Newsletter #50
territorial future thoughts by spatialforesight
In August, we published three blog posts: one concerning the proposal for the future EU long-term budget; one on bio-solutions as a driver for sustainable growth; and one on Alpine Space actions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
How to make NRP Plans a success. The proposed EU long-term budget for 2028–2034 introduces a revolutionary change: National and Regional Partnership (NRP) Plans. At first glance, these plans promise streamlined governance and strategic integration. However, concerns have emerged about centralisation from the regional to the national level and about the dilution of the EU’s cohesion objectives. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Harnessing Nature: The rise of bio-solutions in Europe. Bio-solutions – advances in technology that combine biology and technology – can be a key to shifting towards a sustainable, competitive and resilient economy. In what ways do bio-solutions differ from the bioeconomy, ecosystem services or nature-based solutions? How can they transform nature into a driving force for sustainable growth? (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)Interreg Alpine Space Pioneering Circular Economy Transition. Interreg Alpine Space has a strong portfolio of circular economy projects that demonstrate how regional cooperation can turn ideas into action. The programme illustrates how regional diversity can be a catalyst for transformation and demonstrates how macro-regional cooperation, strategic alignment and targeted funding can create fertile ground for circular economy transformations. (Read (Opens in a new window))
(Opens in a new window)In the pipeline
We will continue to update the blog with our thoughts on the future of Europe, its spaces, places and people.