A key Welsh Government policy paper, published today, has reiterated a call on the UK Government to negotiate continued participation in the European Territorial Co-operation programmes, such as the Ireland-Wales programme, as part of a new relationship between the UK and the

Taking place on Thursday 12th October at University College Dublin, this is a free event of interest to anyone working in the field of bathing water management.

26th September saw the launch of the Bluefish project at the Marine Centre Wales, Bangor University.

The first annual Dŵr Uisce conference takes place on Friday 27 October and will be hosted by Bangor University in Wales.

The theme of the conference is ‘Sustainability in Energy & Water Resources: Research & Practice’.

Welsh Government Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford has stressed the importance of continuing to forge links with European partners ahead of a visit to North Wales to discuss Welsh and Irish collaboration in the fisheries industry.

€9.6m of EU funds are available for cross-border proposals to maximise the potential of Ireland and Wales’ natural and cultural assets to help increase visitor numbers to coastal communities.

European Territorial Co-operation opportunities for hosts and volunteers.

Interreg Volunteer Youth gives young Europeans aged 18-30 the opportunity to volunteer in cross-border, transnational or interregional EU programmes and projects.

Universities in Wales and Ireland are joining forces to investigate how coastal defences and renewable energy schemes can be improved by more eco-friendly designs.

A new scheme to support small businesses in Wales and Ireland has been given the go-ahead following a €2.3m EU funding boost.