1. 1 Luca Rosselli Core Start-up Team of the future Managing Authority ERVET SpA- lrosselli@regione.emilia-romagna.it

2. Main Content Part One: 2014-2020 novelties for the European South Eastern Transnational European Territorial Cooperation Programmes Part Two: The Adrion Programme main elements 2

3. 2014-2020 programming period novelties for the European South Eastern Transnational European Territorial Cooperation Programmes 3

4. 4 Balkan Mediterranean Danube Adriatic Ionian Changes in transnational European Territorial Cooperation Geographies in the South East Europe from 2007-2013 to 2014-2020

5. 5 Research and Innovation Combating climate change ICT Competitiveness of SMEs Low-carbon economy Environment and resource efficiency Sustainable transport Better public administration Better education, training Social inclusion Employment & Mobility 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 8 9 11 11 ERDF Thematic Objectives 10 For each TO, Investment priorities are set by the Regulations Specific Objective defined by Programmes

6. 6 Concentration in ETC at least 80% of funds on max 4 thematic priorities TO x TO z Priority 1 Priority 2Priority 3 Priority 4 TO y Cooperation Programme (CP)

7. Milestones in Macroregional Strategies  2012 – European Council request to the Commission to present Action Plan for the EUSAIR (Adriatic Ionian)  2014 – Adoption of the Action Plan for the EUSAIR  Commission  June  Council Endorsment  October Source: Central Europe MA, 2013

8. EUSAIR Action Plan scope - Priorities 8 Blue Growth Blue Technology Fisheries and aquaculture Maritime and marine governance and services Connecting the region Maritime transport Intermodal connection to the interland Energy networks Environmental quality The marine environment Transnational terrestrial habitats and biodiversity Sustainable tourism Diversified tourism offer (products and services) Sustainable and responsible tourism management (innovation and quality) CAPACITY - BUILDING, RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, CHANGE MITIGATION AND DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

9. INTERREG European Territorial Cooperation 2014-2020 Crossborders Croatia-Slovenia Greece-Italy Italy-Croatia Italy-Slovenia IT-AL-ME (IPA II) Transnationals ADRION Adriatic-Ionian MED EUROPA CENTRALE SPAZIO ALPINO Interregionals Interreg Europe 2020 URBACT ESPON INTERACT Beyond ETC: integrate all EU, national, regional, local and private funds for common shared projects Source: Elaboration Emilia-Romagna Region (2013) on EU shapefile

10. Integrated funding approach 10 EARDFCOSMEEMFF….ENIERDFLIFE+ Horizon 2020 ETCESFIPA II

11. EUSAIR - funding 11 All Programmes operating in the area shall contribute to the implementation of the EUSAIR goals, e.g.: Programmes directly managed by EU COM: e.g.: Life+, Creative Europe, Horizon 2020, Cosme, Erasmus +, etc. ETC interregional, transnational and bilateral Programmes; ERDF, ESF, EMF funds; Contribution from other institutions (e.g. EIB, EBRD, WBIF); National/ international public/private donors. ADRION will contribute to support the governance and implementation of EUSAIR, and its projects can contribute to the governance & implementation of the Action Plan

12. MAIN FEATURES OF THE PROGRAMME 12

13. Overall goal (on-going draft CP) To promote sustainable economic and social prosperity of the Adriatic and Ionian area through growth and jobs creation, by improving its attractiveness, competitiveness and connectivity while at the same time preserving the environment and ensuring healthy and balanced marine and coastal ecosystems 13 The ADRION Programme in a nutshell

14. Area of intervention/ eligible geographical area 14 ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: Albania (entire country) Bosnia and Herzegovina (entire country) Croatia (entire country) Greece (entire country) Italy (part) Montenegro (entire country) Serbia (entire country) Slovenia (entire country) Adrion area coincides with EUSAIR geographical area

15. 15 The ADRION Programme finance in a nutshell EU available funds: 99,2 milion EUR out of which ERDF 83,5 milion EUR IPA II 15,7 milion EUR EU co-financing rate: up to 85% No “Common POT” (ERDF + IPA II) Seat of the implementing bodies: (Managing & Certifying Authority, Joint Secretariat and Audit Authority) Bologna – Emilia-Romagna Region

16. Thematic Objectives & Priority Axis in the Adrion Programme 16 Selected Thematic Objective TO 1 - Research TO 6 – Environment TO 7 - Transport TO11 – Governance ADRION Priority Axis Innovative and smart region Sustainable region Connected region Towards a better governance of the EUSAIR

17. and Investments priorities (IP) 17 Priority Axis 1 – Innovative and smart Region (IP 1b) - Promoting business investment in R&I Priority Axis 2 – Sustainable Region (IP 6c) Conserving, protecting, promoting and developing natural and cultural heritage (IP 6d - Protecting and restoring biodiversity and soil and promoting ecosystem services, including through Natura 2000, and green infrastructure Priority Axis 3 – Connected Region (IP 7c) Developing and improving environment- friendly transport system including multimodal links Priority Axis 4 – Towards a better governance of the EUSAIR (ETC Reg. art 7) Enhancing EUSAIR Governance Programme priorities, TOs and IPs are in line with the overall EUSAIR goals

18. Adrion Programme Specific Objectives 18 PA1: Smart & Innovative Region SO 1.1: Support the development of a regional Innovation system for the Adriatic-Ionian area PA2: Sustainable Region SO 2.1: Promote the sustainable valorisation of natural and cultural assets as growth assets in the Adriatic- Ionian area SO 2.2: Enhance the capacity in transnationally tacking environmental vulnerability, fragmentation and the safeguarding of ecosystem services in the Adriatic- Ionian area PA3: Connected region SO 3.1: Enhance capacity for integrated transport and mobility services and multimodality in the Adriatic- Ionian area PA4: Towards a better governance of the EUSAIR SO 4.1: Facilitate the coordination and implementation of the EUSAIR by enhancing institutional capacity of public administrations and key stakeholders and by assisting the progress of implementation of joint priorities. 19,8 45,6 17,8 9,9 Union support M Euro

19. PA 1 Indicative actions Establishment of transnational innovation networks in order to visualise identify relevant sectors of common interest, map existing research and innovation resources, and secure coordination with the EUSAIR, regional and national RIS3 strategies, innovation governance initiatives and competence networks Development of transnational “quadruple helix” clusters in common interest fields addressing all stages of the innovation cycle, including idea generation, conception and prototyping, transfer, patenting, commercialization, etc. Analysis of the framework conditions for innovation in order to define the “feasible domain” for innovation in the ADRION area Development of transnational models for the design, testing, up-scaling, comparison and evaluation of innovations (policies, tools, processes, actors, organisations and interfaces) Development of framework structures related to legal, intellectual property, technical and financial issues and provision of related services especially for SMEs (including start-ups, spin-offs, collaborations), Development of transnationally designed products, services, investment models and funding support instruments of business support centres, chambers of commerce, public administration and financing institutions Raising competencies/skills of the stakeholders specially of partners from IPA countries including education and training concepts for the uptake and diffusion of innovation and circular knowledge management promoting the mobility of Researchers and PhD candidates in the ADRION region Development of strategies, schemes and tools for improving creativity and innovative approaches in the whole spectrum of the society including education, social services health, volunteer organisations and social enterprises Development of platforms for knowledge sharing (knowledge innovative communities, data clouds) and creation of functional networks of joint distributed research facilities Building up transnational networks for the transfer of knowledge among public administration on technological solutions 19

20. PA 2 Indicative actions – IP 6C Creation of transnational networks and working groups for the definition of the principles of ADRION’s sustainable cultural/natural and tourism valorisation as well as the development of an ADRION brand name Set up, test and implementation of negotiation, mediation, participation and conflict resolution models in the context of tourism, culture preservation, local needs and economic growth in the context of cultural and natural heritage, especially for land uses in coastal zones Creation of transnational networks and working groups for the identification of challenges and trends in the tourism sector including marketing, management of increased tourism flows, including joint analysis of tourism, trends and their potential impact, joint access to new tourism markets, business opportunities and dissemination of new technologies and know-how Organisation of knowledge transfer, exchange of good practice examples, networking and development of innovations concerning also the immaterial cultural heritage and related to the creative industries Development of actions for raising competencies/skills cultural heritage preservation on sustainable tourism and tourism management of the stakeholders specially focusing on the involvement of actors from small tourism locations and facilities Development of distinct and diversified tourism products such as transnational thematic tourism clusters and routes (e.g. monasteries routes, ancient heritage, wine routes, Adriatic-Ionian area routes etc.); seasonal variations of tourism offer (e.g. off season arrivals for spring and autumn tourism for elder groups also in the context of climate change); offers for special interest groups (e.g. sailing, diving, mountaineering, history hobbyists, attracting visitors to inland destinations etc.); use of IT applications to generate interest on the heritage and Adriatic-Ionian Region; development of an integrated and coordinated approach to heritage and cultural tourism 20

21. PA 2 Indicative actions – IP 6C (2) Formulation of implementation strategies, set up and testing of clusters and models to better preserve, capitalize and innovate cultural and natural heritage and either combine them with tourism or maintain them for their intrinsic value by enterprises, research institutions, NGOs and local population using exchange of experiences, mutual learning and pilot activities Development of sustainable tourism models focusing on low carbon, low ecological footprint, “slow food”, involvement of young people and volunteers and other alternative offerings in line with the natural and cultural heritage in line with the ADRION brand Building up of transnational networks and working groups and development of tools and pilots to monitor, evaluate and mitigate the environmental and social pressures and impacts and the risks for and by tourism Small scale investments and demonstration projects for the provision of innovative services and products in the touristic sector, for specific forms of tourism, like cultural tourism, thematic tourism, elder citizens’ services, etc 21

22. PA 2 Indicative actions – IP 6D Establishment of transnational frameworks and platforms for the interoperability of existing databases, promotion of data availability, observatory functions and the integration of management approaches (hazard and risk assessment, planning methodologies, management plans, sustainability and adaptation assessments etc.); Establishment of transnational networks and working groups for increasing marine knowledge in order to ensure a sound basis for the implementation of the Marine Framework Strategy Directive, including Deep Sea Resources Monitoring & Surveillance and Management and Mapping of threats to coastal and marine biodiversity Development of implementation strategies, models and testing of pilot activities and transnational, regional and intercommunity cooperation of risk management (risk assessment, risk communication, risk managing measures and hazard prevention) and climate change adaptation in terrestrial and aquatic environments Creation of transnational networks and working groups for the development of transnational Special Spatial Plans (e.g. on RES, on tourism, on agriculture and forestry), Maritime Spatial Planning, Multiannual Fishery Management Plans and Integrated Coastal Zone Management Plans and Procedures Implementation of research and evaluation activities through the development of a common monitoring and assessment reference framework and the deployment of advanced tools for mapping, diagnosing, protecting and managing terrestrial and maritime landscapes and habitats including awareness-raising and environmental education Establishment of transnational networks and working groups for the development of transnational terrestrial and maritime protected areas and habitats and integration thereof in the tourism product of the ADRION area 22

23. PA 2 Indicative actions – IP 6D (2) Development of transnational systems, procedures and early warning systems for identifying, managing and preventing localised and diffusing pollution from various sources (oil spills from maritime transport and marine litter in general, coastal industries and discharges, accidents, nitrates from agriculture, organic load from aquaculture, noise, light- and wastewater-pollution from tourism hotspots, landfills, soil contamination etc.) Formation of transnational frameworks and platforms for the harmonisation and enforcement of national laws and EU legislation (e.g. implementation of the EU Flood directive (2007/60), with special attention on coastal urban areas and transboundary issues, the joint contingency planning and coordinated emergency response and interoperability of civil protection mechanisms and organisations Development of transnational systems, procedures and early warning systems for forecasting, managing and preventing natural and manmade hazards (forest fires, sea and river floods, industrial accidents, droughts, storms, algal blooms, earthquakes erosion and etc.); Establishment of transnational frameworks and platforms for the exchange of best practices, the experimentation and piloting with new innovative and integrated approaches (e.g. integrated and sustainable management of protected areas with cultural heritage as a powerful asset for inclusive economic development) approaches and the evaluation of existing and perspective methods and procedures in order to develop an ADRION environmental protection knowledge base and promotion of the topics in the society and especially among the youth 23

24. PA 3 Indicative actions Set up of transnational frameworks, platforms and networks for the identification of existing potentials and obstacles in the fields of integrated transport and mobility services and multimodality, mapping of resources, studies, pilots and strategies, market demand e.g. for freight routes, prerequisites and “soft” factors for implementation and the monitoring of the outcomes of integrated transport and mobility services and multimodality nodes Support the transfer and uptake of existing local/regional solutions and instruments; capitalisation of on-going technological innovations for a more sustainable organisation of environmental-friendly - low carbon transport and mobility services and multimodality nodes, as well as new technologies applications Development of joint approaches and instruments in the field of maritime transport, such as a modern ship reporting system in the Adriatic Sea (Common Adriatic- Ionian Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Information System ADRIREP), motorways of the sea, and related port infrastructures and ITS (Intelligent Transport System); Study, design and testing of operational, technological and funding models for the preparation of infrastructure investments for environmental-friendly and low carbon transport and mobility services and multimodality Building up of networks and working groups for the standardisation of legal requirements, technical specifications and capacity building in the field of planning and environmental impact assessment of intermodal transport investments and related operation and logistics services along with related communication activities Development of transnational platforms for the coordination of environmental-friendly and low carbon transport and mobility services and infrastructures taking into account the possibilities offered by modern technologies, the environmental and seasonal constraints and the synergies of the demand by tourism, resident population and economic operators Establishment of networks and working groups on issues related to the design, coordination and operation of integrated environmental-friendly and low carbon transport and mobility services and multimodality structures especially in metropolises, functional urban areas and in areas under land use pressure (e.g. coasts) 24

25. The Cooperation Programme elaboration process August 2013: Launch of the new Programme - setting in place of the Programme Task Force composed by representatives of the participating countries April 2014: start elaboration of the Cooperation ProgrammeMay 2014: designation of the Programme Managing AuthorityJuly-Sept. 2014: Public consultation on Programme content October 2014: Agreement on Programme content 25

26. November 2014: Submission of the Adriatic-Ionian Cooperation Programme (CP) to the European Commission Last quarter 2014/beginning of 2015: further elaboration of the CP – management and technical characteristics- negotiation with the Commission Mid 2015: foreseen approval of the Adriatic-Ionian Cooperation Programme, by Decision of EC 2015: Joint Secretariat team selection; Programme launch event TO11 Strategic Project start (support to EUSAIR governance) Third quarter 2015: launch of the 1 st call for proposals 26 The Cooperation Programme - next steps

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