Founded in 1985, it was the very first regional office in the European Union. In 1987 the so-called information office of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg became the Hanse-Office, a common institution of the Länder Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein to the European Union. The Land Niedersachsen also participated until the opening of its own office in 1990. Since then, the Hanse-Office has successfully defended the interests of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein in the framework of the EU. The fruitful co-operation between Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein is rather unique and sets an example of a lasting northern-German co-operation.
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- By Astrid Hannes
Call for marine, coastal and environmental experts to join the BlueActionBANOS expert pool
BlueActionBANOS, one of ERRIN's projects, has launched a call for expression of interest for experienced professionals with expertise in the field of marine, coastal and environmental expertise to restore our ocean, seas and waters across the Baltic and North Sea region. Interested experts are invited to apply by 11 April.
- By Astrid Hannes
One week left to apply: BlueActionBANOS Cascade Funding Calls for local coalitions for aquatic restoration in the Baltic and North Sea basin
The deadline of 16 March for applying for the BlueActionBANOS cascade funding calls is approaching quickly. Local and regional public authorities in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland and Sweden are invited to apply to lead the way in restoring Europe's oceans and waters, together with local stakeholders in their territories. Grants range from 100.000 to 2 million euros.
- By Astrid Hannes
Blue Action Banos: a new project empowering Communities to Restore our Ocean and Waters
The BlueActionBANOS project, putting local communities at the heart of ocean restoration, has been kicked off. By providing cascade funding, expert guidance and hands-on support, the project will empower communities across the Baltic and North Sea region in implementing innovative solutions that address pollution, restore ecosystems, and accelerate the transition to a carbon-neutral and circular blue economy.
- By Ewa Chomicz
Key takeaways from the ERRIN high-level event on connected regional innovation ecosystems
The ERRIN high-level event on "Connected regional innovation ecosystems – key for Europe’s competitiveness" took place on 28 January, bringing together Members of the European Parliament and regional voices. We invite you to have a look at the key takeaways from this important meeting.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
ERRIN Spring AGM 2023 – taking stock of the EU Missions
ERRIN’s Spring Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2023 took place on 22 June this year. As always, it brought together the large and dynamic community of member regions and cities. Following the format part with the update from the network, the main focus was the EU Missions, approached in two policy debates, on the support and implementation frameworks in Adaptation, Ocean and Waters and Soil Missions, and the governance innovation and the perspective on Cities and the Cancer Missions.
- By Astrid Hannes
Matchmaking Webinar for BlueActionBANOS open cascade funding calls
Marine researchers, coastal and inland public authorities, ports and civil society organisations located in the Baltic and North Sea basin are invited to the BlueActionBANOS matchmaking webinar for applicants. Taking place online on 15 April, from 14:00–15:30, this webinar offers a unique opportunity to find partners or pitch your expertise for teaming up with consortia for the open cascade funding calls aiming to mobilise for community-led actions and transition agendas to restore the ocean and waters.