Jean christophe charlier alps4_eu final conference

• 1. Alps4EU Final Conference Brussels, 16 January 2014Jean-Christophe Charlier Project & Finance Officer Joint Technical Secretariat - Alpine Space Programme

2. Your contacts at the JTSJean-Christophe Charlier Tel: + 49 (0) 89 9214 1816 [email protected] Stare Tel: + 49 (0) 89 9214 1809 [email protected] 3. Presentation+ +Current Alpine Space Programme 2014+ 4. Current PROGRMME 5. European Territorial Cooperation, part of the European Cohesion Policy5/20 6. The cooperation area: key figures 7. Cooperation priorities The Alpine Space Programme 2007 - 2013 identifies three cooperation priorities:22 approved projects17 approved projects18 approved projects7/20 8. Facts and figures ERDF budget (projects): EUR92 Mio,5 calls completed, 57projects approved, 100% ERDF committed, EUR 53 Mio ERDF already paid out, average ERDF grant:1.9 Mio, average of partners per project: 12-13, overall no. of partners involved: 650+EUR 9. Origin of project partners9/20 10. Capitalisation processCall 5+ + + +10 projects approved in July 2013 Limited budget: max EUR 400,000 Limited duration: max 15 months Closure: end 2014 at the latest 11. Specific aims of Call 5 projects 12. Project results per thematic field New approach: from priorities to thematic fields + Reflects better the variety of projects + Ease access to results promotion and capitalisation + Shape towards EU 2020 and to the 2014-2020 thematic priorities12/20 13. Project results per thematic field Main achievements in 5 categories www.alpine-space.eu: 1. Recommendations for policy-makers and policy papers 2. Guidelines for practitioners 3. Tools and decision support systems 4. Studies and analyses 5. Education material (kits, softwares etc.)From capitalisation to policy development + Build on project results in thematic / policy field + Tailor actions to target groups needs feeding policy evolution + Identify Alpine gaps and challenges requiring common action + Contribute to pave the way for Alpine Space Programme 2014+13/20 14. Capitalisation process 15. Project result postcards15/20 16. ? Alpine Space Programme 2014-2020 17. Strategy development project 18. Strategy development project The process: Stakeholder dialogue workshopsResults gathered: Final Expert Report Key StatementsTransnational conference Summary Brochure Online consultation 19. The process public consultation main documents submitted to EC in March 2014 Approval by the EU Commission: end 2014 more at the website first call early 2015 20. The Programmes Functions+ Initiate and fund projects but being selective + Support the development of public policies + Contribute to an overall alpine strategy by feeding comprehensive debates on long-term alpine development + Promote alpine networks, catalyst for improved cooperation with alpine relevant actors But + Large cooperation area with limited funding20/20 21. Public consultationDraft Operational Programme & Strategic Environemental Assessment Online www.alpine-space.eu From 1 - 29 November 2013Strategic framework for future calls Results taken onboard21/20 22. Draft Operational Programme Priority 1: Innovative Alpine Space Three specific objectives:1.1 1.2Increase capacities for the delivery of services of general interest in a changing society1.322/20Improve the framework conditions for innovation in the Alpine SpaceInnovate governance for fair cooperation, better coordination and shared responsibilities in the Alpine Space 23. Draft Operational ProgrammePriority 2: Low Carbon Alpine Space Two specific objectives: 2.1. 2.223/20Establish transnationally integrated low carbon policy instruments Support low carbon mobility and transport solutions 24. Draft Operational ProgrammePriority 3: Liveable Alpine Space Two specific objectives: 3.1. 3.224/20Sustainably valorise Alpine Space cultural and natural heritage Enhance the protection, the preservation and the connectivity of Alpine Space ecosystems 25. Towards an EU strategy for the Alpine region - recent developments Joint efforts of alpine states & regions, Alpine Convention and Alpine Space Programme Signing of a common resolution towards a EU Strategy for the Alpine region (EUSAR) by seven alpine states and 15 Alpine regions on 18 October 2013 - Grenoble France Conference in Brussels 17 December to gain EU-wide political support for the launch of an EU Strategy for the Alpine regionEuropean Council 19 December gave mandate to the EU Commission to set up EUSAR25/25 26. At EU level EU financial framework and final regulations26/25 27. What else? Harmonization and simplification EU delegated Acts Successful Interact initiatives gathering programmes from all strands Monitoring System Application form Reporting Eligibility and selection criteria Eligibility rules First Level Control Joint branding 27/25 28. Final Conference & Launch of the new Programme: last trimester of 2014 in Salzburg, ATWhere to find further information and assistance?www.alpine-space.euThank you for your attention!