Interreg NPA 25th Anniversary

In 2025 the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic programme celebrated 25 years of cooperation. Explore how this unique cooperation has driven innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.

25 Years of Cooperation 2000-2025

For a quarter of a century, the Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme has brought together communities, organisations, and regions across some of the most remote and unique areas of Europe. From the Atlantic shores to the Arctic Circle, this cooperation has fostered innovation, resilience, and sustainable development strengthening the ties that connect people and places beyond borders. This webpage gathers materials celebrating 25 years of NPA cooperation, including publications, stories, videos, and event highlights. Here, you can explore how collaboration across the Northern Periphery and Arctic regions has made a lasting impact, supporting vibrant communities, driving new ideas, and building a more connected and sustainable future.

Conference 1-2 October 2025, Bodø

...CONNECTING THE DOTS

The 25th anniversary event brought together over 200 participants from across the programme area and beyond to celebrate achievements, explore future cooperation, and launch the 6th Call for Projects.

Connecting the dots

A celebration of shared success

Interreg NPA Awards

These awards recognise and celebrate the achievements of projects that exemplify the values and impact of transnational cooperation in the Northern Periphery and Arctic.

View the winners