NEA2 project to be included on programme at upcoming conference on 'The Marine Economy: A key component of the EU Integrated Strategy for The Atlantic Area' that will take place in Dublin on 7th February 2012. Click here for the conference programme.

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NEA2 project to be included on programme at upcoming Lisbon Atlantic Conference and Stakeholder Day in Lisbon, Portugal from 28th to 29th November, 2011:  http://www.fem.pt/lac/Ingles/princ_ing.htm

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Strong Irish delegation attended the first European Marine Leisure conference “Challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the marine leisure sector in the Atlantic Regions” in Brest, France from 26th to 27th October 2011:

The Mid West Regional Authority was pleased to see a strong Irish presence at the conference which was organised as part of the NEA2 project. The Designated manager of the MWRA, the Director of the MWRA and EU projects officer for the NEA2 project attended, as did representatives from the South West Regional Authority, Donegal County Council and the Irish Marine Affairs Attaché to the Irish Permanent Representation in Brussels.

See the following link for more detailed information on the conference: http://www.nea2.eu/en/30/02/  

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Project partner meeting held in Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain from 28-29 June, 2011.

Project partners from across the Atlantic Area met in Vilagarcía de Arousa for a two day meeting to discuss progress on project implementation. Partners presented an update of their activities in each of the thematic areas (economy, environment, social) and also continued preparation for the European Conference on Sustainable Marine Leisure, due to take place in Brest, France from 26th to 27th October 2011. More information on the conference can be viewed on the following link: http://www.nea2.eu/en/conference/00/

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Mid West Regional Authority Scheme for Carbon Reduction Support to Watersports Clubs and Organisations

Key objectives are to:

• Achieve significant, measurable and verifiable CO2 emission saving projects in line with EU objectives.
• Promote transnational entrepreneurial and innovation networks through water-sports activity.
• Stimulate economic redevelopment and diversification through developing the endogenous regional potential of the water-sports sector in the Atlantic Area.
• Promote the economic performance of the water sports sector, whilst ensuring that environmental measures for protection are embedded in the sector.

A primary aim of the NEA2 project is to ensure that water sport activities are accessible to all members of society. Under the Mid-West Regional Authority remit the scheme is open to all water sports organisations and clubs located in the Counties of Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary i.e. Mid-West Region.

Click here to open the Funding Application Guide for this scheme (PDF document)

Click here to open the application form for the scheme (PDF document)

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Project partner meeting held in Nantes, France from 23-24 March, 2011.

Project partners from across the Atlantic Area met in Nantes for a two day meeting to discuss progress on project implementation. A summary of this meeting can be viewed on the following link: http://www.nea2.eu/fr/30/02/

Group Photo of NEA2 project partners

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Mid West Regional Authority to support Atlantic Games 2011 through NEA2 project. For more information on the Atlantic Games 2011, click here: www.jniea.org

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The Mid West Regional Authority through NEA2 project funding supported a marine leisure demonstration on Sunday, 1 May 2011 as part of Limerick City's Riverfest festival 2011. Click on the link below for further information on the day's events and photos: Riverfest Festival 2011

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All Island Marine Leisure Conference:

An All Island Marine Leisure Tourism Conference: maximising the benefits of the maritime products and natural resources for economic gain and social cohesion will be held in the Ards Borough Council area, Northern Ireland, from Wednesday 8 – Friday 10 June 2011.

Click here for the full programme (Word Doc - 2MB)

Click here for the letter of invitation (Word Doc - 37KB)

Click here for the Conference Reply Slip (Word Doc - 2 MB)

Project description:

NEA2 is a follow on project from NEA1 and aims for sustainable development of the marine leisure and watersports industry in the Atlantic Area. A total of 23 partners from 8 regions in the Atlantic Area are involved in the project. These partners include organisations from Ireland, South-West UK, Basse Normandie, Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Galicia, North and Central Portugal and Andalucía.

Project objectives:

NEA2 aims to develop a cutting-edge water sports sector within the Atlantic area through three main action areas: economy, environment and social inclusion.

Project Start Date: 1 January 2009

Project End Date: 31 July 2012

The project website is available at www.nea2.eu

 

For further information on this project, please contact Ms. Linda Newport lnewport@mwra.ie

The NEA 2 Project is cofunded by the INTERREG IVB Atlantic Area Programme.   http://atlanticarea.inescporto.pt/