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The European Structural Fund Programmes in Wales (ERDF) 2014-2020

Learn how the European Structural Fund Programmes are driving sustainable development in Wales, focusing on key objectives like reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting social justice. Discover how projects contribute to these goals and integrate cross-cutting themes like equal opportunities and tackling poverty.

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The European Structural Fund Programmes in Wales (ERDF) 2014-2020

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  1. The European Structural Fund Programmes in Wales (ERDF) 2014-2020 What has the EU ever done for GI? Rhian Power-Battrick

  2. Quite a lot….

  3. Take it back a step….. Why?Cross Cutting Themes • Three Cross Cutting Themes (CCTs) in Wales: • Sustainable Development • Equal Opportunities and Gender Mainstreaming • Tackling Poverty and Social Exclusion • They are NOT ‘bolted on’ at the end of the process but integral to the development of a project

  4. Sustainable Development What are the objectives for Wales? • Reduction in green house gas emissions • Renewable energy • Reduce Waste - recycling • Improve water quality • Improve built environment and access to green spaces • Improve environmental management and risk of pollution • Enhance the natural and cultural environment • Promote social justice; equality and health and wellbeing

  5. The Well Being of Future Generations Act (2015) Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 Sustainable Development principle: 7 GOALS FOR WALES Long- term Prevention Involvement Integration Collaboration

  6. SD: Project Level Indicators • Integration of small scale green / blue infrastructure • Activity supporting bio-diversity on a site funded through EU structural funds • Site environmental management plans • Develop an organisational Eco-Code / Travel Plan / Sustainable Transport Initiatives • Local sustainable supply chains developed • Resource efficiency measures • BREEAM excellent where applicable • Attainment of CEQUALL for construction activity • Use of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) where applicable

  7. Project Level • Dedicated specialist CCT team • Early discussion with applicants • Clear priority level guidance • CCT assessment prior to approval • Recommendations given for improvements • Case level examples given • Regular review meetings • On-going support • Additional options for delivering e.g. Project Level Indicators

  8. Projects Contributing to GI Project 1 – CUBRIC Cardiff University

  9. Projects Contributing to GI Project 2&3 – IMPACT Computational Foundry Swansea University

  10. Projects Contributing to GI Project 4 – Port Talbot Integrated Transport Hub

  11. Projects Contributing to GI Project 5 – AIEC: Aberystwyth Innovation and Enterprise Campus Aberystwyth University

  12. Projects Contributing to GI Project 6 – MSPARC Menai Science Park

  13. Thank you / Diolch Rhian Power-Battrick Sustainable Development Adviser WEFO rhian.power2@gov.wales

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