On 17 May 2022, Inter-Connect and Inter-Connect PLUS were presented at the the 7th Forum of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) that took place in Tirana (Albania).
The key outputs of the two projects were shared with attendees by Ms. Glykeria Myrovali (CERTH) within the Panel on Smart and sustainable mobility of Interreg ADRION’s contribution to the EU Green Deal: Experiences of renewables & Energy efficiency and green mobility practices in the Adriatic-Ionian area. The panel gathered representatives of projects as Inter-Connect (PLUS), TRIBUTE, ENERMOB, and SUSTOURISMO, all co-funded within the Interreg ADRION Programme, with the main aim to discuss the contribution in supporting the solutions and the transition towards greener and smarter mobility.
Sustainability was highlighted as a crucial principle, important for guiding the ADRION Programme and the EUSAIR activities. While sharing their experiences, the participants discussed common challenges in promoting smart and sustainable mobility, as well as the probable solutions such as strong engagement (especially on governmental level), strategic and long-term impact and approach.
Ms. Myrovali placed particular focus on the Roadmap for ADRION’s intermodal transport improvement, developed within the Inter-Connect project and to be upgraded within the Inter-Connect PLUS, reminding about the importance of stakeholder engagement and capacity building. Furthermore, the engagement of the future decision makers – youth – should be encouraged. Being aware how tourism is closely related and reliant on transport, it is of great significance to invest in sustainability, and endow with resilience.