In the framework of the 2021-2027 project period, Interreg Europe programme, has approved the cooperation project “GreenSPAS” aimed at improving public policies for thermal spa cities and regions in Europe facing the challenges of climate change. Co-funded by the European Union, it underscores the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050 as outlined in the European Green Deal.

Being aware of the importance and its recognition as one of the Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, EHTTA has successfully applied as a partner of the project. By signing the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, EHTTA has committed itself to supporting projects and measures in the area of sustainability and climate change. In its capacity as the advisory partner and in charge of communication for the GreenSPAS Project, EHTTA will leverage its extensive network and expertise to collect and disseminate information on a European level, amplifying the project’s objectives and outcomes. Through targeted messaging, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement, EHTTA aims to ensure widespread awareness and understanding of the project’s significance and achievements.

The consortium behind “GreenSPAS” comprises eight partners from seven countries, each one of them bringing special expertise and perspectives to the project. With a total project budget of €1,795,450, “GreenSPAS” aims to address the specific challenges faced by thermal spa cities and regions, promoting sustainability and resilience response to climate change. Through a structured approach involving interregional exchange of experiences and targeted policy instrument improvements, “GreenSPAS” seeks to identify and implement good practices.

The Project Partners of “GreenSPAS” are:

  • La Route des Villes d’Eau du Massif Central (France) – Lead Partner
  • European Historic Thermal Towns Association (Belgium) – Advisory Partner
  • Municipality of Montegrotto Terme (Italy)
  • Baden bei Wien (Austria)
  • Viseu Dão Lafões Intermunicipal Community (Portugal)
  • Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodeship (Poland)
  • Municipality of Birštonas (Lithuania)
  • Public Institution Lithuanian Innovation Center (Lithuania)

More information about GreenSPAS:

Website https://interregeurope.eu/greenspas

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/greenspas/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/greenspas

About Interreg Europe:

Interreg Europe is an interregional cooperation programme, co-funded by the European Union. The European Union strives to reduce disparities in the levels of development, growth and quality of life in and across Europe’s regions. The programme contributes to this objective and runs from 2021 to 2027 with a budget of MEUR 394 to help local, regional and national governments across Europe to develop and deliver better policy. It creates an environment and opportunities for sharing solutions to regional development issues. It supports the exchange of good practices and policy learning among European regions in 36 countries – the EU27, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Ukraine. More information: www.interregeurope.eu

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