| Expected results | The program proposes the following (non-exhaustive list) measures:
P1: Capacity building and people-to-people cooperation
- SO 1.1: Other actions to support better cooperation governance
- Efficient joint solutions and pilot actions for development/improvement of public services in the field of public administration, education, healthy lifestyle, e.g.,
- integrated actions for simplification and reduction of administrative burden,
- development of joint concepts, strategies, action plans, etc. for development/improvement of cross-border public services,
- enhancing the adaptation and provision of joint public services through pilot actions that tackle cross-border area obstacles, etc.
- People-to-people actions and involvement of society in the field of healthy lifestyle, education, cultural heritage promotion, e.g.,
- initiatives boosting activity of local civic society (e.g., in decision making at the local level - meetings, public discussions, focus groups on any projects, needs),
- organisation of joint trainings, workshops, summer schools, summer academies, competitions, exchange programmes and other events, etc.
- Capacity building, transfer of good practices and development of necessary competences of local and regional authorities, e.g.,
- development and implementation of training and mentoring activities as capacity raising initiative for local and regional authorities,
- transfer of solutions, good practices and exchange of experience (among partners, in the Programme area and outside it), etc.
P2: Green, resilient and sustainable development
- SO 2.1: Promoting climate change adaptation and risk prevention and resilience taking into account ecosystem-based approaches
- Activities related to the joint management solutions of cross-border natural sites promoting adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention, resilience. They should be based on ecosystem-based approaches and address the following climate change risks – extreme weather risks, drought risks, fluvial and coastal flooding risks, sand and sediment accumulation, forest fire risks, coastal erosion and the spread of invasive alien species and diseases.
- Activities related to flood protection and prevention infrastructure (nature-based solutions, including flood plains, ecosystem restoration, afforestation, natural water retention measures and other green (or blue) infrastructure measures. These measures must have a direct benefit for climate change adaptation and risk prevention.
- Joint monitoring activities to enhance the knowledge of climate change impacts and facilitate a holistic and systems-based approach to climate change adaptation, e.g.,
- joint mapping and monitoring of species, habitats, and ecosystems,
- monitoring of storm frequency and intensity, as well as sea level rise,
- development and implementation of new indicators and monitoring methodologies, etc.
- Cooperation among emergency services to build disaster resilience, e.g., joint actions to strengthen capacity of cross-border emergency services to combat environmental disasters resulting from climate changes, etc.
- Training, exchange of experience, practical assessments, etc., to support capacity building of organisations in the field of adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention, resilience, taking into account ecosystem-based approaches, e.g.,
- joint trainings, workshops, experience exchange visits within partnership, within and outside Programme area for promotion of new knowledge, transfer of methods and solutions,
- identification and estimation of ecosystem services and values, etc.
- Educational and awareness raising activities for general public (information campaigns, educational materials, etc.) on environmental and climate change risks, disasters and their negative impacts and actions to combat them.
- SO 2.2: Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
- Actions aimed at safeguarding, maintaining and restoring of eco-systems as well as protection and preservation of cross-border biodiversity and key species, e.g.,
- development and/or implementation of management plans of species,
- restoration of river, forest, wetland, lake, rocky habitats, etc.,
- maintenance of habitat structures formed as a result of natural disturbances and emulation of natural disturbances, etc.
- Development of joint solutions for enhancing sustainable management (including protection, preservation and restoration) of natural capital (waters, protected areas, soil, fish stock, etc.) and cross-border green networks, e.g.,
- development of joint concepts, strategies, models and implementing of pilot actions,
- development and implementation of solutions for infrastructure (e.g., animal tunnels, pass ways, buffer zones, etc.),
- creation, testing and application of new tools to ensure continued and adequate management of natural resources, etc.
- Training, exchange of experience, etc. to support capacity building of organisations and specific target groups (NGOs, local communities, etc.) having impact on the quality of the environment, e.g., joint trainings, workshops, experience exchange visits within partnership, within and outside Programme area for promotion of new knowledge, transfer of methods and solutions, etc.
- Joint solutions for reduction of pollution in shared water bodies, cross-border natural sites and protected areas.
- Joint solutions for preservation of nature capital that are used for recreational purposes, e.g.,
- development of infrastructure and equipment to preserve eco-system,
- management of recreational areas to improve eco-system and environmental quality, i.e. pollution reduction/prevention, improvement of the status of the ecosystems/habitats/species, etc.
- Educational and awareness raising activities for general public (information campaigns, educational materials, etc.) on environmental behaviour and preservation of natural capital.
P3: Fair and inclusive society
- SO 3.1: Promoting the socioeconomic inclusion of marginalized communities, low income households and disadvantaged groups, including people with special needs, through integrated actions, including housing and social services
- Development of integrated services, combining social, education and mental health elements, aimed at integration of vulnerable groups, e.g., elderly people, children from disadvantaged families, people with disabilities, who risk economic and social exclusion that contribute to deinstitutionalization strategies. Or the target groups not covered by these strategies, but provide synergies with them and other EU policy frameworks for upholding human rights, equality and prohibiting all forms of segregation, e.g.,
- improvement of accessibility, efficiency and diversification of integrated services and networking activities combining social, education and mental health elements, aimed at activation and integration of vulnerable groups,
- creation and improvement of support measures to people starting independent life after institutional long-term care or to ensure longer independent living to people with long-term care needs, etc.
- Improvement of efficiency and diversification of social services by applying evidence-based measures, new approaches, tools, methods, etc.
- Networking, training, exchange of experience, sharing of good practices between the stakeholders involved in provision of social services and awareness raising on available social services for vulnerable groups.
- Facilitation of the social inclusion measures that address the social exclusion risks derived from the climate-related challenges as adverse effects on health, food security, livelihood security, etc.
- Development of joint initiatives and awareness raising activities to facilitate development of social entrepreneurial eco-system, e.g.,
- cooperation between business support institutions and relevant stakeholders (municipalities, social services providers, NGOs, etc.) to promote awareness on social entrepreneurship and support social entrepreneurs in accessing markets,
- development of specific business skills and knowledge for existing and potential social entrepreneurs including capacity building, promotion of new knowledge, transfer of solutions, experience exchange within and outside the Programme area,
- informative campaigns and activities to raise awareness about social entrepreneurship and self-employment opportunities as a career option and business opportunity, etc.
P4: Economic potential of tourism and heritage
- SO 4.1: Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism in economic development, social inclusion and social innovation
- Developing modern, digital, interactive cross-border tourism products. These should go further than existing products do. They should offer unique, tailored experiences. And they should involve new, small-scale service providers such as craftsmen, artisans, rural producers, plus as local communities in providing tourism and related services.
- Setting up measures to help local tourism and culture develop economically. To help them deal with social inclusion, social sustainability and the well-being of local communities.
- Conserving, preserving and developing cultural and historical heritage, and related sites. Strengthening the role heritage has in creating jobs and promoting economic activity in the local area. Diversifying the use of heritage sites and helping these sites to be financially independent and economically sustainable. And finally, increasing the role of heritage in cross-border activities.
- Improving access to valuable nature and environmental features, such as parks and reserves, in a sustainable way. Promoting them more actively at an international level, to help develop ecological, sustainable tourism.
- Making it easier for stakeholders in the tourism sector to use sustainable and circular business models. These models will allow the sector to stay competitive, robust and sustainable - environmentally, socially and economically.
- Developing actions to improve the green and digital skills that are needed to make sure that jobs in the tourist sector can adapt to change and are sustainable.
- Strengthening the links and connections between cross-border tourism destinations, services within international tourism networks, and main tourist transport modes.
- Setting up joint marketing activities to promote the Programme region as an attractive tourist destination on an international level. Integrating tourism products and services in the Programme area into national and international tourism networks and platforms. Developing and improving these products and services according to the needs of international travellers.
- Developing cross-border tourism services such as those related to the creative industries, crafts, cultural events, opportunities for active leisure, educational and interactive activities, and gastronomy, etc. Targeting these services at specific groups of tourists, visitors and travellers. In particular, motivating overnight stays and returning tourists, strengthening the local economy, and reducing seasonal tourism.
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