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The event’s aim was to showcase the regional best practices in European use of EU funds in the domain of environmental sustainability.

After the welcome speeches of the City’s and Regional Councillors, Mr. Alberto Cozzi – representing the project’s LP, Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea – illustrated the main purpose and achievements of SUSPORT (Interreg Italy-Croatia) and CLEAN BERTH (Interreg Italy-Slovenia) projects. Also, the Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region presented MOSES and ARPA FVG FIRESPILL (Interreg Italy-Croatia).

Besides, Area Science Park explained the main contents of the North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley initiative, a joint cooperation between Friuli Venezia Giulia Autonomous Region, Slovenia and Croatia, and Fincantieri described the most recent developments in environmentally friendly ship engines.

The event was held both in presence and online, the target group being the local and regional journalists, for a further uptake on the print and digital media.