FLINC
The Interreg Aurora funded project FLINC aims to develop new methodologies for assessing the wider benefits and financial engineering of large-scale, cross-border infrastructure. This is done by using the Nordic Connector – a fixed link across the Kvarken strait – as a case study. FLINC’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals FLINC contributes to Goals […]
Cross-border CLLD along the river
The project’s objective is to strengthen cross-border cooperation by developing a Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) model for Finland, Sweden, and potentially Norway. Currently, administrative and financial structures vary between these countries, making long-term collaboration challenging. Small local actors also face difficulties in accessing international funding mechanisms, limiting their participation in cross-border projects. The project comprises […]
StayInNorth
How can we help more students stay in the North? University cities in the Northern Nordics face the dilemma of retaining eduacted youth in the region. These cities attract lots of young people to study, but many of the graduates tend to move south after graduating. The Interreg Aurora funded project StayInNorth is looking for […]
ACCESS
ACCESS – Aurora Cross-border Coalition for Eastern Strategy and Solutions In response to the geopolitical changes resulting from Russia’s illegal war of aggression, the ACCESS project strengthens the vitality and cooperation of Lapland, North-East Finland, and Norway’s Eastern Finnmark. The project supports regional and local authorities as well as key stakeholders in managing the geoeconomic […]
Rediscover Blue Way
The Rediscover Blue Way project brings Finland and Sweden together to revitalise the historic Blue Road network, once a thriving cross-border route for tourism, culture, and cooperation. Over the years, collaboration between key stakeholders has diminished, leading to fragmented development and reduced visibility of the route. Our project aims to create a sustainable governance model […]
High North Civil Preparedness Forum
The Interreg Aurora funded project High North Civil Preparedness Forum aim to strengthen interregional cooperation within civil preparedness in northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. The target groups for the project’s activities are key civil preparedness stakeholders in the in the programme area, such as municipalities, agencies, and volunteer organisations. The project has four focus areas […]
Cross border rural digital policy
The Interreg Aurora funded project Cross border rural digital policy aims to start an applied research cluster for rural digital transformation, a digitalisation of rural society in Europe. The first step in forming this cluster will be addressing the needs of a science-based local digital policy with an action plan for Muodoslompolo and Muonio using […]
CNIC
A Collaborative Network for Intercultural Competence and Interaction in Preschool and Early Childhood Education and Care The aim of the Interreg Aurora funded project A Collaborative Network for Intercultural Competence and Interaction in Preschool and Early Childhood Education and Care is to build a strong basis for co-creation of new knowledge and future cooperation in […]
Barriers to harmonize the Nordic building codes for wood buildings
Photo: Teijo-Talot Oy The Interreg Aurora funded small-scale project Barriers to harmonize the Nordic building codes for wood buildings will map the real willingness of local regulatory bodies to harmonize building codes for wood building in the Nordic countries, and the obstacles behind it. The objective is to create a viable plan with stakeholder commitment […]