Turku-Southwest Finland European Office (Turku EU Office) represents City of Turku and Regional Council of Southwest Finland bringing together all 27 municipalities in the region. Our focus areas are: Blue Growth (maritime industry, Baltic Sea), Green transition (climate, energy, circular economy, mobility), Smart transformation (digitalisation and smart urban solutions).
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Smart specialisation focus areas in Southwest Finland are:
1) Blue growth and industrial modernisation,
2) Innovative Food Chains,
3) Life sciences and Health technology
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- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
RESIST Transfer Plan: Southwest Finland to Normandy, Eastern Macedonia & Thrace and Zemgale
This deliverable outlines how Southwest Finland, a leader in implementing NbS, is transferring its expertise to Normandy and Eastern Macedonia & Thrace. The plan covers knowledge-sharing strategies, potential barriers and resources needed for implementation. From cost-benefit analyses to stakeholder engagement and practical tools like raingarden catalogues, this document is a roadmap for regions aiming to integrate NbS effectively into their urban planning and climate resilience efforts.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
RESIST - Regions' Needs Assessment
This document is an essential resource for understanding the specific climate adaptation challenges and needs of the twelve RESIST regions. It provides a comprehensive analysis of each region’s starting point, helping tailor innovative solutions to their unique vulnerabilities. With a strong focus on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), digital tools and inclusive, participatory decision-making, this assessment lays the groundwork for impactful and scalable climate adaptation efforts. A must-read for regional stakeholders seeking to refine their strategies with data-driven insights.
- By Gaia Ialisa Marotta
RESIST Project Paves the Way for Climate Adaptation with Finalised Transfer Plans
The RESIST project has taken a significant step forward in supporting twelve regions across the European Union in their mission to build resilience against the impacts of climate change. After extensive collaboration and development, the 12 regions have finalised their Transfer Plans, marking a crucial milestone in ensuring the successful transfer and implementation of innovative climate adaptation solutions.
- 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 Gaia Ialisa Marotta
A year and a half of building resilience together – RESIST project wrapped
The RESIST project, aimed at enhancing climate resilience across twelve EU regions, has made significant progress over the past year and a half. Four frontrunner regions are leading the way in testing climate adaptation solutions, paired with regions facing similar challenges. Key achievements include boosting regional ecosystems, developing a needs assessment methodology, creating a transfer methodology for innovations, building digital twins for climate scenario modelling, compiling a repository of climate adaptation practices, producing a series of project videos, and launching "The Stitch" newsletter to keep stakeholders informed. The project follows the "quintuple helix" innovation model, ensuring solutions are scalable and based on real challenges.
- By Miia Paananen-Docx
Southwest Finland searching consortium for Interreg Europe: Collaborative Initiative for Sustainable Municipal Forest Management
The Region of Southwest Finland is looking for a consortium to join linked to the topic of promoting sustainable management of municipal forests. Our aim is to enhance the transparency and inclusivity of decision-making processes related to forest management while aligning with climate and biodiversity goals.