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Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 24th February 2022

Interview with Mayor of Växjö

Anna Tenje has been the Mayor of Växjö Municipality (Sweden) since January 2017. Today, she shares her perspective on why joining transnational projects funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region helped Växjö and its citizens to be the drivers of change in sustainability and innovation. Get inspired by her words and learn more about how #MadeWithInterreg solutions can benefit European citizens.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 21st February 2022

Interview with Deputy Mayor of Tartu

Joining the Interreg community isn’t just about receiving funding to transform your smart idea into reality, but also building long-term connections with key partners from all over our region. Raimond Tamm, Deputy Mayor of the Estonian city of Tartu, will present to us what his city achieved by taking part in transnational projects funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region. Enjoy this journey in the Interreg world.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 17th February 2022

Interview with the Deputy Mayor of Gdansk

Thanks to Interreg, Gdansk advanced innovative solutions to green its transport system and introduce the first autonomous local bus line in Poland. Piotr Grzelak, Gdansk’s Deputy Mayor, will guide us on what the city achieved by joining transnational projects funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 26th January 2022

Bright strategies for a smooth shift to a more resource-efficient economy

Going green with a circular economy is not only necessary to protect our planet and its natural resources, but it is also an opportunity to boost local businesses and create new jobs. This is why this concept is at the heart of our Programme, which already funded several transnational initiatives facilitating the transition from linear to circular resource use.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 4th November 2021

How citizens drive favorable change in the Baltic Sea region

Interaction between public service providers and citizens is necessary to face the most pressing societal challenges and better respond to the needs of citizens. Find out how our #MadeWithInterreg projects Empaci, Healthy Boost and SEMPRE have driven the co-creation of more efficient and more responsive public services in the Baltic Sea region.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 4th August 2021

Low-carbon mobility solutions to green our future

In line with the EU’s climate neutrality target, Interreg Baltic Sea Region supported several initiatives tackling the diverse challenges faced by the Baltic Sea region’s transport sector. We united our efforts to make our region more accessible, better connected and less polluted, ultimately improving the overall mobility experience in the area while protecting the environment. Read how Interreg Go LNG, BSR electric and Sohjoa Baltic have contributed to green mobility and innovation in transport sectors in the region.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 11th May 2021

How water-smart ideas make the Baltic Sea region thrive

From a rich marine life to beautiful vacation places, the Baltic Sea offers numerous resources that can be exploited to boost the economic growth of the region without harming its ecosystem. Interreg Baltic Sea Region funded multiple cooperation projects that have contributed to a sustainable and innovative blue economy. Good and successful examples of smart blue initiatives include ALLIANCE, Baltic Blue Growth, Capacity4MSP and Blue Platform.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 30th March 2021

Cooperation as the key to a climate-neutral Baltic Sea region

A common challenge for the countries in the Baltic Sea region is how to produce green and climate-neutral energy. In fact, as much as 75% of the EU greenhouse gas emissions still come from energy use and production. Cooperation and sharing good practices in Interreg projects, such as LowTEMP, Baltic Integrid and Area 21, can be a game-changer in accelerating the energy transition in the region.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 30th June 2022

Bridging the gap on sustainable water management in the region

A hub for solutions and a platform for exchange on efficient water management. Read about BSR Water: a successful Interreg project platform that managed to bring water management in the Baltic Sea region to a higher level. All of this was possible thanks to cooperation across borders among 9 countries in our region.

Interreg Baltic Sea Region • 20th April 2022

Interview with Mayor of Guldborgsund Municipality

When you face pressing global challenges, it is almost a natural step to join forces with your neighbours to find a common solution to meeting the needs of citizens across the whole Baltic Sea region. Simon Hansen, Mayor of the Danish Guldborgsund Municipality, describes how taking part in transnational projects funded by Interreg Baltic Sea Region helped his city to make urban mobility greener and to advance urban social innovation ultimately improving the lives of its residents.