Priorities and objectives

The thematic priorities and specific objectives to strength cooperation are presented in the following table:

Priority 1: Promote transnational entrepreneurial and innovation networks Objective 1.1. – Develop knowledge transfers between companies and research centres Objective 1.2. – Enhance competitiveness and innovation capacities in maritime economy niches of excellence Objective 1.3. – Stimulate economic conversion and diversification by promoting regional endogenous potential
Priority 2: Protect, secure and enhance the marine and coastal environment sustainability Objective 2.1. – Improve maritime safety Objective 2.2. – Sustainable management and protection of the resources of marine spaces Objective 2.3. – Exploit the renewable energy potential of the marine and coastal environment Objective 2.4. – Protect and promote natural spaces, water resources and coastal zones
Priority 3: Improve accessibility and internal links Objective 3.1. – Promote interoperability and continuity of existing transport networks, and sea/road/rail/air intermodality Objective 3.2. – Promote short sea shipping and cooperation between ports
Priority 4: Promote transnational synergies in sustainable urban and regional development Objective 4.1. – Pool resources and skills in the field of sustainable urban and rural development Objective 4.2. – Make cities and regions more influential and attractive through networking Objective 4.3. – Conserve and promote Atlantic cultural heritage of transnational interest