Minister Clint Camilleri 🇲🇹 recalls the specificities of CPMR membership: "As peripheral maritime regions, we know the situation of our regions is unique. A one size fits all approach would be disastrous for us. Tailor-made solutions are essential in reaching our aspirations!"

Strong words by Elisa Ferreira : Cohesion Policy is the solid foundation that keeps #Europe 🇪🇺 together. A lot of work has been achieved to preserve it, but challenges remain. We need to do better for all citizens in all territories. #TerritoriesMatter

🗨️ EP Vice-President Younous Omarjee ➡️ The European Parliament has a driving role to lead the way face to major challenges as climate change or geopolitical tensions, where peripheral, ultraperipheral & island region have a key role to play #TerritoriesMatter

Inspiring welcoming words by Filip Reinhag, President of CPMR & Clint Camilleri, Minister for Gozo, calling for "a brighter spotlight on Regions" for Cohesion. younous omarjee reiterates 🇪🇺Parliament support&priority given to islands&Outermost regions #ThefutureisEurope #CPMR2024

📢NEWS! #ICBSS DG, Mr. Georgios Mitrakos, participated as speaker at the 2024 BBSC CPMR Plenary Meeting, focusing on the significance of Science - Policy Dialogue for Sustainability in the Wider #BlackSea Region, in the sidelines of the 52nd GA of CPMR, in Gozo 🇲🇹.

#CPMR2024 | At CPMR General Assembly in Gozo, in response to Enrico Letta, Basque Country shared the role of Regional Smart Specialisation Strategies & territorial cooperation for place-based EU innovations. Our Catalogue of Innovations "made in Atlantic" is our evidence!

#Cohesion session | CPMR members encouraged by the priorities of the President of the EU Commission & the mission letters. Regions are active participants to shape policy, knowing best what territories need: we have to be in the programming not only the final destination!

Key note speech CPMR GA by Piotr Zuber, advisor of #regionalpolicy to Polish gov. He said that when regions have significant role in governance of regional dev&funds, it strenghtens participation and thus democratic prosesses #cohesion #CPMR Województwo Podlaskie Pohjois-Pohjanmaan liitto

European Commission EU Maritime & Fish EUScience&Innovation🇪🇺 Enterprise Europe Network 🇪🇺 MarineClusterBulgaria DOKA Kalkınma Ajansı Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea Georgia's Innovation & Technology Agency EISMEA Horizon Europe🇪🇺 SML - Strategies Marines BSEC Organization ICBSS BBSC CPMR Agenda Georgia EuroMarine An exciting awards ceremony is coming up at #HTS4BS for the innovative business ideas from the #BlackSeaAccelerator! Meet the panelists assessing BSA pitches, sharing insights on best practices for sustainable #BlueEconomy in #BlackSea Registration⤵ bridgeblacksea.org/index.php/2024…

There is urgency in reviewing the EU adaptation strategy, particularly in light of recent climate risks. With the new Commission & upcoming 2040 climate targets, there is a historic chance to advocate for stronger, ambitious EU climate adaptation measures! #CPMR2024 #CPMRClimate

Among 🔑 requests of CPMR members 🟢 Regional involvement, multilevel governance 🟢 Legally binding targets 🟢 Simplified funding 🟢 Adaptation must be integrated into all sectoral policies 🟢 Dedicated EU fund for climate resilience, with special attention to vulnerable regions

🟢🔎 We need a green mindset for climate resilience in Europe 🇪🇺 Perspectives from Markku Markkula CoR Rapporteur on the Future of EU Climate Policy Tackling climate challenges requires a systemic transformation, but also #innovation, private investments, multi-level leadership & more

A more ambitious & structured approach to #Climate is urgently needed. Efforts must be intensified at all levels to assess the vulnerability of socio-economic systems & biodiversity! Important debate with CPMR members, Vice-Presidency for Climate & #CPMRClimate Task Force Chair

🗨️MEP Bajada underlined the unique challenges faced by #islands 🏝️ & peripheral maritime #regions, such as environmental & economic disruptions, which can turn into opportunities to encourage sustainable solutions with long-term benefits for our youth and coastal communities.⛵️

🔵 Join the boat for a Maritime & Fisheries discussion - Sustainability, Ocean Pact, Islands, SEArica - with members of the CPMR, VP for Fisheries Henna Hovi, Co-Chair of the #CPMRFisheries working group Antonio Basanta Xunta de Galicia and MEPs Christophe Clergeau & Thomas Bajada Welcome on board!

MEP Christophe Clergeau➡️ the Ocean Pact must convince that oceans are an issue for ALL, not just maritime & island regions: they have a strategic role in EU sovereignty, climate change, biodiversity, defense, security, transport... ⚠️The Pact must be AMBITIOUS & co-designed with EVERYONE

Louise Åsenfors RegionVästraGötaland🇪🇺 introduces key issues for the future of the energy transition & the work of the #CPMRenergy group towards a sustainable & competitive energy future in Europe 🇪🇺⚡️ ➡️energy security, renewables, green skills, implementation bottlenecks, permits...

Peripheral maritime regions need to remain at the heart of Europe’s green #hydrogen strategy 🇪🇺 Hydrogen Valleys are key to unlocking the full potential of this technology Knowledge sharing on hydrogen ecosystems is vital to collectively push for a decarbonised future 🤝

Final curtain for CPMR 52nd General Assembly in Gozo 🇲🇹 Looking forward to building on the achievements & continue our work for a stronger Europe where #TerritoriesMatter! 🇪🇺 Sincere gratitude to the Ministry for Gozo 🇲🇹 for an excellent welcome in their beautiful #island 👏

🚨Only 1 week left to register for the info day on the new #EMFAF call for proposals! With € 5.7 million, the call will fund regional projects on smart specialisation in the sustainable #BlueEconomy, and ocean farming & algae Register👇 europa.eu/!4NqWKM #EURegionsWeek