On November 6, João Marrana, representing the Interreg Atlantic Area Managing Authority, participated in a regional consultation session dedicated to the future Maritime and Macro-regional Strategy for the Atlantic. Hosted by CCDR NORTE at the Viana do Castelo Municipal Library, the event gathered regional stakeholders to gather input for this new European Commission initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation across Portugal, Spain, France, and Ireland.
During the session, João Marrana shared the programme's perspective and provided key contributions regarding the priorities and governance of the Atlantic Area. Alongside representatives from AD&C, the Galicia-Northern Portugal EGTC, and local universities, participants discussed major regional challenges, including the blue economy, energy transition, innovation, and climate change adaptation.
The European Commission's public Call for Evidence remains open until November 26, 2026, via the Have your say - Public Consultations and Feedback platform.
📸 CCDR-Norte
During the session, João Marrana shared the programme's perspective and provided key contributions regarding the priorities and governance of the Atlantic Area. Alongside representatives from AD&C, the Galicia-Northern Portugal EGTC, and local universities, participants discussed major regional challenges, including the blue economy, energy transition, innovation, and climate change adaptation.
The European Commission's public Call for Evidence remains open until November 26, 2026, via the Have your say - Public Consultations and Feedback platform.
📸 CCDR-Norte
Publish date: 2026-11-13