Interreg - funding to promote territorial cohesion
European Territorial Co-operation programmes, also called Interreg, support innovative projects in the field of European spatial development, to stimulate harmonious and sustainable spatial development in European countries. Interreg, has three strands of co-operation:
- Interreg IVa: cross-border cooperation
- Interreg IVb: transnational cooperation
- Interreg IVc: inter-regional cooperation
The UK participates in the following programmes:
| Programme name | Interreg acronym | Logo | Aim of programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Arc Programme | Atlantic |  |
To assist cohesive and sustainable territorial development of the Atlantic Area and its maritime heritage |
| France (La Manche) - Angleterre Programme | Manche |  |
To promote a sense of common citizenship between the French and English |
| Ireland-Wales 2007 - 2013 | Eire-Wales |  |
To develop cross border co-operation and improve the regions' environmental and social well-being and their competitiveness |
| North Sea Region Programme 2007 - 2013 | NorthSea |  |
To promote transnational co-operation that: increases innovation; enhances the region's environment; improves its accessibility; and delivers sustainable and competitive communities |
| North West Europe 'B' | N.W.E.B |  |
Eight EU countries (France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, UK, Ireland and Switzerland) collaborate to: improve innovation and connectivity; address environmental challenges; and strengthen communities |
| Northern Periphery Programme 2007–2013 | NPP |  |
To help peripheral and remote communities on the northern margins of Europe to develop their economic, social and environmental potential |
| Two Seas Programme | 2 Seas |  |
To promote economically competitive regions with a healthy environment and improved quality of life |
Forest Research involvement
Forest Research is involved in the following Interreg programmes:
Ongoing projects
| Acronym | Logo | Project | Interreg programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| ForeSTClim |  |
Developing climate change adaptation strategies for forests | N.W.E IVB |
| IMPACT |  |
Integrated management of forest pests addressing climate trends | Wales - Eire |
| MULTIFOR |  |
Management of multifunctional forests | Two Seas |
| REINFFORCE |  |
Resource infrastructure for monitoring and adapting European Atlantic forests under changing climate | Atlantic Arc |
| STORMRISK |  |
Development of storm resistant landscapes through regional co-operation, adapted management and RISK communication | Atlantic Arc |
Completed projects
| Acronym | Logo | Project | Interreg programme |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTOSIA |  |
Tool for Sustainability Impact Assessment | NPP |
| SCOTSPINE |  |
Developing the Scots pine resource in high value markets as a basis for supporting forestry related businesses | NPP |
| Integrated forest management (IFM) of Hylobius abietis | Interreg IIIA |
