting process Portfolio of financing and cooperation schemes for the implementation of identified NBS solutions Monitoring and evaluation plans for the pilot regions Replication Plan Sustainability Strategy Launch events Joint promotional events Communication and Dissemination Plan Climate change impact capacity building plan and curriculum Climate change impact capacity building materials Climate change impact capacity building report Capacity building on Climate change risks and NBS for pilot regions(EN) Piloting of the co-creation approach and Decision Support Matrix Tool for development of NBS for flood prevention (EN) Co-creation model and Decision Support Matrix Tool for development of NBS for flood prevention(EN) Strategies for Prioritization of risk mitigation NBS measures in pilot regions(EN) Capacity building for Decision Support Matrix Tool and Strategy for Prioritization in pilot regions(EN) Organization of joint cross-border public events(EN) Capacity building on Climate change impacts for other regions and replicators(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The AcquaGuard project will primarily contribute to the EUSAIR Pillar 3 - Environmental Quality. By providing Nature based solutions (NBS) for flood prevention, the project will promote climate change resilience and adaptation as well as a wider use of natural solutions which will provide synergistic value to aspects such as biodiversity and green tourism. By investing in strengthening the capacity of local and regional communities to apply Nature-based solutions to combat climate change, the environment of these local and regional communities will be strengthened, i.e. their resistance to risks will increase, while habitats and ecosystems will be taken into account. By providing Nature-based solutions (NBS) for flood prevention, the project will promote climate change resilience and adaptation as well as a wider use of natural solutions which will provide synergistic value to aspects such as biodiversity and green tourism. Especially in urban areas, which is in line with the goals: - 2.1 Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, resilience taking into account ecosystem-based approaches - Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems - 2.2 Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas and reducing all forms of pollution - Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems. EuropeanGreenDeal Green Deal recognises the potential of NBS to address societal challenges stemming from the changing climate and provides a framework to mobilise their implementation across the EU and to increase funding of such solutions. NBS is perceived as an integral part of restoration efforts of natural capital and heritage and represents the building blocks for a sustainable future in urban areas. AcquaGuard builds on this premise and will work on strengthening the efforts on climate-proofing, resilience building, and climate adaptation for flood prevention through joint action and cross-border cooperation to maximise the NBS impact. Other EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change sets out the pathway to prepare EU regions for the climate change impacts and adapt to it by multiple approaches. The systemic adaptation stresses the urgency to promote and implement NBS on a larger scale but also to better quantify their benefits, and to better communicate them to decision-makers and practitioners at all levels to improve take-up. The AcquaGuard project objectives are set in the same direction and through the project activities, it aims to leverage more investments in NBS by drafting funding options for various NBS typologies that will capture the benefits in economic terms and ensure the long-term viability of such investment. Other The AcquaGuard project also contributes to the objectives of the Biodiversity Strategy. Most of NBS and GI use trees and shrubs as the main ecological elements to sustain such solutions (parks, urban forests, rivers, wetlands, etc.). The project, by promoting NBS and GI, will support the EU 3 billion trees pledge, promoting ecological connectivity, linkage with protected areas and more functional rivers. Other Project AcquaGuard contributes with planned activities to The National Development Strategy of Croatia until 2030 in part: 6.3 Safeguard against environmental and climate change risks; Development direction 2 – Strengthening resistance to crises: Development direction 3 – green and digital transition in part, STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE 8. Ecological and energy transition for climate neutrality; Priority area 1 - Protection of natural resources and the fight against climate change. The World Bank (July 2019): "National Development Strategy Croatia 2030"; Policy Note: Environment pointed out that Nature-based solutions can provide viable alternatives for tackling a range of environmental challenges, such as air pollution, climate change, water security, water pollution, etc. These solutions are cost-effective and simultaneously provide environmental and social benefits. Green roofs or walls in urban areas can be used to moderate the impact of high temperatures, capture stormwater, abate air pollution, and act as carbon sinks while enhancing biodiversity. Flood risks can be reduced through designating and managing retention areas and by increasing water holding capacity (by building humus) of the agricultural and other soil. Yet these solutions are rarely integrated into sector strategies. Projet AcquaGuard touches precisely on cross-sector cooperation and the development of key methodologies for the integration of NBS solutions into sector strategies. With its activities, AquaGuard will contribute to the “Climate change adaptation strategy in the Republic of Croatia for the period up to 2040 with a view to 2070.” in the part of finding and testing NBS solutions of various types for flood prevention, especially in urban areas. Other The Italian National Strategy of Adaptation and Climate Change (2014.): - Activation of infrastructures for the exchange of data and analysis on adaptation, as well as the implementation of activities to promote participation and increase stakeholder awareness of actions; - Cost/benefit assessment of adaptation measures; - Development and implementation of adaptation strategies and plans at different levels; - Integration of adaptation criteria into sectoral plans and programmes (so-called climate mainstreaming) in order to reduce the vulnerabilities of natural, social and economic systems to the impacts of climate change; - Regular monitoring and evaluation of progress at national, sectoral and territorial levels. National Climate Change Adaptation Plan, known as PNACC (2023.): The main objective of the PNACC is to provide a national guiding framework for the implementation of actions to minimise the risks from climate change, to improve the adaptive capacity of socio-economic and natural systems, and to take advantage of any opportunities that may arise from new climatic conditions. Accordingly, the plan includes the legal framework, the national climate framework, climate change impacts in Italy and sectoral vulnerabilities, the measures and actions of the PNACC, climate change adaptation funding, and adaptation governance. The AcquaGuard project corresponds to all of the above. The overall objective of the AcquaGuard project is to build up the capacities of local and regional governments to systematically plan, integrate and implement nature-based solutions for combating climate risks and hazards and specifically flooding. The project intends to pilot the co-creation process with all relevant stakeholders for development of all tools and solutions by building on past and existing best practices to ensure their replication and long term exploitation 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaAdriaClimPlusITHR02003332Adriatic coastal areas science-based solutions for climate adaptationFoundation Euro - Mediterranean Center on Climate ChangeYesHigher education and research organisationsLECCEItalyITpublic652500.0Climate change and disaster risk prevention are amongst the highest priorities for the IT-HR Programme area because of the serious threats (e.g. sea-level rise, coastal erosion and extreme meteorological phenomena) hampering its rich but fragile cultural and natural heritage. AdriaClimPlus will build upon previous national and international activities and will advance the monitoring capacity of the coastal meteo-ocean physical, chemical, biological and ecosystem coastal ocean structure; consolidate the climate downscaling modelling tools from basin scale to the coasts encompassing all relevant processes; further develop the sharing of consolidated protocols and best practices/management systems among key decision makers and practitioners through a well-structured workplan and an integrated approach, in which every partner from both sides of the Adriatic Sea will bring significant expertise, knowledge and network. The main objective of the AdriaClimPlus proposal is to develop a shared framework for advancing knowledge and proposing optimal solutions for climate change adaptation in the Adriatic basin and its coastal areas. AdriaClimPlus activities will be carried out at an Adriatic basin scale and with a particular focus in 7 pilot areas, 2 in Croatia and 5 in Italy, with the aim of delivering results and outputs that will better support stakeholders adaptation planning needs in the Programme area, at basin and regional scales. AdriaClimPlus integrated and scaled approach will advance scientific knowledge of coastal climate change, will develop digital tools to propose and test adaptation strategies and new actions for the stakeholders to take decisions on climate change adaptation, and will improve awareness about climate change effects on coastal zone environment and on local economic activities. Information events, summer schools, training courses, among others, will allow to engage with society and stakeholders and to disseminate the results of AdriaClimPlus to a wider audience at the basin scale, promoting cross-fertilization and mutual dialogue.2734992.02187993.62187993.693%ERDF93%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaEvaluation systems and resultsClimate change and biodiversityGovernance, partnershipPreliminary report on available climate scenarios and simulations for the past period Final report on available climate scenarios and simulations for the past period Preliminary report on regional and coastal observations Final report on regional and coastal observations Report on planning of two students summer schools Final report on two students summer schools Report on review of existing legislation and adaptation instruments in the pilot areas Report on results of quality analysis Report on pilot survey Report on planning in situ observations and data available on the data distribution system Report on new in situ observations and data available on the data distribution system Preliminary report on new satellite observations and data available on the data distribution system Final report on new satellite observations and data available on the data distribution system Preliminary report on new simulations and scenarios for the Adriatic basin and the Pilot areas Final report on new high resolution simulations&scenarios for the Adriatic basin and the Pilot areas Preliminary report on extreme events and validation of models Final report on analysis of extreme events and validation of models AdriaClimPlus Communication strategy AdriaClimPlus Communication material Intermediate report on communication activities AdriaClimPlus information videos Report on preliminary stakeholders engagement results Guidelines on tools, solutions and best practice for climate adaptation Improved web platform design Preliminary report on improved web platform for data, information and products distribution Final report on improved web platform for data, information and products distribution Report on planning of two joint policy/service providers training courses Report on outcomes of two joint policy/service providers training courses Report on organization of workshops, seminars, information events and final conference Report on workshops, seminars, information events and final conference organised in IT and in HR Students participating in summer schools(EN) Application of new climate monitoring methodology in pilot areas(EN) New strategy for an efficient monitoring of climate change status(EN) Policy and service participants to training events(EN) AdriaClimPlus information events for the public at large(EN) Web platform for provision of key data, information, indicators for adaptation plan(EN) 060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion AdriaClimPlus contributes to three pillars of the EUSAIR strategy. Concerning Pillar 1 Blue Growth, the project supports the improvement of maritime governance by providing key climate information, sharing best practices and adaptation, and providing information to relevant stakeholders in workshops and through the web platform. Concerning Pillar 3 Environmental Quality, marine and coastal environment protection is enhanced by the provision of more resolved and accurate climate data. Moreover, the tools in support of adaptation plans include all measures to protect the marine and coastal environments and their biodiversity. Concerning Pillar 4 Sustainable Tourism, the design and adoption of the AdriaClimPlus adaptation plans take into account the high touristic value of the Programme coastal areas, in order to propose climate actions that may preserve this key economic asset and improve sustainable practices in the region. EuropeanGreenDeal Climate action is at the heart of the European Green Deal, which invests in cutting-edge research and innovation to preserve Europe’s natural environment. AdriaClimPlus will contribute to the European Green Deal by providing information and data that could support policy makers and practitioners in protecting Adriatic Sea natural and economic assets from the impacts of climate change, promoting adaptation practices in a logic of biodiversity protection and climate neutrality. Other EU strategies: AdriaClimPlus is certainly coherent with the Adaptation strategies at EU and national levels (e.g. the Italian National Adaptation Plan), and provides corresponding regional/local plans in the pilot areas. There is a clear link with River Basin Management Plans (RBMP), Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Protocol since the project addresses specifically climate related risks in the coastal and marine areas, often close to important rivers of the region. MSP calls for cross- border cooperation to develop networks of protected areas, and AdriaClimPlus will enlarge this model to the development of networks of climate adaptation plans. Other UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development: The United Nations has launched a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) that, among others, aims at ensuring a sustainable ocean observing system across all ocean basins to delivers accessible, timely, and actionable data and information to all users, and a comprehensive capacity development and equitable access to data, information, knowledge and technology across all aspects of ocean science and for all stakeholders. The strategy also aims at improving the understanding of the ocean-climate nexus and generating knowledge and solutions to adapt. The link with AdriaClimPlus is quite important and straightforward, since AdriaClimPlus will produce data, tools and strategies that contribute to the UN Decade objectives and in particular AdriaClimPlus will contribute to the Flame Project which is a UN Ocean Decade core Project connected to the Program CoastPredict (https://coastpredict.org). Other BLUEMED SRIA: The BlueMed Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) has identified a set of challenges for the Mediterranean area which includes the forecast of changes of the basin under climate and anthropogenic pressures and the development of services in the field of sustainable adaptation to climate change, with the protection of coastal areas. The outcomes of the AdriaClimPlus project effectively works in this direction, by providing new knowledge and tools, as well as contributing to raising awareness on the impacts of climate change in the Adriatic area, with the possibility of being replicated in other areas of the Mediterranean Sea. Other The associated partners contribution ensures the capitalisation of the web platform (Output RCO116) and the implementation of best practices derived by guidelines, methodologies and solutions developed in the project. On one side, the associated partners will bring further knowledge for the solutions to be proposed, and on the other side will be the primary recipients of the project outcomes and, thus, support the partnership in tailoring solutions to ensure a successful implementation. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaAdriaClimPlusITHR02003332Adriatic coastal areas science-based solutions for climate adaptationPuglia RegionNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic250000.0Climate change and disaster risk prevention are amongst the highest priorities for the IT-HR Programme area because of the serious threats (e.g. sea-level rise, coastal erosion and extreme meteorological phenomena) hampering its rich but fragile cultural and natural heritage. AdriaClimPlus will build upon previous national and international activities and will advance the monitoring capacity of the coastal meteo-ocean physical, chemical, biological and ecosystem coastal ocean structure; consolidate the climate downscaling modelling tools from basin scale to the coasts encompassing all relevant processes; further develop the sharing of consolidated protocols and best practices/management systems among key decision makers and practitioners through a well-structured workplan and an integrated approach, in which every partner from both sides of the Adriatic Sea will bring significant expertise, knowledge and network. The main objective of the AdriaClimPlus proposal is to develop a shared framework for advancing knowledge and proposing optimal solutions for climate change adaptation in the Adriatic basin and its coastal areas. AdriaClimPlus activities will be carried out at an Adriatic basin scale and with a particular focus in 7 pilot areas, 2 in Croatia and 5 in Italy, with the aim of delivering results and outputs that will better support stakeholders adaptation planning needs in the Programme area, at basin and regional scales. AdriaClimPlus integrated and scaled approach will advance scientific knowledge of coastal climate change, will develop digital tools to propose and test adaptation strategies and new actions for the stakeholders to take decisions on climate change adaptation, and will improve awareness about climate change effects on coastal zone environment and on local economic activities. Information events, summer schools, training courses, among others, will allow to engage with society and stakeholders and to disseminate the results of AdriaClimPlus to a wider audience at the basin scale, promoting cross-fertilization and mutual dialogue.2734992.02187993.62187993.693%ERDF93%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaEvaluation systems and resultsClimate change and biodiversityGovernance, partnershipPreliminary report on available climate scenarios and simulations for the past period Final report on available climate scenarios and simulations for the past period Preliminary report on regional and coastal observations Final report on regional and coastal observations Report on planning of two students summer schools Final report on two students summer schools Report on review of existing legislation and adaptation instruments in the pilot areas Report on results of quality analysis Report on pilot survey Report on planning in situ observations and data available on the data distribution system Report on new in situ observations and data available on the data distribution system Preliminary report on new satellite observations and data available on the data distribution system Final report on new satellite observations and data available on the data distribution system Preliminary report on new simulations and scenarios for the Adriatic basin and the Pilot areas Final report on new high resolution simulations&scenarios for the Adriatic basin and the Pilot areas Preliminary report on extreme events and validation of models Final report on analysis of extreme events and validation of models AdriaClimPlus Communication strategy AdriaClimPlus Communication material Intermediate report on communication activities AdriaClimPlus information videos Report on preliminary stakeholders engagement results Guidelines on tools, solutions and best practice for climate adaptation Improved web platform design Preliminary report on improved web platform for data, information and products distribution Final report on improved web platform for data, information and products distribution Report on planning of two joint policy/service providers training courses Report on outcomes of two joint policy/service providers training courses Report on organization of workshops, seminars, information events and final conference Report on workshops, seminars, information events and final conference organised in IT and in HR Students participating in summer schools(EN) Application of new climate monitoring methodology in pilot areas(EN) New strategy for an efficient monitoring of climate change status(EN) Policy and service participants to training events(EN) AdriaClimPlus information events for the public at large(EN) Web platform for provision of key data, information, indicators for adaptation plan(EN) 060 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: others, e.g. storms and drought (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion AdriaClimPlus contributes to three pillars of the EUSAIR strategy. Concerning Pillar 1 Blue Growth, the project supports the improvement of maritime governance by providing key climate information, sharing best practices and adaptation, and providing information to relevant stakeholders in workshops and through the web platform. Concerning Pillar 3 Environmental Quality, marine and coastal environment protection is enhanced by the provision of more resolved and accurate climate data. Moreover, the tools in support of adaptation plans include all measures to protect the marine and coastal environments and their biodiversity. Concerning Pillar 4 Sustainable Tourism, the design and adoption of the AdriaClimPlus adaptation plans take into account the high touristic value of the Programme coastal areas, in order to propose climate actions that may preserve this key economic asset and improve sustainable practices in the region. EuropeanGreenDeal Climate action is at the heart of the European Green Deal, which invests in cutting-edge research and innovation to preserve Europe’s natural environment. AdriaClimPlus will contribute to the European Green Deal by providing information and data that could support policy makers and practitioners in protecting Adriatic Sea natural and economic assets from the impacts of climate change, promoting adaptation practices in a logic of biodiversity protection and climate neutrality. Other EU strategies: AdriaClimPlus is certainly coherent with the Adaptation strategies at EU and national levels (e.g. the Italian National Adaptation Plan), and provides corresponding regional/local plans in the pilot areas. There is a clear link with River Basin Management Plans (RBMP), Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) Protocol since the project addresses specifically climate related risks in the coastal and marine areas, often close to important rivers of the region. MSP calls for cross- border cooperation to develop networks of protected areas, and AdriaClimPlus will enlarge this model to the development of networks of climate adaptation plans. Other UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development: The United Nations has launched a Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030) that, among others, aims at ensuring a sustainable ocean observing system across all ocean basins to delivers accessible, timely, and actionable data and information to all users, and a comprehensive capacity development and equitable access to data, information, knowledge and technology across all aspects of ocean science and for all stakeholders. The strategy also aims at improving the understanding of the ocean-climate nexus and generating knowledge and solutions to adapt. The link with AdriaClimPlus is quite important and straightforward, since AdriaClimPlus will produce data, tools and strategies that contribute to the UN Decade objectives and in particular AdriaClimPlus will contribute to the Flame Project which is a UN Ocean Decade core Project connected to the Program CoastPredict (https://coastpredict.org). Other BLUEMED SRIA: The BlueMed Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) has identified a set of challenges for the Mediterranean area which includes the forecast of changes of the basin under climate and anthropogenic pressures and the development of services in the field of sustainable adaptation to climate change, with the protection of coastal areas. The outcomes of the AdriaClimPlus project effectively works in this direction, by providing new knowledge and tools, as well as contributing to raising awareness on the impacts of climate change in the Adriatic area, with the possibility of being replicated in other areas of the Mediterranean Sea. Other The associated partners contribution ensures the capitalisation of the web platform (Output RCO116) and the implementation of best practices derived by guidelines, methodologies and solutions developed in the project. On one side, the associated partners will bring further knowledge for the solutions to be proposed, and on the other side will be the primary recipients of the project outcomes and, thus, support the partnership in tailoring solutions to ensure a successful implementation. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBEST4.0ITHR02003262Blue Economy Sectors Digital Transformation towards Industry 4.0CETMA - European Research Center for Technologies Design and MaterialsNoHigher education and research organisationsBrindisiItalyITpublic237720.0Many established sectors and emerging sectors of the Blue Economy are nowadays in need of innovation, technology transfer, and digitalization of product and process, in the two shores of the Adriatic Sea. This is the consequence of shortcomings in connections between the private sectors and R&I centres in the Programme area, favoring the application of the I4.0 key principles, to innovate both productions and processes. The improvement of this connection, through the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DiHs), would make it possible to reduce the distance between different territories classified as high performers, in terms of process and product innovation, and those with moderate performance. To tackle this common challenge, the project BEST4.0 aims to support the introduction of the I4.0 principles in the Blue Economy sectors, through the DiHs and innovative, smart and digital business solutions. Through a cross-border cooperation of business supporting organisations, DIHs, developing agencies and innovation centres able to support SMEs and provide I4.0 solutions and services, BEST4.0 will produce: 1. a Cross-Border Catalogue of I.40 towards Blue Economy, supporting business and local and regional authorities; 2. a Cross-Border Digital Innovation Hubs Network, helping the SMEs of Blue Economy in accomplish their digital transformation, even at the end of the project; 3. innovative business solutions, I4.0 applications and capacity building paths support 80 SMEs of Blue Economy in targeted areas. The project innovative approach will consider the I4.0 plans applied in cross border countries which are linked to the digitalized production system that will result in a wide range of changes to SMEs processes, outcomes and business models in the Blue Economy sectorsTo assessing and involving SMEs operating in the Blue Economy sectors in the adoption of the I4.0 key principles, according to their emerging needs. To foster the action of the DIHs, and to create a cross-border network of DIHs for the adoption of I4.0 key principles by SMEs operating in the Blue Economy sectors. To enable DIHs to act as catalysts of new forms of businesses, innovative I4.0 solutions and capacity building path supporting the SMEs operating in the Blue Economy Sector.1799258.01439406.41439406.489%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaICT and digital societySME and entrepreneurshipKnowledge and technology transferOrientation Guidelines for the analysis. Questionnaire for SMEs of Blue Economy Sector I4.0 Mapping report and clustering of SMEs Technology Maturity Level (TML) index SMEs check- up reports: Report on the application of the TML index in the 8 project areas involved Data visualisation application on TML index results Blue Economy I4.0 Dissemination Day Report on Impact evaluation Exchange Visits Report (Croatia) Memorandum of understanding(MoU) Action Plan for testing I4.0 Service Catalogue for SMEs of BE Sector. S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan Exchange Visits Report (Italy) Blue Economy SMEs workshops Blue Economy SMEs call for involvement Blue Economy list for testing activities under WP3. Regional conferences in Italy Regional conferences in Croatia. IInnovative and efficient business improvement services for Blue Economy SMEs Innovative and efficient business services partner evaluations I4.0 applications for Blue Economy SMEs I4.0 applications for Blue Economy SMEs partner evaluations Capacity Building paths for the improvement of digital and innovative skills in the SMEs Capacity Building Paths partner evaluations. I4.0 Services Catalogue for SMEs of Blue Economy Sector. Cross-Border workshop on implemented activities and services Final evaluation report of DIHs activities and services Local dissemination events Cross- Border Dissemination Event Research centres collaborating in the SMEs I4.0 need assessment (EN) Exchange Visits for DIH Network(EN) SMEs supported by I4.0 Services(EN) I4.0 Services Catalogue for SMEs of Blue Economy Sector(EN) Blue Economy SMEs(EN) 013 Digitising SMEs (including e-Commerce, e-Business and networked business processes, digital innovation hubs, living labs, web entrepreneurs and ICT start-ups, B2B)RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is in line with the EUSAIR Pillar 1 Blue Growth, and its Specific Objective 1: to promote research, innovation and business opportunities in blue economy sectors, by facilitating the brain circulation between research and business communities and increasing their networking and clustering capacity. In particular the project, aiming to support the introduction of the I4. 0 key principles in the Blue Economy sectors through the DIHs, concretely targets three topics indicated by the priority 1, namely: Blue Technologies and Fisheries and aquaculture as follows: 1. By providing I4.0 solutions, BEST4.0 helps SMEs in the Blue Economy Sector provide data and information to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness of SMEs through the integration of advanced technologies such as IoT, data analytics, and automation, that can be capitalized within the following EUSAIR Flagship 2021 – 2027: fostering the quadruple helix ties in the fields of marine technologies for advancing innovation and business adaptation; 2. Supporting SMEs in fisheries and aquaculture that can benefit from technological advancements to improve resource management, optimize production processes and ensure sustainable practices in targeted areas with a positive, BEST4.0 is line and directly contribute to the EUSAIR Flagship: promoting sustainability, diversification and competitiveness in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors, through education, research & development, administrative, technological and marketing actions. EuropeanGreenDeal Through the provision of services and solutions based on the application of I4.0 key principles to SMEs operating in the Blue Economy Sectors, this project contributes to support some of the main pillar of the EU Green Deal as follows: Circular Economy Pillar, through solutions that will allow SMEs to apply virtuous production phases take into account the reuse of waste material (this is especially in fisheries and aquaculture); Biodiversity protection pillar, through solutions that will allow SMEs of Blue Economy sector to produce their services respecting and preserving the natural ecosystem; Innovation and research pillar, through the creation of an innovation space aimed at producing low-impact and sustainable technologies. Other Emilia- Romagna Region S3 Strategy on Blue Economy The project is in line with the S3 of the Emilia – Romagna Region on Blue Economy, supporting the local SMEs research and innovation, especially in food industries, sustainable fisheries, concerning the introduction of innovative solutions for the management and exploitation of marine resources, and circular economy in the maritime sectors, for the use of innovative and sustainable practices for the management of waste and resources. Through organisation of a Regional Conference under A.2.5, the LP will capitalize some of the main outcomes coming from the exchange visits, on the basis of the S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan, under A.2.2, and the I4,0 Catalogue of A.2.3. concerning the introduction of the most recent I4.0 services applied to the Blue Economy Sector in the definition of the next S3 of Emilia Romagna Region on Blue Economy. With regard to the blue bioeconomy sector, the regional Smart Sustainable Specialisation Strategy (S4), in force for the 2021-2027 programming period, addresses its themes in many specialization areas and trajectories, such as: 1) Maritime Technologies - Sustainable Water Mobility and its Land Connections; 2) Smart Factory and Sustainable Development of Made in Italy Supply Chains; 3) Energy Transition, Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability; 4) Health, Quality of Life, Agribusiness and Bioeconomy. Following the existing development trajectories, the Regional Administration supports local SMEs in the application of innovative products and processes, responsible maritime practices and innovative technologies for the maritime sector, such as remote sensing, autonomous systems and marine robotics, among many others. Other Friuli Venezia Giulia Region S3 Strategy on Blue Economy The project is in line with the S3 of Friuli Venezia Giulia on Blue Economy, supporting local SMEs in the application of innovative products and process (especially concerning aquaculture), responsible fishing practices innovative technologies for the maritime sector, such as remote sensing, autonomous systems, and marine robotics. Through organisation of a Regional Conference under A.2.5, for dissemination S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan, PP4 strongly supported by AO1 will capitalize with representatives of Friuli Venezia Giulia Region some of the most important outcomes coming from the exchange visits and the I4.0 Catalogue, concerning the introduction of I4.0 services applied to the Blue Economy Sector, which will be crucial to better defining scope and objectives of the next Friuli Venezia Giulia S3 Strategies on Blue Economy. Other Puglia Region S3 Strategy SMART PUGLIA The project is in line with the S3 of Puglia Region, SMART PUGLIA, supporting the local SMEs with solutions based on I4.0 principles aimed sustainable fishery production, innovative solutions for the aquaculture sector, innovation in marine biotechnology and sustainable practices for the management of waste and resources during the production phases of SMEs. Through organisation of a Regional Conference under A.2.5, the LP will capitalize some of the main outcomes coming from the exchange visits, on the basis of the S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan, under A.2.2, and the I4,0 Catalogue of A.2.3. concerning the introduction of the most recent I4.0 services applied to the Blue Economy Sector in the definition of the next S3 of Emilia Romagna Region on Blue Economy. Other Marche Region S3 Strategy on Blue Economy. The project is in line with the S3 strategy of Marche Region on Blue Economy, based on the region's existing strengths and potential, and is focused on the development of new products, processes, and technologies that can contribute to economic growth and environmental sustainability in the maritime and marine sectors. Through organisation of a Regional Conference under A.2.5, the PP2 will capitalize some of the main outcomes coming from the exchange visits, on the basis of the S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan, under A.2.2, and the I4,0 Catalogue of A.2.3. concerning the introduction of the most recent I4.0 services applied to the Blue Economy Sector in the definition of the next S3 of Marche Region on Blue Economy Other Croatian National strategy on Blue Economy The project is in line with the Croatian National S3 strategy on blue economy, focused on the development of new products, processes, and technologies that can contribute to economic growth and environmental sustainability in the maritime and marine sectors. small-scale and artisanal fishing, seafood products and nautical tourism and adopted by each county. Through organisation of a Regional Conference under A.2.5, For dissemination S3 Cross-Border Orientation plan, PP5 with the support of AO2 will capitalize some of the most important outcomes coming from the exchange visits and the I4.0 Catalogue, concerning the introduction of I4.0 services applied to the Blue Economy Sector, 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBEYONDITHR02005432Blue Economy sYnergies fOr sustaiNable DevelopmentPuglia RegionNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic213000.0Project BEYOND promotes acceptance of offshore wind energy in Adriatic regions through development of solutions that make offshore wind power farms (OWFs) stimulating factor in development of other blue economy sectors, rather than competing actor. Off-shore wind resources in Adriatic sea exist in hotspots available on both sides of Adriatic basin and offer significant energy potential which can be captured to secure new type of renewable energy resource thus fostering green transition in both countries. Project aims to analyze those hotspots in more detail and determine future best suited micro locations for potential OWF installation. Traditionally, OWFs are facilities with a singular purpose, electric energy production. Outside of that scope, infrastructure required to do so, especially part placed underneath sea level line, is viewed with no particular interest. BEYOND proposes different approach in Adriatic regions, one that would enable system planners to fully comprehend and acknowledge the importance of marine ecosystem that existed before the OWF pillions were installed and that could continue to do so and even thrive in improved conditions if proper planning procedures are implemented. This ecosystem is shared resource of both countries and it is essential to define common approach of its preservation and utilization. Thus, in cooperation of actors representing all elements of quadruple helix from both Italy and Croatia, BEYOND will be developing common OWF design model not focused on maximization of electric energy production but instead, primarily on overall health of marine ecosystem and then on maximization of sum of outputs of all concerned blue economy sectors. Four regions situated in north, middle, and south Adriatic are defined as project pilot regions in which such systems will be modelled. This will be done in micro locations most suitable not only for synergetic development of blue economy sectors but also for offshore green hydrogen production and inclusion in current and future European green hydrogen valleys. Possibility to minimize risk of marine transport related pollution in highly sensitive environment of semi closed Adriatic Sea via transition to green hydrogen as marine transport energy source, is of a particular interest to project BEYOND and it represents an approach that has high future capitalization value.Establishment of knowledge base showcasing natural, technical and legislative environment of offshore wind energy use in four pilot regions, current output of functioning SBE sectors and potential offshore wind based energy production. Development of four pilot solutions of Adriatic OWF model through cross border exchange of knowledge and ideas and based on open and participatory stakeholder involvement process. In this model OWF takes primarily a role of environment protection and sustainable development facilitator acting in mutual interest marine ecosystem and multiple blue economy sectors. Laying the foundations for future development of sustainable, inclusive and cooperative OWF sector in Adriatic regions thus providing new job, development and research opportunities in blue economy sector.1760015.51408012.41408012.490%ERDF90%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaRenewable energyBEYOND management bodies establishments Rules of proceedings Working methodology guidelines Stakeholders mapping Stakeholders involvement strategy Interregional conference BEYOND Newsletter mailing list BEYOND Newsletter Introductory BEYOND leaflet and brochure First regional conference Cooperation and joint planning – First Regional SBE lab Pilot regions marine ecosystems analysis Pilot regions physical natural conditions analysis Legislative and regulatory framework for OWF and offshore BES installation OWF technology and pilot regions infrastructure analysis Pilot regions preliminary offshore wind energy potential analysis Pilot regions preliminary fishing and aquaculture potential analysis BES synergies - best practice review First Transregional SBE lab Guidelines for sustainable OWF planning BEYOND pilot area energy potential analysis and Adriatic OWF conceptual design BEYOND fishing and aquaculture potential analysis of pilot areas BEYOND environmental and socio-economic impact report Feasibility studies and CBA for pilot OWF projects Catalogue of companies providing/able to provide products and services in OWF sector BEYOND GIS platform BEYOND assessment of trends and potential future scenarios in the OWF sector Regional SBE labs report Transregional SBE labs report BEYOND Newsletter Regional conferences report on stakeholder feedback and approvals Cross-sectorial educational program curriculum. Cross-sectorial programme learning material. Formal agreement between Univerisities Cross-sectorial educational programme experience Blue career day web repository Blue career day report Blue economy recommendations to policymakers Final newsletter Final BEYOND leaflet and brochure BEYOND final video Final project conference report Blue economy potential analysis in "Business as usual model" (EN) Integrated Digital Guidelines for sustainable OWF planning(EN) Integrated cross-border educational and career advancement programme(EN) 012 Research and innovation activities in public research centres, higher education and centres of competence including networking (industrial research, experimental development, feasibility studies)RSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion BEYOND is contributing to EUSAIR, precisely to pillar1 Blue growth - Fostering quadruple helix ties in the fields of marine technologies and blue bio-technologies for advancing innovation, business development and business adaptation in blue bio-economy. In WP2 it foresees cooperation and joint planning of quadruple helix actors that are the crucial point for securing wider acceptance for combining offshore wind energy production and marine aquaculture that can lead to greater spatial efficiency in the offshore environment and higher public acceptance. Under formed Sustainable blue economy labs (SBE labs) actors are jointly collaborating nor just to define suitable and non-confrontational OWF solutions, yet their involvement in other WP’s is enabling new possibilities for business opportunities and jobs creation in the blue economy sectors. WP3 solutions for sustainable and synergetic blue economy projects are strengthening innovative marine and maritime growth and also have a positive impact on business development. Those two effects indirectly are contributing to the 3rd pillar Environmental quality, as its deliverables are the starting point for the more sustainable use of marine and maritime resources that influences improvement of the environmental conditions. Project unites all three topics based for the pillar 1 realisation: blue technologies, fisheries and aquaculture, maritime and marine governance and services. The Adriatic and Ionian Region fails to fully exploit the advantages that could be gained from better cooperation between research centres, public and private sectors. This obstacle project takes into consideration and sets up SBE labs. Project investigates the potential for multiple use of the OWF space that could be used in the same time also for fishing and aquaculture activities. In that way contributes to sustainable and responsible fishery and aquaculture. Project takes into account OWF effect on maritime and marine governance and services. EuropeanGreenDeal Climate change has been considered the biggest EU challenge. All 27 EU Member States committed to turning the EU into the first climate neutral continent by 2050. To get there, they pledged to reduce emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 requires higher shares of renewable energy and greater energy efficiency. The Commission proposed to increase the binding target of renewable sources in the EU’s energy mix to 40%. To reach the European Green Deal energy and climate goals, and at the same time reduce the need for energy imports, the EU is speeding up the green transition and investing massively in renewable energy. BEYOND analysis and studies prepared by the project are the first step in development of OWF. They represent the foundation needed for renewable off shore wind energy production, contributing in that way to the share of 40% production from renewable sources, set by all EU states. The European Green Deal focuses on 3 key principles for the clean energy transition, among which one of the Commission’s main objective is development of the full potential of Europe’s offshore wind energy to which BEYON is directly contributing to. Other BEYOND is in line with EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future. BEYOND is laying foundation for the OWF development. It assesses environmental, social and economic sustainability, ensures coexistence with other activities (fishery, aquaculture, maritime transport, tourism, introduction of infrastructure) and aims to ensure the public acceptance. All hare mentioned are basically the steps set in EU Strategy to harness the potential of offshore renewable energy for a climate neutral future. Other BEYOND is in line with the Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3). In Croatian Smart Specialisation Strategy accent is done primary on the sub-thematic priority area Environmentally acceptable technologies, equipment and advanced materials. S3 is focused on challenges related to climate change and the development of a low-carbon economy in the Republic of Croatia. Energy and environment are also in focus of the Italian Smart Specialisation Strategy. Both S3, in Croatia and Italy are foreseeing further development of sustainable energy and RES and in addition promote collaboration and transfer of knowledge between research institution and enterprises to foster competitiveness and economic growth. Both topics are involved in activities of the BEYOND project. Other BEYOND is in line with the UN Sustainable Development goals; especially with; (1) Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts: Objective is to move fast in the race against climate crisis, targeted actions that bring tangible benefits and limit the trade-offs on multiple fronts, to have a success against climate change. Usage of RES, including offshore wind that is proposed by project BEYONDE, is way to reduce CO2 emissions and its impact on the climate. (2) Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development: Over three billion people depend on marine and coastal resources for their livelihoods. In addition, oceans are crucial for global food security and human health. Marine resources are increasingly threatened, degraded or destroyed by human activities, reducing their ability to provide crucial ecosystem services. Important classes of threats are, among others, climate change, marine pollution, unsustainable extraction of marine resources and physical alterations and destruction of marine and coastal habitats and landscapes. Project BEYOND recognizes importance of marine ecosystem, and proposes common approach of its preservation and utilization with proper planning of OWS and protection of surrounding marine areas. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBIOBASEDITHR02004482Development support of blue biorefinery in the Adriatic SeaUniversity of FoggiaYesHigher education and research organisationsFoggiaItalyITpublic373840.0The Blue Bioeconomy, as a part of the overall EU Bioeconomy Strategy and Circular Economy Package, offers great potential for the sustainable use of underexploited resources and connects, directly or indirectly, several sectors, (e.g. fisheries, aquaculture, local development, etc.). However, the links between ocean health, impacts on resources and blue bioeconomy sectors still represent one of the knowledge gaps to be overcome to reach “a sustainably harvested & productive ocean” goal, as recognized by the UN-Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. In line with these evidences, within the Adriatic context, BIO-BASED project aims at establishing a R&D scheme for strengthening Italy-Croatia’s position in the blue bioeconomy, through the transfer of the know-how from researchers to producers in a specific fields: - Seaweeds production in Integrated Multi Trophic Aquaculture plants (IMTA), to mitigate the environmental impacts and to introduce the diversification and innovation in aquaculture production; - Valorisation of seaweeds and fisheries/aquaculture by-products with a Biorefinery Approach; - Production of high value compounds, functional feeds for aquaculture. Moreover, the implementation of an action plan to valorize marine biomass and aquaculture side-streams generated in IMTA plants, to bring the achieved bio-based products and services to the market, will be the main target of BIOBASED project. To reach this results it is strategic to involve the SMEs to test in the identified pilot sites (Gargano and Chioggia in Italy, and Mali Ston in Croatia) of this approach in different blue sectors (e.g. aquaculture, fisheries, seafood processing) as a potential key players able to foster and develop tools for the implementation of actions targeting human resources. The activities aims also to train a new generation of “sea farmers” and blue-biotechnologists as recommended by the UN-Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.The SO is to transfer to the SMEs sustainable aquaculture model as innovative solution to improve their market opportunities. PPs will test a IMTA systems with the concept of being environmentally friendly and sustainable. PP2 is the WP leader. WP2 aims to analyse the characteristics for the industrialization of the process, in support of the SMEs in the Adriatic area and to identify the actions in the long term to establish a chain of producers and processors. PP3 is the WP leader. WP3 aims to build and structure a community of actors with a quintuple helix approach able to address the challenges of Blue Biorefinery to generate innovation by showcasing the real business potential inherent for the SMEs. PP4 is the WP leader.1260245.921008196.731008196.7392%ERDF92%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaCoastal management and maritime issuesAgriculture and fisheries and forestryClimate change and biodiversityJoint report of the analysis implemented Catalogue of macroalgae Reports of the four IMTA executed. Conversion pathways Joint consolidate report on the recommendation collected by key stakeholders Joint action plan (JAP) on development of the product marketing phases N°3 network events 5 the Living Lab (1 per partner) Joint assessment report of Living Labs N.5 consultation process follow-up N° 1 final conference N° 4 local workshop MoU signed Joint test on the potential of macroalgae in seaweed production through IMTA plants(EN) Strengthened innovation capacities of SMEs, especially in Blue economy domains (EN) Skills improved of SMEs in the blue economy opportunities(EN) Skill development of SMEs in blue economy(EN) 027 Innovation processes in SMEs (process, organisational, marketing, co-creation, user and demand driven innovation)RSO1.4. Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion BIOBASED project aligns seamlessly with the EUSAIR strategy, significantly contributing to the two identified flagships: “Fostering quadruple helix ties in the fields of marine technologies and blue bio-technologies for advancing innovation, business development, and business adaptation in the blue bio-economy” promoting innovation in the blue bio-economy sector through the implementation of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems. This approach stimulates collaboration among universities, industries, governments, and civil society, essential for the sustainable development of marine technologies and blue biotechnologies. Through planned activities, such as testing IMTA systems and developing living labs in WP3, the project facilitates skill development and innovation among SMEs in the sector, fostering entrepreneurial adaptation and the development of new business models in the blue bio-economy. “Promoting sustainability, diversification, and competitiveness in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors through education, research & development, administrative, technological, and marketing actions, including the promotion of initiatives on marketing standards and healthy nutritional habits”: BIOBASED contributes to sustainability, diversification, and competitiveness in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors by promoting sustainable farming practices such as algae farming and integrated aquaculture. These practices not only reduce the environmental impact of traditional aquaculture but also offer opportunities for the development of innovative products with high marketing standards and healthy nutritional habits. The emphasis on algae as an alternative protein source and their potential use in sustainable food systems further strengthens the objective of promoting healthy nutritional habits among consumers. Additionally, the project aims to enhance skills, thereby supporting administrative, technological, and marketing innovation of the SMEs. EuropeanGreenDeal The European Green Deal and the Farm to Fork Strategy underline the potential of farmed seafood as a source of protein for food and feed with a low-carbon footprint which has an important role to play in helping to build a sustainable food system. The Farm to Fork Strategy also sets specific targets for aquaculture, in particular the reduction of sales of antimicrobials and a significant increase in organic aquaculture. Aquaculture creates jobs and economic development opportunities in the EU’s coastal and rural communities. This sector can also help: decarbonise the economy; fight climate change and mitigate its impact; reduce pollution; contribute to better preserving ecosystems (in line with the objectives of the Biodiversity strategy and the Zero-pollution ambition for a toxic-free environment); and be part of a more circular management of resources. BIO-BASED will contribute to define a strategic and long-term approach for the sustainable growth of EU aquaculture in the Adriatic area. Other This project will contribute to the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (Directive 2008/56/EC), which demands that all Member States ensure the attainment of ‘Good Environmental Status’ of their marine waters. Indeed, as indicated in the Marine Strategy, in relation to eutrophication and contaminants intended for consumption, the pressures exerted by aquaculture are generally local and small-scale. Algae cultivation should be also consider that can contribute to marine ecosystem conservation and restoration, where the EU puts forward various legislations with a positive bearing on EU ecosystems. The Habitats Directive, Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive aim to conserve and ensure good environmental status of EU waters to protect marine life, including algae, from the cumulative pressures of climate change and other anthropogenic pressures. Furthermore, all Directives specify that developments, including algae cultivation, should not lead to negative ecosystem impacts. The BIO-BASED approach will be in line with these strategy, and the results will be promote to promote this process to other programme area. Other Seaweed farming suggests a unique opportunity for a novel industry that has the potential to develop in-line with the United Nations SDGs and to contribute diverse benefits, including local ecosystem services, food provisioning, and economic opportunities. Indeed, seaweed farming is most likely to benefit progress towards achieving SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), 12 (Sustainable Production and Consumption), and 15 (Life on Land). But expectations of seaweed farming may also fall short for supporting some goals if appropriate measures are not implemented to mitigate potential impacts, most notably SDG 14 (Life Below Water). Achieving positive outcomes across the range of SDGs will require committed engagement between industry, research and regulators, and in this frame BIO-BASED proposal will contribute through the development of the Action Plan to design the pathway for the innovation, in sustainable way, of the seaweed production in the Adriatic sea. Other The document "BLUE BIOECONOMY – TOWARDS A STRONG AND SUSTAINABLE EU ALGAE SECTOR" has been published by the European Commission on 15.11.2022. The EU Algae Initiative will aim to unlock the algae potential in Europe by increasing sustainable production, ensuring safe consumption and boosting innovative use of algae and algae-based products. These have the potential to contribute to mitigate the impact of global challenges such as climate change, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and unsustainable food production while creating new business opportunities for Europe. In line with this European initiative, BIO-BASED will contribute with the specific activity 2.2 that foreseen the valorization of this approach in the market sector, supporting the transfer of this process to the SMEs that it will be involved in the project activities. Other COMMON FISHERIES POLICY ADOPETED ON 21.02.2023 The goal of the common fisheries policy (CFP) is to ensure long-term sustainability for fisheries and aquaculture, the availability of food supplies and a fair standard of living for fisheries and aquaculture communities. This includes everyone involved in the entire value chain, in order to preserve the socio-economic fabric of coastal communities. By combining environmental, social and economic sustainability objectives, the CFP was a precursor of the European Green Deal and its related strategies . In turn, the European Green Deal strengthened the CFP approach, emphasising the triple contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to the economy and employment of coastal regions, food security in the EU and the protection of the marine environment. The BIO-BASED proposal will directly contribute to the acheivement of this goal in the Adriatic area. Other Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions - EU Action Plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries, COM(2023)102 As indicated in the EU communication, there is an urgent need to step-up action at EU level to reverse the decline of marine ecosystems by tackling all pressures. As outlined in this action plan, this must include action to make fisheries management more sustainable and modern, in order to protect and restore marine ecosystems and achieve their good environmental status, as well as encourage and inspire the world to follow suit. In the action plans Member States are invited to adopt dedicated action plan at national level to reach this results in the next years. According to this BIO-BASED proposal will directly contribute to design the pathway to innovate in sustainable key the sectors of the Seaweeds production. Other Strategic Guidelines for Aquaculture promoted in 2021 by the European Commission The new Strategic Guidelines for Aquaculture promoted in 2021 by the European Commission recognize algae’s potential as an alternative protein source for sustainable food and feed systems and in promoting aquaculture systems with lower environmental impact. As renewable biological resources, algae are also a small but growing part of the European Commission’s Bioeconomy Strategy 50, setting out the Commission’s priorities for economic activities based on renewable biological resources from land and sea and acting as a cross-sectoral policy framework to ensure optimum use of biological resources, as well as identification and resolving of potential trade-offs. The strategy is also related and fits within the objectives of the Clean planet for all (decarbonization strategy), which aims to improve the productivity of aquatic and marine resources to capture the full range of opportunities of the bioeconomy in tackling climate change. The activity 1.2 is aligned with this strategic guidelines. Other National Strategic Plan for Italian Aquaculture 2021-2027 (PNSA 2021-2027); BIOBASED is aligned with the measure of this plan n°“7.2.5 S2.5 – Encouragement of integrated aquaculture, synergies between different productive activities in the combined use of spaces and aquaculture systems offering environmental services” In detail, the Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture, as well as mollusk and algae farming, have environmental compatibility characteristics that make their development particularly suitable in protected areas and NATURA 2000 network sites (SACs and SPAs according to Directives 92/43/EEC and 2009/147/EC) and other areas such as SACs and SPAs. This strategic line aims to promote and support the birth and development of sustainable aquaculture systems (aquaponics, multi-trophic aquaculture, valley culture, etc.) and/or those providing environmental services, also through support for organic certification. Among the pursued objectives, furthermore, includes the mapping, at the regional and national level, of all aquaculture facilities located in these areas. (Link activity 1.1) Other Vision and Roadmap for the Strategic Transformation of the Aquaculture Sector 2020-2030 in Croatia Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia in 2020 Ministry of Agriculture of Croatia in 2020 issued a document “A Vision and Roadmap for the Strategic Transformation of the Aquaculture Sector 2020-2030” where Strategic Objectives of Strengthen the competitiveness of the aquaculture sector and Stimulate innovation across the aquaculture sector are given, along with critical needs such as Increase value-added of aquaculture production, Improve environmental sustainability of aquaculture production practices, facilitate capital investment focused on technology and innovation, Improve access to R&D and uptake of knowledge and technology supporting decision-making and investments (including climate and sustainability) are emphasized. The support to SMEs to implement IMTA innovation system is in line with the action to stimulate innovation across the aquaculture sector to increase the value-added of aquaculture production. Other C. “Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning” of Directive 2014/89/EU The process of identifying AZAs (Areas Allocated for Aquaculture) is part of the “Framework for Maritime Spatial Planning” of Directive 2014/89/EU, transposed with Legislative Decree 201/2016, which promotes the sustainable growth of maritime economies with a coordinated, integrated, and cross-border approach within the scope of the Maritime Spatial Planning Management Plans. The activity 1.1 will directly contribute to achieve this goal in the programme area. 5.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBIOPRESSADRIAITHR02003702CROSS-BORDER INTEGRATED STRATEGY TO REDUCE BIODIVERSITY LOSS DUE TO ANTHROPOGENIC PRESSURES ALONG ADRIATIC COASTMANAGEMENT CONSORTIUM OF PORTO CESAREO MARINE PROTECTED AREANoLocal public authorityPorto CesareoItalyITpublic265970.0BIOPRESSADRIA rationale develops from the chain reaction that is triggered by the loss of coastal biodiversity especially in terms of marine seagrass meadows degradation, due to beach-based and nautical tourism pressures. The ecosystem value represented by the meadows is huge and nowadays concerns direct and indirect economic effects. The project targets endangered marine habitats, mainly Posidonia oceanica and other marine seagrasses meadows which undoubtedly represent a key element of the coastal quality, in terms of enhancement of biodiversity, self-purification capacity, morphological defense action, storage of carbon, and finally, ecosystem services. At the same time, they show evident stress and retreat as a consequence of growing uses of the coast, nautical traffic and anchoring, excess mooring. The objective consists in testing and putting into practice a common cross-border strategy to achieve a toolbox of conceptual and practical solutions aimed to reduce impacts of beach and nautical tourism on coastal biodiversity, declined through a series of actions including rapid monitoring and assessment of site quality and pressures, engagement of a large stakeholder network including public managers, building capacities, raising awareness of public, actively mitigate habitat disturbance working on mooring and spatial planning to support decision makers. Despite existing knowledge, there is still a lack of proposals and methods to implement concrete local protective actions to solve the described specific issues. BIOPRESSADRIA intends to systematize a strategy, setting up a toolbox of different common Adriatic solutions, with the aim to set up a local coastal protection strategy, but with a cross-border wide and up-scalable conceptual procedural model, as assured by the uniqueness of the problems described at Sea level, by the intense crossing of the stakeholder engagement and training activity and by the cross model of joint biodiversity protection and restoration.Creating a step-by-step program of large stakeholders’ engagement and consultation mode, to transform an organized box of data in shared implementable concrete actions, addressed to coastal nautical pressure mitigation and valuable habitats protection. Mitigate impacts from beach and leisure boating tourism on coastal habitats through the development and testing of pilot actions. Strengthening the stakeholders and specific decision makers skills in the field of habitat management and conservation, while providing a box of conceptual and practical solutions aimed at protecting coastal valuable habitats endangered by beach and leisure boating tourism pressures.2369480.01895584.01895584.090%ERDF90%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaCoastal management and maritime issuesKnowledge and technology transferProtocol definition for monitoring beach and leisure boating tourism pressures in pilot areas Report on characterisation of habitat quality and pressures in pilot areas. Methodology of cross-border stakeholders’ engagement Stakeholders’ contribution for the definition of the plan for the pilot action Local stakeholders’ events report Presentation of communication material Follow up report Cartographic sharing on Digital Information platform BIOPRESSADRIA App Cross-border strategy to mitigate nautical and beach-based tourism pressure on coastal habitats BIOPRESSADRIA network Digital activities Report on the plans for implementation of pilot actions Planning report for pilot actions preliminary activities Pilot Action type 1 Implementation Pilot Action 2 Implementation High level dissemination event Pilot action cross- border events Local communication events Videos production Press releases Training Programs Training programs report Toolbox of solutions Reports about participation in external events Report about participation in Programme annual events Report on project final event Press releases Strategy to mitigate nautical and beach-based and recreational tourism pressure on coastal habitats (abbreviation S4MTP)(EN) BIOPRESSADRIA Pilot Actions (EN) Trainings to enhance stakeholders’ skills and awareness on coastal protection(EN) “Toolbox” of technical and procedural joint solutions for coastal protection(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The proposal aims to contribute to the Pillar 1 “Blue growth”. In detail, as indicated in the action plan presented in 2021 as part of the European Union Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) one of the main threats to the marine and coastal space is the human use of this space, including fishing, maritime transport, the tourism that have in recent decades intensified the pressures on coastal and marine ecosystems. In line with the EUSAIR action plan the ecosystem-based approach of the proposal aims to contribute to the coordination of activities in the framework of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) to ensure sustainable use of resources. Moreover, the BIOPRESSDRIA proposal aims to increase cross-border collaboration and stakeholder cooperation between different coastal and maritime sector activities and have the potential to bring together ecosystem services and blue growth opportunities in a sustainable way with special attention to the implementation of pilot actions that will allow the achievement of a better balance between the interests of the sectors competing for the marine and coastal space. The indicative actions are increasing marine knowledge and exchanging best practices among managing authorities of Marine Protected Areas. Moreover, the proposal will contribute to the Pillar 3 “Environmental quality” in detail with the specific objective “To ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment by 2020 in line with the relevant EU acquis and the ecosystem approach of the Barcelona Convention” and its flagship “Promotion of sustainable growth of the Adriatic-Ionian Region by implementing ICZM and MSP as well as to contribute CRF on ICZM of Barcelona convention and the appropriate monitoring and management of marine coast” EuropeanGreenDeal Related to the action “Preserving and restoring ecosystem and biodiversity” foreseen by the European Green Deal, the proposal addressed the project activities to measures the main causes of biodiversity loss, especially to nautical and tourist activities. To reach goal, European Union developed the “EU biodiversity strategy” with specific target to reach by 2030. The pilot actions will contribute to the EU Nature Restoration Plan, that bring diverse and resilient nature back to all landscapes and ecosystems, reducing pressures on habitats and species, and ensuring all use of ecosystems is sustainable. In this sense the pilot action of MPA of Porto Cesareo, which will analyze the capacity of physical or ecological load, definable as that limit expressed concretely with a number of tourists, beyond which the environmental or cultural resources are damaged leading to a degradation of an ecosystem. In line with this also the pilot action of Municipality of Monfalcone and the National Park of Kornati will support the limit to the impacts of the anthropic pressures on its ecosystem. Other Marine Strategy Framework Directive The updated Marine Strategy Framework Directives requires Member States to ensure good status of coastal and marine waters, that is a pre-requisite for tourism to prosper, provides a specific definition of good environmental status and the associated in order to formulate more precise environmental targets and establish more clearly the contribution that measures have made to meeting the targets. As indicated in “European Strategy for more Growth and Jobs in Coastal an Marine Tourism” C(2014)86, the tourism depends on a healthy environment and the sustainable use of natural capital, but activities are often concentrated in already densely populated areas, leading to vast increases in water demand, more waste and emissions from air, road and sea transport at peak periods, more risks of soil sealing and biodiversity degradation (from infrastructure developments), eutrophication and other pressures. Scarcely populated and pristine areas can be affected too. In addition, the impacts of climate change exacerbate pressures on these areas and could reshape tourism's geographical and seasonal distribution. The EU's Natura 2000 network protects vulnerable coastal and marine habitats which, if managed well, can provide significant recreational opportunities and contribute to sustainable growth and employment. Monitoring activity represent an essential tool to detect changes in ecological systems and to achieve adaptive management of environmental issues. The usefulness of this instrument has been highlighted both as regards the assessment and mitigation of anthropogenic impacts, the effectiveness of conservation strategies and the success of restoration actions, More generally, in monitoring the state of ecological quality of ecosystems, so as to represent the founding pillar of the European Directives aimed at ensuring the sustainable development of human activities in the marine environment. Other Habitats Directive 92/43 The integration of the measures for the protection of aquatic ecosystems provided for by European directives is an opportunity to coordinate and optimize the effectiveness of the actions provided for in the plans and programmes for the protection of water resources and biodiversity from the basin to the local one, can improve the effectiveness of the management of Protected Areas (AMP, Natura 2000 Sites and Ramsar Areas) and can contribute to the creation of an ecological network of aquatic systems fundamental to the achievement of the overall goal of biodiversity conservation. In particular, Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 (Habitats Directive) was adopted in order to help safeguard biodiversity through the conservation of natural habitats and wild fauna and flora in European territory which provides for the adoption of measures to ensure that natural habitats and species of wild fauna and flora of Community interest are maintained or restored to a satisfactory conservation status. The Directive constitutes a coherent European ecological network of Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Natura 2000 consists of the sites where natural habitat types listed in Annex I to the Directive and habitats of the species listed in Annex II to the Directive are located. This network shall ensure that the natural habitat types and habitats of the species concerned in their natural distribution area are maintained or, where appropriate, restored to a satisfactory conservation status. To this end, the Habitats Directive (1992/43/EC) introduces a series of obligations that Member States must respect for their Natura 2000 network such as (Art. 6 HD): - obligation to introduce conservation objectives and measures (Art. 6 Par 1) - obligation to monitor the sites for the definition of the conservation status (verification of non-deterioration) (Art. 6 Par 2). Other CROATIAN NATIONAL STRATEGIES BIOPRESSADRIA project fits into Croatian national strategies related to biodiversity protection and sustainable tourism, related pressures, monitoring and mitigation measures. Project supports all five strategic objectives of the Nature Protection Strategy and Action for Croatia for 2017-2017, especially 2. To lower direct pressures on nature and support sustainable usage of natural goods 4. To increase knowledge and data availability and 5. To increase level of knowledge, understanding and public support for nature conservation. National Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy by 2030 identifies need to better manage and monitor nautical tourism impacts on the environment, especially in respect to anchoring damages on seagrasses. This is also recognized in the Croatia Natura 2000 Priority Action Programme for 2021-2027 period, with priorities given to pressures monitoring and direct actions to manage nautical tourism pressures. Project is also in line with Croatian current efforts to develop monitoring plans for marine and coastal Natura 2000 habitats, and to fill in the gap identified through this process related to non-existing data and monitoring of pressures on site based level. Furthermore, the project will support the implementation of Croatia’s Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which includes provisions to protect marine habitats and ecosystems from the impacts of human activities, and monitor their state. Finally, the project will contribute to the Croatian Government’s commitments to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which among the goals includes also “Conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development”. The commitment is to prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds. Other ITALIAN NATIONAL STRATEGIES The BIOPRESSADRIA project aligns with the Italian national strategy for environment protection, known as the PNAC, which aims to reduce environmental impacts, restore ecosystems, and protect biodiversity. The strategy prioritizes reducing air and water pollution, preventing resource waste, and promoting sustainable forms of tourism, including nautical tourism. The project will support the PNAC by offering practical solutions to minimize the negative effects of nautical tourism on marine habitats. MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING DIRECTIVE The main purpose of MSP (Maritime Spatial Plann. Direct.) is to promote sustainable development and to identify the utilisation of maritime space for different sea uses; it is an example of multi-level governance in a transboundary context. The MSP applies the ecosystem-based approach for preventing and solving the conflict in marine space allocation, involveing the maritime stakeholders, and uses consistent multi-sectorial databases. Accordingly, Member States are preparing the MSP plan, identifing the distribution of current and future activities and uses in their marine waters taking into account their interactions and assessing anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment. This represents an excellent base of information for a careful quantitative consideration of the pressures on the Adriatic Sea coast ITALIAN RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE NATIONAL PLAN The BIOPRESSADRIA project is linked to and takes place in coherence with measure M2C4 - Land and Water Protection. In particular, to investment 3.5: Restoration and protection of the seabed and marine habitats. 19.1 per cent of Italian waters are subject to conservation measures; however, this percentage must increase significantly to reach the European Union's 2030 biodiversity protection targets. These targets call for actions that require a thorough knowledge of the location, extent and status of coastal habitats for their protection and restoration. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBLUESLINKSITHR02004142BLUE ECONOMY NEW SKILLSUniversity of SalentoNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic222050.0The so-called "traditional sectors" of the Blue Economy (fishing, aquaculture, but also nautical services) have always constituted the backbone of the EU Blue Economy. However, many of these sectors are currently facing several challenges, due to lack of innovative paths aimed at increasing, both the capacity of SMEs and the workforce in the Blue Economy domains. This is particular true for some maritime areas and SMEs, far from the innovation centers, where this shortcoming prevent the development of new sustainable and smart business solutions, and where the unemployment rate still remains very high. The project BLUES intends to reverse this situation, promoting a process of innovation and S3 smart specialization of SMEs of the traditional sectors of the Blue Economy and sea jobs, improving their capacity to attract a new skilled workforce. Through a needed cross-border cooperation of development agencies, innovation centers, universities and business supporting organisations, aimed at exchanging and providing different innovative and IT solutions, and match-making mechanisms to support demand/supply between SMEs and jobseekers in Blue Economy domains, the project concretely activate: 1. a BLUES S3 Innovation Hub Network, supporting 80 SMEs with a catalogue of innovative and IT business solutions/services; 2. three match-making mechanisms, encompassing an online platform for SMEs and job seekers in Blue Economy Domains, three hackathons competitions open to the participation of 154 people, including graduates and SMEs, and 3 cross-border open job fairs. In particular, the organization of the Hackathon competitions to facilitate the meeting between labor supply and demand in traditional sectors of the Blue Economy represents a new challenge in the innovation sector, creating an open space for technical and scientific comparisons between SMEs and skilled workforce.To create a cross-border network favoring the adoption of the key principles of S3 specialization strategies in the Blue Economy traditional sectors and seajobs. To provide innovative and smart services to SMEs of traditional Blue Economy Sectors and seajobs to foster transformative paths To activate three continuous match-making mechanisms aimed at enhancing the employment capacity in BE traditional sectors and seajobs at cross-border level. 1702334.721361867.771361867.7792%ERDF92%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaCoastal management and maritime issuesSME and entrepreneurshipSurvey analysis report of SMEs and sea jobs in different BE sectors. Innovation catalogue of advisory and supporting services for enterprises/SMEs of BE Local focus groups Local focus groups key stakeholders list. SMEs matching study. Cross-Border Strategy Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Dissemination days for schools on Blue Economy Blue Economy SMEs and sea jobs innovation action plans Info days package for aquaculture and small-scale fishing sea jobs and SMEs Aquaculture and small-scale fishing sea jobs and SMEs videos. Aquaculture and small-scale fishing sea jobs exchanges between SMEs and experts. Info days package for fisheries tourism sea jobs and SMEs. Fisheries tourism sea jobs and SMEs videos. Fisheries tourism sea jobs exchanges between SMEs and experts Info days package for nautical sector and linked services SMES. Nautical sector and linked services SMES videos. Nautical and linked services exchanges between SMEs and experts. Study visits for secondary schools in SMEs of Blue Economy sectors. Local Contact Point Innovative BE services online digital platform. Calls for graduates and start-up in action in hackathon competitions Hackathons for innovative solutions in aquaculture and small-scale fishing Hackathons for innovative solutions in fisheries tourism Hackathons for innovative solutions in nautical sector and linked services. Innovation Open Days Final conferences video Cross-Border Innovation Hub(EN) Info days and partners exchanges with SMEs of Blue Economy Sector on Innovative Services. (EN) SMEs of Blue Economy Sector involved. (EN) Participations in cross-border hackathon mechanism for supply/demand in BE sectors (EN) 023 Skills development for smart specialisation, industrial transition, entrepreneurship and adaptability of enterprises to changeRSO1.4. Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is coherent with the Pillar 1 of EUSAIR Macro-regional strategy, in particular for targeting two specific objectives, namely: the promotion of research, innovation and business opportunities in blue economy sectors, by facilitating the brain circulation between research and business communities, and increasing their networking and clustering capacity, as well as the adaptation to sustainable seafood production and consumption. Under this aspect the project match with the topic 1: Blue Technologies and Topic 2: Fisheries and aquaculture. Through A1.1, the project collects data on SMEs in the fishing, aquaculture and nautical sectors, assessing their demand/supply and innovation needs. This provides a solid foundation for identifying business opportunities and developing tailored innovative solutions for SMEs, as highlighted in A1.2. The organization of participatory workshops (A1.3) and communication activities (A1.5), actively involving local public authorities, training institutions, schools and SMEs, allows them to understand the principles of the blue economy and sustainability opportunities in fishing and aquaculture. Furthermore, the project aligns with Topics 1 and 2 by providing data, tools, and necessary collaborations to promote innovation and sustainability in these sectors. Additionally, in WP2 regarding the promotion of research, innovation and business opportunities in blue economy sectors and the adaptation to sustainable production and consumption of seafood, the project proposes info days for SMEs active in these sectors. In WP3, the creation of Local Contact Points, the integration of existing employment services (A3.1) and open days (A3.5) stimulate the circulation of know-how between research communities and businesses, while hackathons offer an opportunity to identify innovative solutions in aquaculture, fishing, fishing tourism and the nautical sector, thus promoting research and innovation. EuropeanGreenDeal Some of the innovative and smart solutions supporting the SMEs during the implementation of project are in line with many Green Deal pillars, supporting the introduction of solutions for protecting the biodiversity, for instance improving the production and process in fisheries and aquaculture SMEs, and contributing to improve the management of fisheries tourisms. Innovative and smart solutions supporting the SMEs are also in line with sustainable industry pillar, influencing the exploration and creation of “climate neutral” circular economy friendly goods markets and services, for instance in the nautical and linked services and fisheries tourism. In terms of activities, the identification of SMEs in the fishing, aquaculture and nautical sectors (A1.1), along with the assessment of their needs and level of innovation, can contribute to promoting more sustainable practices and integrating solutions for marine protection and resource management. Similarly, activities aimed at disseminating the principles of the Blue Economy among younger generations (A1.5) can raise awareness about environmental and social challenges related to the use of marine resources and promote conscious behaviors, aligning with the goals of the European Green Deal. Within WP2, the project focuses on providing information on innovative services to SMEs operating in aquaculture, small-scale fisheries, fishing tourism and nautical services sectors. These services include information on sustainable business practices, such as reducing environmental impact, waste management, and optimizing production processes. In the info days planned in A2.2, 2.3 and 2.4, innovative solutions are presented, such as digital traceability platforms, remote monitoring systems, and the development of digital platforms connected with the tourism sector, which can contribute to improving the operational efficiency of SMEs and reducing the environmental impact of their activities. Other The project is in line with the The EU Blue Growth Strategy, in particular with the innovation and investment pillar focused on the development of new technologies, research, and innovation to foster a competitive and sustainable Blue Economy, in particular for fisheries and aquaculture and maritime tourism. For instance, the creation of a cross- border network of innovative hubs (A1.4) can facilitate the development and sharing of knowledge and resources among different regions, thus supporting the objectives of cooperation and development outlined in the Blue Growth Strategy. Similarly, through study visits to SMEs (A2.5), the project offers students the opportunity to learn about blue economy-related opportunities, contributing to preparing a new generation of more aware workers for maritime sectors. In WP3, hackathon competitions promote the participation of various stakeholders, including graduates, start-ups and representatives of SMEs, to develop sustainable solutions in maritime sectors. This contributes to the Strategy by promoting research and innovation for a transition towards a greener and more sustainable economy. Other The project, developing an Innovation Catalogue of Advisory and Supporting services, and establishing an Innovation Hub Network supporting SMEs of Blue Economy in different Italian Regions, is in synergy with the following S3 Smart Specialisation Strategies on BE: S3 Emilia –Romagna Region, focused on maritime technologies, biotechnologies and eco-sustainable tourism; S3 Abruzzo Region, focused on aquaculture and fisheries for the development of high-quality fish products and new jobs in the sectors; Friuli-Venezia Giulia S3, supporting the marine technologies, especially in the field of shipbuilding and maritime industries and coastal tourism; Puglia Region S3, focused on sustainable aquaculture, marine biotechnologies and coastal and maritime tourism. In this sense, within the project framework, through cross- border cooperation, innovative hubs and match- making mechanisms will be activated to connect SMEs with a new qualified workforce. Hackathon competitions will stimulate the creation of innovative solutions, helping to address challenges and promote sustainable development in these sectors of the Blue Economy. Within WP2, the project encourages the adoption of innovative technological solutions, such as digital traceability platforms, remote monitoring systems and digital platforms connected with the tourism sector. These innovations contribute to improving sector efficiency, thereby supporting the objectives of smart specialization. Finally, in A3.5, open days provide an opportunity for participation from various stakeholders, including students, professors, public authorities and SME representatives, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and opportunities in the sectors of aquaculture, marine biotechnology and coastal tourism. Other The project is in line also with different S3 of the following Croatian counties: Zadar County S3, focused on sustainable fisheries especially for the preservation of marine ecosystems and biodiversity, marine tourism and marine biotechnology, including the use of marine-derived compounds; Dubrovnik-Neretva S3, focused on sustainable fisheries, maritime tourism and marine biotechnologies; and lastly the Central Dalmatia development strategy on Blue Economy. In this regard, the creation of a network of innovative hubs and the organization of communication days in schools contribute to promoting the adoption of sustainable practices and the responsible use of marine resources, thereby supporting smart specialization strategies in specific sectors such as fishing, marine tourism and marine biotechnology. Within WP2, information on innovative services provided to SMEs through info days include business practices that promote sustainability, such as reducing environmental impact, enhancing social responsibility and obtaining certifications for product sustainability. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaBlueDiversityITHR02004042Shared BLUE knowledge and skills to sustain BIODIVERSITY in maricultureUniversity of SalentoYesHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic590500.0The mosaic characterizing the Mediterranean shorelines of Italy and Croatia is rich in culture, traditions and tension to innovation. These features are backed by a remarkable variety of ecosystem services (ESs). BlueDiversity intends to enhance ESs-based practices (via rescuing, re-skilling and up-skilling), which can sustain local ecosystems preservation by reducing impacts of human activities on biodiversity, while enhancing and developing economic and territorial opportunities. In order to achieve the project’s objective, the PPs start with an assessment of the State of the Art work, by analyzing, targeting, experimenting and screening existing practices, innovations already in place, resources available and attitudes of the ecosystem services end users in the Adriatic system highly influenced by tourism. The relevance of the Adriatic socio-eco-cultural characteristics, will be the common thread for the project actions, bringing relevant actors related to the blue economy and blue research to work together towards best and innovative practices aimed at developing a green and sustainable transition in the small-scale fishery sector. The project targets in particular SMEs and establishing “living laboratories” at selected sites, providing institutional support on one hand, and placing them as didactic examples at the much-needed interface with schools and young people, enhancing the framework of the blue economy with a multilateral approach that includes institutional actors and citizens. The path of skills enhancement will flow from co-design to collaboration with the stakeholders and validation by end-users. First-hand information generated via hands-on experimentation of best practices will return to all participants, enriching the training approaches, from theoretical to applied, and making ideas operational. Results will be evidence-based, hence becoming a tool of paramount relevance for a communication strongly based on data literacy, allowing all participants to hold their own information at local, regional and international (SDGs and MSFD indicators for instance) levels. The common sea basin shared by Italy and Croatia is a natural background in ecological terms, where dynamics of co-creation, based on a blend of tradition and innovation, can be established. In fact, the project develops pilot activities that are going to allow the use of innovative fishing gear to tackle an issue that puts Italian and Croatian coasts together, namely the massive presence of the blue crab (a NIS, Non-Indigenous Species) that puts at serious risk the ecosystems of the Adriatic coasts but also represents an interesting commercial opportunity for the sector of tourism and food industry. The concepts behind the realization of these instruments are sustainability and circularity, in fact the production is going to be based on sustainable resources and materials, and the design is going to be thought and developed with a green mindset, concerned about the whole life-cycle of the product and its long-term usability, leading to the realization of a resistant and recyclable quality tool. The implementation of the project is thought to be modular, with successful experiences fully replicable, representing the legacy of the actions and the core of a shift towards blue economy, elements that are going to be strategically disseminated targeting different types of relevant institutional and non institutional actors, especially in the last phase of the project, that focuses on the capitalization of the knowledge, know-how and instruments that are developed throughout the project implementation and that are thought to build a sound ground for future major innovative developments in the field in these territories.Analysing and assessing the State of the art to answer the question ”what is being done/what can be done to enhance skills of Ess preservation?” while identifying strategies to act and tackle current challenges on Italian (Veneto, Marche and Apulia) and Croatian (Splitsko-dalmatinska županija and Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija) shores. Providing direct users of ESs with updated and evidence-based data and strategies. Starting from the Road-map to Blue Economy developed in WP1, set 3 pilot actions on both Italian (Veneto, Apulia and Marche) and Croatian (2 in Splitsko-dalmatinska županija and 1 in Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija) coasts to tackle issues related to the NIS (blue crab), marine litter and outdated aquaculture techniques. Fishing industry actors will test innovative green solutions for reducing biodiversity damage both related to anthropic activities and NIS presence, while providing economic profitable alternatives. Through updated training course targeted to direct users of ESs, such as fishing industry actors, knowledge on data gathering, analysis (data literacy) and widespread know-how on how to exploit best practices identified in WP2 are provided. Helding 3 joint training course on 3 of the 6 sites for pilot actions chosen in WP2. This will provide participants, as training objectives, with an increased awareness on the themes of biodiversity preservation, ecosystem protection, recycling and exploitation of economic opportunities. Capitalising on both Italian and Croatian coastal areas training and pilot actions by involving end-users of ESs, supply-chain actors (i.e. restaurants, touristic infrastructures) and beneficiaries (i.e. high schools, universities) for accomplishing another step towards Blue Economy, opening to a new, greener and sustainable way of doing business following Social Economy principles and teachings. 2022051.661617641.321617641.3292%ERDF92%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaSME and entrepreneurshipClimate change and biodiversityBlueDiversity Database BlueDiversity SoA Report White Paper to BlueDiversity Roadmap to Blue Economy Mapping and Monitoring Protocol for the Blue Crab Selective traps for the Blue Crab (Blue Crab Trap) Report on "trapping" best practices Report on the Blue Crab nutritional properties Commercial Plan for Blue Crab exploitation Report on recycling process Gillnets circular supply-chain database Eco-compatible tools and equipment for aquaculture and mariculture Report on costs and benefit of a eco-friendly mussel farming transition Training modules for Professionals and Students 2 Theoretical and Field training for Professionals 2 Theoretical and Field training for Students Map of the Blue tourism Blue Aquaculture and Skills events Roadmap BlueDiversity Policy Paper White Paper to BlueDiversity(EN) Roadmap to Blue Economy(EN) Common Framework for Marine Litter Reduction(EN) Blue actions for the protection of biodiversity and sustainable aquaculture(EN) Blue Learning, Innovations and Traditions: a path to joint sustainable development(EN) Conferences on BLUE aquaculture and skills development(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion BlueDiversity acknowledges the need of tailored approaches, aligning with the vision of EUSAIR. The focus on communities and local cases will allow to deconstruct components within the Adriatic-Ionian region, and use them to extrapolate for missing data when comes to the four pillars of the strategy. In fact, BlueDiversity touches all four of them: blue growth, connecting the Region, environmental quality, sustainable tourism -by bringing up tradition and innovation alike, strengthening literacy and ownership, to establish a transnational system capable of reacting to external pressures. Specific pressures such as the emergent issues of NIS and marine litter in fact are external and widespread yet, instead of presenting them as a tragedy of commons, the region specificity can be applied to the identification of effective solutions with a central role of the shared sea. EuropeanGreenDeal BlueDiversity is based on the empowerment and ownership of local economies related to coastal and marine environment. Grounded on experience and tradition stemming at community level, it will promote transformations in the system, considered in its both social and ecological components. Such harmonic development is considered fundamental to reach the goals of the EU Green Deal, where decrease in emissions is paired with increased stability in economic and social contexts. Coastal communities are particularly exposed to fluctuations of markets and stocks, and inequalities might have resulted harshened by the pandemics. BlueDiversity intend to act on both existing strengths and innovation to reduce inequalities at multiple levels. Other The RIS3 Veneto, namely the "Strategia di specializzazione intelligente" is the strategy developed by the Veneto Region in order to tackle specific issues related to the green transition and to implement a smart innovation process for business and people. BlueDiversity project throughout its implementation and thanks to its activities will benefit the Transverse Driver number 2 on green transition. This Transverse Driver is envisaged as training goals of the RIS3 and BlueDiversity will undertake specific actions related to training with the aim of up-skilling and re-skilling labour force. Furthermore, this Driver should guide most of the SMEs investments related to green transition. Thanks to the activities of BlueDiversity a set of innovative eco-friendly tools will be developed and tested directly on field with the support of local SMEs on small-scale. BlueDiversity will also benefit the scopes described in the RIS3: Smart AgriFood, Smart Manufacturing, Smart Living and "Destinazione Intelligente. Namely the trajectories that will benefit from the activities, deliverable, outcomes and results of BLueDiversity project will be: number 3, 4, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 43, 48 and 50. Other MSFD identified descriptors which should lead monitoring and actions towards a good environmental status (GED). BlueDiversity, throughout the implementation, tackles qualitative descriptors such as D2 exotic species and D3 commercial fish stocks directly (and D1 biodiversity indirectly, as the control of exotic species serves biodiversity maintenance). Also, the proposed re-skilling will address D10 marine litter, reducing its impact related to fishery and shell-fishery production chain, and intertwined with the spread of organisms as epibionts of marine litter. Data retrieved from the WP1 analysis and quantification of the operational WPs outcomes will allow to 1) place actions into the up-take of MSFD at grass-root level, and 2) quantify advances in GED achievement. Finally, MSFD contributes to SDG 14 (life below water) and 2 (zero hunger). Again, the contribution of BlueDiversity relates to both, sustaining processes of circularity in fishery, limiting waste production and spills, and maximizing benefits for local economies. This is particularly true when resources coincide with a NIS presence, such as the case of the blue crab. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaCAMPUSITHR02003582Climate Adaptation Plans for UNESCO SitesMunicipality of Monte Sant'AngeloNoLocal public authorityMonte Sant’AngeloItalyITpublic184810.0Climate changes jeopardize the conservation of World Heritage in many natural and cultural UNESCO sites, whether climate change adaptation plans and actions are not adopted by relevant authorities. Ancient buildings were designed for a specific local climate. Increasing sea level threatens many coastal sites. The conditions for conservation of archaeological evidence may be degraded in the context of increasing soil temperature. These are some of the common issues currently faced by the different UNESCO sites, targeted by this project. To deal with them, CAMPUS intends to develop of a cross-border framework for monitoring systems, action plans and measures for climate change adaptation, in outstanding UNESCO sites of Italy and Croatia. CAMPUS is based on a cross-border cooperation of public institutions, UNESCO sites, development agencies and the IUAV of Venice, as technical and scientific partner, supporting natural and cultural UNESCO sites with: 1. a common monitoring system tool, supporting local and UNESCO authorities in assessing the vulnerability and resilience of their sites, to further design adaptation plans; 2. Cross-Border Guidelines and ad-hoc UNESCO Climate Change Adaptation Plans, supporting each partner in adopting concrete actions to preserve and protect the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) of UNESCO site; 3. NBS, Building solutions and Light Solutions, as Climate Change Adaptation counter-measures, aimed at restoring, protecting and preserving each targeted UNESCO Site. Through an indispensable cross-border cooperation between public bodies, development agencies, universities and research bodies, CAMPUS finally aims to raise attention to the issue of the impact of climate change in environmentally, morphologically, and culturally fragile areas, such as the UNESCO ones.1509248.01207398.41207398.492%ERDF92%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaClimate change and biodiversityGovernance, partnershipPotential impacts for the UNESCO sites UNESCO sites data analysis UNESCO vulnerability and sensitivity risk analysis Adaptive capacity and resilience of UNESCO sites Climate change risk scenarios for UNESCO sites Single worksheet for UNESCO scenarios Monitoring system tool template guidelines UNESCO Climate change risk scenarios reports (Report) Local conferences of UNESCO sites Workshops on the Monitoring System Tool for the UNESCO Sites. Living-lab collaborative methodology Living Labs climate change plans and counter-measures reports Cross-border Guidelines of Climate Change Plans and Counter-Measures Climate Change Adaptation Plans and counter- measures for UNESCO sites Integration workshops Regional Conferences NBS and natural restoration solutions in UNESCO sites – partner reports. Building restoration solutions in UNESCO sites partner reports Light infrastructure solutions in UNESCO sites – partner reports UNESCO sites Climate Change Couter-Measure assessment Lessons in primary and secondary schools Guided Tours Youth Forums UNESCO site Videos with storytelling approach Art and photographic exhibition Monitoring System Tool for the UNESCO sites. (EN) UNESCO Sites Climate Adaptation Plans(EN) Cross-Border Conferences for Climate Adaptation Plans.(EN) UNESCO Sites Climate Change Counter Measures(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion EUSAIR, at the Pillar 3, highlights as the Adriatic and Ionian Region is vulnerable to disasters and to the impact of climate change and comprehensive actions to adapt to those circumstances are needed. This is even more needed for the sensitive urban and natural sites recognized by the UNESCO. Furthermore, EUSAIR points out that enhancing cooperation in this area, through different actions such as conducting adequate comprehensive risk assessment, implementing a disaster risk management policy, as well as developing a regional strategy on adaptation to climate change, will make the Region more resilient to such changes. The objectives and actions of this project will contribute to the above mentioned macro-regional strategy. Representatives of the countries coordinating the Pillar 3 (Slovenia and Bosnia-Herzegovina) will be invited in the Final High Level Project Event in order to share the project’s outputs and results. EuropeanGreenDeal The achievement of the project results and objectives is in line with two Climate’s Action of European Green Deal: the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Climate Pact. As for the adaptation Strategy, the project is coherent supporting policy development in different levels and sectors, to give a systemic response to the climate change. The project is also in line with the EU Climate Pact supporting its objectives in terms of awareness raising about climate issues, encouraging and implementing climate solutions, through engagement and connection of organisations working in the environmental field through mutual learning and exchange of experiences. Other UNESCO Strategy for Action on Climate Change This project is in line with this strategy in particular for what concerns: A. the capacity of increasing awareness and understanding of climate change impacts, risks, and opportunities among UNESCO's stakeholders and the general public; B. the development and implementation of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures in UNESCO's areas of competence; C. the support to mainstream climate change considerations into UNESCO's policies, strategies, and decision-making processes. Other Territorial Agenda 2030 The project, with its activities and objectives concerning good practices exchange and the creation of locally-based strategies and action planes to mitigate effects of scarcity and excess of water within project partner’s territories, is coherent with Territorial Agenda 2030. More precisely, general objective number 2: “A Green Europe” with its priority number 4 “Healthy Environment” contain a bunch of purposes and recommendations, in line with the scope of this project. In this priority, indeed, is underlined the importance of risk and disaster management, as well as prevention measures, considering different geographical characteristic are important to build resilient communities. Into Territorial Agenda is also emphasized that the actions should reinforce locally-based approach and territorial cooperation. Other The project is also coherent and contributes to the Mayor Adapt initiative, for which could become a useful supporting tool for the municipalities involved. The project is coherent with the National Strategies on Climate Change Adaptation adopted in Italy and Croatia in 2020 and with the SEAP-Sustainable Energy Action Plans adopted at municipal level, that should evolve to the new Adaptation Plans. 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaCO-MAYITHR04002444Supporting local authorities to adopt measures to properly commit with the Covenant of MayorsMunicipality of MesagneYesLocal public authorityMesagneItalyITpublic113794.0The EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy brings together thousands of local governments that want to secure a better future for their citizens. The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM), which has been launched in 2008, represent the mainstream European voluntary movement involving local authorities in the development and implementation of sustainable energy and climate governance policies. Covenant of Mayors represents then an instrument useful to increase the sustainable governance policies of the territories involved in CO-MAY project proposal. The project overall objective is the to develop a joint collaboration process enhancing the institutional and strategic capacities of the three through the exchange of good practices, the support of less experienced cities, the building and upgrade of their skills on their sustainable governance policies of the partners in line with commitments requested by the Covenant of Mayors. In line with the project main objective, CO-MAY intends to realise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and to produce the revision and the upgrade of the three project partners' Covenant of Mayors action plans. The project methodology approach emphasizes the cross-border nature of the project: it is based on a strong cooperation dimension, ensuring synergies and competencies of partners with particular regards to the exchange of experiences/best practices and the mutual and cross-border support according to the level of knowledge of the partners. Particularly, less experienced local authorities (Municipality of Mesagne and Municipality of Pietracatella) will be supported by Municipality of Labin building the needed skills to easily adapt the commitments requested by the CoM. This cross-border collaboration acts for the needed approach to achieve project goals, and at the same time represents the main innovative aspect as thanks to the project there will be an increase of governance policy capacities connected with the Covenant of Mayors.CO-MAY will raise the PP's acknowledge of the CoM, strengthening the governance capacities of less experienced partners (LP and PP3) through the implementation of best practices exchange actions that will be put in practice thanks to the experience and know-how of the SEAP’s skilled partner (PP2)._x000D_ In addition, also skilled partners will take advantage of the cross border cooperation building their strategy on green urban renewal._x000D_ The operative objective foresees the revision and upgrade of all the CoM's commitment strategies and action plans of involved partners; particularly they will obtain the practical skills to properly adopt the CoM requested measures, considering their own state of the art and experience at the beginning of the project._x000D_ Moreover CO-MAY will increase the local communities knowledge and awareness about the energy efficiency and emissions reduction' innovative practices through the participation in several workshops that will be organized within the project.249744.0199795.2199795.280%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaInstitutional cooperation and cooperation networksWorkshop for the exchange of best practices _x000D_ Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between local authorities involved in the project _x000D_ Production of e-book for the dissemination of activities/results _x000D_ Realization of the CoM’s action plan - Municipality of Mesagne _x000D_ Revision of the CoM’s action plan - Municipality of Pietracatella _x000D_ Revision of the CoM’s action plan (SECAP) – Municipality of Labin _x000D_ Organization of a series of workshops with Labin local community (based on living streets concept) _x000D_ Organization of 1 workshop with the Mesagne local community (topic green procurement) _x000D_ Organization of 3 workshops with Pietracatella's local community _x000D_ Organization of 1 transnational workshop in Pietracatella (topic: energy communities) _x000D_ Development of the strategy of green urban renewal173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)2023-07-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: CO-MAY is in line with the 2nd EUSAIR's pillar in particular with the 3rd topic "Energy networks" concerning energy system in the Adriatic-Ionian Region that encourage better transport and energy connections for the development of macro-region. _x000D_ The project aims to improve the connectivity and the energy efficiency plans between Italy and Croatia, this would be realised particularly through the following deliverables:_x000D_ - D.1.1.1 – workshop (LP) to analyze the state of the art of partners' commitment with the CoM/SEAP and promote a positive exchange of know how and best practices among partners about energy for a further common development of the Adriatic-Ionian Region;_x000D_ - D.1.1.2 – preparation and signature of a MoU;_x000D_ - D.1.2.1 - CoM’s action plan - Municipality of Mesagne;_x000D_ - D.1.2.2 - Revision of the CoM’s action plan of Municipality of Pietracatella _x000D_ - D.1.2.3 - Revision of the CoM’s action plan (SECAP) – Municipality of Labin - to upgrade and ameliorate the implementation of the activities and plans foreseen by the Covenant of mayors._x000D_ CO-MAY results aligned with Pillar 3 with Flagship's Indicative actions climate change adaptation, risks prevention, public participation, open decision-making process of territorial planning, particularly through the following deliverables:_x000D_ - D.1.2.4 - series of workshops with Labin local community _x000D_ - D.1.2.5 - 1 workshop with the Mesagne local community._x000D_ - D.1.2.6 - 3 workshops with Pietracatella's local community about:_x000D_ - door to door separate collection of waste;_x000D_ - urban forestry;_x000D_ - virtuous individual behaviors for the reduction of climate change._x000D_ - D.1.2.7 - 1 transnational workshop in Pietracatella on energy communities;_x000D_ - D.1.2.8 - Development of the strategy of green urban renewal._x000D_ PP3, in line with the Covenant of Mayors, has undertaken to promote actions to combat climate change, as well as the creation of an energy community by adhering to the BeComE project by Legambiente, the Kyoto Club and Azzero CO2._x000D_ _x000D_ EuropeanGreenDeal: _x000D_ CO-MAY contributes to the Green deal pillar "Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario" that shows a pathway for the global energy sector to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050._x000D_ In particular this Green Deal specific objective aim to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector (trucks, city buses, and long-distance buses) which are responsible for over 6% of total EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions._x000D_ The CO-MAY project partners, through this project, will improve their knowledge and skills in order to adapt their energy governance and policies in order make their cities more green and sustainable reducing deeply their emissions. _x000D_ Other: The project contributes positively to the international and national strategies of the Paris agreement with concrete actions that increase the amount of energy produced from renewable sources. _x000D_ _x000D_ CO-MAY builds on an essential European Directive issued in the domain of energy efficiency:_x000D_ - The Energy Efficiency Directive 2018/2002/EU62, which built on the 20% energy efficiency target for 2020 and set a 2030 headline target of at least 32,5% of the target for the overall share of energy from renewable sources in the final consumption of the Union in 2030. _x000D_ Other: CO-MAY builds on several goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular:_x000D_ - goal n° 7 "ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all";_x000D_ - goal n° 11"make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable;_x000D_ - goal n° 13 "take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts". _x000D_ Other: CO-MAY intends to concretely reach goals of EU Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy because it intend to: - To Analyze the best practices in the Programme Region and to analyze the state of the art of partners' commitment with the CoM/SEAP and promote a positive exchange of know how and best practices among partners; - To realize Realization of the CoM’s action plan of Municipality of Mesagne; -To revise the the CoM’s action plan of Municipality of Pietracatella; - To revise the CoM’s action plan (SECAP) of Municipality of Labin; -To Organize a series of workshops with Labin local community (based on living streets concept – topics of workshop are in any case in line with CoM principle that is about energy and climate change, and more in general, green economy); -To Organize 1 workshop with the Mesagne local community (topic green procurement); - To Organize of 3 workshops with Pietracatella's local community about door to door separate collection of waste, urban forestry and to the reduction of emissions, virtuous individual behaviors for the reduction of climate change and awareness about carbon accounting. Despite the fact that the topic of these workshops are not directly linked with the renewable energy topic, the are in line with the principles of the CoM because connected to the climate&change and green economy; - To organize 1 transnational workshop in Pietracatella (topic: energy communities) – the workshop will be cross-border; - To prepare a Development of the strategy of green urban renewal based on the green urban renewal for the recovery and redevelopment of urban spaces for the Municipality of Labin; - To sign a MoU between local authorities, indicating a common line of action in relation to CoM activities and the implementation of the Sustainable energy Plan. All the above mentioned activities will bring an added value to CO-MAY results that represent the innovation features about Other: project and actions in which partners were previously involve3.0(VI-A_I-Hr_5) Integrated governance for stronger cooperationPO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaDIH InnovaMareITHR02004162Cross-border digital innovation Hub for innovative marine technologyRegional Agency for Technology and InnovationNoSectoral agencyBariItalyITpublic205000.0Based on regional innovation scoreboard,global innovation index&EUSAIR, main challenges in Programme area is lack of cooperation and coordination between the two countries' innovation ecosystems that hinders the sharing of knowledge, expertise and resources. It can lead to duplication of efforts and missed opportunities for collaboration. Limited access to funding for innovative projects due to a lack of awareness of funding opportunities or insufficient funding options. Cross-border region faces a low competitiveness on international markets of SMEs and shortage of the human skills capacities, which can hinder the development and implementation of innovative projects. Innovative solutions can be developed in one ecosystem, for example science institutions, and never reach application in practice. So it is crucial to create an environment in which this transfer of knowledge, information, and resources from one stakeholder to another will happen in the most efficient way. Cross-border Digital innovation Hub Innovamare emerged as a real answer that can support these processes. Essential for innovation players is to be a part of co-creation ecosystems that will allow them to grow, expand and share knowledge and experience. Project is set up on mission-oriented approach that rather than focusing on sector, mission-oriented policy focuses on problem-specific societal challenges, which many different sectors interact to solve. Our focus is on innovation players to increase effectiveness of innovation activities in field of marine technologies in direction of sustainability of Adriatic sea as a strategical societal challenge on cross-border level. DIH Innovamare will continue to capitalize results accomplished in strategic project Innovamare and add new dimension by expanding cross-border innovation ecosystem with new stakeholders specially young researchers, implement pilot actions as showcase of technology transfer, raise innovation capacities with educational modules and work on development of new funding instruments for blue economy.Strengthened innovation capacities and promoted technology transfer processes in application of marine technologies in blue economy sectors Developed pilot program for cross-border mobility of researchers for stronger applied research by collaboration with quadruple helix actors in marine tech and blue economy on cross-border level Implemented joint pilot actions and developed new marine technologies for emerging market needs as monitoring and prevention of sea pollution as a base for sustainable blue economy Developed new innovative solution concepts for challenges in blue economy that are ready for funding opportunities 1602726.41282181.121282181.1289%ERDF89%https://www.arti.puglia.it/Innovation capacity and awareness-raisingEducation and trainingICT and digital societyJoint report on conducted brainstorming session and innovation capacity building Brainstorming session materials and certificate Kick-off meeting report Communication plan Partnership agreement Quality Implementation Manual Conference report Mapping of use cases that have been already implemented Innovamare platform profiles Innovamare newsletter Two focus groups reports Recommendations for boosting collaboration Developed 5 video materials Report on 2nd StC meeting 1st Progress report 1st Payment claim Mapping Report on mapping of young researcher as part of map of excellence Report on created 30 profiles One developed questionnaire Report on implement surveys Pilot model developed Report on conducted study visits Signed collaboration agreements Innovamare newsleter Developed digital map of innovation capacities 2nd Progress report 2nd Payment Claim Mid-term meeting with JS report Report on conducted 3 research on 3 pilot actions 3 research papers developed and published with private sector collaboration Signed 5 collaboration agreements Innovamare newsletter Developed 3 prefeasibility studies for each pilot action 3st Progress report 3nd Payment Claim Report on 3rd StC Innovamare newsletter Developed methodology and open call documents Report on organized open call Report on organized innovation competition Report on 4th StC meeting 4th Progress report 4th payment claim Report on conducted workshops and developed project concepts Online catalogue on developed innovative solution concepts and project concepts Report on organized conference and final conference Developed recommendations Final Progress report 5th Payment Claim 5th StC meeting report Innovamare newsletter Upscale collaboration and raise awareness to boost digital and green transformation on cross-border level in blue economy sectors(EN) Cross-border mobility of researchers for stronger applied research in the blue economy.(EN) Research Centres Collaborating in Technology transfer process (EN) SME collaborating in the mentorship programme(EN) SME involved in knowledge transfer actions (EN) Enabling collaboration between enterprises and scientific research institutions for joint development of innovative solutions. (EN) Developed project concepts based on innovative solutions in marine technologies application(EN) 010 Research and innovation activities in SMEs, including networkingRSO1.1. Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion In support of Italy's pressing need to develop advanced marine technologies, there is also the EUSAIR policy which involves the ADRIATIC-IONIAN REGION and aims to promote sustainable economic and social prosperity with a focus on areas of (macro) mutual interest regional. In fact, the strategy provides the PILLAR 1: BLUE GROWTH, which has, among other things, the objective of promoting research, innovation and business opportunities in the sectors of the blue economy, in order to respond to the need to encourage cooperation between research and the public and private sector, as well as users, to develop innovative products and services and transfer technologies. It contributes to the overall objective of Pillar 1 and Action plan because jointly developed innovative network for marine technologies together with DIH will enhance brain circulation between research and business communities, increase their capacity to network and cooperate and access to seed and venture capital improved. It's referring to pillar 3 because it is mission oriented on sustainability of Adriatic Sea by creating innovation ecosystem that will enhance development of new innovative solutions for monitoring of sea pollution as support for efficient and sustainable use of resources. EuropeanGreenDeal Protecting the environment and oceans with the Green Deal Europe’s seas, oceans, and environment are a source of natural and economic wealth for Europe. We must preserve and protect them to ensure that they continue sustaining us in the future. European Green Deal priorities include - protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems - reducing air, water and soil pollution - moving towards a circular economy - improving waste management - ensuring the sustainability of our blue economy and fisheries sectors By working on these key areas, the EU will improve the health and quality of life of citizens, address environmental problems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. DIH Innovamare through its activities is working on development of marine technologies that will enable digital and green transformation of blue economy sectors so they will have lower impact on Adriatic sea and become more sustainable. There is a pressing need for wireless, real-time networked monitoring systems that can efficiently be deployed on mass scale to cover larger areas and to enable the Internet of Underwater Things, in order to fill the huge knowledge gap and providing the missing high quality big data on our oceans. Other Smart Specialization Strategy of Croatia and Italy on national and regional level involve different sectors and niches of Blue economy. Indeed, investing in the blue economy it requires interaction and cooperation between financial instruments at national and international level. At the Italian national level, the "National Smart Specialization Strategy" has identified the long-term investment priorities on which to focus its attention in the various territories and among these emerges the regional specialization "Blue Growth" which includes those activities belonging to the economy of sea. Specifically, this specialization is declined for the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, through the area "Maritime Technologies - Sustainable Waterborne Mobility and its land connection" which is strongly in line with the regional vision, in particular as regards issues related to sustainability, resilience and innovation (also in terms of digitalization). In the Veneto Region, on the other hand, support for the maritime economy passes through the areas of "Intelligent destination" that concerns tourism and hospitality, and "Smart manufacturing" which conveys the commitment to develop new digital technologies for research, for energy symbiosis and for environmental protection. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaDIGITsmartITHR04003044SUSTAINABLE AND SMART DIGITALIZATION IN PUBLIC SERVICE SECTORGiuseppe di Vagno FoundationNoInterest groups including NGOsConversano (Bari)ItalyITpublic83900.0The DIGITsmart project aims to address cross-border digital obstacles in retrieving archival documentation that affect various stakeholders, including local public authorities, interest groups, and the general public in Italy and Croatia. The common challenge of the programme area is the lack of digital solutions making archival heritage more accessible and usable by stakeholders. _x000D_ _x000D_ The digitalization of cultural and historical heritage is an important process that helps to preserve and protect these valuable resources for future generations. By creating digital copies of physical documents and photographs, these materials can be stored and shared in a more secure and accessible manner. One of the primary benefits of digitalization is that it allows for easier and more widespread access to cultural and historical materials. This increased accessibility helps to promote education, research, and cultural exchange, as people from different places can learn about and appreciate these valuable resources. In addition to promoting access, digitalization also helps to protect and preserve cultural and historical heritage. Physical documents are vulnerable to damage from environmental factors such as light, humidity, and temperature, as well as from wear and tear over time. Digital copies, on the other hand, can be stored and backed up in multiple locations, providing a level of security and protection against damage or loss._x000D_ _x000D_ The expected change is to provide a solution to the current challenges faced by stakeholders in accessing and using cultural archives. The main outputs of the project include the digitization of archive material and a pilot communication platform that will benefit stakeholders, such as scholars, researchers, and the general public. _x000D_ _x000D_ The project also aims to create joint administrative or legal agreements (Memoranda for cooperation) to facilitate clustering, network creation, and transferability of results after the project ends. The approach taken in this project is a cross-border because the challenges faced by stakeholders are not limited to one country or region. A collaborative approach is needed to address these issues and develop solutions that can be applied across borders._x000D_ _x000D_ The overall objective of the project is to develop a user-friendly communication platform and digitize archive materials to make them easily accessible to all target groups of this project and beyond. The digitalization of cultural and historical heritage is crucial for preserving these valuable resources and making them accessible to a wider audience. By safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage, we can help to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the shared history and identity of Italy and Croatia.WP1 aims at setting up and then implementing a joint methodological approach of the project intervention, in order to provide partners and stakeholders with operational tools that could be further adopted. _x000D_ _x000D_ First of all, partners will commonly design and implement a needs analysis on the digitisation of documents, in terms of dimension of the documents, their characteristics, the uses for which digitisation has to be made, etc. _x000D_ _x000D_ Then, based on the findings of the analysis carried out by LP1 and PP3, PP2 Romagna Tech, with the inputs of the whole partnership, will design and implementation technology scouting defining the technological framework that could be applied. _x000D_ _x000D_ The guidelines will serve to design a demo platform as a new technological solution for documents digitisation._x000D_ _x000D_ External experts will be contracted through a public procurement procedure, the cost will be based on the amount and type of archival material, market prices for the organization of events and trainings._x000D_ _x000D_ WP2 aims at raising awareness among stakeholders and citizens on the benefits of digitisation services of archive materials, in terms of increased accessibility and user friendliness._x000D_ _x000D_ The activity will be carried out thanks to training events and informal happenings involving a widerange of stakeholders._x000D_ _x000D_ Education through the workshops for citizens and stakeholders will be organized in LP1 City of Kaštela. Citizens: elder people, disabled people, etc. Stakeholders: SME’s, enterprises, NGO’s, local public authorities, regional public authority, sectorial agencies, other (staff), cultural associates._x000D_ _x000D_ PP3 will organize a physical multimedia exhibition in Conversano with part of the photographic archival documents that have been digitized._x000D_ _x000D_ Creating networks and transferability of results will be created on the project website and the digital solution that will emerge as a product of DIGITsmart project.249850.0199880.0199880.080%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaICT and digital societyJoint methodology for data collection and need analysis for digitisation _x000D_ Guidelines to implement digitisation strategies of archive documents _x000D_ Demo platform architecture _x000D_ Joint Report Pilot 1: Digitisation of Archive Materials _x000D_ Report Pilot 2: User-friendly Technical platform _x000D_ Project management unit (PMU) _x000D_ Kick-off meeting and Study visit in Puglia _x000D_ Editorial plan _x000D_ Evaluation tool/Plan _x000D_ Risk management tool/plan _x000D_ Intermediate meeting and Study visit in Forli _x000D_ Final meeting & final conference in Kaštela _x000D_ Report on training workshop for citizens_x000D_ Report on training workshop for technical stakeholders_x000D_ Report on multimedia exhibition on digitized material _x000D_ Created networks and transferability of results173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)2023-08-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: Strengthening cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionian region helps to promote political and economic stability, thus creating a solid base for the process of European integration. Being a flexible cooperation framework not bound to regulation, it gives room for address existing and newly occurred challenges to find joint solutions. It accomplishes this by working on a multi-level governance structure, enabling conditions from top-down to bottom-up. _x000D_ This project proposal contributes to the overall objectives of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, which are to foster social, economic and territorial cohesion to reduce disparities in the Adriatic-Ionian macro-region through cooperation._x000D_ _x000D_ EUSAIR objectives: _x000D_ 3. Environmental quality; Specific objective: To ensure a good environmental and ecological state of the marine and coastal environment by 2020 in accordance with the relevant EU acquis and the ecosystem approach of the Barcelona Convention._x000D_ 4. Sustainable tourism; Specific objective: Sustainable and responsible tourism management (innovation and quality). _x000D_ _x000D_ Namely, by applying the digitization of archival material, it becomes more accessible to a larger number of users because it enables remote access to the material. In this way, the burden on the environment is reduced, considering that users do not have to use means of transport to get to the premises of the service provider, and the same material does not have to be printed. This reduces the level of general air and surface pollution and protects natural resources._x000D_ _x000D_ Digitized material is also more accessible to all groups of users, with an emphasis on the elderly, disabled people, young people and schools. Given that part of the archival material has a historical value with a touristic aspect, it is possible to promote it as a new touristic product that is equally accessible to all users throughout the year, contributing to the reduction of touristic burden in the service provider's areas._x000D_ _x000D_ EuropeanGreenDeal Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring: no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050; economic growth decoupled from resource use and no person and no place left behind._x000D_ This project proposal contributes to the overall objectives of the European Green Deal which is cleaner energy and cutting-edge clean technological innovation. _x000D_ Other: Development strategy of Split urban agglomeration (City of Kaštela, City of Omiš, City of Sinj, City of Solin, City of Trogir, Municipality of Dicmo, Municipality of Dugi Rat, Municipality of Dugopolje, Municipality of Klis, Municipality of Lećevica, Municipality of Muć and Municipality of Podstrana) for the period until the end of 2027 with the framework in a concise format consists of priorities and specific goals. List of specific objectives and key outcome indicators as part of this strategy has Special Objective 3.2.: Digitization, smart solutions and development systems. The purpose is to improve the quality and specific technical properties of broadband access with the aim of better digital connectivity, overall digitalization of society, development and production-service processes and systems, as well as achieving smart development of the Urbana agglomeration of Split through the digitalization of services, procedures and processes of public administration. Here we can link to measure 3.2.1. Development and implementation smart solutions at the settlement level, the Unit of Local Self-Governments and the Urban Agglomeration of Split, and within that on activity 3.2.1.1. Development of interoperable digital e-services of public city and municipal administration (public sector). _x000D_ Other: Digital Croatia strategy for the period until 2032._x000D_ _x000D_ By creating a regulatory, investment and tax environment that stimulates technological development and innovation, by investing in citizens' digital competences and increasing the number of experts in information and communication technologies, both in the private and public sectors, and by applying advanced technologies in public and market activities, Croatia In 2032, it wants to be a country of digitally and economically competitive companies and digitized public administration with personalized public services. This Strategy in the next decade assumes the application of advanced technologies such as 5G/6G, artificial intelligence (English artificial intelligence - AI), machine learning (English machine learning), cloud computing (English), technology of large amounts of data (eng. Big data) and technology of chained blocks (eng. blockchain) in the public and private sector, but also remains open to the implementation of some future disruptive technologies that will appear in the observed period. Point 3.: Development needs and potential for digitalization of croatian society, public administration and economy has elaborated Digitization of public administration, which is relevant for this project. Carry out continuous optimization and digitization of basic and supporting business processes of public administration. Applying the Standard for the Development of Public e-Services in the Republic of Croatia, it is necessary to carry out further coordinated digitization and transformation of public services that insists on the user's perspective, and which is carried out by agile teams, with an emphasis on solving the complete life situations of citizens, i.e. the business situations of legal entities. Educate officials on the provision of public e-services and continuously invest in their acquisition of digital competencies. _x000D_ Other: National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030._x000D_ _x000D_ In 2030, Croatia is a competitive, innovative and safe country with a recognizable identity and culture, a country with preserved resources, quality living conditions and equal opportunities for everyone. Technological changes and the growing role of artificial intelligence affect social habits, culture, work relationships, family relationships, privacy and behavior, bringing opportunities and threats at the same time. The development direction "Green and digital transition" will contribute to policies aimed at achieving the strategic goal of Digital transition of society and economy. Policy priorities in the field of public administration: _x000D_ - optimization and digitization of public administration services and processes _x000D_ - improving the functionality and sustainability of regional and local self-government _x000D_ - raising the quality and simplifying written and electronic communication of public institutions_x000D_ - openness to consultation and participation of citizens and civil society organizations in the design and implementation of public policies. _x000D_ Other: Digital Agenda for Europe 2020-2030_x000D_ _x000D_ The digital agenda focused on profound changes introduced by digital technologies, the essential role of digital services and markets, and new EU technological and geopolitical ambitions. Based on two strategic communications, namely, shaping Europe’s digital future and Europe’s digital decade. The Digital Decade policy programme, with concrete targets and objectives for 2030, will guide Europe’s digital transformation. On of the targets and objectives is: Digitalisation of public services - Key Public Services: 100% online; e-Health: 100% of citizens have access to medical records online; Digital Identity: 80% of citizens have access to digital ID.3.0(VI-A_I-Hr_5) Integrated governance for stronger cooperationPO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaECOFOODCYCLEITHR02003162Reducing Food Waste and its Environmental Footprint through Sustainable Food SystemsUniversity of FoggiaNoHigher education and research organisationsFoggiaItalyITpublic300000.0Food waste is a major contributor to environmental pollution and has far-reaching impacts on our planet. It is now evident that food waste is a key determinant of, inter alia, the loss of biodiversity, the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, and the waste and pollution of water, soil and other resources. Thus, it is a necessary systemic approach to structural prevention and reduction and therefore the cross border cooperation is mandatory and must be part of a wider set of synergic initiatives. Wasting food is not only an ethical and economic issue but it also depletes the environment of limited natural resources. Additionally, methane emissions from improper food waste management cause high greenhouse gas emissions. According to Wrap (The Waste and Resources Action Programme) each ton of wasted food is responsible for 4.5 tonnes of CO2. There are several common challenges that the project will need to tackle. One such challenge is the lack of a coordinated approach on a political level to tackle the issue of food waste. This can make it difficult to develop effective local strategies and initiatives to reduce food waste. Another challenge is the lack of educational programs focused on preventing food waste. Many people may not be aware of the impacts of food waste on the environment and may not know how to reduce their own food waste. Finally, changing people's behaviour and attitudes towards food waste can be difficult, and this can be a major challenge in reducing food waste. ECOFOODCYCLE project will address the food waste issues by promoting sustainable practices and solutions for improving food waste prevention and management in selected Programme areas which will lead to a reduction of environmental impacts (especially in GHG emissions). Project results will contribute to raising knowledge and implementation capacity regarding food waste management of all target groups along the whole food supply chain (including private persons, local authorities, gastronomes, retailers, teachers, waste management authorities, etc.). A real change in the prevention and reduction of food waste along the Adriatic basin will be reached by the following: - Implementation of different pilot actions and various awareness-raising events; - Establishment of an appropriate cross-border Adriatic stakeholder network; - Implementation of a web-based support tool tailored to different users to provide best practice guidelines and training. The focus on the regions of the Adriatic basin is new and not least due to the common cultural and culinary roots reasonable. The innovative approach is not only to focus either on food waste prevention or waste treatment but to see waste management as a whole following the waste hierarchy as described in the European waste framework directive. Cross-border cooperation is crucial to achieving the project objectives and results because food waste is a complex issue that transcends national borders and requires a coordinated effort to address. While each country and region may have its own unique challenges and solutions for managing food waste, a collaborative approach is necessary to develop sustainable waste management practices and raise awareness about the environmental impact of food waste. The benefits of taking a cross-border approach are numerous for project partners, target groups, project areas, and programme areas. These benefits include increased knowledge sharing and learning, more effective use of resources; changing mindset, greater visibility and reach; innovation and improved economic and environmental outcomes: By reducing food waste, the project can help to protect the environment, conserve resources, and reduce economic losses, to benefit both project partners and the wider community in the Programme area.To gain knowledge on the current state of food waste in targeted regions across the Programme area and its impact on the environment, including the release of greenhouse gases, and the degradation of critical areas, identify the legal framework and learn from the good practices models for food waste prevention and management and develop a stakeholder’s engagement model to aid in the reduction of food waste. To develop and test solutions for reducing food waste through an interactive online platform with a variety of tools and resources, and through small-scale pilot actions tailored to the specific needs and opportunities of each region, with the ultimate goal of building a cross-border network of stakeholders and initiatives that can work together to reduce food waste in a sustainable and effective manner To create a set of initiatives and activities that promote sustainable food practices in the Adriatic regions by engaging stakeholders and enhance actions that contribute to sustainable development and raise awareness about food waste. Ultimately, the goal is to create a lasting impact on food sustainability in the Programme area.2277999.991822399.991822399.9989%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaWaste and pollutionCross-border guide to conduct food waste audit Food waste audit Joint analysis of policy framework, included policy brief n.4 ECOFOODCYCLE Talks Media package (press reviews, social media, interviews, etc.) Inspirational guide Didactic promo videos Stakeholder engagement model Guidelines to reduce food waste Cross-border platform n.8 small scale pilot actions Promo materials (digital campaigns, posters and brochures) on reducing food waste Joint assessment report Memorandum of Understanding n.4 Cross-border multi-stakeholder meetings Joint training programmes n.7 local training Digital materials (videos, infographics, stories, reels) Manual for organizing hackathons n.1 cross border Hackathon n.2 editions of ECOFOODCYCLE week Media package (video, local media outlets, social media content interviews, promo materials) Joint cross-border strategy for food waste awareness, reduction and management(EN) Joint solutions for Tackling Food Waste(EN) Small-Scale Pilots (pilot action)(EN) Joint initiatives (EN) ECOFOODCYCLE training scheme(EN) 079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project contributes to the implementation of the EUSAIR strategy by addressing the common challenges and opportunities in the Adriatic region, specifically in the area of reducing food waste and promoting sustainable consumption and production. The project ECOFOODCYCLE contributes to the following EUSAIR flagships of the PILLAR 3: ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL TERRESTRIAL HABITATS AND ECOSYSTEMS: By reducing food waste, the project ECOFOODCYCLE can help minimize the negative impact of human activities on the natural habitats and ecosystems in the Adriatic regions. Food waste leads to the emission of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change, which can disrupt ecosystems. The project also promote sustainable food production and consumption practices that are less damaging to the environment and can help preserve the biodiversity of the region. PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF THE AI REGION BY IMPLEMENTING ICZM AND MSP ALSO TO CONTRIBUTE CRF ON ICZM OF BARCELONA CONVENTION AND THE MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE PROTECTED AREA: The project contributes to the sustainable growth of the Adriatic regions by reducing food waste, which can help decrease pollution and improve the quality of life in the region. Additionally, the project promotes the adoption of sustainable food production and consumption practices, which can help protect the marine biodiversity of the region and contribute to the Good Environmental Status of marine waters of the Adriatic Sea. Finally, the project ECOFOODCYCLE can also serve as an example of sustainable practices that can be implemented in other sectors of the economy to promote sustainable growth and development in the region. By promoting sustainable practices and reducing food waste, the project also contributes to the EUSAIR's overall objective of promoting a sustainable and competitive blue economy in the Adriatic and Ionian region. EuropeanGreenDeal The ECOFOODCYCLE project contributes to the EGD by focusing on the reduction of food waste and the promotion of sustainable food systems. Specifically, the project aligns with the EU Farm to Fork Strategy which is a key part of the EGD, with an objective to make the EU's food system more sustainable. The strategy includes a target to reduce food waste by 50% by 2030, as well as measures to promote sustainable food production and consumption. The ECOFOODCYCLE project's objectives align with these goals, as it aims to reduce food waste and promote sustainable food systems. Besides this, the project supports this strategy by promoting a fair, healthy, and environmentally-friendly food system. The project aims to estimate the amount of food waste generated in the target regions and develop a platform to help individuals and food service providers reduce their food waste, which will lead to a more sustainable and efficient food system. The project is also align with the EU Circular Economy Action Plan, one of the main building blocks of the EGD that aims to promote a more circular economy, where resources are used more efficiently and waste is minimized. The project's pilot actions will identify effective and replicable approaches to reducing food waste that can be scaled up and adopted more widely across the participating regions and beyond, contributing to the overall goal of building a more sustainable and circular economy. By reducing food waste, the project helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote resource efficiency, which are key objectives of the EGD. Additionally, the project's focus on promoting cross-border collaboration and the exchange of knowledge and best practices aligns with the EGD’s objective of fostering a sustainable and inclusive economic transition. The project brings together stakeholders from different regions and sectors to work towards a common goal, which promotes collaboration and knowledge sharing. Other In 2015, all the countries in the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It sets out 17 Goals, which include 169 targets. The project ECOFOODCYCLE contributes to several of these Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the following ways: SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): By preventing food waste through pilot actions, the project help ensure that more food is available for those who are food insecure, thereby contributing to the goal of ending hunger and promoting food security. SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): The project promotes responsible consumption and production by reducing the amount of food that is wasted and promoting more sustainable food practices. This can help to reduce the overall environmental impact of food production and consumption. SDG 13 (Climate Action): By reducing food waste, the project helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that are associated with food production and waste disposal. This contributes to the overall goal of mitigating climate change and its impacts. Other The project is part of the European legislative context with particular reference to 3 legislative macro-areas: measures for the application of the 2030 Agenda, measures for the application of the correct application of ecological labels on products, measures for the development and dissemination of eco-design. The above standards represent the main ESG development drivers at the company level and at the product level. The information that will be processed by the study can then be used by companies and stakeholders to fulfill future obligations under the CSRD directive on sustainability reporting. Other Plan for the prevention and reduction of food waste in the Republic of Croatia 2023 to 2028. Some of the measures of the Plan to which the project contributes are: 2.Encouraging the reduction of food waste generation; 2.1 Activity 1. Inclusion of food loss and waste prevention activities in regional and local development strategies, programs and plans of local public authorities PP will carry out activities pilot actions and communication activities to raise awareness and educate residents about the causes of food waste and the possibilities of preventing food waste within the framework of activities and public services under their jurisdiction and they will present all the results to the local public authorities. 4.Raising awareness and informing consumers about preventing and reducing food waste 4.1. Campaigns for consumers related to raising awareness about the prevention and reduction of food waste The project will include the production didactic videos on the topic of preventing food waste, the organization of events aimed at raising public awareness of the issue, and advice on ways to reduce food waste and in that way contribute to this measure. 4.2. Education of preschool and school-aged children on the issue of preventing food waste Additionally, through the creation of children books, flyers, brochures with information and quiz questions, etc. materials, children and young people involved in the project should be informed about the possibilities and ways of preventing and reducing food waste. Other Croatian Development Strategy 2030: This strategy aims to promote sustainable development in Croatia and includes targets related to reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption and production: Goal 5: To promote sustainable production and consumption patterns. The ECOFOODCYCLE project's focus on reducing food waste and promoting sustainable food practices aligns with this goal. National Waste Management Plan 2017-2022: This plan outlines the Croatian government's strategy for managing waste, including measures to reduce food waste. This is extremely important because biowaste makes up a large part of household waste, it is estimated that in the Croatia, about 37% of the total amount of waste in households biowaste, of which about 380,000 tons are food waste. The ECOFOODCYCLE aligns with the objectives of the plan, in particular: Objective 3: To reduce the quantity of biodegradable waste in landfills by 65% by 2025 compared to the baseline year of 2010. The ECOFOODCYCLE project's focus on reducing food waste can contribute to achieving this objective. Objective 4: To encourage prevention of food waste and promote the reduction of food waste at all stages of the food chain. The ECOFOODCYCLE project's development of an interactive online platform and implementation of small-scale pilot actions to reduce food waste align with this objective. Other Italian Policies and Strategies: In 2016, Italy became the first country to pass a law (Law no. 166/2016) to tackle food waste, which includes measures to prevent and reduce food waste, such as tax incentives for food donations, and penalties for supermarkets that waste food. The project contributes to various Italian strategies and targets related to sustainable development, waste reduction, and environmental protection, such as: Italian National Waste Prevention Program (Piano Nazionale di Prevenzione Rifiuti - PNPR): The PNPR is a strategic plan aimed at preventing waste and promoting sustainable resource use. The project's focus on reducing food waste and promoting sustainable practices aligns with the PNPR's objectives. National Strategy for Sustainable Development (SNSD): The SNSD sets out Italy's long-term vision and objectives for sustainable development, including promoting a circular economy, sustainable consumption and production patterns, as well as reducing food waste. The ECOFOODCYCLE's objectives align with these goals, as it aims to promote sustainable food systems and reduce food waste. National Waste Plan (Piano Nazionale Rifiuti): The project's focus on reducing food waste aligns with the National Waste Plan's objective of promoting a circular economy and reducing waste. National Energy and Climate Plan (Piano Nazionale Integrato per l'Energia e il Clima - PNIEC): The project's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through food waste reduction aligns with Italy's commitments under the Paris Agreement and the EU's climate targets. National Strategic Plan for Rural Development (Piano Strategico Nazionale di Sviluppo Rurale): The project's focus on sustainable agriculture and reducing food waste contributes to the National Strategic Plan's objective of promoting sustainable rural development. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaEFFICIENTN2KITHR04001934Strengthening institutional collaboration on surveillance and enforcement in coastal and marine Natura 2000 sitesMunicipality of UgentoNoLocal public authorityUgentoItalyITpublic118896.5Protected areas are the cornerstone of biodiversity conservation, but they also secure the well-being of humanity itself. Well managed protected areas deliver a wide range of benefits far beyond their boundaries, which can be translated into cumulative advantages across a national economy. Better managed, connected, governed, and financed protected areas are recognized also as the key climate change mitigation and adaptation responses. Following global and EU conservation strategies, in recent years a substantial effort was put on the establishment of new protected areas and management planning. Solid international and national legal framework has been built to protect nature and restore its natural capital, especially through the Natura 2000 network establishment. However, improving on the ground management effectiveness represents a future main challenge. On EU level management of possible impacts of new projects and plans if somewhat already developed through Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) procedures, while control of everyday human activities that impact Natura 2000 sites remains an issue to be solved. Surveillance and enforcement are an essential component in management effectiveness. Marine and coastal protected areas are particularly challenging due to many different institutions having the authority over the sea. Thus, improvement of surveillance and enforcement require concerted efforts of many institutions involved, as well as cooperation on national, regional, and international levels. Strengthening cooperation between Croatia and Italy is crucial for effectively addressing environmental problems connected to the sea that countries share and ensuring an improved status of the marine and coastal environment. Cross border cooperation in surveillance and enforcement will ensure experience, data and information sharing, and thus will lead to more effective protection on the ground. The overall project objective is to increase collaboration within institutions involved in the surveillance and enforcement to improve governance of the coastal and marine Natura 2000 network. It will be achieved by performing institutional and legal framework analysis of existing capacities to control priority pressures arising from human activities, building the capacities and cooperation of competent institutions involved, developing and disseminating possible solutions and recommendation for improving surveillance and enforcement. Core aspects of proposed solutions will be summarized in declaration that will be a basis for future collaboration among Croatian and Italian institutions. Innovative project approach includes planning of joint demonstrative collaborative surveillance actions in Natura 2000 sites, to showcase in practice how collaboration can contribute to surveillance and enforcement efficiency. Communication activities will be used to increase understanding of decision makers and key stakeholders of the steps needed to improve enforcement and surveillance as a basis for marine and coastal Natura 2000 efficiency.Increase the level of understanding of common challenges in achieving efficient surveillance and enforcement in coastal and marine Natura 2000 sites._x000D_ Improve capacities and collaboration in the implementation of solutions for improving surveillance and enforcement of coastal and marine Natura 2000 sites.249144.5199315.6199315.680%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaInstitutional cooperation and cooperation networksSustainable management of natural resourcesReport on Kick – off meeting and setting up management and communication structures and procedures. _x000D_ Report on existing capacities to control priority pressures arising from human activities. _x000D_ Report on proposed solutions for improving surveillance and enforcement. _x000D_ Declaration on institutional cooperation in implementing solutions. _x000D_ Report on minimum 4 cross border capacity building trainings developed and implemented. _x000D_ Report on minimum 2 demonstrative collaborative surveillance actions organized. _x000D_ Report “Recommendations for reaching efficiency in surveillance and enforcement” _x000D_ Dissemination action plan _x000D_ Final Conference report173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)2023-08-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: The project contributes to EUSAIR and considers different needs pointed out in the Acton Plan adopted in 2014. It’s in line with Pillar 1: Blue Growth (Topic 1.3 - Maritime and marine governance and services) and its specific objective to improve sea basin governance, by enhancing administrative and institutional capacities in the area of maritime governance and services. This is exactly what this project deals with, institutional collaboration in surveillance and enforcement and capacity building that will contribute to better coordination of joint activities of competent authorities on the ground needed for better governance of costal and marine Natura 2000 network. Furthermore project is in line with Pillar 3: Environmental quality (Topic 3.1 - Marine environment) and contributes to the achievement of specific objectives to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment in line with the relevant EU acquis and the ecosystem approach of the Barcelona Convention; and to contribute to the goal of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services, and restore them by addressing threats to marine and terrestrial biodiversity. The Strategy and our project proposal puts an emphasis on threats and insufficient enforcement, while planned project activities are in line with indicative actions proposed by the Strategy (increased marine knowledge, enhancing the network of marine protected areas, exchanging best practices among managing authorities of Marine Protected Areas). _x000D_ EuropeanGreenDeal European Green Deal acknowledges that Europe’s seas, oceans, and environment are a source of natural and economic wealth and need to be protected to ensure that they continue sustaining us in the future. The project is in line with one of the key areas of European Green Deal, protection of our biodiversity and ecosystems. Nature regulates the climate, absorbs and stores carbon, and provides valuable renewable resources for the bio-economy, thus improving the status of biodiversity offers an effective solution to absorb and store carbon, while sustainable management of marine resources maintain a healthy environment. EU’s biodiversity strategy for 2030 is an essential part of the climate change mitigation strategy of the European Union (core part of the European Green Deal). It’s a long-term plan to protect nature and reverse the degradation of ecosystems. The Strategy emphasizes that properly protected marine ecosystems bring substantial health, social and economic benefits to coastal communities and the whole EU, but it depends on proper implementation and enforcement. One of the key commitments of the Pillar 1 of the Strategy is to Effectively manage all protected areas. More specifically to put in place governance systems and allocate sufficient resources to implement the necessary conservation measures on each site by 2024 at the latest, so that the species and habitats are put on the path to recovery by 2030. Although EU has solid legislative framework to protect and restore its natural capital, implementation on the ground is lagging. Especially in relation to site conservation measures implementation. This project will support this important part of Pillar 1 implementation. _x000D_ Other: The project proposal contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, more precisely Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources. While healthy oceans and seas are essential for humans (in terms of food, energy, water, climate mitigations, etc.), everyday human activities are endangering them and thus affecting the livelihoods of people. Target 14.2 states it is necessary to sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans. Project proposal is in line with this target as it works to manage and protect marine and coastal Natura 2000 sites effectively and sustainably. _x000D_ Other: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the international legal instrument for "the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources". Project proposal contributes to the implementation of Convention and it’s Element 1: Strengthening protected areas systems and sites, with direct actions for planning, selecting, establishing, strengthening, and managing, protected area systems and sites. More precisely it contributes to CBDs’ Goal 1.5: To prevent and mitigate the negative impacts of key threats to protected areas; Target: By 2008, effective mechanisms for identifying and preventing, and/or mitigating the negative impacts of key threats to protected areas are in place. Proposed project activities are in line with activities suggested by the Parties: 1.5.6 Develop policies, improve governance, and ensure enforcement of urgent measures that can halt the illegal exploitation of resources from protected areas, and strengthen international and regional cooperation to eliminate illegal trade in such resources taking into account sustainable customary resource use of indigenous and local communities in accordance with article 10(c) of the Convention. _x000D_ Other: Project will directly contribute to the implementation of EU Birds and Habitats directives (Natura 2000), as well as Marine Strategic Framework Directive, Barcelona and Aarhus Conventions, Integrated Coastal Zone Management Protocol and Marine Strategy Framework Directive.2.0(VI-A_I-Hr_5) Integrated governance for stronger cooperationPO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaFORTICITHR02001232From remains Of the war to the aRchiTecture of peace in cross-border area of Italy-CroatiaMunicipality of ViesteNoLocal public authorityViesteItalyITpublic235340.0Project FORTIC jointly tackles common territorial challenges: - lack of Adriatic CB digital solutions for development of joint sustainable tourism products /routes of cultural heritage in the involved territories - extensive need for exchange of best practice models in creation of common strategies for less-seasonal depending tourism activities - promotion of green and digital technologies in regarding cultural heritage and sustainable tourism in the CB area - need for inclusion of innovative and inclusive social models Considering challenges that involved territories are facing, overall objective of the project is to strength the role of Adriatic CB cultural heritage, recognizing business models of fortifications, in order to promote a sustainable tourism with respect to innovative digital solutions and new inclusive social models which will guarantee development of common territory adjusted to the needs of vulnerable groups and heritage community. Reaching the objectives will ensure more strategic, coordinated and a sustainable management of tourism in the common area with special emphasis on the role of natural heritage and reduce vulnerability of the territory considering different aspects. The outputs will be pilot actions that will be testing digital and physical solutions ensuring better access to cultural heritage for a wide spectre of users according to jointly developed solutions. Outputs will enable better management of the CB territory in sense of developing strategic documents and exchange of best practices according to numerous events that will be organized in the common CB area. Common approach is crucial because PPs territories are very similar to each other, all PP are acting in very touristic places on the Adriatic coast, so challenges need to be addressed with knowledge that only CB approach can provide. FORTIC will boost cooperation and promote jointly Adriatic CB area as up-to-date technologically developed and sustainable territory.Enabling capitalization and enhancing valorisation and preservation of the cultural war heritage Creation of smart and sustainable business models implementing innovative digital solutions of cultural heritage Creating diffusion of sustainable, accessible, alternative and special interest tourism for wider society2135773.61708618.881708618.8886%ERDF86%https://www.comune.vieste.fg.it/TourismCultural heritage documentation–Preliminary, Development and Construction Design-Fort Bourguignon-LP Documentation - Fort St. Michael – PP2 Documentation for cultural valorisation of St. Michael's Fortress NE Tower– PP3 Research and interpretation plan – PP5 Cultural heritage technical archaeological documentation - Swabian Castle - PP6 Catalogue of fortification and cultural elements-PP7 and compendium of management models-PP2 Green outdoor incubator - urban usage of cultural heritage PP2 CB Green Lab - joint training for PPs and CB stakeholders – 2-day programme - PP3 Digital capitalization - PP5 Sustainability Lab - PP6 Cultural heritage development plan - PP7 Experimental workshop - PP4 Cross – border summer school in Pula - PP2 Cross – border summer school in Šibenik – PP3 High level scientific international conference in Pula - PP2 Joint project conference of PP's in Šibenik - PP3 International conference in Vieste - PP6 Final conference in the Pula - LB Local seminar - PP4 Development of socio-economic study - PP2/PP4 Study/analysis of socio-economic spillover of Fortress of Culture in the period 2014-2024. - PP3 Business plan of hospitality of fortifications/castles - PP6 Data collection for Metaverse LP, PP2, PP5 Augmented reality itineraries test - PP6 Metaverse development plan - PP2/PP4 Metaverse prototype - PP4 Augmented reality elements of CK - PP7 Integrative management plan - PP4 Integrative management plan of Šibenik Fortresses until 2030. - PP3 Night of Fortresses in Pula, Korčula, Vieste and Cervia - LP Night of Fortresses branding strategy - PP3 Education for schools - PP5 Inclusion of vulnerable groups - PP5 Inclusion of vulnerable groups – LP Tourism for disabled people and vulnerable groups - PP6 Infrastructures for disabled people and vulnerable groups - PP6 Virtual tour of Šibenik fortresses in sign language available online and promoted - PP3 Education in sign language - PP3 Workshop "Making Culture Accessible to All" – LP Podcasts and animated videos made for public and educational use - PP3 CB Project promotional event - PP5 Visit of stakeholders to best practice example site - PP2 Study visit to Cervia - PP5 Workshop - seasonality of tourism - PP6 CB workshop – branding in tourism - PP2 Gaming room arranged at St. John's Fortress Campus - PP3 Refurbishment of a defense artifact in Cervia - PP5 Cross-border summer schools (EN) Metaverse digital dimension of the Adriatic fortification ecosystem(EN) Joint strategy of enhancing the role of cultural heritage as valuable asset for sustainable development of common cross border territory (EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Project is in accordance with EUSAIR strategy Pillar 4 Sustainable tourism and its Action Plan. Project Fortic is in synergy with EUSAIR FLAGSHIP “Development of sustainable and thematic cultural routes/connecting cultural routes in EUSAIR AIR Cultural Routes” especially with proposed activities; Support to creative industries for the promotion of activities of enhancement of archaeological heritage, specific festivals or implementation and systematization of already existing festivals- Analysis of existing governance models of the CR of CoE in the AIR- Research and study activities on the development of sustainable tourism for the creation of new products and services - Development of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary clusters and strategies. Project intends to contribute to deseasonalizing the tourism flows towards the common cross border territory. It contributes to improving the quality and innovation and enhancing the sustainable and responsible tourism because it foresees upgrading the tourist offer with introducing innovative models of promotion of the territory using a cultural heritage as a base to development of the territory. Project foresees upgrading and improving cultural creative tourism, capitalising existing policies and improving offer including a strong social component for the vulnerable people and enhancing the youth as they will be a future drivers of change and development of the common territory. EuropeanGreenDeal Project FORTIC is in line with the European Green Deal considering what is stated „Climate change and environmental degradation are an existential threat to Europe and the world. To overcome these challenges, the European Green Deal will transform the EU into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, ensuring: - no net emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050 - economic growth decoupled from resource use - no person and no place left behind“ Implementation of the project FORTIC activities will contribute in the sense that it won’t be producing the outputs that will generate greenhouse emissions, it will act positively in its reduction because it will deliver documents that will be in line of sustainable development and responsible operations also regarding the resources use, encouraging digitalization. Also project’s strong social component is ensuring that the activities are taking in consideration a wide profile of persons and recovering the territories that are not in use accordingly, strongly supporting “no person and no place left behind“ . Jointly developed solutions that the FORIC project brings to Europe today, must create a better world tomorrow considering all aspects of the FORTIC project. Other The Territorial Agenda 2030 seeks to promote an inclusive and sustainable future for all places and help achieve Sustainable Development Goals in Europe. The project FORTIC will enhance the cross-border territory when talking about conclusions that are set in the Territorial Agenda 2030. In this Agenda it is stated that “in Europe, growing inequalities between places and between people as well as unsustainable developments have reached a critical level“ so with the implementation of the activities FORTIC partners will seek to jointly overcome inequalities ensuring a sustainable future for everyone. A stated in Territorial Agenda 2030, it ensures a sustainable future for all places and people in Europe requires actions based on: - a common understanding that development needs and impacts of future developments differ between places in Europe, which can be increased through exchanges of knowledge and experiences gained from specific solutions and their related support schemes; and - cooperation and coordination between places, levels of governments, policy sectors and societal groups to address complex issues and utilise diverse potential, including through EU Cohesion Policy, Rural Development Policy, Interreg, or other tools enhancing integrated territorial or local development.“ The project is implementing the Territorial Agenda 2030 taking into consideration everything above mentioned and principles of cultural heritage that can be development asset that offers unique opportunities for development and high- quality living environments. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaGECO 2.2ITHR02004572Green economy and CO2 .2Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari - CIHEAM IAMBNoInternational organisation, EEIGValenzanoItalyITpublic440105.0The GECO2.2 project is built on the outcomes of the previous GECO2, which had set up the first experimental voluntary market for carbon credits from agriculture. The positive results gathered by the project together with the critical areas that emerged during its implementation led the partners to design a new project that could give continuity to previous experiences and improve methodologies and tools. The environmental emergencies underlying the previous project are now even clearer and more unavoidable, and the need to organize the broadest possible response at all levels is even more crucial and urgent. The regional voluntary carbon credits market in agriculture proposed by GECO2.2 is one of these possible answers. The proposed agriculture practices belonging to the GECO2.2 model increase carbon stock in soil and biomass. At the same time, farms become more resilient to flooding and drought with the side effects of reducing disaster risks on the overall hydrographic basin. Furthermore, a significant part of the GECO2.2 selected practices will be effective in build-up ecosystem services and increasing landscape biodiversity. For these reasons, GECO2.2's strategies are in line with the main European development and environmental strategies and policies. GECO2.2 specific objectives can be summarised as follows: to set up an agricultural-based regional voluntary carbon market; to increase farmers' ecological and economic sustainability by CO2e credits production; to support virtuous farmers in implementing practices that enable them to cut emissions and maximize CO2e sinking (in soil and biomass); to explore new methods of adaptation and mitigation inside economic mechanisms; to introduce and promote environmentally friendly farming methods such as soil regeneration and increasing grass diversity in ecotone areas to reduce risk due to climatic changes;. to contribute to a Regional Food Policy in coherence with EU “Farm to fork” strategies. The GECO2.2 project, in order to improve its market structure, intends to upgrade its operational tools (calculators and market platform) in the following aspects: Introduction of blockchain scheme for increasing the transparency and traceability of the carbon credits produced; Addition of different certification schemes for credits production through a comparative analysis with GECO2.2 carbon credits; Development of more affordable and easy-to-use and user-friendly tools; Implementation of a geographic-based approach within GIS tools: creation of a decision support system for farmers to help them in choosing more sustainable practices. The project intends from a strategic point of view to intervene through a multilateral approach in order to recover soil capability and increase agriculture's adaptability to climate changes. GECO2.2’s core innovative idea is to link these urgent actions with the follow-up, at crossborder and interregional level, of a voluntary carbon market, able to self-sustain the adopted environmental measures also from the economical point of view. The project outcomes can be summarised as follows: to increase the awareness of the general public on the problem of climate change and the importance of local and small-scale solutions based on agriculture; to allow companies to offset their carbon footprint through a project linked to the production of regional credits; to create small-scale local solutions without drawing on public funding but by creating a self-sustaining system that increases its effectiveness over time; to create a market model scalable and replicable throughout Europe by building a regional carbon market.2056525.01645220.01645220.092%ERDF92%http://WWW.IAMB.ITAgriculture and fisheries and forestryWaste and pollutionComparative analysis Expert-stakeholder panel and cooperation strategy report Research on similar projects Guidelines for public policies on voluntary carbon markets International meeting on voluntary carbon market implementation strategies follow-up report WP1 National event Follow-up report Press and media review Comparative test study Calculators upgrading GECO 2.2 Platform upgrading presentation Communication tools and materials WP2 Intermediate events follow-up report Technical and scientific paper Memorandum on certification procedure WP3 Events follow-up report Operational Plan of Pilot Phase Pilot Phase technical report Pilot market implementation report Kick-off meeting follow up report General training modules report Technical training modules report (N. 21 Del.) Final event follow up report Development strategy paper for voluntary regional carbon market According to the principles of the new EU strategy, experimentation of Regional Voluntary CO2e Credit Markets: Studies, Strategic Guidance and Operational Tools for Partner Regions' Public Authorities(EN) Analysis of Agricultural Strategies for Regional Voluntary Carbon Markets development diffused trough public events(EN) Experimental action on testing and upgrading project tools(EN) Project tools for the pilot market(EN) Pilot experimental test on GECO2.2/certification standards(EN) Joint developed scheme for increasing reliability of GECO2.2 carbon credits(EN) Organisation of regional/national events to present the results of certification phase(EN) Pilot implementation of a regional voluntary CO2e credits market(EN) Participation to technical training (EN) Final event(EN) Joint shared strategies for pilot market implementation and operational plan(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The GECO2.2 project objectives and activities fully comply with the Pillar 3 (Environmental quality) of EUSAIR strategy. Given that the main contents of GECO2.2 are the creation of a voluntary carbon market based on a participatory approach, on sustainability of production and services sectors and mitigation of climate change for economic sectors, the project, under the perspective of EU Green Deal concepts, will strongly address sustainable growth in terms of supporting efficient and sustainable use of natural resources in agriculture including preservation of biodiversity and agro-ecosystems. Moreover, these themes are crosscutting for the whole 4 pillars as GECO2.2 not only has fostered the support of low-carbon development and helped to limit the ecological footprint of economic process but it will give attention to how environmental quality can ultimately enhance prospects for smart and inclusive growth under the three other pillars. Other Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is an approach, a system, promoted by FAO that helps to guide actions needed to transform and reorient agricultural systems to effectively support development and ensure food security in a changing climate. CSA aims to tackle three main objectives: sustainably increasing agricultural productivity and incomes; adapting and building resilience to climate change; and reducing and/or removing greenhouse gas emissions, where possible. Other The 4 per 1000 initiative, defined during COP 21 in Paris, aims at increasing the organic matter content of soils, with a special focus on agricultural land, in order to contribute to food security, adaptation to climate change, and mitigation of climate change (http://4p1000.org). Its aim is to demonstrate that agriculture, and in particular agricultural soils can play a crucial role where food security and climate change are concerned. This initiative invites all partners to state or implement some practical actions on soil carbon storage and the type of practices to achieve this (e.g. agroecology, agroforestry, conservation agriculture, landscape management, etc.) EuropeanGreenDeal The European Green Deal puts the transition to a sustainable food system at the core. It also includes the "Farm to Fork strategy for sustainable food" deals with how European countries will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect biodiversity, reduce food waste and chemical pesticide use, and contribute to a circular economy. Innovative agricultural practices and technologies, investigated by GECO2.2, can play a role in climate change mitigation and adaptation Other Regulation (EU) 2021/1119 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 June 2021. It establishes the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulations (EC) No 401/2009 and (EU) 2018/1999 (‘European Climate Law’). It sets out how it intends to achieve climate neutrality in the EU by 2050, including the intermediate target of an at least 55% net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaGREWITHR02004392Governance of Wetlands in Italy-Croatia cross border regionAGENCY FOR OCCUPABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH BARESE OFANTINA AREANoLocal public authorityBarlettaItalyITpublic338000.0Coastal wetlands of Italy-Croatia cross-border region are acknowledged as an high-value natural capital, screens of biodiversity, providing relevant ecosystem services for both local communities and visitors/users from a wider area. Climate Change (CC) is severely affecting the ecological condition of these important but fragile ecosystems, even threatening their existence itself, as deepened in the Interreg IT-HR 2014-2020 “Adriaclim” project (expected end by June 2023) and confirmed by recently released IPCC report (March, 2023). Wetland managers and relevant stakeholders are facing at local scale a wide array of challenges in terms of CC adaptation approaches, strategies and commitments. In spite of all efforts currently lavished, both Italian and Croatian coastal wetlands have not achieved a satisfying level of resilience to CC impacts. Different socio-economic business models and environmental management approaches are still carried on as usual, thus exposing wetland communities to unprecedented crisis. Engaging local communities in active participation processes, raising awareness amongst all relevant stakeholders, sharing knowledge and responsibilities, adopting an integrated approach and taking action with Nature Based Solutions wherever possible is a CC adaptation strategy that can no longer be delayed. Thanks to Interreg IT-HR 2014-2020 “Crew” project (ended up in 2021), a new governance tool – the Wetland Contract (WC) – has been tested in seven Italy-Croatia cross border wetlands in order to set up a robust and effective multistakeholder agreement for the integrated management of those key ecosystems. Starting from that experience, GREW project aims at achieving a joint advanced governance for Italy-Croatia cross-border wetlands, capable of providing an added value to place-based management approaches in terms of CC adaptation. GREW will enhance and upgrade the WC experience carried out in some of the most advanced CREW pilots (five out of seven, three in Italy and two in Croatia), capitalizing the lesson learnt (reinforcing strengths and overcoming weaknesses) and transferring it to three additional new pilots (one in Italy and two in Croatia). Thus eight pilot WCs will be signed by the end of GREW project (expected in 2026) as voluntary-based negotiated agreements for the CC adaptation of eight Italy-Croatia cross-border coastal wetlands (WP1). In order to proof the added value of WC governance model when implemented for achieving a CC adaptation strategy and building trust on it, one common CC adaptation measure and eight demonstrative site-specific CC adaptation measures will be implemented along with each WC process (totally sixteen solutions), engaging all relevant stakeholders and the broader community at local scale (WP2). Last but not least, a capacity building activity will be offered to managers and experts of other Italy-Croatia cross-border wetlands, together with the undersigning of a cross-border joint MoU for committing all parties to take action beyond GREW end up, in order to disseminate GREW outputs and facilitate the dissemination and transferring of the overall lesson learnt (WP3). Establishing permanent multistakeholder decision-making arena, sharing a common knowledge and vision, interweaving responsibilities and commitments from both public and private sectors can be considered the basis for copying with CC challenges, providing a corner stone for effective and long-lasting place-based adaptation strategies. By implementing the foreseen actions, GREW will also promote the implementation of EU policies among Italy and Croatia. WCs particularly help to achieve the goals of Environmental Directives such as Habitats Directive, Birds Directive, Flood Directive and Water Framework Directive. A joint initiative is needed, in order to take into proper account the geographical features of Italy-Croatia cross-border wetlands, both environmental and socio-economic, and get to a robust approach to common challenges. Management responses to CC impacts cannot be designed with a recipe-book approach, but require tailor-made in initiatives that an Italy-Croatia cross-border “community of practice” can inspire and feed. GREW is candidate to be the first project at Mediterranean scale in which WCs will be tested as CC adaptation tools for coastal wetlands, thus providing a relevant benchmark and reference both at cross-border and inter-regional scale.Developing joint CC adaptation strategies for coastal wetlands through an ecosystem-based approach engaging local stakeholders and administrations Developing joint solutions for implementing site-specific coastal wetland CC adaptation measures through an active involvement of local stakeholders and citizens, in order to demonstrate the added value of taking action in the framework of a a Wetland Contract and to build trust in such a governance approach Spreading the role and features of Weltland Contracts for CC adaptation through public events and capacity building initiatives at local and cross-border level2619620.02095696.02095696.090%ERDF90%http://www.pattonordbareseofantino.it/Community integration and common identityClimate change and biodiversitytechnical guideline explaining Wetland Contract technical methodology and monitoring protocol reports with technical advices and recommendation stakeholder analysis reports regulatory framework reports scientific description reports (including gap analysis and logical framework) strategic scenario reports action plans, monitoring protocols and agreements reports on outputs and outcomes of pilot WCs' monitoring report on comparative assessment of pilot WCs' output and outcomes infographics roll-ups App development for citizen science on CC impact on pilot wetlands technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure technical digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure divulgative digital factsheet on pilot CC adaptation measure reports on outputs and outcomes of pilot CC adaptation measures report on comparative assessment of pilot CC adaptation measures output and outcomes infographics roll-ups report on governance needs for CC adaptation arises by cross border wetland manager community scientific papers cross-border MoU for commitment on follow-ups divulgative papers video podcasts infographics Climate Change adaptation strategy for coastal wetlands, jointly developed amongst project partners through technical meetings, stakeholder engagement and monitoring/assessment of pilot activities(EN) Climate Change adaptation measures (Citizen Science app) implemented in no. 8 pilot coastal wetlands with an active involvement of local stakeholders/visitors.(EN) Wetland Contract in action for Climate Change adaptation(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion GREW plays a significant role in promoting synergies with EUSAIR and in increasing the territorial cohesion. The project is coherent with the EUSAIR Pillar 3 Environmental quality, Topic – 2 Transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity, specific objective “to contribute to the goal of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to halt the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU by 2020, and restore them in so far as feasible, by addressing threats to marine and terrestrial biodiversity”. GREW is also coherent with Pillar 4 Sustainable tourism, Topic 2 – Sustainable and responsible tourism management (innovation and quality), specific objective Improving the quality and innovation of tourism offer and enhancing the sustainable and responsible tourism capacities of the tourism actors across the macro-region. Moreover, GREW aims at responding to the 3 main challenges highlighted by EUSAIR: (1) heterogeneous governance; (2) lack of coordination between Countries and funds; (3) weak implementation of EU policy. GREW contributes to EUSAIR by developing: (1) cross-border strategy for the protection of coastal wetland ecosystems; (2) Wetlands Contracts; (3) awareness raising activities (local stakeholders, general public, decision makers, interest groups). EuropeanGreenDeal The ultimate ambition of this policy is to make the European Union the world's first climate-neutral continent, making it resource-efficient and, at the same time, economically competitive. The European Green Deal aims to improve the well-being of citizens and future generations by implementing actions aimed at: reducing our impact on the climate and the environment; improving the energy efficiency and resilience of our cities and production systems; extending the life of our assets with a view to circularity; and encouraging public and sustainable transportation systems. The EU actively engages and supports its international partners in climate action, not only by promoting mitigation actions, but also by adopting climate adaptation measures to cope with the unavoidable impacts of climate change. The aims of GREW and especially the enabling of Wetland Contracts, are in adherence with the objectives of the EU Green Deal, in that they aim to integrate wetland protection and biodiversity conservation and economic, social and urban human activities. In particular, GREW aims to: (i) contain the environmental effects of some human activities; (ii) activate pilot actions capable of promoting innovations in terms of resilience and circularity; (iii) and identify possible new economic outputs compatible with fragile environments such as wetlands. GREW partners share the idea that the road to adapting territories to climate change must necessarily include and involve the communities that inhabit them. More specifically, GREW contributes to the objectives of the European Climate Pact, part of the EU green Deal: to raise awareness of climate change issues and actions undertaken by EU; to encourage climate action & catalyse engagement by developing and implementing solutions; to connect citizens and organisations that act on climate change issues and help them to share knowledge and learn from each-other. Other EU Territorial Agenda 2030 Strategy. At EU level GREW contributes to the territorial cohesion promoted by the European Territorial Agenda 2030 by testing and capitalizing at transnational level a set of environmental governance measures. In line with the Territorial Agenda 2030, GREW responds to the increasing pressure concerning sustainable development and climate change, in the fields of Climate change adaptation; Loss of biodiversity; Air, soil and water quality, and nature, landscape and cultural heritage. Specifically, GREW aims to: - strengthen multi-level governance; - enhance place-based approaches; - implement coordinated sector policy territorial impacts and coherence; - implement cooperation between territories; - implement territorial cohesion at cross-borders, with contributions from Member States and neighbouring countries Other GREW is coherent with European Macro Regional strategies in the Alpine Area and in the Danube Area. In regard to the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region, EUSAR, GREW contributes to: Action Group 1 - Research and Innovation (To develop an effective research and innovation ecosystem); Action Group 6 - Resources (to preserve and valorise natural resources, including water and cultural resources); Action Group 7 - Green Infrastructure (To develop ecological connectivity in the whole EUSALP territory). In regard to EU Strategy for the Danube Region. GREW contributes to: Priority Area 6. Biodiversity, Landscapes and Air & Soil Quality (to preserve biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils); Priority Area 7. Knowledge society; Priority Area 10. Institutional Capacity & Cooperation (to address institutional capacity-building at local, regional and national level, involvement of civil society in public governance, increasing local development and better spending as well as increasing absorption rates of EU funds). Other Initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean Region Strategy. GREW is coherent with the strategy as it promotes: -The socially and environmentally sustainable evolution of sea basins and coastal areas, counteracting the existing disparities and ensuring the conservation of cultural and bio-diversity; - Good communication and an appropriate climate of cooperation between the States involved in it; - A smart and resilient blue economy and the focus on skills development, research and innovation; Moreover, GREW includes the progressive evolution of, and trans-national cooperation between vocational and academic education systems as a horizontal area of intervention, enhancing the effectiveness of the other areas of the blue economy. Other In line with the long-term vision outlined by the EU Adaptation Strategy (2021), Italy approved a National Climate Change Adaptation strategy in 2022. GREW is coherent with the national strategy in its strategic axes: - improving current knowledge on Climate Change and its impacts; - describing the vulnerability of the Italian Territory and identifying adaptation options; - promoting participation and raising awareness; - supporting information on adaptation; - specifying the tools to identify the best adaptation options. In coherence with the National Adaptation Plan (under development) main objective, GREW works on updating knowledge on adaptation and making it more effective in the design of adaptation actions at different levels of government. Also, the National strategy recognises that adaptation actions, from identification of measures to monitoring, require an appropriate participatory governance that should be structured through the involvement of different administrative units and stakeholders. Other Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Republic of Croatia. GREW is coherent with the main aims of Croatian adaptation strategy. In line with the EU Climate adaptation strategy, core objectives of the Croatian strategy are: - to raise awareness about importance and threats of climate change and about the need to integrate climate change adaptation into existing and new policies; - to reduce the vulnerability of the environment, economy and society threatened by climate change. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaGUSTIITHR02004032Gastro UpScaled Tourist Itinerary in rural regions of Croatia and ItalyApulian Public Theatre – Regional Consortium for Arts and CultureNoOtherBariItalyITpublic317500.0Gastro tourism is a way to make the tourism sector more sustainable by reducing food waste, improving agricultural practices, promoting local and organic foods. Sustainable gastro tourism is a growing trend of food travel that offers options with less of an ecological footprint. It is a form of sustainable tourism that focuses on the culinary experiences of a destination and is a key tool for achieving sustainable development goals. Culture and sustainable tourism are two important pillars of economic development and can create jobs, spur innovation, and drive economic growth. Gastronomy tourism promotes social inclusion and innovation, generates income, promotes local produce, and raises awareness of sustainability issues. The growth of gastro tourism has been driven by the rise of social media and the increasing popularity of culinary travel experiences. Sustainable gastro tourism is a way to enjoy all the aspects of gastro tourism while also being conscious of the impact that tourism can have on local communities and ecosystems. It involves supporting local businesses, using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, minimising waste, and promoting sustainable practices such as organic farming and Slow Food. There are many ways to experience slow tourism, but one of the most popular is through gastro tourism, which involves traveling to a destination to sample the local cuisine and learn about the food culture. Gastronomy tourism is important for local governments, educational institutions and civil organizations to reach their development goals, but it is important to have an equitable distribution of the beneits among the sectors. Farmers, cooks and chefs should be seen as an integral part of the tourism value chain, and their proposals should be given a central role to preserve biodiversity and gastronomic culture. Tourism should also be seen as a means to re-evaluate traditional cuisine, as it can lead to new dishes that do not have any ties to the values and traditions of the local traditional cuisine. There are several challenges which project GUSTI will tackle. Firstly, the diversification of touristic flows making the destinations equally accessible to all tourists, regardles of their age, gender or abilities, and increasing the environmental sustainability, positively impacting the local community. Secondly, the lack of promotion of new and integrated offers and maintining the competitiveness of the gastronomy tourism sector. Finaly, the improvement and modernisation of the policies for valorisation of the cultural heritage. The GUSTI project will address these issues by first identifying, valorizing, and promoting intangible cultural heritage through in-depth analysis of the current state, quality system labels, and sustainable practices, as well as creating and mapping itineraries and strategic planning of destination management and promotion, as well as eco-labeling. The project's outcomes will help to increase knowledge, build and implement stakeholder capacities in sustainable gastronomy and cultural tourism, digitalization, and new career paths for all target groups along the entire food production chain (including family farmers, farm associations, hospitality providers, local authorities, gastronomes, students, teachers, etc.). The following measures will result in a genuine shift in the valorization and promotion of gastro-cultural tourism: - Implementation of various pilot actions, educations, workshops, and various awareness-raising events; - Creation of an appropriate cross-border thematic network; - Development of an online digital tool tailored to different users to provide best practice guidelines, itineraries, cookbooks, and so on. The innovative approach is to look at destination management as a whole, following the principles of circular economy and Farm to Fork Strategy as described in the EU Green Deal, rather than just promoting gastronomy or destinations. Cross-border collaboration is essential for achieving project goals and outcomes, and also for project partners, target groups, project areas adn programme areas. While each country and region may face unique challenges and solutions for the valorization and promotion of gastro-cultural tourism, a collaborative approach is required to develop sustainable destination management practices, slow food and quality label systems, and raise awareness about the environmental impact of seasonal tourism. Close collaboration can result in better knowledge and expertise sharing, as well as improved communication channels. This will ultimately aid in the facilitation of joint projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening cross-border relations, promoting cultural exchange, and enhancing economic development. The benefits of taking a cross-border approach are numerous for project partners, target groups, project areas, and programme areas.Comprehensive analysis on intangible cultural heritage and strategic planning of sustainable tourism development in order to gain knowledge on the current state of destination management and promotion in targeted regions across the Programme area and seasonality of tourism flows and environmental impact of overload tourism. Identify the framework to develop new itineraries, learn from good-practice models and develop a stakeholder’s engagement model to aid in the development of sustainable tourism practices. To develop and test solutions for improvement of knowledge, digital and green upskilling of stakeholders, raising awareness on the importance of locally produced products, shortening of supply-chains to achieve sustainable gastro-cultural tourism, slow food, farm-to-fork- principle, the environmental impact of tourism, eco-labels, agrotourism, API-tourism, capacity building with a variety of tools and resources, through small-scale pilot actions tailored to the specific needs and opportunities of each region, with the ultimate goal of building a cross-border network of stakeholders and initiatives that can work together to promote tourism in a sustainable and effective manner. Upskilling of stakeholders for the creation of innovative new career paths in the field of sustainable tourism in Croatia and Italy. The aim is to provide stakeholders with the necessary set of skills and tools to make them more competitive in the labor market and raise-awareness on smart and sustainable tourism. To create a set of initiatives and activities that promote sustainable gastro tourism in the Adriatic regions by engaging stakeholders and enhancing actions that contribute to sustainable development and raise awareness about the importance of cross-border cooperation. The partnership in the project GUSTI will be strenghtened through the establishement of thematic cross-border network, which will ensure the colaboration between both countries even after the project ends. The thematic Cross-border Gastro Diplomacy Network between Italy and Croatia aims to celebrate this diversity by creating a platform for chefs, food entrepreneurs and hospitality professionals to connect across border. 2624529.02099623.22099623.288%ERDF88%http://www.teatropubblicopugliese.itTourismCultural heritage and artsSustainable gastro-cultural task force established Meetings with relevant stakeholders held (8) Cross-border report on state-of-art created (1) Cross-border focus group established Cross-border focus group online meetings held (4) Plan for the capitalization of the project “Take It Slow” results created SMART goals and objectives guidelines for the creation of the Joint CB DMS created (1) Joint CB DMS created Memorandum of agreement - Joint CB DMS adopted by all PPs (1) Recommendations on monitoring and evaluation of JCB DMS created (1) Factsheet on know-how from project EXCOVER, TAKE IT SLOW and CREA-GELATOn the ROAD created Cross-border itinerary map created Cross-border itinerary guide created Summary of needs for further education in providing services in tourism and sustainable development Workshops “Providing services in tourism and sustainable development” (8) Study visits organized (2) Guidelines on collected knowledge and practices (1 On-line dissemination event on collected knowledge and practices organized Stakeholder engagement model (1) “Roadmap for cross-border action” Equipment for Gastro Lab Culinary workshops organized (2) Equipment for Winemaking Museum Experiential workshops organized (2) Experiential workshops organized (2) Experiential thematic sessions organized (2) Chef-led storytelling session organized (1) Story-telling activities organized (2) Workshops organized (2) Performances organized (2) Honey-based cooking courses organized (2) Digital and green skills courses organized (2) Exhibitions organized (2) Culinary presentation organized (1) Competition organized and equipment tested Round table of Gastro diplomats organized Cross-border Conference on Sustainable Tourism in Dubrovnik Memorandum of Understanding for Cross-border Gastro-diplomacy Network signed Taste the Destination events organized E-booklet created Joint Cross-border Destination Management Strategy(EN) Capacity building of stakeholders and transfer of knowledge, and know-how on sustainable tourism practices(EN) Small-scale Pilot Actions(EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion This project contributes to the EUSAIR fourth strategic pillar „Sustainable tourism “, to the topics: - Diversified tourism offer (products and services) - Sustainable and responsible tourism management (innovation and quality). Through the identification and valorization of gastronomy tourism as a selective form of tourism and the essential part of intangible cultural heritage of each partnering area, this project will contribute to the diversification of tourism offer in terms of products and services. Through the development of strategic document and action plans, it will contribute to more sustainable and responsible tourism management. Finally, through educations and workshops, it will build capacities of the stakeholders in terms of new smart green and digital skills which will contribute to innovation and quality of tourism offer. EuropeanGreenDeal The project will contribute to the overarching objective of the EU Green Deal „Climate neutral Europe“ through educations and workshops raising awareness about this issue within the tourism sector. Moreover, it will contribute to the Circular economy goal and Farm to Fork Strategy through educations on sustainable tourism with the reference on how to lower our carbon footprint and promoting locally produced food and traditional cooking as an imperative in obtaining sustainable and resilient touristic offer. Other National Development Strategy - Croatia 2030 Strategic goal 1. Competitive and innovative economy; priority area 4. Development of sustainable, innovative and resilient tourism Through the project activities of capacity building (A2.1.), small-scale pilot actions (A2.2.) and transfer of knowledge (A2.3.) stakeholders will acquire new smart green and digital skills and education for new modern jobs in the tourism sector which will make them more competitive in the field. In addition, through the activity of establishing gastro diplomacy network and creating online tool, project’s stakeholders will be more involved and linked which will contribute to sustainability and facing possible risks. Other Strategy of the development of sustainable tourism until 2030 Strategic goal 1. Year-round and regionally balanced tourism, Priority 1.1. Development of more balanced and inclusive tourism through tourism products af added value Priority 1.2. Spatially more evenly distributed tourist traffic This project aims at valorization and promotion of intangible cultural heritage, moreover, of gastronomy as the essential part of tourism offer. Gastronomy-based tourism is a year-round tourism and it benefits smaller and less recognized destinations which are not burdened by mass tourism. This will be done through different manifestations within the activity GUSTI week (A3.2.). Learning about local and regional traditional gastronomy, one learns about the culture of that area and is more immersed in the experience of the destination itself. Through this project's activities, inclusion will be encouraged through the involvement of all target groups, including the vulnerable target groups. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaHABIITHR04001704Awareness raising, training, and scientific research activities on species and Habitat of Community interestMunicipality of Conversano-Area 9 - Environment, Decorum, and Urban ResilienceYesLocal public authorityConversanoItalyITpublic72799.6In the EU, green infrastructure includes the Natura 2000 network and other significant and protected areas as its backbone, as well as natural and semi-natural spaces outside Natura 2000, such as parks, gardens, vegetated buffer strips along rivers, or ridge landscapes with certain features, green walls, eco-bridges, and fish ladders. Green belts spreading over smaller settlements around cities are the lungs of the whole region and can provide various environmental, social, and economic benefits._x000D_ Green infrastructure is defined in the EU Green Infrastructure Strategy as a strategically planned network of natural and semi-natural areas with other environmental features designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services. And thus, it incorporated green spaces (or blue if aquatic ecosystems are concerned) and other physical features in terrestrial (including coastal) and marine areas._x000D_ The HABI project proposal intends to pursue a set of integrated objectives aimed, as a whole, at promoting a new image of the area based on the quality of the environment and the landscape, the richness of the cultural identity, and natural heritage. HABI will explore the Lake of Conversano and Gravina di Monsignore Natural Reserve and Lokrum Reserve. The project recognizes the need to create a balance between the anthropic environment and the natural environment, which today is compromised. It is foreseen to develop adequate strategies regarding these protected NATURA 2000 areas, alongside the creation and implementation of local/transnational workshops in Italy and Croatia. The project will be further enriched with the involvement of DURA who will develop an awareness-raising campaign and support the professional partners with these activities. The project will include key stakeholders such as the general public, youth, SMEs, and local/regional authorities in its activities, and to raise awareness on these decaying, sensitive NATURA 2000 areas._x000D_ HABI project will focus its objectives on:_x000D_ I) Conservation and recovery of biocenoses, with particular reference to the habitats and species in the Italy-Croatia area,_x000D_ II) Promoting educational, training, and scientific research activities, as well as sustainable recreational activities,_x000D_ III) Promote and redevelop economic activities, particularly in the tourism sector in order to improve the quality of life of the local population._x000D_ All of the activities within the project HABI will focus on involving different types of stakeholders such as local public authority, the general public, youth and education centers, SMEs, and many more.RCO 83 Strategies and action plans jointly developed._x000D_ RCO 85 Participations in joint training schemes.226605.23181284.18181284.1880%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaGovernance, partnershipSustainable management of natural resourcesKick-off meeting in Conversano _x000D_ Steering Committee _x000D_ Project visual identity _x000D_ Development of the methodology for the drafting of the joint strategy and action plan _x000D_ Joint Strategy and action plan for NATURA 2000 and habitat of Lokrum, Conversano, and Mola di Bari _x000D_ Guidelines and recommendations for effective management _x000D_ Reports on the NATURA 2000 sites _x000D_ Joint methodology for training curricula _x000D_ Report on Transnational Training Workshop for Conversano_x000D_ Report of Transnational Training Workshop for Lokrum _x000D_ Report on 2nd Steering Committee meeting _x000D_ Joint Plan for an awareness-raising campaign _x000D_ Awareness-raising event held in Mola di Bari _x000D_ Report on the Awareness-raising event in Mola di Bari _x000D_ Awareness-raising event held in Dubrovnik _x000D_ Report on the Awareness-raising event in Dubrovnik _x000D_ Report on 3rd Steering Committee meeting _x000D_ Final Event _x000D_ Report on Final Event079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2023-08-012024-12-31EuropeanGreenDeal Sustainable/smart tourism promoted through —- can play an ambitious role in meeting sustainability goals referred to in the EU Green Deal (therefore linked also to UN's 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals - C7.6). _x000D_ Other: The project will contribute to Territorial Agenda 2030 by emphasizing the need for the policy level to support efforts and thus strengthen multi-level and multi-sectoral governance in the project areas. Project activities include integrated approaches involving local and regional non-governmental stakeholders (i.e., citizens), which not only better address local needs but will also increase trust in and the accountability of governance. _x000D_ EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: The project will contribute to the EUSAIR regarding pillar 3 - Environmental Quality. Project activities will promote and emphasize the main objective of pillar 3, which is to ensure a good environmental and ecological status of the marine and coastal environment, with a focus on halting the loss of biodiversity and the degradation of ecosystem services in the EU. _x000D_ Other: Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): project proposal is estimated to contribute to lowering energy consumption and shifting to renewable energy sources by supporting sustainable choices i.e., sustainable transport options. The project will also support SDG 4 (i.e., Quality education), where several project activities are related to the development of joint training schemes and strategy-based approaches. Additional SDG objectives that this project will include are SDG 5, SDG 10, and SDG 14. _x000D_ Other: The project will contribute to the EU Strategy for Biodiversity 2030 with activities that have a comprehensive, ambitious, and long-term plan for protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems. In addition, it will benefit the local/regional/international communities, climate, and the planet by primarily setting in motion a new, strengthened framework to improve knowledge, financing, and investments and better respect nature in public and business decision-making.4.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaHABIITHR04001704Awareness raising, training, and scientific research activities on species and Habitat of Community interestMunicipality of Mola di BariNoLocal public authorityMola di Bari (BA)ItalyITpublic42602.7ERDF 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaHANDYITHR02003952Strengthen the specialistic skills of the emergency services to response to the climate changes eventsPuglia RegionYesRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic567920.0During the 7th European Civil Protection Forum held in Bruxelles on 28th and 29th June 2022, organized by the European Commission, experts highlight the importance of the training courses to raise standards, the strengthening of interoperability of teams, the improvement of the specialized equipment and the stimulation of exchanges of experts to other countries via equal partnerships. HANDY aims to respond to the common challenge at European level to strengthen cooperation between the civil protection bodies involved in the management of emergency events in the Adriatic area. This will be possible by improving the specialized training of operators and volunteers and strengthening the capacity for cross-border cooperation in case of emergency, in order to increase the mutual support in the field of the climate change effects and risks at Adriatic level. The imperative aim of HANDY is to focus on prevention and preparedness efforts in view of large-scale cross-border emergencies through the transferring of the scientific knowledge learned by other projects, together with the enhancement of specialized equipment, the training courses and joint capacity building facilitated by the Civil Protection Knowledge Network, that will help build a more resilient Adriatic. HANDY will boosts capacities to respond to crises in both countries, particularly in the case of forest fires, floods, oil spill incidents and earthquake. In addition, both the Split Dalmatia County and Puglia Region partners are implementing a specialized training centers to support all Adriatic area training needs in the long period. The cooperation between project partners and the strengthening of the specialized equipment to be made available to the centers, will allow the partners involved to become a reference point for cross-border training at the Adriatic level. The proposal contribute, also, to the two cross-cutting issues: digitalization and circular economy, improving the knowledge base for policies concerning climate change and the related application tools.The specific objective is to organize multi-level targeted training courses to manage and prevent the climate change events with a strong cooperation between partners in relation to the specific competences of each, involving decision makers, operators and volunteers. The specific objective is to strengthen the skills of the civil operators to use the specialized equipment and the specialized equipment for risk management with the strengthening of existing centres in the territories of the partners involved. Development of the cross-border strategy and action plan for the mutual cooperation in the field of training on Adriatic aimed at improving operational capacity in response signing a Memorandum of Understanding between project partners and other civil protection bodies, to collaborate in joint training activities after the end of HANDY.2531880.02025504.02025504.091%ERDF91%https://protezionecivile.puglia.itCooperation between emergency servicesICT and digital societyCatalogue of main innovative solutions for the prevention and mitigation of climate change events. Joint programme of modules Report of the training courses implemented (1 per PPs) Development of joint guidelines for cross-border standardization of training on innovation systems Report on the communication activities implemented to disseminate the WP's results. Report on the capacity building (one per partner) Jointly Report on Specialized equipment purchased Report on capacity building activity Joint development of guideline on the use of specialized equipment Report of the Cross-border event in Croatia carried out by PP2 Report of the Cross-border event in Croatia carried out by PP5 Joint strategy and action plan for the standardization of mutual cooperation on training. Report on Final Conference Training to strengthen the specialist and digital skills of the protection civil bodies(EN) Guidelines for cross-border standardization on training of the civil protection system(EN) Cross-border strategy and action plan for the standardization of mutual cooperation in the field of training(EN) 059 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: fires (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion As indicated in the EUSAIR Final Report 2021, the EU Strategy for the Adriatic-Ionian Region addresses the region's concrete challenges with an action plan based on four interdependent programme pillars that are Blue Growth, Connecting the Region, Environmental Quality and Sustainable Tourism. The report highlighted that to joint efforts of all four include disaster risk management, climate change mitigation and adaptation and capacity building. Indeed, the risks identified by this proposal which are floods, fire, earthquakes and oil spills have a direct impact on all four priority axes of the EUSAIR Strategy, as the territories exposed to these risks and the sectors of the community are multiple, from biodiversity to tourism to the blue economy. Based on this analysis, the HANDY proposal will contribute directly to all four axes of the EUSAIR strategy. Finally, considering that one of the identified risks addressed to HANDY is the oil spills, HANDY will contribute to the flagship project "Development and implementation of Adriatic-Ionian sub/regional oil spill contingency plan" of TSG3, that it is focused on the overall goal of the preparation of a A-I Sub-regional Oil Spill Contingency Plan is to establish, within the framework of the OPRC Convention and of the Prevention and Emergency Protocol to the Barcelona Convention, a mechanism for mutual assistance, under which the competent national Authorities of Adriatic and Ionian Countries will co-operate in order to co-ordinate and integrate their activities related to prevention and response to marine pollution incidents affecting or likely to affect the territorial sea, coasts and related interests of one or more of these countries, or to incidents surpassing the available response capacity of each of these countries alone. EuropeanGreenDeal The proposal aims to contribute directly to specific action of the European Green Deal that is "Increasing the EU'S Climate ambition for 2030 and 2050". In particular, HANDY is in line ti the New EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change. The new strategy sets out how the European Union can adapt to the unavoidable impacts of climate change and become climate resilient by 2050. The Strategy has four principle objectives: to make adaptation smarter, swifter and more systemic, and to step up international action on adaptation to climate change. In line with the need to adopt common preventive methods and early warning systems, the proposal will make its contribution by transferring the current methodologies implemented in the programme area to policy makers and bodies involved in forecasting and also in event management. In this way, the proposal will ensure enhanced multi-level skills and will directly contribute to the New EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change. Other EU Civil Protection Mechanism – Decision No 1313/2013/EU The mechanism's specific objectives are to: - achieve a high level of protection against disasters by preventing or reducing their potential effects; - fostering a culture of prevention and improving cooperation between the civil protection and other relevant services; - enhance preparedness at both EU country and EU levels to respond to disasters; - facilitate rapid and efficient response in the event of disasters or imminent disasters (almost certain to occur); - increase public awareness and preparedness for disasters. Disaster prevention is a major focus of the Mechanism with particular emphasis on risk assessment and risk management planning. The proposal will contribute to achieve all the main goals, implementing specialized training, capacity buildings activities on the equipment, the exchange of best practices among the civil protection bodies of Italy and Croatia and several communication activities that it will be increased the public awareness for disaster risks. Other REGULATION (EU) 2021/836 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 20 May 2021 amending Decision No 1313/2013/EU on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism. The regulation highlights that the role of regional and local authorities in disaster prevention and management is of great importance, and, where appropriate, their capacities are included in the activities carried out under Decision No 1313/2013/EU. According to this there is therefore also a need for on-going cooperation at local and regional levels across borders, with a view to developing common alert systems for rapid intervention prior to the activation of the Union Mechanism. Similarly, and having regard to national structures, it is important to acknowledge the need to provide technical training assistance to local communities to enhance their first response capacities where appropriate. It is also important to keep the public informed on initial response measures. Considering the activities identified by the project partners and the involvement of the decision makers in specific modules of the training activities and during the cross-border events, this proposal contribute the achievement of the main objectives of this regulation. Other Component 4 of Mission 2 of the Italian PNRR "Protection of the territory and the water resource" aims to put in place the necessary actions to make the country more resilient to the effects of climate change, protecting nature and biodiversity. In particular, MEASURE 1 - Strengthening the predictive capacity of the effects of climate change [M2C4M1] of Mission 2 Component 1 includes Investment 1.1 - Implementation of an advanced and integrated monitoring and forecasting system. aimed at developing a monitoring system to identify and predict risks on the ground as a consequence of climate change and inadequate spatial planning. By Ministerial Decree No. 398 of 29.09.2021, in agreement with the Civil Protection Department, the Operating Plan has been approved that has the scope to characterize the actions necessary to the realization of the Advanced and Integrated System of Monitoring and Forecast and to identify the macroactivities previewed (Components of the System) and vertical applications required as specific themes of intervention (surveillance/monitoring), indicating, in addition to the Department of Civil Protection, the central Administrations involved and the levels of collaboration and cooperation required in the design and implementation of the Monitoring System and for its operation at full speed. In this regard, the proposal will create a synergy with the Integrated System of Monitoring, that it will present during the cross-border events, in order to capitalize with the Strategy the project results in cooperation with National Departments of Civil Protection. Other New European Circular Economy. The EU can only succeed if its efforts drive also the global transition to a just, climate-neutral, resource-efficient and circular economy. There is a growing need to advance discussions on defining a “Safe Operating Space’ whereby the use of various natural resources does not exceed certain local, regional or global thresholds and environmental impacts remain within planetary boundaries. In line with this, the Circular Economy Strategy encourages a continue collaboration in the context of bilateral, regional and multilateral policy dialogues between nations. The importance of the cooperation and the main goals of the New European Circular economic will be a topic of the cross-border events in the proposal in order to contribute to the dissemination of the strategy among the two countries. Other Croatian Strategy of national safety (NN 73/2017), Protection and Rescue Act (2004), Act on fire protection (NN 92/10) and Act on civil protection (NN 118/18). In general this proposal aims to contribute to the Croatian Strategy of national safety increasing the specialized equipment, and strengthening the competences at the level of decision makers, civil protection operators and volunteers thanks to a substantial exchange of experience and training among the bodies participating in the proposal. The Republic of Croatia and the Italian Republic held the fourth meeting of the Coordination Committee of Ministers on 30 November 2020 in Zagreb with the aim of further enhancing political, economic, cross-border and interregional cooperation. To this end, the two sides committed to intensify bilateral dialogue on high political and working levels. Bilateral cooperation will be enhanced also through Interreg Cross-border Programme 2021-2027. In detail, Italy and Croatia commited to strengthen the existing cooperation in the field of prevention, preparedness and response to major marine pollution incidents deriving from the maritime transport; a timely and coordinated action to be carried out in the framework of the Barcelona Convention through the Sub Regional Contingency Plan for the Prevention of, Preparedness for and Response to Major Marine Pollution Incidents in the Adriatic Sea and the OPCR Convention, would increase the level of safety in the whole Adriatic. Other At Italian level, the HANDY proposal is in line with Law n. 225 on the Establishment of Civil protection service (No 64 GU), and modified by D.L. n. 393, as well as with Civil Protection Code (D.L. No 1, 2018 GU) defining management of national alert system. In general this proposal aims to contribute to the Italian national safety increasing the specialized equipment, and strengthening the competences at the level of decision makers, civil protection operators and volunteers thanks to a substantial exchange of experience and training among the bodies participating in the proposal. In detail, the Report Pursuant To Article 6 (1) (D) Of Decision 1313/2013/Eu submitted by the National Civil Protection Department to European Commission, describes priority prevention and preparedness measures to address key risks with cross-border consequences and risks related to disasters that cause, or are likely to cause, multi-country cross-border effects, as well as, where appropriate, low probability risks with a high impact, in response to points 21 and 22 of the Reporting Guidelines 2019/C428/07. In addition, the numerous agreements with Member States bordering Italy are mentioned, referring to generic collaborations in the field of civil protection or to prevention, mitigation and response to specific risks. On 4 April and 11 November 2011 respectively, the DPC concluded two MoUs aimed at facilitating bilateral cooperation in anticipating, preventing and responding to natural and man-made disasters, with the Emergency and Civil Security Sector of the Ministry of Interior of Montenegro and with the National Directorate for Protection and Rescue of the Republic of Croatia. 5.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaIN4BLUEITHR02003552Social impact INcubators FOR strenghtening the capacity of Adriatic region to support the sustainable industry transformation of the BLUE economy sectorTECNOPOLIS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PARKNoBusiness support organisationValenzanoItalyITpublic215520.0IN4BLUE project is a capacity-building project that addresses the lack of skills of local actors: creative industry, blue economy and other connected sectors to act upon and become part of digital and green transition actions. Project focuses on micro and small enterprises from two sectors of blue economy: coastal tourism and maritime transport and their connected value-chains. The target sector is one of the most wide-spread in the program area and is one of the most affected sectors by the COIVD crisis hence these enterprises have problem finding capital for investing in digital and sustainable technologies and have limited skills in communicating new green-values to their users. To tackle this problem, the new systematic approach is proposed in which the COMMUNITY of creative actors and technology specialist in a form of SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESS INCUBATORS are collaborating together and internationally to design and prototype new sustainable concepts and business processes for the blue economy sector, all leading to increased capacity of area to co-create and innovate. Main project strategy is to build an ecosystem that can innovate, collaborate and support multiple enterprises in their effort to engage digital and green transition. Innovation ecosystem are made from various individuals and organizations; therefore the general idea is for each PP to i) identify and bring local actors together, ii) provide tailored educations for entrepreneurs and iii) develop applicable use-cases and solution that are later taken on, developed and promoted by the project partners in capitalization phase. The main project OUTCOME is the change in perspective in which digital and green transition are not only economic activities but social as well and that ECOSYSTEM APPROACH of CO-CREATION not only leads to successful models of digital and green transformation but also significantly improves the participant skills. The innovation ecosystem approach for raising skills is not that common in the program area therefore project goal is for experienced organisations in capacity building actions (PPs) to test idea in practice, improve the concept and share knowledge with other entrepreneurial environments, thematic networks and research organisations to ensure continuous contribution to program area innovation capacities . Within IN4BLUE project the SBI concept will be put on test; the skills of the PP staff and new-entrants shall be tested at time of entering to project/program and at the project/program meassuring effectivnes of program on improving digital, green and entrepreneurial skills; and the entrepreneurial success of SME participants shall be measured to see the impact of the programs on business performance. Main project OBJECTIVE is to build and activate the cross-border systematic support of key development stakeholders for strengthening the skills and the capacities of local actors (CI, Blue economy and others) to act upon and become part of digital and green transition actions in the blue economy sector, enabling the positive synergy effects on innovativeness, resilience and sustainable competitiveness of the Adriatic Region PROJECT ORGANIZATION Project is organized in three work packages. First WP relates to upskilling preparation phase, second WP is related to execution phase and third WP relates to project result transferability. Within the project three different approaches shall be explored: SOCIAL CO-CREATION within Creative Laboratory actions, TAILORED TRAININGS within IN4BLUE training program and INTERNSHIP INCUBATON within RESIDENCY program; targeting three different types of participants. The project will support minimum of 90 SMEs and host more than 50 events/training sessions resulting in 240 participations in the upskilling actions. Project will identify minimum 60 use-cases of green/digital transition and 18 sustainable technologies or sustainable techniques applicable in the blue economy sector and will result in minimum 12 original business case models and 6 business plans developed. Project is innovative in a way that it brings the practices from the start-up ecosystem to traditional industry like the blue economy; The program is inclusive; it introduces new tools (design thinking, design sprints, hackatons) and new concepts (residency program, pitch sessions etc.) to the territory; and it contributes to shifting the method of learning from common trainings to experience exchange and learn-by-doing practice. For project outcomes the transnational support is crucial, since it combines capacity from territories of different skill levels leading to spillover effects between PPs but nad program participants; Also transnational approach ensures the participation of experienced mentors regardless of theritory promoting the multi-polar mentorship concept and international approach to other EEs and the participants of training programs.SO1.1 Social impact business incubators operationalized and are implementing the innovative IN4BLUE collaboration mechanisms that targets the micro and small enterprises from Creative industry and blue economy sectors of coastal tourism and maritime transport to develop skills for the green transition This WP targets the specific challenge 6 of the program area: ""Building or reinforcing transformation and digitalisation skills of SMEs and their networks, to boost innovation mainly in blue economy sectors and adopting circular economy practices"". This activity results in: technology and stakeholder database, competence map of the local business environments and formal cooperation of PPs on the IN4BLUE support program for increasing the capacity of local actors to sustain green transition in the blue economy sector. "SO2.1 To strenghten the capacities of SMEs within IN4BLUE network to boost the innovation in the selected sectors of the blue economy. This WP targets the specific challenge 6 of the program area: Building or reinforcing transformation and digitalisation skills of SMEs to boost innovation. The activity results in: developed sustainable blue economy business concepts and implemented: 6 hackathons (CB in person event with min. 10 partic. from both countries) , 3 creative dialogues (CB event: PPs and mentors collaborting online), 6 problem framing workshops (in person local events with min. 5 partic.), 12 IN2 workshops (IN2IZ / IN2TECH general education with min. 5 new paric.) and 3 CB PILOT study workshops (CB event - cumulating participants of IN2 workshops). Number of participants: 6x10 + 6x5 + 12x5 = 150 participants Number of CB events: 12 events from which 6 in person Number of local events: 18 events "SO3.1 To provide knowledge and create stable and sustainable business environment for different actors to innovate and contribute to the higher level of personal skill and higher level of business environment integration leading to increased capacity to innovate in the area of green and digital transition in the blue economy sector. This WP is also in align with the targeted specific challenge 6 of the program area: ""Building or reinforcing transformation and digitalisation skills of SMEs and their networks, to boost innovation mainly in blue economy sectors and adopting circular economy practices"". This activity results in: a) new knowledge in upskilling program organization, b) increased accessibility of sustainable business models and sustainable technology and c) raised awareness of key stakeholders (SMEs) and d) solutions taken by other organizations as result of transferability actions."1390779.01112623.21112623.288%ERDF88%http://www.tecnopolispst.itCoastal management and maritime issuesSME and entrepreneurshipLabour market and employmentIN4Blue technology database Competence map of local EE IN4BLUE support program IN4BLUE Podcast - Come facciamo transizione blu IN4BLUE supporter network Report on initial key stakeholder training Communication strategy Stakeholder database Summarized IN4BLUE creative laboratory event report Catalogue of sustainable blue-economy service business concepts and business plans Summarized IN4Blue training report Catalogue of IN4BLUE training programs Summarized report on IN4BLUE residency report Report on strengthened capacities of key supporter network actors in green tech. and co-creation Promotional campaign reports Report on the social and general media Report on horizontal principles IN4BLUE support program - impact report Report on contribution of IN4BLUE Social Business Incubator to the program horizontal principles IN4BLUE program presentation book In4BLUE business plan catalogue IN4BLUE program transferability and business model transferability action report IN4BLUE declaration statement Report on general transferability actions Project end report on the social and general media Local innovation value chain structure developed and delivered by mixed partnership of public and private organisations.(EN) IN4BLUE project partners receiving ERFD funds (EN) Enterprises supported by the IN4BLUE project(EN) Residency program mentoring companies gain new insights on viable quadruple-helix business concepts(EN) Enterprises supported by the IN4BLUE project(EN) Number of entrepreneurs, creative individuals and technology providers entering the IN4BLUE support program and trained by the international mentor network(EN) 023 Skills development for smart specialisation, industrial transition, entrepreneurship and adaptability of enterprises to changeRSO1.4. Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project is in line with the EUSAIR Pillar 1 Blue Growth, and its Specific Objective 1: to promote research, innovation and business opportunities in blue economy sectors, by facilitating the brain circulation between research and business communities and increasing their networking and clustering capacity. In particular the project is through activity A2.2 supports the development of skills for co-creation of digital and green business concepts; and uses the access to cross-border resources to enhance the local knowledge that is present in WP2 trough: creative dialogues (3), IN2BIZ thematic educations (3) and international case study pilots (3). Also project is aligned with the EUSAIR Flagship project: FOSTERING QUADRUPLE HELIX TIES IN THE FIELDS OF MARINE TECHNOLOGIES AND BLUE BIO- TECHNOLOGIES FOR ADVANCING INNOVATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ADAPTATION IN BLUE BIO-ECONOMY; The alignment is within the base structure of IN4BLUE partnership that is a QUADRUPLEHELIX construction. Project uses the stakeholder competences to advance innovation and directly trough activities A2.1, A2.2, A2,3 adds to the goals of the EUSAIR flagship project that is developing innovative business models (12). EuropeanGreenDeal Through the recomended solutions based on developed skills for smart specialization, industrial transition and entrepreneurship for SMEs operating in the Blue Economy sector, this project exhibits a strong connection with Specific Objective 1 of the European Green Deal, which aims to transition towards a sustainable, green economy by promoting research, innovation, and business opportunities. This project is focused on upskilling preparation and execution phases that directly contributes to advancing research and innovation within the context of the blue economy. By providing tailored trainings and fostering social co-creation through Creative Laboratory actions (activity 2.1 and deliverable 1.1.1), the project enables participants to develop new ideas, technologies and use-cases that support sustainability and environmental conservation. This aligns with the European Green Deal's emphasis on fostering innovation to address environmental challenges. Development of transferability tools (activity 3.2) of IN4BLUE focuses on the transferability of project results as well transfer of developed sustainable business models and concepts into practice, which is crucial for scaling up successful initiatives and maximizing their impact. By sharing all above mentioned the project enhances the replication and adoption of sustainable practices across different regions and sectors. This aligns with the European Green Deal's objective of promoting knowledge sharing and cooperation to accelerate the transition to a green economy. Other The project is consistent with the Implementation Plan of the Region of Istria 2022-2025 in the priority of action Regions of innovative and competitive economy in the function of sustainability in measure 3.2.4. Improvement of the entrepreneurial environment as a foundation for a safe and resilient economy in which the specific goal is a competitive and innovative economy, and the special goal is entrepreneurship based on research and innovation. The upskilling programme within activity 2.1., directly contributes to this measure by providing training and skill development opportunities to participants that will result in deliverable 1.1.1. - IN4BLUE technology database consisting of at least 80 use-cases of green transition. By enhancing the skills and knowledge of individuals involved in the blue economy, IN4BLUE supports the regional goal of strengthening human capital and fostering economic development. This project is also aligned with measures 3.3.4. Improving the quality of products and services in tourism (consistention with deliverable 2.1.2.) and 3.3.5. The development of green tourism with the same strategic goal (consistention with deliverable 1.1.1), and a special goal is sustainable tourism based on the quality of service and authentic content. Other European Agenda for Tourism 2030 The tourism significantly contributes to economic development across Europe and can help to achieve the objectives of various EU, national, regional and local policies thanks to its cross-cutting economic and social dimensions and the high ratio of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating directly or indirectly along the tourism value chain. Therefore, the project will support the digital and green transitions in the tourism ecosystem, especially in the coastal tourism, thanks the involvement of CCI stakeholders and business mentors as a IN4BLUE supporter network that will provide innovative and sustainable services. This project will primarly contribute to the following goals and priorities of Agenda: Promoting Sustainability that involves promoting sustainable tourism practices, protecting natural and cultural heritage, and minimizing the environmental impact of tourism activities and Fostering Innovation that focuses on fostering innovation in areas such as tourism product development, marketing strategies, and the use of digital technologies. Activity 1.3 will contribute to both mentioned priorities in a way of raising competence level of IN4BLUE innovation value-chain members that will consequently have an impact on better tourism product development as well as driving sustainable innovation within the tourism industry. Other Contribution to EU digital strategy for 2030.-The Digital Decade policy programme 2030., focused on bringing digital technology to businesses, citizens and public administrations promoting culture and sustainable tourism throught digital solutions and technologies in the area. One of the common challenges of the programme area that we are jointly tackling in IN4BLUE project are digital and sustainable technologies trought all the project activies. Since the main project OUTCOME is the change in perspective in which digital and green transition are not only economic activities but social as well and that ECOSYSTEM APPROACH of CO-CREATION not only leads to successful models of digital and green transformation but also significantly improves the participant skills. The project will support minimum of 90 SMEs and host more than 50 events/training sessions resulting in 240 participations in the upskilling actions. Project will identify minimum 60 use-cases of green/digital transition and 18 sustainable technologies or sustainable techniques applicable in the blue economy sector and will result in minimum 12 original business case models and 6 business plans developed. 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaM.A.R.I.O.ITHR04003534Management of Actions to Reduce the outmIgration of yOung educated peopleMunicipality of San Michele SalentinoNoLocal public authoritySan Michele Salentino (BR)ItalyITpublic60590.0MARIO has been designed to tackle the issue of outward migration in IT-HR area of young educated people as an integrated territorial governance strategy, by improving the knowledge of all decision makers on the multidimensional phenomenon, involving the target groups and stakeholders in identifying the problem and co-design and implement measures and to reduce or revert the outflow and make the area involved more attractive for young people to settle._x000D_ To do this, MARIO involves 3 partners, each lamenting the situation of young people leaving and not coming back as well as its impact in creating major societal challenges such as aging population, growing inequality, climate change and unemployment, reflecting strongly on the cross border level._x000D_ Outward migration as often been treated as a skills&jobs problem, but its multidimensional factors require to be tackled as an integrated governance problem, as it affects all socio-economic aspects. It is not just a problem for the local administrations of shrinking settlements, but also their communities and it shouts the need for commitment of all vertical and horizontal organizations, public and private._x000D_ Most important, it requires to finally involve, listen and respond to the needs of the young people. Their making experience in other cities and countries is very beneficial for the original communities as long as they come back. Finally, everyone is free to move voluntarily inside the European Union, but governments and communities shall make all efforts to make it possible for young people to go back, with integrated measures responding to their needs expectations.WPT1 aims at improving the capacity to read the phenomenon of outward migration and demographic change, causes and the effectiveness of measures to tackle it with adopting common approaches and instruments towards an effective regional disparities._x000D_ _x000D_ WPT2 aims at defining jointly, peer reviewing and commonly adopting integrated territorial strategies to counteract outmigration at a partner area level, with concrete measures and tailored monitoring indicators.209830.0167864.0167864.080%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaDemographic change and immigrationGovernance, partnershipInput paper on outmigration and related demographic change in IT HR area and PP territories_x000D_ Shared methods for comparable analysis of outmigration in project regions_x000D_ State of the art of the outward migration of young educated people in partner regions. _x000D_ Survey of integrated measures put in place to address outward migration _x000D_ Gaps paper on policies against outmigration _x000D_ Co-designed set of measures and indicators on identified relevant factors_x000D_ Report good practices on innovative digital tools that allow staying ev. coming back _x000D_ Locally adapted sets of multisectorial measures _x000D_ Action plan _x000D_ Approval /Adoption of Action Plans173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)2023-07-012024-12-31EuropeanGreenDeal The project aims to work in two directions: on the one hand, involving and representing all the actions, strategies, and aspects of environmental attention that a territory can offer, in order to characterize it more and more as "green", so to make it appreciated and desirable; on the Other: hand, to include all actions and strategies as real employment opportunities, expanding them in a highly desirable and innovative sector, both in draining outflows and in being able to attract young people who left before. The project will realize several activities aiming at identifying the point of strengths of each involved territory and the main elements that each territory should reinforce and develop to become more attractive to reduce the brain drain and to stimulate the come back. The direct involvement of target groups, and especially of youngster, who are particularly sensitive to the themes connected to the EU Green Deal, will stimulate the partners to invest on policies and strategy in line with and capable to contribute to the overarching objective of the EU Green Deal to become the first climate neutral continent by 2050, resulting in a cleaner environment, more affordable energy, smarter transport, new jobs and an overall better quality of life. _x000D_ Other: In line with the Territorial Agenda 2030 that calls for more concerted actions at all geographical and governance levels to ensure better perspectives for all people, communities and places in Europe, the project will involve policy makers to better understand and address their sector policies considering the multidimensional factors that impact the choices of the people leaving from their Countries. In fact the project will investigate the multidimensional factors that cause the brain drain and a demographic change in the involved territory and will consequently impact on the policy level fostering a policy change. As foreseen by the TA2030, the quality of government and governance processes is an important cross-cutting principle for local, regional, national and European development. It matters for the well-being of society and is a prerequisite for long-term sustainable increases in living standards, investments, social trust and political legitimacy. Perfectly in line with TA2030, the project will address “demographic and societal imbalances” making different actors in different Italy Croatia area cooperating on responses to societal challenges also improving working, living and business conditions as a starting point to strengthens socio-economic prosperity across Europe, in this way supporting territorial priority A of the genda. Moreover, as suggested by the TA2030, the project will involve people from different governance levels as well as diverse sectors and societal groups, fostering horizontal and vertical cooperation _x000D_ EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: The project proposal is consistent with EUSAIR pillar 3, environmental quality as it promotes sustainable development of the areas involved; is consistent with pillar 4 sustainable tourismbecause it improves the possibility of growth of SMEs who can take advantage of the expertise of young people who, once they have gained experience abroad, then return to their home territory and evidently contributes to cross cutting issue capacity building since the proposal project MARIA helps to increase awareness of the challenge in the territories involved and with the production of a joint action plan will provide the reference territories with a tool to improve the starting position.3.0(VI-A_I-Hr_5) Integrated governance for stronger cooperationPO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaMILEPORTITHR02000602Improving the last MILE accessibility of Adriatic PORTsAutorità di sistema portuale del mare Adriatico meridionale (porti di Bari, Brindisi, Manfredonia, Barletta e Monopoli)NoNational public authorityBariItalyITpublic291030.0MILEPORT helps to solve the weak last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports, affecting their integration into the respective cities and hinterlands, causing multimodal transport inefficiency, weaker economic growth, higher transport-related air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. To change this, cooperation on both shores of the Adriatic Sea is vital, because the issues to be tackled are common and cover operational topics that cannot be dealt at local level, given the global nature of transport flows. This is why cooperation among transport operators who represent key actors in the logistic chain, each of them contributing to the overall efficiency of multimodal connectivity, is essential to improve the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports and strengthen territorial cohesion. To achieve this, we will focus on digitalisation, drafting medium and long-term planning tools and testing IT tools in our territories, enabling us to set common standards. We will start by benchmarking the current situation of our regions with the available best practices, and drafting a strategy and action plans in two IT topics: vehicle booking systems/transport flow optimisation and port gate optimisation. Then, we will jointly test them in result-oriented pilot actions in different locations, compare their outcomes and draw related lessons, translated into solutions being able to be replicated in other regions. As a result, transport stakeholders will be able to see concrete improvements in the efficiency of last mile connection to/from Adriatic ports already during the project lifetime, and residents in port cities will enjoy a better balance between the local community’s and the port’s needs. In the 30 months of cooperation we expect to establish a joint cooperation and development path in order to a ensure a medium- and long-term improvement of last mile connections in the Adriatic ports in a coordinated sea-land approach and a stronger territorial cohesion.2575574.62060459.682060459.6892%ERDF92%http://www.adspmam.itICT and digital societyCross-border baseline benchmarking study Strategy for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT Topic 1 - working group setup report. Topic 1 - Stakeholder involvement report Action plan for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT – topic 1 Topic 2 - working group setup report. Topic 2 - Stakeholder involvement report Action plan for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT – topic 2 Action plan mutual learning workshop Strategy and action plans uptake documentation report Report on the information outreach Pilot actions co-design and launch report - topic 1: transport flow management and VBS Mid-term pilot action status report - topic 1: transport flow management and VBS Pilot action evaluation report - topic 1: transport flow management and VBS Pilot actions co-design and launch report - topic 2: gates and entry/exit tools and procedures Mid-term pilot action status report - topic 2: gates and entry/exit tools and procedures Pilot action evaluation report - topic 2: gates and entry/exit tools and procedures Pilot activities synthesis report - Work paper “Learning from pilots” Partner workshop “Learning from pilots” Report on the information outreach on the pilot actions and investments Transferability and replicability strategy Strategies uptake documentation Strategies rollout to stakeholders MoU for cooperation across borders beyond the project's end Report on networking activities Strategy and action plans for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT(EN) Pilot actions for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT. Topic 1: transport flow management and vehicle booking systems (EN) Investments for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT(EN) Transferability and replicability strategies(EN) 119 Digitising transport: other transport modesRSO3.2. Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility2024-02-012026-07-31EuropeanGreenDeal By optimising and streamlining last-mile freight transport in port cities, reducing vehicle idle time at port/terminal gates and supporting modal shift, through the implementation of the investments and pilot actions (O2.1, O2.2 and O2.3) MILEPORT is in line with the EU Green Deal, which foresees a 90% reduction of the sector’s emissions by 2050 compared to 1990 levels, with sizable contributions across all modes. EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion MILEPORT is consistent with EUSAIR, since its Plan of Action foresees 1) Maritime transport: Action “Improving and harmonising traffic monitoring and management”- “Implementation of ICT and intelligent infrastructure services to improve the efficiency, reliability and safety/security of the port operations and of the delivery system”; 2) Intermodal connections to the hinterland. Also, it is coherent with the “Adriatic-Ionian Green/Smart Port Hubs Concept” EUSAIR Flagship project. All project outputs, especially the strategy for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT (O1.1) and the related action plans (O1.2, O1.3) as well as the transferability and replicability strategies (O3.1, O3.2), contribute to the achievement of the goals of EUSAIR. Other EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR) - MILEPORT is consistent with EUSDR, since its action plan (Pillar 1b) foresees the objective of “developing further nodal planning for multimodality", having as target “To support the development of efficient multimodal terminals at sea, river and dry ports in the Danube Region and ensure their connectivity and access through the integration of all modes of transport and efficient logistics services by 2030” All project outputs, especially the strategy for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT (O1.1) and the related action plans (O1.2, O1.3) as well as the transferability and replicability strategies (O3.1, O3.2), contribute to the achievement of the goals of EUSDR. Other EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP) - MILEPORT is consistent with EUSALP, since its plan of action foresees the “promotion of intermodality” with specific reference to “optimising existing infrastructures between regional ports and terminals by new governance models and IT tools”, and “To support the modal shift from road to rail”. The AG4 Work Plan 2020-2022 includes the thematic area no. 1 “Smart clean logistics and combined transport to support modal shift”. The LP is a member of AG4. All project outputs, especially the strategy for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT (O1.1) and the related action plans (O1.2, O1.3) as well as the transferability and replicability strategies (O3.1, O3.2), contribute to the achievement of the goals of EUSDR. Other Territorial Agenda 2030 - MILEPORT’s ultimate goal of strengthening the cohesion of involved Italian and Croatian regions by making last mile freight transport in ports more efficient through ICT is fully in line with TA2030, whereby “Physical and digital connections are important for European societies and economies and pose major environmental challenges. Therefore, smart, sustainable and safe forms of transport and connectivity are needed, especially to support the priorities of a balanced Europe and functional regions” (…) “Efficient and environmentally friendly transport solutions are ever more important to achieving climate, air pollution, noise objectives, accessibility and connectivity of all regions in Europe. This includes transport modes individually, as well as combined transport” (…) “Linking all places with major transport nodes supports international trade connections and local development opportunities”. All project outputs, especially the implementation of the investments and pilot actions (O2.1, O2.2 and O2.3), contribute to the achievement of the goals of the Territorial Agenda 2030. Other MILEPORT contributes to reaching the objectives set for freight transport by the EC, among others in the “White Paper – Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area” and in “A Roadmap moving to a competitive low carbon economy in 2050”. MILEPORT is also consistent with EU policy on ICT: ITS Directive (2010/40/EU), EU Regulation on electronic freight transport information (eFTI – Regulation 2020/1056) and the works of the DTLF – Digital Transport and Logistics Forum. Furthermore, by optimising last mile multimodal freight transport, it is also in line with the goals of the Air Quality Directive (Dir 2008/50/EC). Moreover, MILEPORT is consistent with: 1) the following national strategies: a) the Italian Strategic National Plan for Ports and Logistics, obj. no. 3: improvement of the accessibility of maritime links; b) the Transport Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia 2014-2030 (improvement of transport connectivity) 2) the following regional strategies: a) Regional plan of transport infrastructure, freight and logistics of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region b) Regional Transport plan of Veneto Region c) Regional Transport plan of Emilia Romagna Region d) Regional Plan for infrastructure, freight transport and logistics of Marche Region e) Regional Transport Plan of Puglia All project outputs, especially the strategy for improving the last mile accessibility of Adriatic ports through ICT (O1.1) and the related action plans (O1.2, O1.3) as well as the transferability and replicability strategies (O3.1, O3.2), contribute to the achievement of the goals of the aforementioned strategies. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_3) Sustainable maritime and multimodal transportPO3 A more connected Europe by enhancing mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaMareSkillITHR02004562Smart and innovative blue skills for competitive blue economyAgenzia Regionale per la Tecnologia e l InnovazioneNoSectoral agencyBariItalyITpublic166088.7The project MareSkill aims to tackle the problem of bridging the gap between the labor market needs and adequate skills in the blue economy of the cooperation area. Through the implementation of pilot activities, the project encourages education and the development of upskilling (upgrading existing skills) and reskilling (training in new skills) programs for blue economy sectors to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in industries such as marine and coastal tourism, aquaculture, maritime and offshore energy. These education and training programs would provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in blue economy sectors and help support the growth of these industries by providing a skilled workforce and identifying future skills and competency needs and developing appropriate training and curricula on the cross-border level. Furthermore, the project aims at the greater alignment of industry needs and occupational profiles with training and curricula through the evaluation of training and education methods to effectively increase employment and career opportunities. These education and training programs would provide targeted groups with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the blue economy sectors and help to support the growth of these industries by providing a skilled workforce. From the partners' perspective, several new solutions that might be developed during the project and/or existing solutions that could be adopted and implemented during the project lifetime have been previously drafted and will be implemented during the project lifetime.Through a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the blue economy sectors, trends, challenges, opportunities, as well as the existing skill sets of the workforce, we will identify the key blue skills that are lacking. This activity will include a review of the latest technologies and innovations that are being used in the blue economy, as well as an assessment of the future skills and competencies that will be required to meet the evolving demands of the sector. Based on this analysis, we will identify the gaps in skills and competencies that are currently limiting the growth and development of the blue economy, and propose innovative educational methods that can be used to address these gaps to enhance the skills and competencies of the blue economy workforce, while promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector with industry stakeholders, educators, and policy-makers to ensure that the proposed solutions are relevant, feasible, and sustainable over the long term. Objective is to test and validate the effectiveness and feasibility of the innovative educational methods developed through the pilot courses for selected groups of learners in the blue economy sectors. The pilot courses aim to provide learners with practical and relevant knowledge, and skills, that enable them to perform effectively and responsibly in their fields, while also fostering their professional growth. The courses will be designed to be flexible, adaptable, and scalable, so that they can be customized to the needs and preferences of different target groups, and can be replicated and expanded to other regions and countries. The courses will incorporate feedback mechanisms and evaluation tools that allow for continuous improvement and learning, and that generate data and evidence on the impact and outcomes of the courses, both for the learners and for the wider blue economy ecosystem. The pilot courses will involve collaboration among educators, industry experts, and learners. The developed knowledge hub will serve as a platform for networking, learning, and collaboration among stakeholders, including private companies, research institutions, training providers, and policymakers, and enable them to share their experiences, challenges, and solutions related to the development and utilization of blue skills. The knowledge hub will promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability in the defined blue economy sectors, by providing access to up-to-date information, resources, and tools, and by fostering a culture of learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement. The knowledge hub will be inclusive, user-friendly, and interactive, using digital technologies. The knowledge hub will be sustainable and scalable, so that it can be maintained and expanded over time, and can serve as a model for other regions and countries facing similar challenges and opportunities in the defined blue economy sectors.1382552.841106042.251106042.2589%ERDF89%https://www.arti.puglia.it/Education and trainingCoastal management and maritime issuesLabour market and employmentCommunication plan - responsible partner ARTI Partnership agreement - responsible partner VUS Newsletter - Period 1 - responsible partner CCE Developed methodology for EDP - responsible partners VUS, UNIZD and UNITS Developed questionnaire - responsible partner UNIZD Analysis report on blue skill gap and education methods - responsible partners VUS, OGS Recommendations for improvement of education methods and credentials on a cross-border level - UNIZD Report from the round table with stakeholders - responsible partner CCE Developed education program and materials - responsible partners UNIZD, UNITS Report on Workshop on designing effective training programe - responsible partners UNIZD, UNITS Newsletter – Period 2 - responsible partner CCE Report on public presentation of training programes - responsible partner VUS Template for the certificate - responsible partner ARTI Report on conducted 4 pilot courses - responsible partner VUS Newsletter for Period 3-4 - responsible partner CCE Recommendations for improvement - responsible partner OGS Report on organized study visits - responsible partner CCE Developed Video clips for social media from study visits - responsible partner ARTI Developed knowledge exchange model guidelines - responsible partner UNIZD Report on Workshops on best practies in TT - responsible partner UNIRI Developed and signed Framework agreement - responsible partner CCE Report on organized final conference - responsible partner VUS Newsletter-Period 5 - responsible partner CCE Final Communicaton report – responsible partner ARTI Cooperation of educational organizations for improvement of educational methods (EN) Jointly implemented pilot courses for upskilling and reskililng in blue economy(EN) Joint exchange of experience and knowledge in skills for better employment(EN) 023 Skills development for smart specialisation, industrial transition, entrepreneurship and adaptability of enterprises to changeRSO1.4. Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Our project focuses on the EUSAIR strategy's Blue Growth pillar, covering Blue Technologies, Fisheries and Aquaculture, and Maritime Governance. We aim to develop skilled human capital, create jobs, and foster cooperation among research, public, and private sectors for innovative products and technology transfer. Our work packages address EUSAIR's upskilling and reskilling needs in the Adrion region, such as creating a knowledge hub and implementing new educational methods through pilot courses to support a skilled blue economy workforce. We use an EDP methodology to identify and develop future blue economy skills, aligning with the EU's strategy for smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Our activities address skill gaps and support industrial transition toward innovative and sustainable practices. The "MareSkill" project enhances entrepreneurial skills through pilot courses and targeted training programs, aligning with SO.1.2's goal to boost entrepreneurship and drive innovation. Cross-border educational programs and training modules promote mutual learning and skill sharing, fostering a collaborative ecosystem for innovation and smart specialization. This creates a knowledge hub aligning with SO.1.2, serving as a central repository for best practices, innovative teaching, and industry-academia collaboration, enriching the Adriatic-Ionian blue economy's knowledge base. By involving academic institutions and industry players, we strengthen industry-academia linkages to translate research and innovation into market skills, ensuring our upskilling initiatives create a workforce that meets current and future demands. Through roundtable discussions and collaborative platforms, we aim to launch joint initiatives to drive innovation and smart specialization within the EUSAIR area, using the gathered insights and data to inform policy recommendations that enhance the blue economy's sustainability and competitiveness, contributing to EUSAIR's strategic objectives. EuropeanGreenDeal The focus of the EU Cohesion policy in 2021-2027 remains the sustainable economic competitiveness through research and innovation, digital transition, the European Green Deal objectives as well as the promotion of the European Pillar of Social Rights. In the new programming period, the eleven thematic objectives used in 2014-2020 cohesion policy have been replaced by five Policy Objectives for ERDF, ESF+, the Cohesion Fund and the EMFAF. Out of five Policy Objectives (PO) and the Specific Objectives (SO) for the ERDF and the Cohesion Fund, the PO 1- A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation deals with developing skill domain under SO 4 - Developing skills for smart specialization, industrial transition and entrepreneurship. The project focuses on closing the gap between labor market needs and the availability of adequate skills in the blue economy sectors. This is achieved by developing upskilling and reskilling programs tailored to the needs of marine and coastal tourism, aquaculture, and maritime and offshore energy industries. This initiative supports the EU Green Deal's ambition to create a more sustainable economy through education and skill development, thus ensuring that the workforce is equipped to contribute to and benefit from a green and blue economy. It aims to align industry needs with occupational profiles, thereby enhancing employment and career opportunities in sectors critical to the green transition. This aligns with the Green Deal's goal of ensuring sustainable and inclusive growth by making the EU's economy green and competitive. Other The European Blue Growth Strategy - In 2012 the Commission launched its Blue Growth strategy, which forms the current framework for stimulating growth in the Blue Economy. It was followed by an additional communication in 2014 and a working document in 2017. To stimulate growth in the various sectors, the strategy lists certain 'key enablers' such as maritime spatial planning, data collection, research and innovation, maritime surveillance, and efforts to improve skills. To be fully effective and impactful, R&I activities should reflect on the specific needs and opportunities for the region. It is important to prioritize education, vocational training, and technological capacity to anticipate technological trends and promote just transitions. Collaboration with the private sector to promote innovation and address skills gaps is crucial. Educational and employment policies should be tailored to regional specificities to ensure greater career opportunities and quality jobs in the Blue Economy across the Mediterranean region. The proposed project aims to develop skills for smart specialization, industrial transition, and entrepreneurship, in line with the EU's strategy for sustainable growth in the blue economy. By conducting pilot activities and promoting education and development of upskilling and reskilling programs, the project contributes to the objectives of the EU's blue growth strategy, which seeks to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors as a whole. The project's output, including recommendations for improving education methods and credentials on a cross-border level and the developed knowledge hub, will contribute to the strategic objectives of the EU's blue economy and promote cross-border cooperation while enhancing skills and supporting the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient blue economy. Other The project MareSkill correlates with the Horizon program through its alignment with key strategic goals related to the development of the blue economy, particularly focusing on skills and educational advancements across borders. The project specifically targets the development of skills necessary for the blue economy that aligns with Horizon Europe's emphasis on building capacity and advancing knowledge in strategic economic sectors, especially those that are sustainable and growth-oriented. The project's focus on developing new curricula and educational methods to bridge the gap between current training and industry needs mirrors Horizon's objective of driving innovation in education and training to meet future societal and economic demands. With an emphasis on sustainable growth within the blue economy, the project contributes to the Horizon program's broader goal of supporting research and innovation that promote environmental sustainability and help achieve the European Green Deal objectives. By aligning training programs more closely with industry needs, the project aims to enhance employability, which is in line with Horizon's objective of boosting economic growth and job creation in emerging sectors. Other The industrial transition plan for Adriatic Croatia involves a multifaceted approach to enhance the region's economic resilience, particularly through skills development and the integration of new technologies. This initiative is part of a broader effort to adapt to and lead in the digital and green transitions, which are crucial for sustainable growth in the region. The plan emphasizes the development of skills necessary for smart specialization and industrial transition, focusing on upskilling and reskilling activities to align with the new sectoral and regional needs in blue economy sevtors that is fully covered by MareSkill activities of discovering new education methods and pilot courses. This includes fostering a strong connection between businesses and educational institutions to ensure the workforce is equipped for emerging technologies and industries. Furthermore, substantial investments are allocated to bolstering innovation and digital transformation in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Overall, the plan for industrial transition in Adriatic Croatia is well-integrated with the national strategies for digitalization and innovation, ensuring that the region remains competitive and adapts efficiently to the evolving economic landscape. As it is stressed importance of understanding needs for skill development that will be covered with activities for need mapping in MareSkills project. Other Italy's Smart Specialization Strategy (S3) integrates "blue skills" related to the marine and maritime sectors as part of its commitment to developing the blue economy. This approach focuses on harnessing the potential of Italy's extensive coastal areas and marine resources to foster sustainable growth and innovation in related industries. The involvement of blue skills includes enhancing maritime technology, sustainable fisheries, marine biotechnology, and coastal tourism, among others. The emphasis on blue skills aligns with the broader European strategy to support sustainable growth in marine and maritime sectors through innovation and smart specialization. This includes developing new value chains and enhancing regional capacities in these sectors, which are integral to the blue economy. Furthermore, the Smart Specialisation Strategy in Italy, like in other regions, follows a place-based approach that builds on the unique assets and resources of the territory. It requires active participation from stakeholders across the public sector, private sector, academia, and civil society, often referred to as the quadruple helix model and key of Mare Skill project is to identify stakeholders, address their needs and organise events for sharing knowledge. This inclusive and collaborative approach ensures that the strategies are well-aligned with local needs and capabilities, driving meaningful and sustainable development. Italy's focus on blue skills underlines the importance of specialized skills development and innovation in supporting the economic sectors that leverage the country's geographic and economic strengths. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_1) Sustainable growth in the blue economyPO1 A more competitive and smarter Europe by promoting innovative and smart economic transformation and regional ICT connectivity 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaREELITHR02003562A cinematic journey through Italy and CroatiaFondazione Apulia Film CommissionYesOtherBari ItalyITpublic571172.0REEL addresses the common challenge of diversification and delocalization of touristic flows in Italy and Croatia through investing in alternative routes, that is film destinations. Film-induced tourism (exploring locations which have become popular due to their appearance in films and tv series) is one of the fastest growing sectors of the tourism industry and is seen as a new way to market the destinations and attract young people, who are avid consumers of movies and serials. The project aims to introduce a new sustainable tourism offer, testing innovative models to better promote the cultural and natural assets of territories and thus maximizing the synergies between the audiovisual and tourism sectors. REEL will implement a comprehensive program of cross-border initiatives in the audiovisual and tourism field such as the creation of movie tours and apps, the joint production of short movies shot in the project area by young directors, the organization of training modules for youth and the implementation of a common joint methodology to boost tourism through the audiovisual industry. The activities will contribute to setting up collaborations at different levels, gathering key actors in realizing new creative productions and investing in the qualification of new human capital. The transnational nature of the audiovisual industry makes it necessary for the partners to collaborate across borders to leverage the potential of the entire Programme area. Thus, the adoption of a cross-border approach, the share of best practices, knowledge, and resources will result in a more efficient, effective and coordinated development of the sector and promotion of movie tourism. In terms of originality, REEL will make use of the audiovisual sector and its ability to generate interest and emotion, for promoting and marketing new tourist destinations. At the same time, technology and digital solutions will provide visitors with interactive and immersive experiences of the cultural and natural heritage sites of the Programme area.The objective is to deliver tools (movie-themed tours, audiovisual products showcasing cultural heritage, and creative pilot actions) that leverage the potential of film tourism to promote de-seasonalisation and delocalisation of tourist flows. The objective is to develop a comprehensive joint methodology for promoting tourism as a sustainable and valuable alternative tourism offer in the Programme area, provide actionable steps for policymakers, tourism operators, and cultural organizations. To enhance the competitiveness and quality of cultural and creative industry with specific reference to audiovisual sector in IT & HR by improving the skills & knowledge of professionals and youth in the industry through CB training and education2039217.01631373.61631373.690%ERDF90%http://www.apuliafilmcommission.itTourismCultural heritage and artsn. 5 movie tours pilot apps (one per target area) n. 6 educational tour to test the cinema itineraries (one per target area) n. 6 capacity building action for local guides (one per target area) n. 8 short movies n. 4 launch events of the short movies in Italy and Croatia n. 6 creative pilot actions (one per partner) n. 1 international conference on film tourism in Pula n. 1 study on movie tourism in Italy and Croatia n.1 joint methodology for using cinema to promote tourism n. 1 cross-border youth camp to provide audiovisual education in Dubrovnik (12 participants) n. 1 cross-border training for location scouting operators in Rijeka (12 participants) n. 1 educational seminar on film tourism for cities of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County n. 1 final results digital booklet n. 1 final storytelling video n. 1 final international conference in Dubrovnik + press conference Movie tours pilot apps to boost cinema as territorial promotional tool(EN) Methodology for using cinema to promote tourism(EN) Cross-border training for youth and aspiring professionals of the audiovisual sector(EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Sustainable tourism is one of the key pillars of the EUSAIR strategy. The strategy recognizes the importance of tourism as a driver of economic growth and job creation in the region, while emphasizing the need for sustainable tourism development that respects the environment, culture, and local communities. The REEL project will contribute to the EUSAIR strategy's sustainable tourism (Pillar 4) by promoting movie tourism as a sustainable and valuable alternative tourism offer in the Programme area. The project will tackle several challenges faced in the macro regional area, such as delocalization, de-seasonalization, accessibility and diversification of tourist products. Joint cooperation will boost efforts to diversify tourism in a sustainable way and maximize synergies between tourism and audiovisual sectors. REEL will raise awareness among policy makers, stakeholders and the public about the opportunities and benefits of movie-induced tourism. The creation of alternative itineraries in the EUSAIR region will help valorizing its rich cultural and natural assets while the dissemination of audio-visual products in which its scenic beauty is featured, will promote the destinations in world markets. Also, the project's efforts to promote movie-induced tourism as a sustainable tourism offer align with the goals of the flagship project AIR Cultural Routes by contributing to the harmonized distribution of tourism flows through macro-regional territories and supporting the development of innovative diversified tourism products. By taking a sustainable approach to tourism development, the project will help to ensure that the economic benefits of tourism are balanced with the need to protect the environment, preserve cultural heritage, and promote social inclusion. This will help to support the long-term viability and resilience of the tourism industry in the region, while also promoting sustainable development and enhancing the quality of life for local communities. EuropeanGreenDeal The REEL project contributes to the European Green Deal. In the first place, by promoting movie-induced tourism as a sustainable and valuable alternative to traditional tourism, the project will encourage the development of more environmentally friendly tourism practices. Secondly, the project will encourage the use of eco-friendly and energy-efficient practices in terms of audiovisual productions by reducing the environmental impact of filming essentials such as transport, construction, lighting and catering. Thirdly, the project focuses on cross-border cooperation and exchange, which can lead to the sharing of best practices and knowledge in the field of sustainable tourism and eco-friendly approaches in the film industry. This can contribute to the development of more sustainable tourism policies and practices across the participating regions and beyond, which will be inserted in the project action plan. Finally, the project aims to raise awareness among stakeholders and the public about the importance of sustainable tourism and the benefits it can bring to the environment and local communities. By promoting sustainable tourism practices and encouraging more responsible behavior from tourists, the project contributes to the overall goal of the European Green Deal to make Europe climate-neutral by 2050. Other The European Media and Audiovisual Action Plan is a comprehensive strategy for promoting and supporting the audiovisual sector in Europe. First, it is important to underline that the project strongly encourages the use of digital technologies, in line with the Media and Audiovisual Action Plan. For example, the project will explore the use of multimedia, apps, platforms and other digital tools to promote the cultural and natural heritage, thus enhancing the visitor experience and making culture more accessible thanks to the support of technology. Secondly, in line with the European Action Plan, the project will launch a dialogue with the audiovisual industry to agree on concrete steps to improve the access to and availability of audiovisual content across the EU. Also, REEL will foster European media talent through mentoring and training, as well as scouting and supporting promising European audiovisual operators. Thus, REEL contribute to developing skills, talent, and innovation in the audiovisual sector. Additionally, REEL contribute to pass down to future generations cultural and film heritage thanks to the support of technology. Third, by following eco-friendly approaches, putting a strong focus on environmental sustainability, and by facilitating the exchange of best practices through cross-border cooperation, REEL will support the industry become climate neutral by 2050, as foreseen in the European Action Plan. Finally, the REEL project will contribute to the European Media and Audiovisual Action Plan by creating a small-scale action plan, based on the specific challenges and the needs of the Programme area, to boost tourism through the audiovisual sector. The document will take into account the provisions and recommendations foreseen by the European Action Plan, merging them with the key findings, good practices and results developed by REEL. Other The EU strategy for sustainable tourism was adopted by the European Parliament on 25 March 2021 while the Transition Pathway for Tourism is a report published by the European Commission in February 2022, aiming at highlighting the areas where tourism stakeholders should take action, in order to accelerate the twin transition and promote more resilience in the tourism ecosystem. REEL is in line with both strategies, since through the development of movie-themed itineraries promoting the lesser-known areas of the involved territories will: encourage policy makers to adapt more sustainable tourism policies that take into account the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism, with special concern to the valorization of natural and cultural heritage; support capacity building by providing training and support to tourism businesses, local authorities, and other stakeholders in adopting more sustainable tourism products; promote sustainable and accessible tourism products and destinations targeting lesser-known destinations through a range of marketing and communication activities. Finally, concerning the Transition Pathway, REEL is particularly in line with the Topic 15 - R&I for digital tools and services in tourism, Topic 11 - Easily accessible best practice, peer learning and networking for SMEs, Topic 16 - Support for digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations, Topic 21 - Educational organizations to engage in developing and renewing tourism education, Topic 25 -Enhancing accessible tourism services and Topic 26 - Tourism services for visitors and residents alike. Other The REEL project is in line with the Digital Transition of Tourism of the European Union for the following reasons: Digitalization of tourism services, as movie-themed tours developed by the project will leverage digital technologies such as web platform and mobile apps to enhance the visitor experience and make it more engaging, interactive and accessible; Digital marketing, as REEL will use digital marketing techniques such as social media to reach a wider audience and promote movie-themed tours as a sustainable tourism product; Data analytics, as by leveraging data analytics of apps and platform, the project can gain insights into visitor behavior and preferences, which can inform the development and promotion of movie-themed tours that align with sustainable tourism principles; Smart tourism destinations, as the movie itineraries can be integrated into smart tourism destinations, which leverage digital technologies to enhance the visitor experience while minimizing negative impacts on the environment and local communities. 6.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaSFERAITHR04002914Strategic Framework for Entrepreneurship in Rural AreasNATIONAL CONFEDERATION OF CRAFT AND SMALL AND MEDIUN ENTERPRISESYesOtherBARIItalyITprivate140000.0SFERA project aims to overcome the cross-border legal and administrative obstacles and improve the institutional and strategic capacities of public authorities and stakeholders in the Programme area. The overall objective of SFERA is to promote an integrated governance model that fosters stronger cooperation among stakeholders. By adopting an integrated approach, the project partners aim to create a supportive ecosystem that goes beyond just providing funding or infrastructure, and that recognizes the complexity and multi-dimensionality of entrepreneurship._x000D_ The expected change that SFERA will bring to the current situation is twofold. First, the project aims to contribute to an increase in the number of organizations that cooperate across borders. Second, the project aims to alleviate legal or administrative obstacles across borders, developing a white paper with policy recommendations and identifying best practices and models for the promotion of rural entrepreneurship._x000D_ The project will produce two main outputs: a participatory governance model based on engagement of a wide range of stakeholders ensuring that their voices are heard in decision-making processes, and a cross border network to increase business opportunities._x000D_ SMEs represent 99.9% of total number of enterprises in Italy and 99.7% in Croatia. Italian and Croatian SMEs, especially in rural areas, face several obstacles to emerging in the thick jungle of bureaucracy and unleashing their innovative capacity._x000D_ This is why a cross-border approach is needed: a higher level of cooperation between SME could enhance their competitiveness and their innovation capacities._x000D_ The innovative approach of SFERA project represents a unique opportunity to promote rural entrepreneurship and cross-border cooperation in the program area, by fostering a more integrated and collaborative approach to governance and by building networks and partnerships that will drive innovation, growth and social cohesion in rural areas across borders.Uncover the pressing challenges affecting entrepreneurial environment of cross-border areas and learn from the good practices in order to improve the design and implementation of policy instruments for the development of rural entrepreneurship._x000D_ Enhance the skills, knowledge, and resources of local policymakers and entrepreneurs, so that they can more effectively engage in policy-making processes, collaborate with each other, and achieve sustainable and equitable outcomes.250000.0200000.0200000.080%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaSME and entrepreneurshipn.1 Entrepreneurial Framework Conditions study _x000D_ n.1 Report of Entrepreneurship Measures in Rural Areas _x000D_ n.1 SMEs needs assessment study _x000D_ n.4 Podcasts and n.8 social media content (including videos/reels, infografics) _x000D_ n.1 Best practice guide _x000D_ n.2 Thematic didactic videos _x000D_ n.1 White paper on rural entrepreneurship _x000D_ n.1 Cross-Border Forum report _x000D_ n.1 Forum media package _x000D_ n.1 Training curriculum and materials _x000D_ n.1 Training media package _x000D_ n.8 Workshops organized _x000D_ Communication activities _x000D_ n.2 open days (one in Italy and one in Croatia) _x000D_ n.2 Open days media package173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional contextISO6.6. Other actions to support better cooperation governance (all strands)2023-07-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: The project can help advance the EUSAIR strategy's broader goals, including a shared focus on sustainable development, entrepreneurship and innovation. Both the SFERA project and EUSAIR have a shared focus on promoting sustainable economic and social prosperity and growth sustainable in the Adriatic regions (in this case Puglia Region and Lika-Senj County). By investigating cross-border obstacles which hinder the development of entrepreneurship in rural areas and possibly overcoming some of them through the elaboration of a joint governance model it can be improved territorial attractiveness and competitiveness. In this way, the project can contribute to PILLAR 1: BLUE GROWTH, the Flagship: Fostering quadruple helix ties in the fields of marine technologies and blue biotechnologies for advancing innovation, business development and business adaptation in blue bio-economy (Stronger RDI and cooperation among SMEs and between SMEs), Moreover, EUSAIR highlights the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation as drivers of economic growth and job creation in the region. As SFERA promotes entrepreneurship in rural areas, this means that the project is well-aligned with this objective._x000D_ Cross-border cooperation: EUSAIR emphasizes the importance of cross-border cooperation as a means of promoting economic development and social cohesion in the region. SFERA project, which also involves various cross-border collaboration activities, can help to advance this goal by promoting cooperation between Puglia and Lika County. _x000D_ EuropeanGreenDeal While the focus of the Green Deal is on addressing climate change, it also presents an opportunity for promoting entrepreneurship and rural development in the EU. In this regard, the project is aligned and connected with the European Green Deal in several ways. By investigating and improving the framework conditions for SMEs in rural areas, the project can help to support the transition to a more sustainable and climate-neutral economy. Through trainings it will be discussed the application of the Green Deal in a way to create a new dynamic in rural areas ad open up opportunities for them. In particular, the project can contribute to the European Green Deal's objectives by:_x000D_ Supporting innovation and growth in SMEs: By providing a more supportive environment for SMEs in rural areas, the project can help these businesses to innovate, grow, and contribute to economic development. This can support the European Green Deal's objective of promoting a sustainable and competitive economy._x000D_ Encouraging collaboration and cooperation: The project's focus on promoting collaboration and cooperation among stakeholders, including local authorities, SMEs, and business support organizations, can help to break down silos and encourage a more integrated approach to sustainable development. This can support the European Green Deal's objective of promoting a more cohesive and integrated approach to policy._x000D_ Enhancing the resilience of rural areas: The project's focus on improving the framework conditions for SMEs in rural areas can help to enhance the resilience of these regions, making them better able to cope with the challenges of the transition to a sustainable and climate-neutral economy. This can support the European Green Deal's objective of promoting a fair and inclusive transition to a climate-neutral economy._x000D_ _x000D_ Other: The development plan of Lika-Senj County until 2027 is harmonized with the National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030. The County's development vision is a concise and clear idea of the desired and planned achievement of the County's development. The SFERA project contributes directly to special objective 1 of the Strategy: Strengthening the competitiveness of the economy through investments in green and digital technologies through:_x000D_ Development Direction 1. Sustainable economy and society_x000D_ Strategic goal 1. Competitive and innovative economy_x000D_ Strategic goal 2. Educated and employed people_x000D_ Development Direction 4. Balanced regional development_x000D_ Strategic goal 13. Strengthening regional competitiveness_x000D_ Through the implementation of project activities, the project aims to support the implementation of the following measures of the Specific Objective:_x000D_ 1.1. Support for the growth and development of SMEs by improving the entrepreneurial climate and infrastructure (Analysis of the state and needs for entrepreneurial infrastructure in the County, determination of priorities for support to entrepreneurship and creation of a complete program for improving existing and starting new activities for the development of entrepreneurship, Formation of a network of supporting entrepreneurial institutions with the purpose of faster and better exchange of information, connection and exchange of experiences with similar institutions in the County, neighbouring counties and beyond, Subsidizing entrepreneurial education and lifelong education through small grants)_x000D_ 1.3. Support for strengthening entrepreneurship through the comparative advantages of LSŽ (Analysis of local obstacles to investment, Visit to potential investors in their countries and presentation of investment opportunities in the county, Coordination of work programs of institutions in the county and state institutions). _x000D_ Other: The National Strategy for Inner Areas represents a direct action to support sustainable territorial competitiveness, in order to counteract, in the medium term, the demographic decline that characterizes the internal areas of the country. The goal is to create new income opportunities and ensure that the inhabitants have access to essential services (local public transport, education and social-health services) and improve the maintenance of the territory itself._x000D_ SNAI is supported both by European funds (ERDF, ESF and EAFRD), for the co-financing of local development projects, and by national resources. The selection process of the internal areas - which involve over 60% of the national territory and 7.6% of the Italian population - took place through a general preliminary investigation procedure, carried out by all the central administrations gathered in the National Internal Areas Committee and by the Region (or Autonomous Province) concerned. Governance is entrusted to an Internal Areas Technical Committee (CTAI), coordinated by the Department for Cohesion Policies of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers._x000D_ The Puglia Region adheres to the national orientation to continue investments in Internal Areas in the 2021-2027 programming._x000D_ _x000D_ Other: The Rural Development Program (PSR Puglia 2014-2022) is the main financing, programming and implementation tool of the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) through which the Puglia Region promotes interventions useful for the development of the territory. The Rural Development Program makes it possible to invest in knowledge and innovation, in company modernization processes, in the growth and improvement of infrastructures. Project SFERA contributes to the:_x000D_ MEASURE 1: Knowledge transfer and information actions (Article 14) that promotes training, professional updating and innovation in the rural agricultural sector. It finances institutions and training agencies to organise courses, workshops, laboratories, meetings and seminars aimed at operators in the agricultural, agri-food and forestry sectors. It also supports sharing technical, managerial and innovative skills through exchanges and company visits._x000D_ MEASURE 6: Farm and business development (Article 19) that supports generational renewal through the entry into the agricultural sector of suitably qualified farmers. It favours the local, national, and international competitiveness and the diversification of the income sources of the agricultural enterprise and its family through the restructuring, modernization, and the introduction of non-agricultural activities: agritourism hospitality, provision of social-health services, educational, recreational and educational.2.0(VI-A_I-Hr_5) Integrated governance for stronger cooperationPO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaSOCRATITHR02003832Socializing Craft & contemporary Art for sustainable TourismCNA Associazione provinciale di BariNoOtherBariItalyITprivate244000.0The SOCRAT project aims to promote sustainable tourism development and community empowerment in the Italian and Croatian Adriatic coasts by mobilizing tourist itineraries based on contemporary arts, crafts, creative and cultural industries and civil society. The project seeks to address common territorial challenges such as over-reliance on seasonal tourist flows, insufficient cooperation among artists and local authorities, and the authenticity of the tourist offer. The project's overall objective is to diversify touristic flows and enhance local development by activating and developing more authentic experiences from the creativity of the territory. The project proposes a socially-based model through Creative Living Labs that bring together local industry, artists, and civil society to co-create new tourism products and services that promote cultural heritage, creativity and generate economic opportunities for local communities. The project outputs include the SOCRAT model, a framework for triangular collaboration, and community empowerment; Creative Living Labs, collaborative practices for experimenting and co-creating new tourism products and services, and a joint strategy for disseminating and promoting the SOCRAT model. The outputs will benefit artists, the creative and cultural industry, artisans civil society, and tourists who seek more authentic and sustainable tourism experiences. The cross-border approach is needed to foster cooperation among stakeholders and promote sustainable tourism development in a holistic and community-led way that takes into account the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. SOCRAT project goes beyond existing practices in the sector and places the arts and social innovation at the centre of a path built on the materiality and essence of creative doing.The objective is to generate a comprehensive understanding of the territories and develop effective model for promoting and preserving cultural heritage while fostering collaboration and social innovation based on the three pillars: artists, local industry (craftsmanship and CCI) and civil society for development of special interest tourism. Testing and validating the SOCRAT model to ensure that it is a viable and effective approach for promoting sustainable tourism development and community empowerment in the participating regions. Additionally, to produce new products or services that activate and enhance the locations and promote cultural exchange between artists, artisans, CCI and civil society organizations. To establish an approach and strategic framework for scalability of SOCRAT model of triangular collaboration, while also building the capacity of touristic operators and raising awareness of the SOCRAT special interest tourism model through public events.2344660.21875728.161875728.1689%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/socratTourismCultural heritage and artsCommunity integration and common identityn.1 Joint desk analysis n.1 Infographics package n.1 Joint qualitative analysis n.1 Joint cross-border methodology n.1 cross-border call for selection of artists n.5 set of local participatory meetings n.1 Set of new tourism products and services n.5 Diary onboard – digital storytelling activities n.1 Joint assessment report n.1 Cross border platform n.5 Working tables n.5 Local plans n.1 Joint training toolkit n. 5 Local capacity buildings n.5 local dissemination events n.1 side event in Brussels during EWRC n.1 academic conference n.1 final cross-border event n.8 Media package SOCRAT Strategy(EN) Creative living labs (pilot action)(EN) SOCRAT Joint action plan(EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The SOCRAT project contributes to the EURSAIR flagship initiatives of CRUISAIR and AIR CULTURAL ROUTES through the development of local action plans and collaboration model, capacity building workshops, and creation of diversified touristic products and services. For CRUISAIR, the project focuses on expanding the tourist season to all-year round and promoting the development of special interest tourism. For AIR CULTURAL ROUTES, the project focuses on supporting the development of cultural itineraries that would better connect with current EUSAIR Cultural routes, and creating synergies between creative and cultural industries and local communities and artists. By doing so, the SOCRAT project contributes to the overall goal of achieving sustainable and diversified tourism in the EUSAIR region, and thus, aligns closely Pillar 4 Sustainable Tourism, Topic 1: Diversified tourism offer, Action - “Fostering Adriatic-Ionian cultural heritage”. SOCRAT enhances the tourism experience, increases demand for cultural assets, and rejuvenates cultural hotspots, thereby contributing to the diversification of the tourism offer and the sustainable development of the region's tourism sector. EuropeanGreenDeal Tourism is part of the European Green Deal, and the innovative solutions can help to relaunch the sector in a more sustainable way. The SOCRAT project contributes to the European Green Deal by supporting the transition of the tourism ecosystem towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. The project's collaboration model and action plans for sustainable tourism aim to promote all-year-round tourism, reducing the seasonality of the industry and promoting a more balanced use of natural resources. Moreover, the project promotes the development of diversified touristic products and services, fostering synergies between creative and cultural industries, artisans, artists and the local community. By doing so, the project aims to increase the value and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, which is essential for the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry. The project's efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient tourism ecosystem align with the European Union's industrial strategy, which prioritizes the green and digital transformation of EU industries to increase their competitiveness and reduce their environmental impact. The co-creation process of transition pathways involving all stakeholders, including the tourism industry, is crucial to achieve the twin transition and accelerate the green and digital transformations in the EU. Other Project is in line with the Croatian Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy until 2030, with the strategic goal 1. All year-round and more regionally balanced tourism in main objectives with priority areas: whole year and regionally balanced tourism with special forms and structured product development; competitive and innovative tourism with digital transformation; resilient tourism with data analyses and local community inclusion, all related to the key tourism products of cultural tourism. The project will contribute to: National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030, Development direction 1 "Sustainable economy and society", Strategic Objective 1. Competitive and innovative economy strengthening resilience and sustainability by digital transformation of tourist services, valorization of natural and cultural heritage and development of special forms of tourism; The project contributes to the Croatian National recovery and resilience plan (2021.-2026), in line with the component 1. Economy, investment reform C1.6. Development of sustainable, innovative and resilient tourism by strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of tourism by improving workforce, quality of life of local communities, visitor satisfaction, authentic culture, tradition and attractiveness of the destination Implementation program of the Ministry of Culture and Media for the period from 2021-2024 in strengthening cultural heritage protection, digitization and online availability; Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion 2021-2027 in development of resilience and sustainability, by encouraging SMEs and trades that in Priority 6, Specific objective 4 emphasizes strengthening the role of culture and sustainable tourism in the economic development, social inclusion and social innovation with spillover effect on creative industries. Other Tourism has a strong influence on the total income in the participating counties, but tourism should be seen as an extremely important social phenomenon directly related to numerous economic activities in the area of the destination. The project is in accordance with the Cultural Tourism Action Plan, which in its main principles defines that development should be achieved through a range of innovative cultural tourism products, revitalization of heritage and a network of thematic cultural routes, and with the Cultural Tourism Strategy in Priority 1 Creating positive environment for cultural tourism initiatives by encouraging cultural workers to develop cultural tourism products. Project is in line with Istria Regional Development Strategy in Priority of Istrian identity development through development of culture, cultural and creative industries. The project also contributes to the Tourism development plan of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2030), Special objective 1.2: Economic growth aimed at strengthening exports, increasing productivity and digital transformation and Action plan for the development of the touristic sector of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2027). Other The project also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the 2016-2025 Tourism Strategic Plan of Puglia Region, Culture and Territory" Product Strategy thanks to the creation of strong partnerships, aimed at creating quality tourism products that will make up the offer of the Puglia portfolio becoming a tool for territorial inclusion and cohesion, and sustainable from an environmental, social and economic point of view. The SOCRAT project is in line with PiiilCulturainPugiia – Strategic Plan of Culture of the Puglia Region 2017-2026 as it links the heritage of the Region and the contemporary arts through programs of artistic residences that see contemporary artists and designers work on some "rereadings" of places, assets and traditions in a contemporary key to offer important results both in terms of active involvement of citizens, both in terms of identifying unedited identity peculiarities, and as a development of new products. SOCRAT project is perfectly in line with the European development strategies which identify the cultural sector as a driver for social and economic development, specifically with the NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS strategy. According to the national guidelines the project promotes a sustainable growth by involving the civil society and promoting the awareness and the sharing of the public initiatives. According to the Veneto Regional Law 17/2019 and the Veneto Regional Law 3/2022, art. 22 (identità veneta) SOCRAT promotes a conscious and responsible use of local heritage and the promotion of the local identity. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaSOCRATITHR02003832Socializing Craft & contemporary Art for sustainable TourismFondazione Pino Pascali - Museo d’arte contemporaneaYesOtherPolignano a MareItalyITpublic368000.0The SOCRAT project aims to promote sustainable tourism development and community empowerment in the Italian and Croatian Adriatic coasts by mobilizing tourist itineraries based on contemporary arts, crafts, creative and cultural industries and civil society. The project seeks to address common territorial challenges such as over-reliance on seasonal tourist flows, insufficient cooperation among artists and local authorities, and the authenticity of the tourist offer. The project's overall objective is to diversify touristic flows and enhance local development by activating and developing more authentic experiences from the creativity of the territory. The project proposes a socially-based model through Creative Living Labs that bring together local industry, artists, and civil society to co-create new tourism products and services that promote cultural heritage, creativity and generate economic opportunities for local communities. The project outputs include the SOCRAT model, a framework for triangular collaboration, and community empowerment; Creative Living Labs, collaborative practices for experimenting and co-creating new tourism products and services, and a joint strategy for disseminating and promoting the SOCRAT model. The outputs will benefit artists, the creative and cultural industry, artisans civil society, and tourists who seek more authentic and sustainable tourism experiences. The cross-border approach is needed to foster cooperation among stakeholders and promote sustainable tourism development in a holistic and community-led way that takes into account the social, cultural, and environmental dimensions of sustainability. SOCRAT project goes beyond existing practices in the sector and places the arts and social innovation at the centre of a path built on the materiality and essence of creative doing.The objective is to generate a comprehensive understanding of the territories and develop effective model for promoting and preserving cultural heritage while fostering collaboration and social innovation based on the three pillars: artists, local industry (craftsmanship and CCI) and civil society for development of special interest tourism. Testing and validating the SOCRAT model to ensure that it is a viable and effective approach for promoting sustainable tourism development and community empowerment in the participating regions. Additionally, to produce new products or services that activate and enhance the locations and promote cultural exchange between artists, artisans, CCI and civil society organizations. To establish an approach and strategic framework for scalability of SOCRAT model of triangular collaboration, while also building the capacity of touristic operators and raising awareness of the SOCRAT special interest tourism model through public events.2344660.21875728.161875728.1689%ERDF89%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/socratTourismCultural heritage and artsCommunity integration and common identityn.1 Joint desk analysis n.1 Infographics package n.1 Joint qualitative analysis n.1 Joint cross-border methodology n.1 cross-border call for selection of artists n.5 set of local participatory meetings n.1 Set of new tourism products and services n.5 Diary onboard – digital storytelling activities n.1 Joint assessment report n.1 Cross border platform n.5 Working tables n.5 Local plans n.1 Joint training toolkit n. 5 Local capacity buildings n.5 local dissemination events n.1 side event in Brussels during EWRC n.1 academic conference n.1 final cross-border event n.8 Media package SOCRAT Strategy(EN) Creative living labs (pilot action)(EN) SOCRAT Joint action plan(EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-03-012026-08-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The SOCRAT project contributes to the EURSAIR flagship initiatives of CRUISAIR and AIR CULTURAL ROUTES through the development of local action plans and collaboration model, capacity building workshops, and creation of diversified touristic products and services. For CRUISAIR, the project focuses on expanding the tourist season to all-year round and promoting the development of special interest tourism. For AIR CULTURAL ROUTES, the project focuses on supporting the development of cultural itineraries that would better connect with current EUSAIR Cultural routes, and creating synergies between creative and cultural industries and local communities and artists. By doing so, the SOCRAT project contributes to the overall goal of achieving sustainable and diversified tourism in the EUSAIR region, and thus, aligns closely Pillar 4 Sustainable Tourism, Topic 1: Diversified tourism offer, Action - “Fostering Adriatic-Ionian cultural heritage”. SOCRAT enhances the tourism experience, increases demand for cultural assets, and rejuvenates cultural hotspots, thereby contributing to the diversification of the tourism offer and the sustainable development of the region's tourism sector. EuropeanGreenDeal Tourism is part of the European Green Deal, and the innovative solutions can help to relaunch the sector in a more sustainable way. The SOCRAT project contributes to the European Green Deal by supporting the transition of the tourism ecosystem towards a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry. The project's collaboration model and action plans for sustainable tourism aim to promote all-year-round tourism, reducing the seasonality of the industry and promoting a more balanced use of natural resources. Moreover, the project promotes the development of diversified touristic products and services, fostering synergies between creative and cultural industries, artisans, artists and the local community. By doing so, the project aims to increase the value and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, which is essential for the long-term sustainability of the tourism industry. The project's efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient tourism ecosystem align with the European Union's industrial strategy, which prioritizes the green and digital transformation of EU industries to increase their competitiveness and reduce their environmental impact. The co-creation process of transition pathways involving all stakeholders, including the tourism industry, is crucial to achieve the twin transition and accelerate the green and digital transformations in the EU. Other Project is in line with the Croatian Sustainable Tourism Development Strategy until 2030, with the strategic goal 1. All year-round and more regionally balanced tourism in main objectives with priority areas: whole year and regionally balanced tourism with special forms and structured product development; competitive and innovative tourism with digital transformation; resilient tourism with data analyses and local community inclusion, all related to the key tourism products of cultural tourism. The project will contribute to: National Development Strategy of the Republic of Croatia until 2030, Development direction 1 "Sustainable economy and society", Strategic Objective 1. Competitive and innovative economy strengthening resilience and sustainability by digital transformation of tourist services, valorization of natural and cultural heritage and development of special forms of tourism; The project contributes to the Croatian National recovery and resilience plan (2021.-2026), in line with the component 1. Economy, investment reform C1.6. Development of sustainable, innovative and resilient tourism by strengthening the competitiveness and resilience of tourism by improving workforce, quality of life of local communities, visitor satisfaction, authentic culture, tradition and attractiveness of the destination Implementation program of the Ministry of Culture and Media for the period from 2021-2024 in strengthening cultural heritage protection, digitization and online availability; Operational Program Competitiveness and Cohesion 2021-2027 in development of resilience and sustainability, by encouraging SMEs and trades that in Priority 6, Specific objective 4 emphasizes strengthening the role of culture and sustainable tourism in the economic development, social inclusion and social innovation with spillover effect on creative industries. Other Tourism has a strong influence on the total income in the participating counties, but tourism should be seen as an extremely important social phenomenon directly related to numerous economic activities in the area of the destination. The project is in accordance with the Cultural Tourism Action Plan, which in its main principles defines that development should be achieved through a range of innovative cultural tourism products, revitalization of heritage and a network of thematic cultural routes, and with the Cultural Tourism Strategy in Priority 1 Creating positive environment for cultural tourism initiatives by encouraging cultural workers to develop cultural tourism products. Project is in line with Istria Regional Development Strategy in Priority of Istrian identity development through development of culture, cultural and creative industries. The project also contributes to the Tourism development plan of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2030), Special objective 1.2: Economic growth aimed at strengthening exports, increasing productivity and digital transformation and Action plan for the development of the touristic sector of Primorje-gorski kotar county (valid until 2027). Other The project also contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the 2016-2025 Tourism Strategic Plan of Puglia Region, Culture and Territory" Product Strategy thanks to the creation of strong partnerships, aimed at creating quality tourism products that will make up the offer of the Puglia portfolio becoming a tool for territorial inclusion and cohesion, and sustainable from an environmental, social and economic point of view. The SOCRAT project is in line with PiiilCulturainPugiia – Strategic Plan of Culture of the Puglia Region 2017-2026 as it links the heritage of the Region and the contemporary arts through programs of artistic residences that see contemporary artists and designers work on some "rereadings" of places, assets and traditions in a contemporary key to offer important results both in terms of active involvement of citizens, both in terms of identifying unedited identity peculiarities, and as a development of new products. SOCRAT project is perfectly in line with the European development strategies which identify the cultural sector as a driver for social and economic development, specifically with the NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS strategy. According to the national guidelines the project promotes a sustainable growth by involving the civil society and promoting the awareness and the sharing of the public initiatives. According to the Veneto Regional Law 17/2019 and the Veneto Regional Law 3/2022, art. 22 (identità veneta) SOCRAT promotes a conscious and responsible use of local heritage and the promotion of the local identity. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaUNDERSEAITHR02003992UNDerwatER Soundscape bEyond AisAgenzia Regionale per la Prevenzione e la Protezione dell'Ambiente - ARPA PugliaNoSectoral agencyBariItalyITpublic150000.0The UNDERSEA project aims to promote sustainable growth in the Adriatic Sea region by enhancing the cross-border system for monitoring, evaluating, and mitigating human-generated underwater noise pollution. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea recognizes underwater noise as a pollutant of international concern, while the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) specifically addresses noise pollution and mandates EU member states to monitor and mitigate it to achieve good environmental status for the marine environment. Underwater pollution generated by human activities such as maritime transport, tourism, fishery and resource exploitation have detrimental effects on marine fauna; this is increasingly concerning, considering that underwater noise levels have doubled within EU waters and in particular in the Adriatic Sea between 2014 and 2019. The underwater soundscape includes both natural and human-generated sounds that can travel long distances and impact marine species and ecosystems beyond national boundaries. The reduction and mitigation of underwater noise pollution generated by human activities is a challenge that requires a transnational approach. UNDERSEA will implement the monitoring network for underwater sound measurements covering the whole Adriatic Sea. The project will introduce innovations crucial for effective noise monitoring and mapping including new noise sources taking into account the Adriatic Sea's peculiar characteristics. The project will run dedicated experiments to evaluate noise levels produced by boating involved in tourism and local fishery using satellite data to define small boat geographical distribution, developing tools for a comprehensive evaluation of noise irradiated by small boats. This type of evaluation has never been specifically carried out before in any EU underwater sound assessment. Cross-border cooperation is crucial for effective underwater noise pollution monitoring and mitigation activities: for this reason, to improve the evaluation of the Adriatic soundscape, UNDERSEA will standardise and share data collection, analysis procedures and noise distribution maps to increase knowledge and promote sustainable and widely agreed-upon mitigation efforts across the whole Adriatic basin. The Programme area requires the validation of mitigation measures that can effectively protect and restore biodiversity, which can only be achieved through common efforts. The outcomes of the entire project will be consolidated to create a brand new initiative that focuses on innovating and integrating modeling with new risk indicators. This will offer novel tools for managing the sea, coastal environment, and shared natural resources across borders. UNDERSEA project builds on the successes of the SOUNDSCAPE project expanding data collection geographically, temporally, and in scope to improve knowledge of underwater noise pollution and set up effective area-based conservation measures.2219960.01775968.01775968.090%ERDF90%https://www.arpa.puglia.it/Evaluation systems and resultsWaste and pollutionJoint action plan on underwater sound monitoring network implementation Report on Training session and Kickoff Meeting Risk and Contingency Plan Report on underwater sound equipment calibration Report on the underwater acoustic data acquisition Report on data processing results (Adriatic Sea) Report on data acquisition and processing results (Venice lagoon) Report on the workflow for satellite-based small boats detection Report on the Implementation of the satellite-based small boat detection system for Venice lagoon App for citizen to geolocalize small boats Report on the app utilization and data collected Report on comparison of satellite-based ship traffic assessment with independently acquired data Report on systematic satellite images processing and data preparation for noise modelling Dataset from systematic satellite images processing and data preparation for noise modelling Report on the source level assessment for fishing boats Report on the source level assessment for small boats in the Venice Lagoon Noise CleanUp training events reports First Adriatic Cetacean echolocation clicks library Report on Cetacean species presence at different test sites Report on the mid term conference Report on the scientific international workshop on bioacoustics 4 Different Waves Performances Report on Adriatic Sea soundscape modelling Report on Venice lagoon soundscape modelling Report on integrated analysis Report on first assessment of underwater noise pollution in a Croatian Natura 2000 site Publications International Art Challenge Final conference report Implementation of deep see and very shallow monitoring stations (EN) Training for the new Partners operators(EN) Satellite-based monitoring system of non-AIS vessel traffic (EN) Experiments to assess underwater noise pollution by small boats(EN) Library to characterize acoustic Cetacean biodiversity(EN) Joint solution that include cross-boarder underwater noise monitoring system, citizen-science app for small boat geolocalization, list of marine species presence elaborated from acoustic data(EN) Midterm Conference and workshop(EN) Prevention strategy for underwater noise pollution with a focus on Natura 2000 sites(EN) 077 Air quality and noise reduction measuresRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion UNDERSEA contributes to and fosters a better balance between human demands for development and the need to protect biodiversity. In a scenario characterised by intensified human pressure on coastal and marine ecosystems, UNDERSEA outputs are relevant across all four EUSAIR pillars: 1. By strengthening the data-based knowledge and the technical and scientific capacities of its beneficiaries and stakeholders to carry out coordinated and innovative solutions for noise pollution contrast and mitigation (WP1), UNDERSEA contributes to a smarter BLUE GROWTH. 2. With its improved modelling of the distribution of underwater sound that integrates new risk indicators (WP5), UNDERSEA backs the establishment of more efficient and integrated maritime policy between Italy and Croatia (CONNECTING THE REGION) in terms of noise pollution management and mitigation. 3. Through optimised data acquisition, data sharing, data processing and impact evaluation, UNDERSEA contributes to bridging the general ecological knowledge gap in the whole Adriatic region about noise pollution. It thus provides a solid reference base for the development of more efficient initiatives and strategies that improve the overall ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY of marine waters (good environmental status - GES). 4. The Adriatic Sea poses concerns in terms of TOURISM SUSTAINABILITY. UNDERSEA provides instruments to analyse the impact of tourism related activities on underwater noise levels by: including for the first time (through imaging-analysis obtained from satellite data, and the adoption of innovative technologies/procedures/processes by the use of ICT tools - WP2) small and recreational boats as noise source in the Adriatic region in modelling of the distribution of underwater sound, b) running dedicated experiments (WP3) to evaluate noise levels produced by recreational boating involved into tourism. EuropeanGreenDeal The European Green Deal emphasises the importance of protecting the marine environment and of developing a sustainable blue economy; it moreover sets a new framework for actions on underwater noise reduction. In particular: the EU Action Plan “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” (2021) aims to reduce marine pollution to safe levels by 2050; the “EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030” (2021) aims to protect nature and restore degraded ecosystems; the “New Approach for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the EU - Transforming the EU’s Blue Economy for a Sustainable Future” (2021) promotes sustainable marine and maritime activities that align with the EU’s environmental and climate objectives. The European Commission will work with Member States on EU threshold values for maximum levels of underwater noise stemming from maritime transport, construction, dredging and other offshore activities. Initiatives - such as UNDERSEA - that give a detailed picture of the situation of the seas and oceans within and around Europe, focussing the specific characteristics of each sea, are crucial for the improvement of available data, knowledge and impact evaluation; this improvement is in turn needed to enhance the current framework for the protection of the marine environment and the sustainable use of the seas. Other The Marine Strategy Framework Directive MSFD aims at safeguarding the marine ecosystem and biodiversity, which are crucial for health and for marine-based economic and social activities. To assist EU countries in achieving a good environmental status GES, MSFD defines 11 qualitative descriptors. UNDERSEA contributes to D11 (Introduction of energy, including underwater noise, is at levels that do not adversely affect the marine environment) by collaborating closely with the MSFD Common Implementation Strategy Technical Group on Underwater Noise TG-NOISE in Italy and Croatia to develop cross-border monitoring actions that improve the assessment and containment of underwater sound levels. This is an especially urgent issue, as demonstrated by the fact that in 2022 the EU Marine Directors endorsed recommendations on EU threshold values for underwater sound, marking the first such limits on a global level. These limits imply that no more than 20% of a given marine area can be exposed to continuous underwater noise in a year, while no more than 20% of a marine area can be exposed to impulsive noise in a day and 10% in a year to be considered tolerable. To comply with these limits, Member States need to implement appropriate measures in their marine strategies, such as reducing ship-generated noise, designing methods to minimize impulsive noise, imposing spatial restrictions on human activities, with support from the Regional Sea Conventions. Hence the importance of UNDERSEA work together with TG-Noise Furthermore, UNDERSEA contributes to descriptors D1 and D5. For what concerns D1 (Biodiversity is maintained), UNDERSEA provides a wider understanding of noise pollution implications. For what concerns D5 (Eutrophication is minimised), UNDERSEA raises awareness among target groups and promotes enhanced management and ecosystem-centered solution planning (maritime spatial planning) that balances human use of marine resources, blue growth, and marine fauna protection. Other EU Directive on Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Directive is a process by which the relevant Member States’ authorities analyse and organise human activities in marine areas to achieve ecological, economic and social objectives. Among its key benefits, the protection and preservation of the environment through early identification of impact and opportunities for multiple use of space. UNDERSEA outputs represent a contribution to all the requirements set by MSP Directive, by focussing on: the availability and use of the most accurate and up-to-date shared data in the Adriatic; the transboundary cooperation between key scientific and institutional players in Italy and Croatia and the engagement of stakeholders in the transfer of know-how for the underwater noise management and MSP tools. Other The MSFD is implemented in Europe through various Regional Seas Conventions (RSCs), including the 1995 Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean, also known as the Barcelona Convention (UNEP-MAP). UNDERSEA is contributing to the implementation of this convention by improving knowledge, including through the use of bioacoustic automatic detection (WP4), to detect protected cetacean species, to better understand the potential adverse population-level effects of noise pollution on marine Mediterranean fauna. UNDERSEA is also working to fulfil the requirements about availability of further, upgraded data and scientifically-based assessments (WP1). It is important to note that restrictions on activities in marine environments should not be implemented without a scientifically-based assessment of potential impacts on marine species populations. Such restrictions could have unintended economic consequences without providing any environmental benefits. Other UNDERSEA contributes to the implementation of the Coastal Zone Management Protocol (CZM) - Protocol on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) and to the Common Regional Framework (CRF) for Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the Mediterranean in several ways: - Monitoring and assessment for protection of biodiversity: the ICZM Protocol requires the implementation of monitoring and assessment programs to evaluate the environmental status of coastal and marine ecosystems and to protect and conserve biodiversity coastal and marine biodiversity. By expanding the current underwater noise distribution monitoring system, including new marine areas (South Adriatic Sea Venice Lagoon - WP1), additional noise sources (such as non-AIS boats - WP2), new tools (such as Bioacoustic automatic detection - WP4), the project can contribute to the implementation of the ICZM Protocol’s monitoring and assessment requirements. - Integrated management: The ICZM Protocol calls for the implementation of integrated coastal zone management approaches that involve stakeholders and different sectors. The project’s provision of new digital tools for the integrated management and protection of biodiversity can contribute to the implementation of the ICZM Protocol’s integrated management requirements, by engaging both scientific and institutional players as well as the general public. - Cross-border cooperation: The ICZM Protocol highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation in the implementation of integrated coastal zone management. The project's cross-border Italy-Croatia approach to monitoring and protecting the Adriatic Sea marine ecosystems can contribute to the implementation of the ICZM Protocol’s cross-border cooperation requirements. Other UNDERSEA contributes particularly to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 14: Life Below Water - The project’s aim of protecting the Adriatic Sea marine ecosystems and preserving habitats from human-generated underwater noise pollution aligns with the aim of conserving and sustainably using the oceans, seas, and marine resources for sustainable development. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - The project’s aim of introducing new monitoring techniques and providing new digital tools for the integrated cross-border management and protection of biodiversity aligns with SDG 9’s aim of building resilient infrastructure, promoting sustainable economic development, and fostering innovation. SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - The project’s cross-border approach to monitoring and protecting the Adriatic Sea marine ecosystems can contribute to the implementation of SDG 17’s aim of strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership for sustainable development. Other The Adriatic Sea is highly impacted by increasing maritime traffic, tourism and resource exploitation, whilst having a very vulnerable biodiversity. Effective area-based conservation measures (OECMs) need to be implemented. The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has identified several Ecologically or Biologically Significant Areas (EBSAs) in the Adriatic Sea, based on their unique biodiversity and ecological characteristics (the Jabuka/Pomo Pit, Palagruža Archipelago, Strait of Otranto, Northern Adriatic including the Gulf of Venice, , protected areas as the Miramare Biosphere Reserve). The Adriatic also hosts varied Natura 2000 sites (Dubrovnik-Neretva Region and Cres-Lošinj Archipelago). Other MARPOL is the main International Convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. It is administered by the International Maritime Organization, which also adopted the “Guidelines for the Reduction of Underwater Noise from Commercial Shipping to Address Adverse Impacts on Marine Life”. While requirements differ based on the ship’s size and type, IMO calls for all vessels, including small recreational boats and fishery boats, to take adequate measures. Excessive noise from marine traffic is recognized to have harmful effects on marine life, including whales, dolphins, and other marine mammals, by interfering with their communication, navigation, and feeding behaviours. To address this issue, UNDERSEA will include the recreational and small fishery boating as noise source in modelling the distribution of underwater noise, as they have great influence - especially seasonally - on noise levels in coastal areas (Wilson et al., 2022). So far effective monitoring of recreational boat distribution is hindered by lack of information (automatic information systems AIS on position and speed are mandatory for larger ships, but recreational boats are typically not equipped with AIS) and lack of reliable noise measurements from small boats. SOUNDSCAPE partially focused on this with the Losinj area study case. Building on it, UNDERSEA will monitor the recreational and small-scale fishery boat distribution in enlarged areas and run dedicated experiments through imaging-analysis obtained from satellite data, adopting innovative technologies/processes using ICT tools. It will be the first case of such an evaluation run in the whole Mediterranean Sea. The developed standard analysis procedure to extract small boat traffic from satellite will be transferred with all partners. Existing good practices will be exchanged and compared to harmonise data collection and monitoring systems for future investigations. Other UNDERSEA can contribute to the work of the Agreement on the Conservation of Cetaceans of the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and contiguous Atlantic area (ACCOBAMS) in several ways. Firstly, the project's expansion of the SOUNDSCAPE project monitoring system in terms of inclusion of new areas, introduction of new monitoring techniques (such as Bioacoustic automatic detection – WP4), and monitoring of additional noise sources can expand and enhance available data on noise hotspots in the Adriatic Sea. This information can be shared with ACCOBAMS to contribute to the identification and mapping of areas where marine mammals are exposed to high levels of underwater noise. Secondly, the project’s extension of the monitoring temporal window to business-as-usual can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the long-term effects of underwater noise on the Adriatic Sea’s marine ecosystem. This information can be shared with ACCOBAMS to inform the development of long-term management and conservation plans. Finally, the project’s provision of new digital tools for the integrated cross-border management and protection of biodiversity can contribute to ACCOBAMS’ efforts to enhance cross-border cooperation and collaboration among member states to protect marine biodiversity in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions. These tools can facilitate the exchange of information and best practices among Member States and support the development of joint conservation and management initiatives to address noise pollution and other threats to marine biodiversity in the region. Other UNDERSEA underwater noise pollution monitoring and impact evaluation system contributes to the implementation of National Strategies and Plans, including: -the HR Strategy and Action plan for nature conservation 2017-2025, that aims at increased efficiency and capacities of nature protection mechanisms; promoted sustainable use of natural resources; increased availability of data; -the ITA Biodiversity Strategy, that aims at deepening knowledge on the characteristics and conservation of marine habitats and species and threat factors; ensuring the sustainable use of the resources; -the HR Action Program of the Strategy for the Management of the Marine Environment and Coastal Area, that sets monitoring actions for MSFD implementation and requires an ecosystem-based approach to the management of sea related human activities; -the ITA Marine Environment Strategy, which includes the establishment of Environmental Targets updated in 2018; the development of Coordinated Monitoring Programs updated in 2021 and of Measures for Achieving and Maintaining Good Environmental Status; -the HR National Recovery & Resilience Plan NRRP, which includes science and research as key components; it emphasizes the principles of sustainability and circular economy in marine and coastal area management by encouraging investments in infrastructure, ports, hospitality and other facilities that take into account the protection of the sea, coast and undersea; -the ITA NRRP, which in its mission 4 (research &training) includes the creation of a network of centers to conduct research and monitoring on the dynamics that endanger marine resources.A Marine Ecosystem Restoration initiative was launched (2023), which foresees actions to restore and map seabed and marine habitats of conservation interest, and strengthen the national observation system. The possibility will be evaluated for UNDERSEA to create synergies with ITINERIS Italian Integrated Environmental Research Infrastructures System. Other UNDERSEA supports the implementation of the EU Mission "Restore our oceans and waters by 2030" and to the a specific objective of pollution reduction in the Mediterranean Sea by 2030. The Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters by 2030 provides a holistic and coherent framework for developing a systemic approach to the depollution and regeneration of the basin hydrosphere, which is a striking need in the Mediterranean Sea (MED). UNDERSEA will contribute to the Mission by sharing and transferring its main results at Mediterranean level and will contribute to the effective deployment of Mission Implementation Charter and piloting the Mission activities for the MED by 2025. UNDERASEA will be among the pilot studies of the Mission lighthouse in the Mediterranean Sea to connect and structure existing activities, disseminate and upscale solutions and mobilise relevant actors to reduce the Mediterranean underwater noise pollution. It will contribute to implement a transparent and collective monitoring system (based on national and regionally agreed mechanisms and existing structures and taking into account citizen science) of the major sources, pathways, hotspots and impacts of underwater noise pollution in the Mediterranean Sea, meeting assessment needs of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaVALUE PlusITHR02002042Value plus to cultural districts for the tourist enhancement of the cross-border areaComune di PatùNoLocal public authorityPatù (LE)ItalyITpublic165060.0VALUE Plus capitalises on the results of the VALUE project, implemented under the 2014-2020 Interreg IT-HR programme. The positive experience has increased the awareness that the challenges faced by the two countries, i.e. the need to diversify tourist flows, to delocalise tourism towards a cultural offer in the nearby hinterland, to innovate the tourist offer and make it more accessible, can be successfully overcome with district collaboration. Strengthening, improving, transferring the results of VALUE to other areas of the programme increases the management capacity of territories and their promotion. The District Governance Model represents a stimulus to innovate, especially through the involvement of young people, universities, cultural associations, tourism operators and the local community. VALUE Plus will expand the boundaries of 2 existing districts and it will transfer the good practice by creating 3 new districts; the jointly developed Meta-District Strategy will find its concretisation in a cross-border Action Plan. New district, new paths and new topics will be defined and published on the Diomede platform, improved in graphics and usability. Students of all levels are involved in training and exchange activities between the two countries. Businesses are involved and with them new products are developed that are attentive to making places accessible to people with disabilities. The skills of tourism operators are enhanced through training activities and study visits. Eight pilot actions will be implemented, some of which will create the premises for places of involvement and innovative development of research and products of tourist attractiveness, while other will represent forms of promotion of the district. An extensive awareness and promotion campaign will be implemented. Last but not least, the capitalised experience will be further transferred by researching, involving and mapping other potential district areas with the aim of disseminating and making recognisable the brand of the network of Adriatic-Ionian Meta-District of Culture.2749570.02199656.02199656.092%ERDF92%https://www.comune.patu.le.it/TourismSocio-economic analysis of the district areas SWOT analysis of the district governance model At least n.3 meetings for each project district area Report on the integration of the enterprises in the governance models Meta-District Governance Strategy Guidelines for the implementation of the strategy in the new target areas Guidelines for the drafting of the Action Plan Nr. 5 Governance Agreements subscribed 11 events for the involvement of the target groups in the definition of the Action Plan Nr. 1 Action Plan Cross-border Training Plan Training courses for students N. 2 exchange study trips Training courses/laboratories for operators Didactic kit Laboratories/Summer school Gadgets for participants in the training activities N. 5 districts mapped N. 5 cultural tourism products Updated Diomede platform with the new sustainable tourism offers Press releases and social media pages of the project Report on the networking activity with other districts in the programme area Updated Diomede platform with two new districts Project meetings including kick-off Communication Plan Management kit MAR Network of Veneto Cultural Hubs Pilot action implemented in the Museum of Salt of Cervia Enhancement of the Open-Air Park of Spina Multimedia tourist guide Underwater cultural pathway Pilot action in Dubrovnik Museum Hub in Patù N. 5 promotional videos N. 2 participations in sector specific events/fairs/exhibitions N. 3 publications on specialistic sector magazines N. 2 educational tours organised Report on the Cultural Festival Meta-District Strategy and Action Plan(EN) Training activities(EN) Integrated sustainable tourism offer(EN) Pilot actions(EN) 166 Protection, development and promotion of cultural heritage and cultural servicesRSO4.6. Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation2024-02-012026-07-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion Value Plus project will produce effects under pillar 4 "Sustainable Tourism", which focuses on developing sustainable and responsible tourism potential in the programme area by creating innovative quality products and services. The project finds synergy with the "Diversified tourism offer" and "Sustainable and responsible tourism management" topics of the EUSAIR action plan and with the 5 flagships: AirCulturalRoutes; ColTourAir; DES_AIR; CRUSAIR and Green Mapping for the Adriatic-Ionian region. The results will contribute to the following 5 priorities defined by the flagships: the development of new itineraries by integrating and coordinating the network of districts, through WP1 and WP3, which respectively envisage the development of a management model that will be transferred to all the target areas by harmonising the regional management of the itineraries of the enterprises and supply chains operating in the different tourist areas and the creation of innovative and sustainable alternatives to seasonal mass tourism by enhancing access to cultural heritage through digital tools, such as the DIOMEDE platform that will allow an expansion of the network in the districts involved; the improvement of the performance of tourism enterprises and supply chains through WP1 and WP3; the increase of skills in the sector by favouring new job opportunities with WP2, which envisages the development of training and education courses addressed to students and tourism operators; the increase in the number of cultural events and the development of the interregional network of sustainable tourism through WP3 and WP4, i.e. the development of cross-border routes the planning and promotion of events, exhibitions and cultural events and festivals. Finally, indirectly, the objectives achieved related to Pillar 4 will also positively impact Pillar 2, "Connect the Region", of the EUSAIR strategy, increasing the level of connectivity of the Italy-Croatia region. EuropeanGreenDeal Through the actions envisaged by PLUS VALUE, it will contribute to some of the objectives of the EU Green Deal, COM(2019) 640 final, identified as "Research and Innovation", "Preserving biodiversity" and "Sustainable mobility". The actions under the project will lead to the creation of research cultural hubs that will mobilise and promote innovation by increasing the level of R&D investment. The creation of transnational coworking spaces contributes to the increase of innovative solutions in the tourism sector, involving students, researchers and also citizens in the tourism innovation process. Secondly, although the project does not envisage direct actions for the preservation of biodiversity, WP2 will be used to develop awareness-raising campaigns on the naturalistic emergencies found in the project's target districts. Finally, the Value Plus project through the promotion of sustainable tourism aims at spreading slow mobility on alternative routes that do not involve the use of high-emission means of transport. In this context, the results obtained with Value in the Po Delta Park will be capitalised on, such as the use of railway HUBs, antennae, bike-pedestrian itineraries, ports and waterways. Other Value Plus contributes to the EU strategy for sustainable tourism, P9_TA(2021)0109. The project finds synergies with key principles of the strategy: Rebuild, Strengthen and Rethink. The planned activities will create new opportunities for recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, from which the tourism sector has been severely affected, in the cultural districts covered by the project by raising awareness of the importance of sustainable and accessible tourism (Rebuild). The project will develop innovative itineraries that take into account present and future social, environmental, and economic impacts, exploring new solutions that preserve cultural and natural heritage while benefiting stakeholders (Strengthen). The Cross-Border Training Plan recognises the need for coordinated actions to transfer the knowledge and value of cultural districts to business systems in the project region. Creating sustainable routes in the target districts encourages the use of slow mobility and thus the use of means of transport with a lower carbon footprint. Value Plus recognises the need for support to the tourism industry and promotes the principles of the circular economy also through the use of brands and certifications that recognise the importance and connection of sustainable tourism routes (cultural, eno-gastronomic, artistic, and environmental). The project focuses on the diversification of the tourism product to attract a wider slice of visitors in seasonal periods other than summer to areas alternative to mass tourism (Rethink). Finally, the project endorses the points of the "Refocus" principle, according to which the governance policy at the EU level must be strengthened by creating a specific directorate dedicated to tourism to favour the revitalisation of the sector and in particular the change towards a sustainable approach. Other The Value Plus project aligns with the principles on which the European Landscape Convention (ETS No.176) is based, i.e. the diversity and quality of European landscapes as a fundamental resource to be safeguarded, managed and planned through the cooperation of the member states. In particular, Value Plus is in synergy with the specific measures identified in Article 6 of the Convention and is relevant to Articles 7 and 8. The project aims to respect these principles by contributing to sustainable landscape management and forward-looking planning for the enhancement of the landscapes of the cultural districts in the project area. It recognises landscape as an essential component of people's lives and as part of the cultural heritage of the target tourist districts. The project will contribute to the awareness raising of the local and non-local populations by involving stakeholders in the management process and the design of new cultural routes. Furthermore, the project implements cross-border cooperation for the exchange of information and knowledge and the elaboration of a common management plan for the enhancement of landscapes. Other Value Plus contributes to the European Commission digital strategy C(2022) 4388 final, in particular to Objective 1 'Digital Culture'. It will increase the dissemination of cultural heritage through digital technologies, making the knowledge and information acquired through the project itself and the previous Value (2014-2020) accessible. WP3 of the project will contribute through the application of digital tools, the updating and increasing of the content offered by the Diomede platform. New themes, new cultural districts, new sustainable routes designed by the project, and information on local and entrepreneurial initiatives will be published and made available, and new graphics will be developed making the platform more attractive and practical to use. The platform will be promoted via social media, press releases and flyers of local events. 8.0(VI-A_I-Hr_4) Culture and tourism for sustainable developmentPO4 A more social and inclusive Europe implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiaVERAITHR04003414Sustainable agricultural models for biodiversity preservationDemonstrative Farm Company "I Giardini di Pomona" of Paolo BelloniNoSMECisterninoItalyITpublic59960.0The agricultural biodiversity of Italy and Croatia is critical to the cultural and economic fabric of both countries, but it is facing a common challenge of insufficient research and protection. Monocultures, intensive agriculture, and urbanization are causing traditional fruit tree varieties to disappear, contributing to the loss of valuable genetic resources, and reducing the resilience of local agriculture. Moreover, the local population's alienation from nature is exacerbating this problem, as there is a lack of familiarity with forest fruit cultivars and their benefits, particularly among younger generations. The VERA project addresses these issues with the aim to preserve agricultural species from extinction while promoting the importance of ancient fruit tree varieties. The project involves a wide range of activities, including joint itinerant training for Italian and Croatian students, research and transplant of domestic agricultural varieties, digitalization of ancient fruits' genetic material, educational workshops, and local events. Actions will be mainly addressed to local farmers, high-school students, pupils, and the wider community to effect positive change. By bringing together diverse stakeholders and building networks, the project will increase awareness and understanding of the importance of biodiversity and traditional agriculture and will promote sustainable and responsible land use practices. VERA adopts a cross-border approach aimed at exchanging and transferring good practices in terms of sustainable farming models and techniques between different regions, contributing to the development of more eco-friendly and responsible agricultural systems in both Italy and Croatia. The key innovation of VERA is recognizing the importance of connecting traditional agriculture with the modern world and youth. For this reason, it will use cutting-edge communication to engage young people and connect them with traditional agricultural practices.Increase the cooperation and exchange of good practices between participating regions in the field of agricultural biodiversity conservation and sustainable farming._x000D_ Engage the local community of the involved regions, especially the younger generation, to preserve domestic agricultural biodiversity and adopt more sustainable practices in agriculture.246687.22197349.77197349.7780%ERDF80%https://www.italy-croatia.eu/web/italy-croatiaClimate change and biodiversityAgriculture and fisheries and forestry1 Study visit to "I Giardini di Pomona" Botanical Conservatory (Puglia) _x000D_ 1 Study visit to Ostrog Elementary School Botanical Garden (Dalmatia) _x000D_ 1 Final conference report for the dissemination of project results _x000D_ 1 Press conference for the dissemination of project results _x000D_ Grow together - 1 Cross-border training scheme for high school students on agricultural biodiversity _x000D_ Grow together 10 video clips _x000D_ 1 Report on identification of fig varieties and selection of varieties for exchange _x000D_ 1 Report on Production, exchange and trial cultivation of figs saplings _x000D_ 1 Joint assessment report _x000D_ 1 Educational album of the figs varieties _x000D_ 1 Workshop on the pruning of “polyconic vase” olive trees _x000D_ 1 Series of lectures and practical workshops (10) with local community in Dalmatia _x000D_ 1 Educational program for elementary schools in Dalmatia _x000D_ 1 Mentoring activity of high school students for peer education in Dalmatia _x000D_ 1 Green Swap Fair _x000D_ I Giardini di Pomona in your pocket (1 digital catalogue) _x000D_ 1 Social media campaign on figs biodiversity079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructureRSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution2023-09-012024-12-31EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion: The project VERA contributes to the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region in several ways, with specific reference to Pillar 3 Environmental quality - Protection and enhancement of natural terrestrial habitats and ecosystems. As a matter of fact, the project's focus on preserving biodiversity aligns with the EU Strategy's objective of protecting and conserving the region's natural heritage. The project's efforts to promote sustainable agricultural practices can also help to maintain ecosystem services, such as pollination and soil fertility, which are critical for sustaining biodiversity. It also addresses the challenge of climate change in the region. Thanks to spreading sustainable farming models, the project can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon, and increase the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change impacts. VERA can contribute also to the EUSAIR's goal of fostering sustainable economic growth in the region. Sustainable agriculture can create employment opportunities, increase productivity, and promote the development of new markets and value chains. In summary, the project VERA can contribute to the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region by promoting biodiversity conservation, climate action and sustainable economic growth._x000D_ _x000D_ EuropeanGreenDeal The project VERA contributes to the European Green Deal by promoting biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture practices and climate action. First, its focus aligns with the European Green Deal's goal of protecting and restoring biodiversity since the project's efforts can help to maintain healthy ecosystems, which provide essential services for supporting the resilience of agriculture to climate change impacts. Secondly, it contributes to the EC documents' goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. As a matter of fact, sustainable agriculture practices can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon sequestration, and improve the resilience of agriculture to the impacts of climate change. Finally, it also contributes to the European Green Deal's objective of creating a sustainable food system. The adoption of sustainable agriculture practices can increase the resilience and productivity of agriculture while reducing its environmental impact, leading to a more sustainable and secure food supply. _x000D_ Other: VERA contributes to the EU's biodiversity strategy for 2030, which among its goals foresees the restoring of degraded ecosystems at land and sea across the EU by increasing organic farming, reducing the use of pesticides by 50% by 2030. The project perfectly matches this objectives and contributes to its achievement by sharing with its activities sustainable agricultural practices such as agroforestry (integrating trees into agricultural landscapes to provide multiple benefits such as improving soil health, providing shade and windbreaks, and sequestering carbon), integrated pest management (use of a combination of biological, cultural, and chemical control methods to manage pests and diseases in a sustainable manner), permaculture (creation of diverse, integrated systems that mimic natural ecosystems) and organic farming (using natural inputs and avoiding the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides to produce crops and livestock). These and more sustainable practices will be the topics of cross-border training, local workshops, lectures and schemes composing the VERA project activities. _x000D_ Other: VERA activities contribute to the EU Farm to Fork Strategy in several ways. Firstly, the project can help to conserve and enhance biodiversity on farms, which is one of the key objectives of the Strategy. By promoting the use of sustainable agricultural practices that support diverse ecosystems and protect pollinators and Other: wildlife, the project can help to maintain a healthy and resilient food system. Secondly, the project can support the development of sustainable food production systems that reduce the environmental impact of farming. This is anOther: important objective of the Farm to Fork Strategy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, limit the use of pesticides and fertilizers, and promote resource-efficient farming practices. By adopting sustainable farming practices, such as agroforestry or organic farming, the project can help to reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture and promote a more sustainable food system. Finally, the project can contribute to the promotion of sustainable food consumption patterns, which is anOther: key objective of the EU Strategy. By promoting the use of locally grown, seasonal, and diverse food products, the project can help to encourage consumers to make more conscious food choices that support local food systems and reduce food waste. Overall, the project can play an important role in supporting the goals of the EU Farm to Fork Strategy by promoting a more sustainable and resilient food system, also in line with the Action Plan for the Development of Organic Production outlined in the Communication from the EU commission n. 141 of 19/04/2021.4.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiabePrepARedITHR02004402Preparing, Adapting, Reconstructing: actions to promote climate change adaptation and risk disaster resilience in Italian and Croatian sensitive ecosystemsAgenzia regionale Strategica per lo Sviluppo Ecosostenibile del TerritorioNoRegional public authorityBariItalyITpublic283010.0Climate change has different impacts on EU countries causing consequence of extreme climate events, such as droughts, heat waves, flash and coastal floods. Water stock management is crucial to address and mitigate extreme phenomena that determine an overabundance or scarcity of water resources, whose availability substantially impacts on local production systems, citizens well-being and land management, with increasing soil erosion and forest fire risks. To tackle this challenge, bePrePAred project aims to coordinate and integrate risk management tools, systems and policies aimed at improving the resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and landscapes historically man-managed on both sides of the Adriatic Sea. This is to create new high competence skills and practices for an ecosystem-based governance of water, transferring tools, system and policies in the Italy - Croatia areas, adapting them to a sustainable use of water resources in rural-urban landscapes, raising awareness of institutions and civil society on the risks related to water scarcity and the need for water saving and adaptation policies. The project is based on a cross-border cooperation of public institutions, university foundations and development agencies from different regions of the Italy – Croatia Programme area, supporting natural and cultural landscapes with 1. climate-resilient water ecosystems management solutions; 2. a cross-border regeneration and governance Strategy and tailored Action Plans on water landscapes, supporting adaptation to/mitigation of climate change effects; 3. multi-functions material Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for recovering ecological/landscape networks and non-material Nature-Based Solutions aimed at improving site resilience towards risks; 4. Capacity building paths supporting policy makers and institutional stakeholders. Outputs will improve public institutions capacities in water and forest landscapes management, introducing a multilevel mitigation risk approach, and positively impact citizens, businesses and the economic and social system, getting more protected from extreme phenomena.Sharing methodologies and practices for landscape governance in targeted areas, addressing climate change challenges, particularly relating water stress conditions. Identifying various scenarios of climate change effects to inform governmental institutions, local communities and CSOs about reviewing policies and practices for water landscapes governance, thereby enhancing resilience and promoting sustainable; development. To improve institutional and social awareness on the effects of climate change on natural and cultural landscapes and on local economic activities, by exchanging good practices in their management and mitigation. Through an in-depth participatory process, by the establishment of working groups involving both local communities and stakeholders, partners will develop a cross-border Strategy and customized Action Plans. The project results will then be useful for government institutions, local communities and civil society organizations interested in sustainable landscape regeneration and water resources management. To develop and test integrated climate adaptation and mitigation solutions, including material and non - material nature-based interventions, to improve ecological and social resilience in different ecosystems, actively involving local communities and institutional actors, thus better equipped to cope with the impacts of climate change.1657742.231326193.781326193.7888%ERDF88%http://asset.regione.puglia.itKnowledge and technology transferClimate change and biodiversityGovernance, partnershipReport on solutions in policies/tools for water landscapes management Strategy on scenarios of climate change related effects and risks and impacts on water landscapes Reports mapping the relevant local stakeholders’ needs Regional Workshops. Guidelines report on ecosystem-based solutions for regeneration of cultural – natural landscapes. WGs for natural / cultural design, implementation and management of nature-based solutions. bePrePAred Cross-Border General Strategy on sustainable governance and ecosystem-based solutions. Action Plans for General Strategy implementation Regional workshops for General Strategy and Action Plan. NBS implementation reports Non-material NBS report Online capacity building for local stakeholders Capacity Building participants certificates. Local Info-days for citizens/ Enterprises/ associations Educational activities in schools Climate-resilient water ecosystems management scenarios. (EN) Territorial regeneration cross-border general Strategy and action plans on water landscapes for climate change adaptation.(EN) Testing of material and non-material NBS for man-made ecosystems & communities and improve site ecological management. (EN) Material and non-material NBS for man-made ecosystems & communities and improve site ecological management. (EN) Capacity Building paths for the institutional local stakeholders(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project reflects part of the specific’s objectives established by the third Pillar “Environmental Quality”, with its two Topic about Marine environment and transnationals habitats and biodiversity, that supports every action which contributes to minimizing climate change’s effects on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Through the elaboration of water management strategies, action plans and solutions in targeted areas, bePrePAred will contribute concretely to the achievement of specific objectives predetermined by the EUSAIR Strategy, in order to make the region more resilient. EuropeanGreenDeal The achievement of bePrepARed main results and objectives is in line with two Climate’s Action Plan of the European Green Deal: the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Climate Pact. As for the Adaptation Strategy, the project is coherent, supporting policy development in different level and sectors, also to give a systemic response to the climate change. The project is also in line with the EU Climate Pact, supporting its objectives in terms of awareness raising about climate issues, encouraging and implementing climate solutions, though engagement and connection of organisations working in the environmental field through mutual learning and exchange of experience. Other The project with its activities and objectives concerning good practices exchange and the creation of locally-based strategies and action plans to mitigate effects of scarcity and excess of water within project partner’s territories is coherent with the Territorial Agenda 20230, and its general objective Green Europe” with its priority number 4 “Healthy Environment” contain a bunch of purposes and recommendations, in line with the scope of this project. In this priority, indeed, is underlined the importance of risk and disaster management, as well as prevention measures, considering different geographical characteristic are important to build resilient communities. Into Territorial Agenda is also emphasized that the actions should reinforce locally-based approach and territorial cooperation. Other One of the partners of bePrepARed is the Public institution RERA SD for coordination and development of the Split-Dalmatia County, in Croatia, which is one of the countries participating in the Danube Region strategy. The involvement of this partner is important to make project coherent with the EUSDR Strategy, more precisely, with its second pillar “Protecting the environment in the Danube Region” and its Priority Area 2 “To manage environmental risks”. PA2 concentrate its attention to protect inhabitants of the Region from disastrous event, such as floods, by preventive and disaster management measures jointly implemented. The bePrepARed project, with its activities concerning the exchange of best practices between all the partners will contribute, thanks to RERA SD participation, to face this challenge reinforcing regional cooperation and learning from previous events for the benefit of whole Danube region, as the EUSDR strategy suggests. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility 2021-20272021 - 2027 Interreg VI-A Italy-CroatiabePrepARedITHR02004402Preparing, Adapting, Reconstructing: actions to promote climate change adaptation and risk disaster resilience in Italian and Croatian sensitive ecosystemsFondazione Centro Euro-Mediterraneo sui Cambiamenti ClimaticiNoHigher education and research organisationsLecceItalyITpublic325000.0Climate change has different impacts on EU countries causing consequence of extreme climate events, such as droughts, heat waves, flash and coastal floods. Water stock management is crucial to address and mitigate extreme phenomena that determine an overabundance or scarcity of water resources, whose availability substantially impacts on local production systems, citizens well-being and land management, with increasing soil erosion and forest fire risks. To tackle this challenge, bePrePAred project aims to coordinate and integrate risk management tools, systems and policies aimed at improving the resilience of vulnerable ecosystems and landscapes historically man-managed on both sides of the Adriatic Sea. This is to create new high competence skills and practices for an ecosystem-based governance of water, transferring tools, system and policies in the Italy - Croatia areas, adapting them to a sustainable use of water resources in rural-urban landscapes, raising awareness of institutions and civil society on the risks related to water scarcity and the need for water saving and adaptation policies. The project is based on a cross-border cooperation of public institutions, university foundations and development agencies from different regions of the Italy – Croatia Programme area, supporting natural and cultural landscapes with 1. climate-resilient water ecosystems management solutions; 2. a cross-border regeneration and governance Strategy and tailored Action Plans on water landscapes, supporting adaptation to/mitigation of climate change effects; 3. multi-functions material Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for recovering ecological/landscape networks and non-material Nature-Based Solutions aimed at improving site resilience towards risks; 4. Capacity building paths supporting policy makers and institutional stakeholders. Outputs will improve public institutions capacities in water and forest landscapes management, introducing a multilevel mitigation risk approach, and positively impact citizens, businesses and the economic and social system, getting more protected from extreme phenomena.Sharing methodologies and practices for landscape governance in targeted areas, addressing climate change challenges, particularly relating water stress conditions. Identifying various scenarios of climate change effects to inform governmental institutions, local communities and CSOs about reviewing policies and practices for water landscapes governance, thereby enhancing resilience and promoting sustainable; development. To improve institutional and social awareness on the effects of climate change on natural and cultural landscapes and on local economic activities, by exchanging good practices in their management and mitigation. Through an in-depth participatory process, by the establishment of working groups involving both local communities and stakeholders, partners will develop a cross-border Strategy and customized Action Plans. The project results will then be useful for government institutions, local communities and civil society organizations interested in sustainable landscape regeneration and water resources management. To develop and test integrated climate adaptation and mitigation solutions, including material and non - material nature-based interventions, to improve ecological and social resilience in different ecosystems, actively involving local communities and institutional actors, thus better equipped to cope with the impacts of climate change.2233582.331786865.861786865.8690%ERDF90%http://www.cmcc.itKnowledge and technology transferClimate change and biodiversityGovernance, partnershipReport on solutions in policies/tools for water landscapes management Strategy on scenarios of climate change related effects and risks and impacts on water landscapes Reports mapping the relevant local stakeholders’ needs Regional Workshops. Guidelines report on ecosystem-based solutions for regeneration of cultural – natural landscapes. WGs for natural / cultural design, implementation and management of nature-based solutions. bePrePAred Cross-Border General Strategy on sustainable governance and ecosystem-based solutions. Action Plans for General Strategy implementation Regional workshops for General Strategy and Action Plan. NBS implementation reports Non-material NBS report Online capacity building for local stakeholders Capacity Building participants certificates. Local Info-days for citizens/ Enterprises/ associations Educational activities in schools Climate-resilient water ecosystems management scenarios. (EN) Territorial regeneration cross-border general Strategy and action plans on water landscapes for climate change adaptation.(EN) Testing of material and non-material NBS for man-made ecosystems & communities and improve site ecological management. (EN) Material and non-material NBS for man-made ecosystems & communities and improve site ecological management. (EN) Capacity Building paths for the institutional local stakeholders(EN) 058 Adaptation to climate change measures and prevention and management of climate related risks: floods and landslides (including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches)RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches2024-04-012026-09-30EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion The project reflects part of the specific’s objectives established by the third Pillar “Environmental Quality”, with its two Topic about Marine environment and transnationals habitats and biodiversity, that supports every action which contributes to minimizing climate change’s effects on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Through the elaboration of water management strategies, action plans and solutions in targeted areas, bePrePAred will contribute concretely to the achievement of specific objectives predetermined by the EUSAIR Strategy, in order to make the region more resilient. EuropeanGreenDeal The achievement of bePrepARed main results and objectives is in line with two Climate’s Action Plan of the European Green Deal: the EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change and the EU Climate Pact. As for the Adaptation Strategy, the project is coherent, supporting policy development in different level and sectors, also to give a systemic response to the climate change. The project is also in line with the EU Climate Pact, supporting its objectives in terms of awareness raising about climate issues, encouraging and implementing climate solutions, though engagement and connection of organisations working in the environmental field through mutual learning and exchange of experience. Other The project with its activities and objectives concerning good practices exchange and the creation of locally-based strategies and action plans to mitigate effects of scarcity and excess of water within project partner’s territories is coherent with the Territorial Agenda 20230, and its general objective Green Europe” with its priority number 4 “Healthy Environment” contain a bunch of purposes and recommendations, in line with the scope of this project. In this priority, indeed, is underlined the importance of risk and disaster management, as well as prevention measures, considering different geographical characteristic are important to build resilient communities. Into Territorial Agenda is also emphasized that the actions should reinforce locally-based approach and territorial cooperation. Other One of the partners of bePrepARed is the Public institution RERA SD for coordination and development of the Split-Dalmatia County, in Croatia, which is one of the countries participating in the Danube Region strategy. The involvement of this partner is important to make project coherent with the EUSDR Strategy, more precisely, with its second pillar “Protecting the environment in the Danube Region” and its Priority Area 2 “To manage environmental risks”. PA2 concentrate its attention to protect inhabitants of the Region from disastrous event, such as floods, by preventive and disaster management measures jointly implemented. The bePrepARed project, with its activities concerning the exchange of best practices between all the partners will contribute, thanks to RERA SD participation, to face this challenge reinforcing regional cooperation and learning from previous events for the benefit of whole Danube region, as the EUSDR strategy suggests. 7.0(VI-A_I-Hr_2) Green and resilient shared environmentPO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility