NORTE 2030 PI is a strategic framework aimed at promoting sustainable development in the Norte region of Portugal for the implementation of the ERDF 2021-2027 Regional OP. It aligns with broader EU objectives such as the Farm to Fork Strategy, the European Green Deal, and circular economy principles. In particular, it aims at promoting economic value, social and territorial cohesion, to foster innovation and competitiveness, enhance sustainability and resource efficiency, support climate action and environmental protection, improve infrastructure and accessibility.

One of the main challenges of the policy instrument in the Norte Region, is to find solution for the economic disparities, by the implementation of targeted investments and support programs to enhance rural development and economic opportunities, develop climate adaptation strategies and resilient practices and conduct awareness campaigns and educational programs to promote sustainable consumption.

NORTE 2030 includes point 3.3 “Rural system and urban-rural linkages”, which makes specific reference to “ecological regimes or ecoregimes” in its diagnosis. In particular, within its point 2.3 “Strengthen the sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs”, NORTE 2030 makes specific reference to the need to improve the valorization of resources and assets in the territory, which characterize more rural and low-density spaces.

The Integrated Spatial Development Strategy of South Nicosia 2021-2027 is the roadmap for the sustainable development in the rural geographical area covered by Idalion and Tseri Municipalities and other 6 Community Councils. Its overall objective is to achieve conditions of social prosperity and social cohesion, through upgrading of the productive environment and social services, the upgrading, protection and utilization of the existing environmental resources and the improvement of the quality of life of the inhabitants in the area of intervention.

The Strategy’s Priority III “Preservation & upgrading of ecosystems and the rural landscape” includes (among others) measures towards supporting the farming production and the circular economy.

The main objectives of the PNDAR 2022-2027 are :
1. Food sovereignty.
2. Resilience in the face of economic hazards, climate change and health risks, in particular via the TAE (agroecological transition).
The Plan focusses on several objectives, characteristics, priorities or measures aimed at promoting agricultural development in the region.
- Objective: To strengthen the sustainability and resilience of the agricultural sector in New Aquitaine, with a focus on environmental preservation, food security and the well-being of farmers.
-Features: Include specific measures to promote organic farming, encourage sustainable agricultural practices such as agroforestry or conservation agriculture, and support farm diversification.
-Priorities: To promote innovation and research in the agricultural sector, improve access to agricultural land for young farmers, promote short circuits and local markets, and strengthen cooperation between actors in the agricultural sector.
-Targeted measures: Specific measures include training and advisory programs for farmers, financial incentives to encourage conversion to sustainable practices, investments in agricultural and logistics infrastructure, and public awareness actions on agricultural and food issues.

These elements only represent possible examples and the actual strategy of Nouvelle-Aquitaine within the framework of the PRDA 2022-2027 could vary depending on the specific needs of the region, political priorities and available resources.

Dalarnas from farm to fork strategy shows the county's priorities to reach the overall goal for year 2030. The Dalarna's food strategy is based on the three strategic intervention areas highlighted in the national farm to fork strategy, rules and conditions, consumer and market and knowledge and innovation. County/region specific added value and areas of development have been identified which all together or individually can contribute to increased sustainable food production in Dalarna.
Dalarna's regional food strategy is the policy document that will give direction and target formulation with added value that increased food production has created by the year 2030. The regional farm to fork strategy has been and will be elaborated into action plans with concrete measures and follow-up targets. One strategic issue that has been established as an important part to create conditions and support is a cluster initiative for the industry as an example of operational result.

Within our Smart Specialisation Strategy, priority 2 (Green transformation) has an intervention called “Twin transition on agrifood ecosystem”.
It includes value chain development, food system digitalisation, resilient food system. The implementation and the further improvement of this policy is started, however the leg of food value chain development needs significant improvement.
The approach followed by our policy instrument is to support SMEs of the food industry in their sustainable transition through innovation. The policy framework conditions ad dressed in the project are as follows: The food industry has faced some major challenges over the last 5 years. First and foremost, the COVID crisis has affected supply and distribution chains. Secondly, the war in Ukraine led to a sharp rise in energy costs. In addition, the climate change crisis we are currently experiencing is prompting us to take a closer look at the environmental impact of human activities, whether in terms of energy consumption, carbon emissions, water availability, soil quality or biodiversity.
Consumers are changing their consumption habits by being more demanding about the origin of products and their social and environmental impact and companies must adapt to this new demand. This situation is leading all actors to review their positioning within their ecosystem, for example by developing new forms of territorial organizations centered on the economy of cooperation and functionality.

The Government of Lithuania approved the PRP Management Plan in 2019. It is the main policy instrument guiding the park's sustainable management goals. The objectives of the Management Plan are as follows: 1. determine the principles of territory management and functional zones; 2. provide measures for maintenance and development of landscape management zones and restoration of damaged natural habitats; 3. determine guidelines and measures for the protection of natural and cultural heritage, recreation, development of residential areas; 4. provide facilities and development guidelines for sustainable tourism; 5. establish the regulation of the buffer protection zone. The main direction of the PRP management policy, which is essential for BIOPRO Regions, is the preservation and restoration of valuable natural habitats and biological diversity. Considering this, the following anticipated policy measure is of priority for the BIOPRO Regions project – to support the traditional extensive use of biologically valuable semi-natural meadows. Notably, this measure has not been supported by a special plan and a project, nor were any funds allocated to its implementation. Therefore, the BIOPRO Regions project will focus on improving the PRP Management Plan by proposing concrete bioproduction measures to support the traditional extensive use of biologically valuable meadows through grazing and mowing, and introducing local product ecolabelling ('produced in a protected area').

The strategic plan for local economic development of the municipality of Tetovo 2023- 2027 will contribute to strengthening the local economy, reducing poverty, and promoting the social inclusion of young people and women.

Strategic objective of the The Strategic Plan for Local Economic Development of the Municipality of Tetovo related to this project:
Strategic goal 2. Promotion of economic development, tourism and agriculture

- Preparation of projects for the promotion of economic development, tourism and agriculture
- Animation of international organisations for financing projects within the framework of economic development, tourism and agriculture

As sectors and activities in the field of local economic development that have greater potential for development and growth, include economic development of agriculture and rural development.

So with this project and improvements in the policy instrument will increase capacity building by exchange and transfer of experience among the participating partners to improve integrating the food system and putting on a sustainable path to bring new opportunities for operators in the food value chain. A sustainable food system will be essential to achieve the climate and environmental objectives of the Green Deal, and “Farm to Fork Strategy” supports the transition by putting the emphasis on new opportunities for citizens and food operators alike.

A Development Plan (DP) is the most fundamental policy document on a local level. It is required to be adopted by local authorities under the Law on the Planning System of the Republic of Serbia.
The DP outlines the development directions and main development priorities on a local level for a minimum of 7 years. The Development Plan of the Municipality of Bečej has three primary development directions.
The first direction is “Sustainable economic development to create better conditions for life and work”. The second direction is “A healthy multicultural community that meets the needs of all municipality residents”. The last direction is “Sustainable urban development for a sustainable future”.
The proposed project aligns with the first and the last development directions. It aims to achieve the following priorities: “Enhancing competitive agriculture development” (priority under 1st development direction), “Improving green infrastructure and sustainable management of natural resources”, and “Increasing energy efficiency” and “Improvement of communal infrastructure and services to raise the quality of living conditions of the population and environmental protection” (priorities under 3rd development direction).