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We Are Almost There: reflections on FREIIA and the Power of Greenmapper

Within the FREIIA project, Greenmapper was used as a key tool to support island communities through public participation and mapping of nature-related places. Watch the video below to hear Yuyao Mei's  explanation of what Greenmapper is....

💧 WaterBattle: Inspiring Climate Action on Schiermonnikoog and Beyond

On Schiermonnikoog, climate change is already affecting our water supply. The WaterBattle app, developed through the Interreg North Sea project FREIIA, turns awareness into action. Children from North Sea islands compete to save water, learning through play how to protect the planet....

A BLUEPRINT FOR ISLAND SUSTAINABILITY

On Schiermonnikoog, the smallest inhabited island in the Netherlands, a bold experiment in water autonomy is taking shape. Faced with growing water scarcity and the risks of climate change, the Province of Fryslân has embraced an innovative governance model to develop long-term solutions for sustain...

FREIIA Winter School 1 – Online Seminars on Protected Area Management and Island Sustainability

The FREIIA Winter School 1, held on February 17 & 24, 2025, provided an interactive platform for practitioners, researchers, and students to explore key aspects of protected area management and island sustainability. The online seminar series, facilitated by Dr. Cormac Walsh (Germany), was designed...

FREIIA Partners to Present Research at the International ‘People and the Sea’ Conference

The FREIIA project partners from Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden are set to showcase their latest research findings at the esteemed MARE People and the Sea Conference, taking place at the University of Amsterdam in June 2025. This significant international event provides a platform to discuss p...

Inspiring look at European circular initiatives

The network meeting on 7 January in Information Centre Het Baken on Schiermonnikoog started with a warm welcome and a short inspiring presentation by Lisa Edema (Sustainability Policy Officer). Using photos, Lisa shared her experiences with previous FREIIA visits to Bornholm, Île de Groix and Îles d...

Major change in partnership FREIIA

The Municipality of Schiermonnikoog joined the partnership of FREIIA....

Policy Learning Platform Peer Review: Fresh water and drinking water availability

The provinces of North and South Holland asked the Interreg Europe secretariat to organise a peer Review around the availability of fresh water and drinking water. The meeting work opened by CdK Arthur van Dijk....

Circular Innovation on Schiermonnikoog: A Step Forward in Sustainability

Schiermonnikoog, an island known for its tranquility and pristine landscapes, is taking significant steps toward a sustainable future through its involvement in the Interreg North Sea project FREIIA....