Conference: Alpine Space Programme 2007-13 Colin Wolfe DG Regional Policy, INTERREG European Commission Conference: Alpine Space Programme 2007-13 St. Johann im Pongau 28 June 2007

European Territorial Cooperation / INTERREG Easy policy to explain European value is clear However, we need to: maximise its impact, now it is an Objective ensure it has greater visibility and influence

European Territorial Cooperation (cross-border) “Fills the gaps!” Between regional/national programmes Communication gaps/Accessibility gaps Environment gaps - Floods, avalanches & other crises - Air pollution - Rivers & Water pollution * Enterprise initiatives - Science parks - Clusters - Tourism Energy People-to-people

Cutting-edge enterprise European Territorial Cooperation (transnational 1) “ Acts on big problems we can’t solve alone!” “ Ensures we pull together” Environment (e.g. risk response, climate change, flood protection, water pollution) Energy Cutting-edge enterprise in zonal programmes a classic example is Alpine Space

based on common analysis of issues based on agreed response to issues European Territorial Cooperation (transnational 2) “ Facilitates a strategic response” based on common analysis of issues based on agreed response to issues providing framework for hierarchy of actions zonal projects INTERREG cross-border projects EU convergence/competitiveness projects domestic projects - more coherent analysis, programming, operational project response

Alpine Space programme priorities Need to build on Alpine Space cutting edge, and the need to make all Alpine areas part of the way forward Competitiveness and attractiveness of the Alpine Space Need to manage Alpine transport sustainably, and to reach and connect remote places Accessibility and connectivity of Alpine Space Need to safeguard the Alpine environment, adress climate change and energy needs, and to plan for risks Environment and Risk prevention

Alpine Space programme approach Build strategic approach to mobilise everyone (partnership) e.g. local districts/regions/countries/Alpine Space Establish a framework for action in the zone Implement headline projects Coordinate/align similiar interventions

Thank you for your attention! “modern problems need modern solutions, complex issues need sophisticated solutions” In 2013, let us say we have delivered… Thank you for your attention!