Starting at the end of 2009, the Programme took on board the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, the first ever macro-regional strategy created by the EU.
The main aim of the Strategy is to coordinate existing efforts and actions by Member States, regions, the EU, pan-Baltic organisations, financing institutions and non-governmental bodies to improve living standards for inhabitants through the stimulation of social and economic development together with the improvement of environmental standards in the Baltic Sea Region.
As cross border cooperation supported by the Programme has shown the importance of performance-based and result-oriented regional development in the Baltic Sea Region. Projects that contribute to the implementation of the Strategy are outlined below.
Projects of the Latvia-Lithuania Programme in line with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region
Environmentally Sustainable Place | ||
| 1. To reduce nutrient inputs to the sea to acceptable levels |
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| 2. To preserve natural zones and biodiversity, including fisheries | ||
| 3. To reduce the use and impact of hazardous substances | ||
| 4. To become a model region for clean shipping | ||
| 5. To mitigate and adapt to climate change | ||
Prosperous Place | ||
| 6. To remove hindrances to the internal market in the Baltic Sea Region including to improve cooperation in the customs and tax area | ||
| 7. To exploit the full potential of the region in research and innovation |
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| 8. Implementing the Small Business Act: to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen SMEs and increase the efficient use of human resources |
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| 9. To reinforce sustainability of agriculture, forestry and fisheries | ||
Accessible and Attractive Place | ||
| 10. To improve the access to, and the efficiency and security of the energy markets |
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| 11. To improve internal and external transport links |
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| 12. To maintain and reinforce attractiveness of the Baltic Sea Region in particular through education, youth, tourism, culture and health |
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Safe and Secure Place | ||
| 13. To become a leading region in maritime safety and security |
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| 14. To reinforce protection from major emergencies at sea and on land |
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| 15. To decrease the volume of, and harm done by, cross border crime | ||
More information about the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region:
