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• About the Programme
• Programme preparation 2021-2027
• Programme framework 2021-2027
• Programme topics 2021-2027 for public consultation
• Next steps
2 Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027: Programme topics for public consultationInterreg Baltic Sea Region is a source of EU funding for those
with smart ideas to shape the region in times of striking
environmental challenges and decreasing European unity.
Our funding Programme creates an environment for
cooperation among public and private players
from different countries around the Baltic Sea.
We help them turn great solutions
into common practice to make
the life of citizens greener
and full of opportunities.Programme area
✓ Denmark ✓ Belarus
✓ Estonia ✓ Norway
✓ Finland ✓ Russia
✓ Germany
✓ Latvia
✓ Lithuania
✓ Poland
✓ Sweden
EU Member States
Non-EU Member StatesSources of funding European Regional Development Fund European Neighbourhood Instrument & national funding National funding
Key players in developing Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027
Joint Programming Committee is the decision-making body for programming the
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027. It is composed of
representatives of the EU countries in the Programme area as well as Belarus,
Norway and Russia;
European Commission’s representatives participate in the meetings as advisors;
Managing Authority/Joint Secretariat supported by Ramboll Management
Consulting facilitates the process.
8 Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027: Programme topics for public consultation9
Main needs for transnational
cooperation identified
What has been done? Review of 47 transnational, national and
regional documents of strategic nature
(September-November 2019)
Programme vision shaped
Programming Task Force and
Joint Programming Committee meetings
(September 2019-March 2020)
Programme thematic
framework drafted
(March-June 2020)
Feedback from the countries in the
Programme area collected
(April-June 2020)
Agreement on the thematic framework
of the Programme in the Joint
Programming Committee
(June 2020)The Programme’s Value Statements
Supporting transition Customer orientation
The Programme should create The Programme should be demand-driven
suitable framework conditions for and support public authorities
supporting transition in the Baltic in meeting the needs of their target groups
Sea area through transnational (e.g. companies and communities).
cooperation.
Flexible content Interreg BSR
Transfer of knowledge and capacity
2021-2027
Policy objectives are overlapping.
building
This gives an opportunity to Transfer of knowledge is an important
flexibly allocate thematic areas component of transnational activities in all
into the given frame of the future Policy Objectives. Future projects should
Interreg BSR Programme. also support capacity building to increase
public awareness and behaviour-change.
11The Programme objective
“Transnational cooperation
facilitates the transition
of the Baltic Sea region
to a cleaner, climate neutral
and a better place
to live for all citizens.”
12 Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027: Programme topics for public consultationProgramme topics 2021-2027 for public consultation
Thematic overview
Innovative and resilient Sustainable use of the Baltic Sea and
economies and societies and regional water resources adapted to Climate change mitigation
responsive public services the impacts of climate change
Policy Objective 1: Policy Objective 2: Policy Objective 2:
A smarter Europe A greener Europe A greener Europe
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
More Responsive Sustainable Blue economy Circular Low-carbon Green and
innovative public water resilient to the economy energy intelligent
and resilient services management changing climate systems transport
economies adapted to the and mobility
and societies impacts of the
climate changeTopic 1: More innovative and
resilient economies and societies
Policy Objective 1: A smarter Europe
Building sustainable, fair, innovative
and resilient economies and societies
across the Baltic Sea region
15Topic 1: More innovative and resilient
economies and societies
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Resilience is considered as There is a need for redefining approach
ability of both economies and to smart specialisation to reinforce the
societies to respond to any Baltic Sea region resilience at the macro-
external disturbances; regional scale;
Business and communities are Approaches to resilience building in
at the heart of resilience the Baltic Sea region need to consider
building process; uneven territorial developments.
Untapping potential of
digitalisation is crucial mean for
increasing adaptability of the BSR;Topic 1: More innovative and resilient
economies and societies
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Developing models reducing Exploring potential of sustainable consumption
dependency of the BSR on global patterns based on local services and goods and
supply chains, increasing ability to strengthening common identity of the BSR;
produce critical goods in the
Exploring solutions (e.g. digital) enabling
region and redesigning
services and production in the BSR to scale and
corresponding smart specialisation
shrink in response to sudden demand,
approaches;
minimising negative impact on human welfare;
Developing and testing mechanisms
Piloting actions strengthening societal
for management of economic and
resilience through cultural changes and
societal challenges in the BSR
behavioural shifts and mobilising creativity
macro-region in a coordinated
e.g. promoting smart working solutions.
fashion;© PantherMedia /Gajus-Images
Topic 2: Responsive public
services
Policy Objective 1: A smarter Europe
Experimenting with new ways of
delivering public services using innovative,
data-driven and participatory methods
18 to improve the lives of citizensTopic 2: Responsive public services
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Applying systemic and Enhancing social innovation and
cross-cutting approaches empowering citizens as user of public
to delivery of public services and drivers of their transformation;
services to increase their
efficiency; Strengthening digitalisation as an important
enabler for more responsive public services;
Including aspects of
territorial differences and
Paving the way for “greener” (resource
relations (e.g. rural-urban)
saving and environmentally friendly) public
to deliver public services
services creating opportunities for business.
better tailored to the needs;Topic 2: Responsive public services
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Testing unconventional Testing approaches to establishing “innovation
approaches reducing costs and partnerships” by combining research and public
improving effectiveness of public procurement with the objective to create new
services e.g. gamification; business opportunities (including “green”
solutions);
Developing integrated public
services tailored to the needs of Piloting solutions increasing engagement of
specific territories e.g. rural areas; citizens in transforming public services.
Developing common standards and
establishing sustainable, inclusive and
trustworthy digital public services in the
Baltic Sea macro-region;Topic 3: Sustainable water management
adapted to the impacts of the climate change
Policy Objective 2: A greener Europe
Intensifying implementation of good practices
by public authorities, industries and local
communities to make the Baltic Sea and regional
water resources cleaner and adapted to the
21 impacts of climate changeTopic 3: Sustainable water management
adapted to the impacts of the climate change
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Improving water quality in the Advancing cross-sector actions as
region by addressing different water resources and catchments
types of water resources: the are shared and used by multiple
Baltic Sea and coastal waters, sectors and stakeholders;
inland waters e.g. rivers and lakes,
as well as storms, floods, etc.;
Intensifying implementation of Adapting water management
already available measures and practices in cities, rural and coastal
testing new solutions to prevent areas across different sectors to
and reduce water pollution as the changing climate conditions.
well as re-use water in the whole
region;Topic 3: Sustainable water management
adapted to the impacts of the climate change
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Engaging authorities, companies and Coordinating and supporting application of
advisories from sectors affecting water tested measures for removal of nutrients and
(e.g. agriculture, aquaculture etc.) to hazardous substances in municipal/industrial
introduce good practices to prevent waste water treatment;
emissions of nutrients and hazardous
substances, and recycle nutrients; Rethinking urban and rural planning
processes for more efficient water
Introducing procedures to remove management (incl. heavy rainfalls, storms,
nutrients and hazardous substances floods, droughts);
from the sea, incl. microplastic waste,
marine litter and hazardous submerged
objects;Topic 3: Sustainable water management
adapted to the impacts of the climate change
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Adapting urban, rural and coastal water
management practices across different sectors to
use water reasonably (incl. re-use, retention,
recirculation), prevent water pollution and reduce
risks caused or aggravated by the changing
climate conditions (e.g. coastal erosion);
Piloting actions to influence shift in consumer
behaviour to prevent water pollution e.g.
reducing use of plastic, efficient handling of
pharmaceuticals.© PantherMedia /Tatjana Urosevic
Topic 4: Blue economy resilient to the
changing climate
Policy Objective 2: A greener Europe
Strengthening blue economy and mitigating
potential conflicts among users of the Sea space to
enable sustainable use of water and marine
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resources adapting to the changing climateTopic 4: Blue economy resilient
to the changing climate
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Blue economy is based on Mitigating potential conflicts
sustainable use of water and among users of sea space and
marine resources for economic promoting its joint use;
growth, improved livelihoods and
jobs and sea ecosystem health;
Strengthening resilience of blue
businesses in adapting to the
Supporting sustainable and
changing climate and mitigating
innovative business
impacts of blue businesses to
development of emerging and
climate to keep and increase
established sectors in the region;
productivity in a sustainable way.Topic 4: Blue economy resilient
to the changing climate
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Developing governance, communication and
Creating new business opportunities
cooperation models among public authorities
by developing value chains for
and across industries to mitigate potential
sustainable marine-based products
conflicts in the use of the sea space to promote
and services, with potential to scale
joint use of the sea space, through maritime
up, across the region and in line with
spatial planning incl. land-sea interaction
national and regional smart
measures;
specialisation strategies;
Developing blueprints to market and Developing and testing solutions for multi-use
distribute locally produced marine of the marine space to allow different types of
based products; actions in the same sea space, e.g. through
combination of offshore activities;Topic 4: Blue economy resilient
to the changing climate
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Assessing climate change impacts in Introducing advanced digital eco-efficient
marine economic activities and solutions on ships for a cleaner and safer
integrating mitigation measures into shipping;
management and development plans
to strengthen climate resilience of
Diversifying coastal and maritime tourism
blue economy;
products and connecting them to other sectors
e.g. food, health, as a solution for combating
Developing and introducing common
seasonality.
environmental standards and clean
solutions for ships, ports, harbours, e.g.
to reduce emissions, process waste and
recycling, treat wastewaters, prevent
harmful species from entering the Baltic
Sea and inland waters;© PantherMedia /Pavel Bolotov
Topic 5: Circular economy
Policy Objective 2: A greener Europe
Moving towards circular economy through
strengthening the role of the cities and regions
and re-thinking contribution of business
29Topic 5: Circular Economy
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
The circular economy supports Business and communities are at the heart
shift from linear to circular use of transitions towards circularity. The design
of resources; of interventions should take into account
winners and losers of the transition;
The circular economy requires a Untapping potential of digitalisation is
systemic and holistic approach, important mean for achieving resource
going beyond the waste sector efficient BSR economy;
and making connections across
water, energy, transport and There is a need for redefining approach to
land use in an integrated smart specialisation to accelerate transition
manner. It implies behavioural towards circularity.
change and integrated planning;Topic 5: Circular Economy
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Integrating circular economy policies Rethinking urban and regional planning
into territorial strategies and testing processes in sectors key to achieving circularity
their implementation, creating e.g. in transport, water/energy supply and
interfaces to other relevant regional waste management and adopting better
and national strategies e.g. for smart integrated and systemic approaches;
specialisation;
Raising citizens awareness of the transition
towards circular economy and promoting their
Mapping administrative or legal
engagement in the planning processes (co-
barriers limiting circular approaches
creation);
and defining solutions in line with
competences of cities and regions; Coordinating and supporting entrepreneurial
and civic society initiatives in promoting
circular economy;Topic 5: Circular Economy
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Providing business support services Supporting change in attitudes i.e. creating
helping transition into circular awareness of circular opportunities among
economy e.g. supporting shift from business executives, owners and consumers;
ownership to new business models
based on flexible and affordable
access to services; Promoting knowledge and skills needed for
transition towards more resource efficient BSR
economy among the business community.
Transforming business from linear to
circular path applying digital
technologies e.g. to match suppliers
and producers, to track the journey of
components and materials, to help
virtualisation of products etc.;© PantherMedia/balipadma
Topic 6: Low-carbon energy systems
Policy Objective 2: A greener Europe
Moving towards decarbonisation of energy
systems through increasing energy efficiency
and investing in renewable energy
in urban and rural areas
33Topic 6: Low-carbon energy systems
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Decreasing regional greenhouse Enhancing capacity of public authorities as
gas emissions across different enablers for decarbonising the energy systems
economic sectors to mitigate through updating policies, sharing and
the climate change; introducing good practices;
Increasing energy efficiency and Mobilising industries and citizens to initiate
energy saving in production introduction of energy solutions towards the
processes and public and private climate neutrality and plan wider deployment
building stock; with other public or private funds.
Enhancing production and distribution of
renewable energy from locally available
resources and integrating it in building,
industry, district heating and cooling;Topic 6: Low-carbon energy systems
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Rethinking policies and updating Strengthening integration of different energy
energy plans on national, regional or systems to deliver reliable, cost-effective energy
local level towards climate neutrality; services with minimal impact on the
environment;
Designing public support policies to
encourage wider production, supply Testing and deploying innovative technologies
and storage of renewable energy; for renewable energy production, storage and
utilisation, e.g. in district heating and cooling;
Accelerating the establishment of
systems for producing renewable
energy from locally available
resources;Topic 6: Low-carbon energy systems
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Developing and introducing new ways Addressing administrative, legal and financial
to decrease energy consumption in barriers to renovation to speed up a ‘renovation
industry; wave’ of public and private buildings;
Accelerating installations of digital
tools to control and decrease energy Designing innovative financing schemes to roll
consumption in housing stock; out renovation.
Updating or introducing long-term
renovation strategies to improve
energy performance of buildings;© PantherMedia/jamesteohart
Topic 7: Green and intelligent transport
and mobility
Policy Objective 2: A greener Europe
Moving towards more efficient,
intelligent and low-carbon
transport and mobility systems
37Topic 7: Green and intelligent transport
and mobility
The proposal is based on the following understanding
of the Programme contribution in this topic:
Advancing transition to zero Harmonising transport systems across the
greenhouse gas emissions with borders enabling coherent use of green
use of renewable fuels and clean transport solutions;
electricity;
Enhancing capacity of public authorities in
Securing the smooth movement urban and regional planning and introducing
of people and goods within and of green and intelligent transport solutions
across cities and regions while to reduce pollution;
saving resources by increasing Mobilising transport companies and citizens
efficiency, integrating transport to actively use green and intelligent
modes and strengthening transport solutions.
digitalisation;Topic 7: Green and intelligent transport
and mobility
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Testing and deploying innovative Planning charging infrastructure at public
technologies and planning transport stations and freight hubs repurposing
infrastructure for production and gas or petrol stations as charging hubs for
storage of renewable fuels (e.g. renewable fuels;
biofuels, hydrogen) as well as their
distribution in cities and regions to
Developing common standards for
replace diesel or petrol for transport
harmonisation of transport systems to ensure
purposes;
compatibility of green solutions along transport
Integrated planning and piloting of e- corridors and across the borders, e.g. charging
mobility, smart grid services and systems, new modes of vehicles;
charging stations, including electricity
from local resources, and linking green
energy to existing energy grids;Topic 7: Green and intelligent transport
and mobility
Examples of transnational cooperation actions:
Supporting public authorities in Advancing freight mobility through introducing
developing, testing and deploying shared solutions and distributed centres using
multimodal transport as an digital platforms to maximise vehicle utilisation
integrated service using digital tools; and minimise freight kilometres;
Rethinking urban and regional spatial Testing and applying digital solutions (big data
and transport planning adapting to analytics, real-time data processing) for
vehicle and service innovation regulating traffic flows, optimising public
(autonomous, connected, electric, transport lines, predicting changing transport
shared and active mobility options patterns.
e.g. walking and biking);41 Next steps
Open public consultations and survey
Next steps among coordinators of the
EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
(13th July – 4th September 2020)
Incorporating results of
public consultations
into the Programme strategy
(September – October 2020)
Endorsement of the Programme draft
(December 2020)
National approval procedure
(from December 2020)
Submission of the Programme
to the European CommissionInterreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027:
Programme topics for public consultation
Managing Authority/ Joint Secretariat
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