
Interreg Slovenia – Croatia
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Programme Thematic Objectives
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The aim is to improve the preparedness and response of local communities and rescue units to disasters, through joint training, equipment, protocols, and coordination. The project also supports climate change adaptation, with a focus on nature-based solutions and interdisciplinary planning. Activities must align with responsible authorities and have no negative environmental impact. The expected results include improved readiness and cooperation, increased capacity for resilience planning, and greater knowledge of nature-based solutions among stakeholders and communities.
RSO 2.4 Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches
The aim is to improve the preparedness and response of local communities and rescue units to disasters, through joint training, equipment, protocols, and coordination. The project also supports climate change adaptation, with a focus on nature-based solutions and interdisciplinary planning. Activities must align with responsible authorities and have no negative environmental impact. The expected results include improved readiness and cooperation, increased capacity for resilience planning, and greater knowledge of nature-based solutions among stakeholders and communities.
RSO 2.7 Biodiversity and green infrastructure
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This support aims to improve tourism and culture in the Programme Area (PA) by making it greener, more diverse and higher quality, while preserving the environment and cultural uniqueness. Sustainable development principles will be followed to promote cultural diversity and well-being. Guiding principles include respecting culture, nature, biodiversity and health, sustainable tourism and cross-sector job creation. Two types of actions include supporting sustainable tourism and enhancing resilience and recovery of tourism and culture. Expected results are sustainable development, increased resilience, higher quality and preservation of cultural heritage.
RSO 4.6 Enhancing the role of culture and sustainable tourism
This objective aims to improve healthcare, social inclusion, welfare, energy efficiency, and accessibility in the border region by supporting public administration. The guiding principles are place-based and participatory approaches, sustainability, and digitalisation. Cross-border cooperation and overcoming legal obstacles are important. Actions will be compatible with the DNSH principle and UN sustainable goals. Activities include developing cross-border cooperation models, upgrading existing structures, and developing innovative solutions. The result will be efficient public administration and improved services.
RSO 6.2 Enhance efficient public administration
RSO 6.3 Build up mutual trust
The aim of this support is to connect people living in the cross-border area through joint events, cooperation, and awareness-raising. The programme promotes inclusion, active involvement, and environmental responsibility. It also aims to involve the elderly and people with disabilities who suffer from social isolation.
Types of action include people-to-people projects to improve cultural and social relations and get actively engaged in the community. Indicative activities include cross-border awareness-raising and learning actions, as well as joint events to increase connectivity and networking.
The expected result is enhanced cross-border cohesion and building partnerships for the future, which is in line with the UN’s sustainable goal of "Partnership for the goals".
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Description
The programme area
The Interreg Programme Slovenia – Croatia 2021-2027 (IP SI-HR) covers nine Slovenian and eight Croatian regions that are located in the border region between Slovenia and Croatia, stretching over 650 km. The programme encompasses an area of 31,728 km², with 46.6% in Slovenia and 53.4% in Croatia, and a population of 3.8 million inhabitants, consisting of 1.7 million in Slovenia and 2.1 million in Croatia. The two capital cities, Ljubljana and Zagreb, with over a million inhabitants combined, are the main drivers of economic activity and attractivity in the region.
Programme vision and mission
The Programme aims to foster mutual learning and collaboration to bring about change in all its priorities. The primary objective is to re-establish connections across the border, understand the current joint needs and threats posed by a rapidly changing reality, and work together to enhance the resilience and adaptability of people, organisations, and communities. The Programme will assist the area in becoming greener and more digital, making it more equipped to handle the challenges of the future.
Contacts
Joint Secretariat Slovenia-Croatia
- +386 (0)1 400 3435
- Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development (MCRD)
Interreg and Financial Mechanisms Office, Cross-Border Programmes Management Division
Joint Secretariat Slovenia-Croatia
Joint Secretariat Slovenia-Croatia
Kotnikova 5
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Get the up-to-date contact details on the Interreg Slovenia - Croatia website at:
htthttp://www.si-hr.eu/en2/about-us/joint-secretariat
Government office of the Republic of Slovenia for Development and European Cohesion policy (GODC)
- European Territorial Cooperation and Financial Mechanism Office,
Cross-border Programmes Management Division
Kotnikova 5
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Get the up-to-date contact details on the Interreg Slovenia - Croatia website at:
http://www.si-hr.eu/en2/about-us/managing-authority/
Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development (MCRD)
- Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development (MCRD)
Interreg and Financial Mechanisms Office
Interreg Division
Kotnikova 5
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia - Get the up-to-date contact details on the Interreg Slovenia - Croatia website at:
http://www.si-hr.eu/en2/about-us/national-authorities-in-slovenia/
- Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds (MRRFEU)
Directorate for Regional development, Sector for Regional Development, Policy Service for International Territorial Cooperation
Miramarska cesta 22
10000 Zagreb - Get the up-to-date contact details on the Interreg Slovenia - Croatia website at:
http://www.si-hr.eu/en2/about-us/national-authorities-in-slovenia/