Activities' directions of the Association of Polish Communes Euroregion Baltic

Promotion of Self-Governance and Democratic Values and Political Cooperation at Various Levels and Areas

In accordance with the statute and action program, they have been detailed as follows:

PROMOTION OF SELF-GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND POLITICAL COOPERATION AT VARIOUS LEVELS AND AREAS

Dissemination of the idea of local and regional self-governance and supporting its development domestically and internationally;
Supporting interregional foreign cooperation, especially cross-border cooperation of municipalities and counties;
Participation in international and EU activities;
Expert, advisory, opinion-forming, publishing, informational, and promotional activities of democratic and European values;
Taking care of the shape and culture of the EU's relations with the self-government environment, science, business, and residents;
Implementation and protection of the common interests of the Association members and their promotion within and outside the European Union;
Representing the interests of the Association members at the national and international forum;
Promoting the achievements of the Association and its members.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Climate-resilient economy;
Production and industry and technological innovations;
Bioeconomy;
Food economy and food industry;
Growing economy for sustainable development;
Environmental protection and ecological education;
Investments in nature and renewable energy sources;
Rational management of natural resources, environmental improvement, and ecological safety;
Green transition;
Protection and strengthening of natural heritage;
Green, sustainable wastewater and municipal waste economy;
Achieving a greener and emission-free environment;
Blue and green growth of urban and rural areas through pilot investments;
Energy and use of renewable energy sources;
Improving the quality of the Baltic Sea and Vistula Lagoon waters;
Regional/national water management – the condition and quality of inland waters, broader use of water communication routes;
Blue growth;
Protection and management of water resources (retention, wetlands, rainwater management);
Water education (restoring maritime and sailing traditions);
Reducing pollution of lakes and rivers (or other water bodies)/sea/air;
Responding to climate change-related threats;
Nature-based solutions and circular economy;
Water management and reuse of water resources.

TOURISM, CULTURE, ART

Combining efforts for tourism development (e.g., networking, extending the tourist season);
Shared cultural heritage – preservation and strengthening of cultural and historical heritage (including cuisine);
Joint sports events;
Strengthening local identity;
Innovations in Culture and Tourism;
Increasing the role of culture and tourism for economic development and area integration;
Sustainable maritime and coastal tourism;
Building a coherent image and promoting the brand of tourism, culture, and cultural heritage.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION

Creating research and enterprise networks for innovation;
Support for SMEs;
Creating energy communities (energy actions aimed at citizens supporting the transition to pollution-free energy) (energy cooperatives).

SOCIAL ACTIVITY

Youth participation and inclusion;
Development of the senior economy;
Social integration;
Strengthening local identity;
Enhancing the sense of security;
Cooperation within international networks and educational programs for youth;
Activities for youth participation and support of their local activity in connection with demographic situation and brain drain;
A good environment for children and youth;
Safety, scholarships, education, and health, influence and responsibility, knowledge, and global outlook;
Cooperation for seniors as a priority for cross-sectoral cooperation.

Digitization and innovative digital solutions in local government units;
Future competencies, smart productivity, optimal development structure;
Tech – digitization and smart societies, smart specialization;
IT – software and advanced business services;
Digitalization of society and increasing digital interactions – cross-sectoral cooperation;
Development of the science and innovation sector;
Industry 4.0;
Information and communication technologies;
Automation.

Strengthening Third Sector organizations in Member Municipalities;
Support for interaction and cooperation between local government and the civic sector.