Thematic clusters
4 Priorities
The projects financed by the programme must contribute to the achievements of the objectives set out within the 4 main thematic priorities of the Programme:
Priority 1
Supporting a smarter Adriatic and Ionian region
Specific objectives
- Developing and enhancing research and innovation capacities and the uptake of advanced technologies
- Developing skills for smart specialisation, industrial transition and entrepreneurship
Priority 2
Supporting a greener and climate resilient Adriatic-Ionian region
Specific objectives
- Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention, and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches
- Promoting the transition to a circular and resource efficient economy
- Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution
- Promoting sustainable multimodal urban mobility, as part of transition to a net zero carbon economy
Priority 3
Supporting a carbon neutral and better connected Adriatic and Ionian region
Specific objective
- Developing and enhancing sustainable, climate resilient, intelligent and intermodal national, regional and local mobility, including improved access to TEN-T and cross-border mobility
