The themes
The themes selected for the 2014-2020 period address smart and sustainable growth. Our Member States carefully chose them to address North-West Europe's main challenges.
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Low carbon
Supporting the shift towards a low carbon economy in all sectors and promoting sustainable transport
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Resource & materials efficiency
New ways to produce more value with fewer materials