prestation at cnsss assembly in newcastle the 9th june 2011 anders fasth (kd) region of västra...
TRANSCRIPT
Prestation at CNSSs Assembly
In Newcastle the 9th June 2011
Anders Fasth (KD)Region of Västra Götaland
North Sea Commission and
Priorities for a North Sea Region 2020
NSC Secretariat
Telemark fylkeskommune
Fylkeshuset. 3706 Skien, Norway
www.northsea.org
Members of NSC.
8 Countries;
Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, France, England, Scotland, Norway
Representing 36 Member Regions
What is The North Sea Commission?
The North Sea Commission was founded in 1989 to facilitate and enhance partnerships between regions which manage the challenges and opportunities presented by the North Sea.
Furthermore, to promote the North Sea Basin as a major economic entity within Europe, by encouraging joint development initiatives and political lobbying at European Union level.
The organisation of NSC.
Annual Business Meeting,
for all members
Executive Committee
Culture & Tourism Group
Innovation & Education Group
Strategic Committee
Marine ResourcesGroup
Sustainable Development
GroupTransport Group
Time limitedPolitical Ad-Hoc
Group(s)
President Gunn Marit HelgesenVice-President Rinske KrusingarVice-President Sandy ClunessNSC-BSC coop Annlie Stark
11 members; 8 national representatives and 3 presidents
Thematic groups: 1 Chair, 2 Vice-Chairs and 1 Adviser
How do we work?
Political influence
•Conferences and Resolutions/Statements on important policy areas e.g.;
•Maritime Policy
•Interreg/Territorial Co-operation
•Fishery
•Energy
•North Sea Region 2020
Priorities for a Sustainable North Sea
and a North Sea Region 2020
Background
• The focus round the Baltic Sea Strategy and other Macro-regions, makes the North Sea region to discuss our own priorities/ challenges for the future.
• EU is using expressions supporting the idea of Macro- regional strategies.
• Fight for EU funding past 2013. Will we have an Interreg in the next periode?
Key Challenges for a Sustainable North Sea
• Managing Maritime Space
• Increasing Accessibility and Attractiveness
• Tackling Climate Change
• Promoting innovation and excellence
• Sustaining communities
Key Challenges for a Sustainable North Sea
• Managing Maritime Space;
The North Sea is a very complex and open marine ecosystem, providing a nursery for fish and a migratory and wintering area for many species of birds. It is also one of the most heavily-used seas, supporting fishing, shipping, trade, energy, sand mining, defense and recreation. Increasing economic activity in the sea, such as growing shipping traffic and the development of offshore wind farms, is leading to more and more competition between users of the sea.
Conclosion
•NSR is an Engine in Europe•EU needs the NSR•NSRs have responsebility and needs a common vision/strategi, a NSR 2020•Regions together is a base for influence on Regions, States and on EU-level• This is a opportunity, a challange. Use it !!!
