Ecological Transition & Green Deal

The region is home to the largest economy in the Caribbean and is mainly based in health services, logistics, construction, energy, tourism, and pharmaceutical and agri-food industries. Its capital city Barranquilla is one of the largest ports in the region. 

Atlántico seeks to improve competitiveness and innovation capacities amongst its economic clusters, through RIS4 and 5.0 Industry strategies. It is also interested in energy efficiency and resilience.

Attica is the region with the highest GDP per capita in the country. More than 95% of the region’s population is concentrated in the metropolitan area of Athens. The port of Piraeus connects Attica with numerous surrounding islands, making the region an important hub for services. 

Attica is interested in fostering the creation of start-ups working on Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), bio-food, bio-health, agrotechnology, circular economy, and other cutting-edge industries. 

Valencia outstands for its international trade, exports, innovation, and industrial development. A region with important industrial fabric, is Spain’s main tourist destination. Ceramics, Agrofood, automotive and textile are consolidated clusters. Strategic industries with great potential, such as ICT, biotechnology, aeronautics or sociosanitary enjoy a perfect framework for their development here.

Bacau needs to attract new investments for the future. A partnership between local and central public sector is necessary for the growth of the private sector and the generation of sustainable jobs. Currently, Bacau County is facing a demographic decline and a significant part of workforce doesn’t generate added value.

Central Macedonia’s economy is heavily based on the primary sector and a rapidly growing tertiary sector. It has a consolidated skilled workforce in the food and beverage manufacturing industries. The region also has the potential of becoming a well-established destination for international tourists, as well as an innovation hub. 

Central Macedonia is interested in fostering entrepreneurship to create new businesses and jobs. The region also seeks to promote sustainable agricultural practices and to improve agri-food chains and food systems.

The region of Coimbra has invested around 2.14% of its GDP in research and innovation, benefitting numerous economic sectors, including health, biotechnology, ICTs, logistics, forestry, and tourism. Coimbra is welcoming numerous new businesses thanks to its Industrial Zones, Incubators, and Business Nurseries available in the 19 municipalities of the region. 

Coimbra is interested in working on agriculture, livestock farming, forestry, and fishing, as well as developing its manufacturing industry. Coimbra also seeks to develop touristic services and attractions. 

Colima is home to the third most important port in Latin America and the most important commercial port in Mexico. Its economy is mainly based in trade, and features important development clusters in the knowledge economy, logistics, agri-food industry, mining, energy, construction, and tourism. 

Colima is interested in digitalisation strategies oriented towards sustainable regional development and sustainable agriculture. It also seeks to improve its management of natural resources and its energy efficiency. 

Extremadura is at the core of Spain’s energy transition and decarbonization plans, with the installation of extended solar energy plants. The region is characterized by a rich natural heritage and its economy is mainly based on the tertiary sector, with a slightly less important industrial sector linked to agri-food production. 

Extremadura seeks to foster cooperation between the private sector, academia, and research institutions to support RIS4. It is also interested in adapting food and agricultural production to climate change. 

South Bohemia is rich in natural resources. The diversified manufacturing industry and high-quality research & innovation institutions are its strongest strengths. Agriculture and tourism present significantly. Innovative approaches and smart solutions in agriculture are well-covered in RIS3 strategy. The concept of tourism development states the inclination towards sustainable, low-carbon tourism.

La Libertad is the third most populous region in Peru. It possesses great development potential due to its important natural resources, its strong industrial vocation, and its varied tourist attractions. The regional economy is mainly based on agriculture and the manufacturing sector. 

La Libertad seeks to adopt innovation and sustainability as guiding principles for the development of tourism and agroindustry. It expressed interest in developing Industry 5.0 strategies in the manufacturing sectors.  

Ljubljana Urban Region builds its sustainable development on knowledge, innovation, and synergy. The region boosts its competitiveness by modernizing its traffic, environmental, ICT and social infrastructure as well as by developing its human potentials. Another potential lies in cooperation between academia and economic sectors to develop new products and services.

Magallanes features some of the most iconic natural landscapes in Chile, and around 60% of its territory is considered a Natural Protected Area. The main economic activity is manufacturing, including fossil fuels transformation, and agri-food industry. The region’s economy also depends on tourism, oil, and farming. 

The region seeks to improve its competitiveness through 4.0 technologies and digitalization strategies. It is interested in renewable and non-conventional energies, as Green Hydrogen, and in developing natural capital economies. 

Mendoza’s economy is based on an important ecosystem of industries and services, mainly linked to food production and agriculture. Its strategic location in MERCOSUR facilitates foreign trade and economic growth. In addition, Mendoza is internationally renowned for its wine industry and beautiful landscape. 

Mendoza is interested in Regional Innovation Strategies, digital transformation, the diversification of its productive matrix, and knowledge services. It also focuses on sustainability through water management and energy transition strategies. 

Opolskie Voivodeship benefits from the most important agricultural production in the country, thanks to its favourable climate, the presence of fertile soils, and the prevalence of a strong farming culture. The region also features important natural landmarks attracting international tourism, mostly coming from Europe

The region is interested in working on circular economy, especially on sharing economy and low-waste technologies. It seeks to promote energy efficiency practices and the sustainability of the productive sector.  

Ostrobothnia’s economy is heavily based on foreign trade and on the energy sector, which has a central role in the regional innovation strategies. The globalized innovation system of Ostrobothnia is driven by large businesses but also seeks to integrate SMEs in regional value chains.

Ostrobothnia is interested in “smarter Europe” transformation policies linked to smart regional innovation and sustainable regional specialization strategies. The region seeks to adopt policies linked to “greener Europe” initiatives.

Piura is the second most populous region in Peru, and it is one of the most vulnerable territories to “El Niño”. The regional economy heavily relies on extractive activities in the primary sector. The region was one of the top agro-exporting regions in Peru in 2020. 

Piura is interested in sustainable agriculture, hydrobiological and fishing industries, and food value chains. It also seeks to develop tourism and culture to promote Piura as a creative region. 

Lazio is deeply involved in its Smart Specialization Strategy through the approach aiming at promoting growth and employment. The innovation drivers for Lazio are Agrofood, green and circular economy, life science, automotive and sustainable mobility, aerospace, blue Economy, digital and creative industries, security, as well as technologies for cultural heritage.

Patra is the capital of Western Greece, a major port and commercial hub. The regional economy is based on agriculture and livestock, construction and labor-intensive industries, service, as well as information and communication technologies. Furthermore, it is also home to an emerging ecosystem of clusters in Agrofood, ICT and innovation.

Silesian Voivodeship has the fourth highest GDP per capita in the country and is considered one of the regions with the greatest economic potential in Poland. It hosts 11 public universities, including the University of Silesia in Katowice, which is the largest education centre in the country. 

The region is interested in working on regional innovation, digital transition, and smart region strategies. It also seeks to implement 4.0 industries and promote green economy. 

Sisak Moslavina County’s problem is high unemployment rate and unfavourable qualification and age structure of the jobless. Civil war caused large infrastructural damages. Main priorities to resolve issues above: economic growth and employment development, environmental protection and preservation of natural and cultural heritage, development of infrastructure and life quality improvement.