Presentation agenda Short introduction to the North Sea Region Programme What is Priority 4? How much interest has there been in Priority 4 so far? How successful have applicants been under Priority 4? What are some of the challenges that future Priority 4 projects could focus on? Basic guidelines on applying to the North Sea Region Programme

‘Joining efforts to lead the way to stronger, more sustainable economies and societies around the North Sea.’

Four priorities Thinking growth Eco-innovation Sustainable North Sea Region Green transport and mobility

Green transport and mobility 4.1. Develop demonstrations of innovative and/or improved transport and logistics solutions with potential to move large volumes of freight away from long-distance road transportation Focus is on: Identifying viable multimodal routes and goods flows and barriers to wider use of these routes and piloting solutions to remove these barriers Ensuring that NSR services and routes link up to the major corridors being promoted by the EU (TEN-T) Supporting the development of improved logistics solutions to facilitate these developments

Green transport and mobility 4.2. Stimulate the take-up and application of green transport solutions for regional freight and personal transport Focus is on: demonstrating the potential of immediately available solutions such as car-sharing, multi-use vehicles, and non-conventional fuels promoting and preparing for the wider roll-out of alternative fuels for privately owned vehicles supporting long-term solutions to reduce travel needs and promote healthier forms of mobility

6 projects running in Priority 4 SHARE-North – addressing the challenges and potential of shared mobility modes (car sharing, bike sharing, ride sharing) and working toward a livable and low carbon NSR SEEV4-City – developing ways to charge electric vehicles by locally produced renewable energy HyTrEc2 - creating conditions for the development of a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles market and promoting the NSR as a Centre for Excellence for fuel cells and range extenders #IWTS 2.0 – developing slow, cheap, climate friendly hinterland transport alternatives for commodities transported in large quantities or bulk G-PaTRA - promoting green transport and mobility by enhancing the capacity of authorities to reduce CO2 from personal transport in remote, rural and island areas SURFLOGH – optimizing interaction between the hub and the urban logistics system, promoting both efficient and sustainable logistics in urban areas in smaller and medium-sized cities, city regions and networks.

Priority 4: Remaining funding ERDF: € 17,676,886 (€ 7,706,399 requested by EOIs approved in Call 4) Norwegian: € 478,866 (€ 850.000 requested by EOIs approved in Call 4)

Problems that future Priority 4 applications could address https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/jan/06/london-breaches-toxic-air-pollution-limit-for-2017-in-just-five-days?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/term-report-2016 CO2 emissions per passenger km are expected to drop by 44% between 2010 and 2050. HOWEVER, by 2050 overall transport emissions are expected to still be more than 15% above 1990 levels, which doesn’t approach the 60% reduction target. ‘The European Commission's target of a 60% reduction in transport GHG emissions by 2050 will require significant additional measures...’ In addition to emissions and other drivers of climate change, there are substantial transport-related environmental pressures: air pollution, e.g. increasing levels of NO2, due to growing use of diesel engine vehicles biodiversity fragmentation traffic congestion inefficient use of urban space and noise pollution OECD estimates that number of deaths per year due to air pollution will decrease from 412 to 319-340 per million inhabitants in 2060. This is not enough.

Next application calls Call 6: Expressions of Interest Preparation phase: Until 04.03.2018 Submission phase: 05.03 – 05.04.2018 Steering Committee: 19.06 – 20.06.2018 Call 7: Full applications 29.06 – 02.09.2018 03.09 – 01.10.2018 11.12 – 12.12.2018 We have a two-step application procedure in the North Sea Region Programme...

The almost ready concept Advanced in its development Established consortium Clear budget frame Clearly defined objective Clear indication of project results Next step is the Expression of Interest (EOI) But let’s start with the development characteristics of the concept prior to drafting the expression of interest. Before you consider to go for the expression of interest you should already have a concept ready that is: advanced in its development describes an established project consortium describes a clear budget framework clearly defines the objectives of the project provides clear indications of project results. If this describes the status of your concept then you are ready for the expression of interest.

Content of the EOI Four headings: Main information Project description Project objectives and expected results Project budget The expression of interest is divided into four sections: Main information Project description project objectives and expected results project budget

How do we support your work? So – how do we as a programme support your work with drafting your expression of interest? We have implemented the Online Monitoring System in which you draft and submit your expression of interest. Project advisors at the Joint Secretariat will be available for answering content-related questions up until the date the call opens. You can already start preparing your Expression of Interest in the Online Monitoring System and submit it any time between 30 June and 28 August. We recommend NOT waiting until the deadline. Your national contact point (NCP) will also be able to support your work with drafting the expression of interest.

www.northsearegion.eu → Project login How can I access the OMS? You can access the Online Monitoring System from our website. In the top of the programme website you find the login link called ”Project login” – this is the place to go. www.northsearegion.eu → Project login

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