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Our impact

Our projects improve life in the North Sea Region by cooperating, innovating, and making real change in real places.

Working together across borders and sectors, Interreg North Sea projects act like pressure cookers speeding up innovation and testing new solutions in the real world.

Dive into our success stories

Explore stories about individual projects and the places where they made a difference.

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Explore impacts by topic

Green energy

Removing bottlenecks, proving concepts, and integrating energy systems

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Liveability

Making the North Sea Region a better place to live and work

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Climate adaptation

Learning to live with droughts, floods, sea level rise, and wild weather

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Green transport

Moving transport and mobility towards zero emissions

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Energy efficiency

Doing more with less to lower carbon footprints and boost energy independence

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Better farming

Supporting low-carbon, climate resilient, and nature-friendly farming

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New markets

Supporting SMEs to thrive on emerging sustainable markets

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Digital transitions

Empowering SMEs and public agencies to tap into advanced digital technology

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Blue economy

Supporting joint planning and sustainable use of resources in the North Sea

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Circular economy

Building a zero-waste society by taking a life cycle approach

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Ecosystems

Restoring and reinforcing natural dynamics and wildlife habitats

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Water governance

Taking care of water bodies above and below ground

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