Action plan european union strategy for the baltic sea region. This map may be used or modified for communication activities by third parties to promote or illustrate interreg, its projects or other topics related to the baltic sea region and its territorial development. Sea strategy of the european union union of the baltic cities ubc, representing 106 cities with a total population of more than 20 million citizens in 10 countries harbouring the baltic sea, welcomes the declaration of the european council in december 14, 2007 inviting the european commission to present a baltic sea strategy. The baltic sea region bsr comprises eight eu member states coloured in dark blue in the map, the neighbouring countries norway and belarus, and the northwest regions of russia. The bsr is the first european macro region having a vision for spatial development adopted in 1994, renewed in 2009. Comprising the regions from both old and new eu member states, and the russian. The strategy is divided into three objectives, which represent the three key challenges of the strategy. In order to keep the region and their product developments competitive it is necessary to safeguard access to hightech labs including test services. The eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr as driver. This document will assist the monitoring committee mc, the managing authority joint.
Circular baltic 2030 circular economy in the baltic sea region bsr is a report produced by the swedish independent think tank global utmaning. The strategy unites eight eu member states around the baltic sea, representing 80 million. The strategy is an agreement between the member states of the eu and the european commission to strengthen cooperation between the countries bordering. The actual work is carried out by the danish maritime authority. Wwf 2015, all hands on deck setting course towards a sustainable blue economy, wwf baltic ecoregion programme.
Baltadapt strategy for adaptation to climate change in the baltic sea region a proposal preparing the ground for political endorsement throughout the baltic sea region c b s s b a l t i c 2 1 l i g h t h ous e p r o j e c t project partfi nanced by the european union european regional development fund. Since the completion of the eastern enlargement in 2004, the baltic sea has almost become a sea inside of the eu, while there is one coastal state, russia, which will remain outside the eu. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region teaser video youtube. Guidance for decisionmakers, produced in the context of the interreg iiib project developing policies and adaptation strategies to climate change in the baltic sea region astra, cofinanced by the european regional development fund erdf through the interreg iiib baltic sea programme. The erb was the first euroregion to have formally included a partner from the russian federation. Commissions communication on eu strategy for the baltic sea region and annexed action plan 10 june 2009 council of general affairs gac, first presentation july 27 28 ministerial conference 1718 september in stockholm adoption at the general affairs council 26 oct. Furthermore, there is the implicit recognition that things could and should take a different turn. The blue corridor strategy that is defined in this report provides a road map for promoting lng use as a fuel for transport and energy, linking lng infrastructure development, transport flows, business models, and government policies into one. This is, then, to say that changes are being called for and. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region since 2009 eu strategy for the danube region since 2011 eu strategy for the adriaticionian region from 2014 potential future eu strategy for the alpine region more regions have expressed interest. Ministry of enterprise, energy and communications sweden. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region earth online esa. With 85 million inhabitants the baltic sea region makes up 17 percent of the eus total population.
The main objective of the forum was to promote policy discussion with a view to the future of the baltic. The baltic sea region bsr includes poland, belarus, lithuania, latvia, estonia, finland, norway, sweden and denmark as well as northwest russia and northern germany. Tallinn, june 5 xinhua forums on the baltic sea region highlighted the eu cohesion policy and the eu strategy for the region facing future challenges, with a live demonstration of a rescue operation for marine environment on tuesday. This paper investigates the first ever socalled macroregional strategy developed under the aegis of the european commission. Commission staff working document european union strategy. More than 100 participants of the 9th annual forum of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr joined a seminar about how to distribute interreg funds. National preferences and bargaining of the new member states since the enlargement of the eu into the central and eastern europe. The strategy unites eight eu member states around the baltic sea, representing 80 million inhabitants or nearly 16 % of the eu population. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region interreg baltic sea.
Save the sea, connect the region, increase prosperity 12 subobjectives common challengesopportunities action plan with 17 thematic areas ubc in charge of horizontal action capacity. A beginners guide to the baltic sea region strategy. Eu baltic sea region strategy eusbsr a strategy aiming to accelerate the integration of the region. The eu member states denmark, sweden, finland, estonia, latvia, lithuania, poland and germany and russia are all directly bordering the baltic sea. The study on lue growth, maritime policy and the eu strategy for the altic sea region aims to identify the potential for blue growth in each of the eu member states ms of the baltic sea region bsr and at sea basin level. Through a drawing together of elements of actornetwork. Adaptation strategy for the baltic sea region including an action plan with focus on the marine and coastal environment. This document is funded by the european union erdf, interregbaltic sea regionp1. The overarching aim of the eusbsr is, through closer cooperation between the baltic sea states, to save the sea, connect the region and. Euroregion baltic joint position on the implementation of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region adopted by b7 baltic islands network, baltic development forum, baltic sea states subregional cooperation, cpmr baltic sea commission, euroregion baltic and union of the baltic cities april 2012.
Forums on baltic sea region focus on eu strategy, challenges. The implementation of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr is based on three overall objectives, which are reflected by the action plan of the eusbsr. Circular and sharing economy as an answer for demographic challenges and environmental problems in the baltic sea region. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region flagship project. The strategy aims to save the sea, connect the region and increase prosperity. As many as 50 applications have been submitted in the second seed money call, covering a wide range of ideas for projects that could contribute to saving the sea, connecting the region and increasing prosperity, the three main objectives of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region. Euroregion baltic erb is an institutionalised form of crossborder cooperation in the southeast of the baltic sea region, consisting of eight regions of denmark, lithuania, poland, russia, and sweden the erb was the first euroregion to have formally included a partner from the russian federation. This website addresses the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr. The concrete implementation of the eusbsr objectives takes place in joint transnational actions, projects and processes. Espon tango territorial approaches for new governance. The european union strategy for the baltic sea region.
The overall aim is to achieve better pr erequisites for national long term infrastructure planning in the balt ic sea region to make the region more accessible and competitive. The book attempts to assess the potential that the strategy needs to address and the main challenges that this region faces. Baltic sea region spatial planning initiative vasab. News, events, photos and videos are also a key part of the eusbsr website. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region at a glance european.
The main information to be found relates to priority areas and horizontal actions, available funding sources and the roles of the different bodies involved. The european union strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr was adopted under the swedish presidency of the eu in 2009. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region objectives, policy areas and horizontal actions 95 % of the baltic sea area suffers from eutrophication due to inputs of nitrogen and phosphorus. The work of the taskforce has been split into three tracks. Study on blue growth, maritime policy and the eu strategy. Jun 14, 2016 communication strategy 4 about this document the communication strategy describes how the transnational cooperation programme interreg baltic sea region will approach communication during the eu funding period 2014 to 2020.
As the oldest macroregional strategy, the eu strategy of the baltic sea. Euroregion baltic erb is an institutionalised form of crossborder cooperation in the southeast of the baltic sea region, consisting of eight regions of denmark, lithuania, poland, russia, and sweden. Signs of improvement, such as decreases in chlorophylla concentrations, are seen in some parts. As you will read in this edition of panorama, the strategy has benefited. The european commission has been asked to draft a baltic sea strategy document by june 2009, which is to be adopted during the swedish presidency of the. Eusbsr contributing to the implementation of europe 2020.
Denmark serves as priority area coordinator pacs for the strategy. The commission officially launched the strategy and its action plan on 10 june 2009. The danish maritime authority coordinates two policy areas under the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr on behalf of the other baltic sea countries by means of extended cooperation between the eu member states in the baltic sea region, eusbsr helps tackle a number of the common challenges faced by the countries in the region, including pollution of the baltic sea, imbalanced. Interreg baltic sea region takes an active part in the implementation of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region and its action plan. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region regional policy. State of play bioeconomy strategies and policies in the. The objective of this activity is to develop territorial scenarios for the bsr in order to increase evidence based on the territorial dimension of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region, as well as contribute to eu ms policy making and cooperation. Pdf russias baltic sea policies and the eus strategy for the. Launched in 2009, the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr aims at strengthening cooperation between the countries in this large region in order to address common challenges facing the countries today, such as pollution of the baltic sea, climate change, aging populations and getting. Jun 14, 2017 the 19th bdf summit was arranged in conjunction with the 8th annual forum of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region.
This study has aimed at identifying the potential for blue growth in the baltic member states and at sea basin level and to provide recommendations for its development in the context of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr and the next programming period. Eunetmar study on blue growth, maritime policy and eu strategy for the baltic sea region 2 country fiche background following a 1study on blue growth for the european commission which was focused on maritime activities deemed relevant for the blue economy of the eu as a whole, a specific followup study was requested. Baltic sea region go lng lng value chain for clean shipping, green ports and blue growth in baltic sea region qualitative expert interviews surveys practical findings interreg iv a south baltic program interreg v b baltic sea region program eu clean fuel strategy eu directive on deployment of alternative fuel infrastructure research findings mainly. The project increases awareness of public authorities to create favourable conditions for digital innovation hubs dih, which, as intermediary bodies, implement digitalisation policies, and improve innovation and competitiveness in the baltic sea region. The implementation of the strategy is financed from different eu funds in the area including the baltic sea region programme. Mar 06, 2012 the current challenges of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region are displayed throughout this video. Baltic sea region represents one of the most innovative areas within europe with dominating sme sector. It is a collection of best practices of circular economy supporting the implementation of the european union strategy for the baltic sea region for the eu member states denmark, estonia, finland. Oct 25, 2019 sustainable enlargement of ports by converting contaminated bottom sediments into construction material. It also assesses the contribution and effectiveness of maritime actions as set out in the. Bt2050 territorial scenarios for the baltic sea region espon. Improve territorial, economic and social cohesion in the baltic sea macro region 3.
The baltic university programme a university network focused on a sustainable development in the baltic sea region. Pdf the russian cbss presidency is of importance for the future of co operation in the baltic sea region because it is the first presidency of the. Interreg baltic sea region launched the debate with its stakeholders about funding after 2020. Coordination of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region.
During 201020, the project involves 11 environmental institutions from around the baltic sea and receives funding ca. Thereby, the programme shall push for progress in implementing the joint macroregional eu strategy for the baltic sea region and to succeed in achieving the europe 2020 goals. Some of the countries are eu member states, whereas the others are not foreseeing eu accession. Contribute to a strengthening of the internal market mechanism in the baltic sea macro region, providing improved sustainable ac cessibility from peripheral reg ions to the centre and between peripheral regions themselves. The strategy welcomes cooperation with noneu countries from the region, namely belarus, iceland, norway and russia in actions and projects of common interest. The strategy was approved by the european council in 2009 following a communication from the european commission. Apr 16, 2020 this website addresses the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr. The eight eu countries that make up the baltic sea region sweden, denmark, estonia, finland, germany, latvia, lithuania and poland face several common challenges which are reflected in the jointlyagreed action plan for the strategy. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr first macroregional strategy 2009 eight eu member states three objectives.
Nov 14, 20 counting 8 eu countries and 85 million inhabitants, the baltic sea region faces common environmental, economic and social challenges which can only be met by working together. Official journal of the european union, 55, 26 october. About the eu strategy for the baltic sea region bsr stars. European union strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr. The baltic sea region strategy for beginners eu strategy for the. This is what has been accomplished in swedish and finnish ports by the smocs project, which is being conducted within the framework of the eu baltic sea strategy with funding from the baltic sea region programme 200720. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region priority area on. To this end, the programme provides funding for specific, predefined purposes.
For the funding period 20142020 thematic priorities of interreg baltic sea region have been aligned with the objectives of the. Following in the steps of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region, the first of its kind macroregional approach taken, the eu strategy for the danube region will harness the various efforts of the region s stakeholders, giving them the means to create a secure, prosperous and fair region for all its 115 million residents. Strengthening the implementation of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr and ensuring cooperation with the neighbouring countries of the baltic sea macro region is an important aim of the programme. In order to address the issues of climate change adaptation and civil protection in the baltic sea region, strategies must take account of the different aspects of. Acknowledgement goes first and foremost to the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr which was launched by the commission in june 2009 and adopted by the european council in october 2009. In what ways can an increased focus on sustainability and social engagement. Commission to present an eu strategy for the baltic sea region no later. Concerns over the deteriorating state of the sea itself, and a sense that the region had failed to make best use of the opportunities of eu membership led to calls for action and the development of a dedicated strategy for the baltic region in 2009.
Starting with a general overview of the strategy, this book continues with chapters that adress various components of the. There is a high supply of labour with high educational levels and the demand for them is also very high. Sustainable electronic product development in the baltic sea. Unlocking the circular potential of the baltic sea region. The bsr west at the top of the knowledge economy in the eu.
Eu strategy for the baltic sea region interreg baltic. The coming summit will be the first meeting of the heads of state and government of the countries involved in this process. Interreg baltic sea region is designed to bring forward change by increasing institutional capacities to tackle challenges in the region jointly. The european commission has launched an ambitious consultation process that will. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region t he eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr was the. For news and information on the activities and progress of the strategy as curated by the various stakeholders, please visit the eusbsrs dedicated website at.
Although the strategy is primarily targeted at the eu member states along the baltic rim, russia cannot be ignored. Save the sea, connect the region, increase prosperity 12 subobjectives common challengesopportunities action plan with 17 thematic areas. This document comes in support of the report to the european parliament, the council, the european economic and social committee and the committee of the regions, on the implementation of eu macroregional strategies the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr, the eu strategy for the danube region eusdr, the eu strategy for the adriatic and ionian region. Bt2050 territorial scenarios for the baltic sea region. Priority areas are identified for each of the objectives with appointed responsible government agencies and ministries in the different baltic sea region states. The european union strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr is the first macroregional strategy in europe. Pdf the eu strategy for the baltic sea region tiago m. The eusbsr is the first comprehensive eu strategy to target a macro region. More than 100 participants of the 9th annual forum of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr joined a seminar about how to distribute interreg funds for 20212027 for the benefit of the eusbsr. European union strategy for the baltic sea region an integrated framework that allows the european union and member states to identify needs and match them to the available resources by coordinating of appropriate policies, thus enabling the baltic sea region to achieve a sustainable environment and optimal economic and social development. The eus strategy for the baltic sea region is a new way of working together. The initiators of the eusbsr were thenmembers of european parliament.
The main theme of the 8 th annual forum of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region is connectivity connectivity in a broad political sense highlights the necessity to further intensify contacts in the baltic sea region and to develop a better awareness of each others perspectives and sensitivities. Commission staff working paper commission staff working paper on the implementation of the european union strategy for the baltic sea region part 1 eu monitor. This year, the 19th baltic development forum summit challenged old truths and took a look at how a changing world creates new perspectives on growth. The 7th strategy forum of the eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr, entitled one region, one future vision 2030 for the baltic sea region, was organised in stockholm on 89 november 2016.
Blue corridor strategy for the baltic sea region over 185 pages. Swedens prime minister fredrik reinfeldt and eu commissioner danuta hubner will address the many regional stakeholders that are involved in the work. Its aim is to address the common challenges facing the countries in the baltic sea region. Unlocking the circular potential of the baltic sea region has been prepared for the 10th forum of the european union strategy for the baltic sea region in gdansk on 12 june 2019. Schleswigholstein, latvia, lithuania, poland and sweden. Sustainable enlargement of ports by converting contaminated bottom sediments into construction material. The eu strategy for the baltic sea region, eusbsr, was adopted in 2009.
The concrete implementation of the eusbsr objectives takes place in. The eu strategy for the baltic sea region eusbsr as. Towards climate change adaptation strategies in the baltic. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region home facebook. Aug 22, 2008 the preparatory work on the upcoming eustrategy on the baltic sea region will officially be launched at the stakeholder conference 30 september in stockholm. The 25 eu member states and 10 mediterranean partners are signed up to this cooperative process, which seeks to strengthen ties between the eu and its mediterranean neighbours. Eu strategy for the baltic sea region european commission.