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The European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region supports the reduction of hazardous substances in the Baltic Sea, one of the most polluted areas in the world.

Ireland will benefit from €1.4 billion in Cohesion Policy funding between 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy.

Malta will benefit from €817 million in Cohesion Policy funding in 2021-2027 to support the sustainable development of its economy as set out in the Partnership Agreement just adopted by the Commission.

Germany, Slovakia and Bulgaria will receive an additional €111.5 million through REACT-EU under the European Social Fund (ESF) to help workers and jobseekers, support healthcare services and achieve a sustainable socio-economic recovery.

The project “RISK-FREE”, supported by the Interreg Lithuania-Latvia programme, has financed a range of sports facilities in areas where many socially disadvantaged young people are living.

Taking place from 3 to 6 October 2022, the 58th ISOCARP Congress will focus on the intersection of planning, well-being and socio-economic justice in conjunction with this year's theme: From Wealthy to Healthy Cities.

Registrations have opened for the sixth edition of the Just Transition Platform (JTP) Conference, which will take place on 24-26 October 2022. This hybrid event will be co-hosted by DG REGIO and DG ENER, with participants including Commissioners Elisa Ferreira and Kadri Simson.