BALTIC‐SUSTAIN A Flagship Project on Higher for the EU Strategy for the Region

Christine Jakobsson Baltic University Programme CSD Uppsala Uppsala University CSD UlUppsala

Centre for Sustainable Development Uppsala Baltic University Programme

www.csduppsala.uu.se www.balticuniv.uu.se The Baltic University Programme •network of > 220 universities & institutes of higher learning; • initiated in 1991; • 14 countries in the Baltic Sea Basin ‐ Centres • 1.500 teachers/researchers contributed; • 9.500 students yearly; • focuses on sustainable development, environmental protection & democracy – Education for Sustainable Development; • Secretariat at Uppsala University, ; • ItInternati ona l BBdoard

• Strategic partner to CBSS on education 3 Baltic University Programme’s Network Locations where one or more universities participate

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Activity areas

‐ education

‐ research

‐ information

‐ outreach activities & applied projects

5 The Baltic UiUniversi ty Programme • Student conferences, courses & activities • Teacher trainings, conferences & seminars • Lead and participate in projects • Develop eductional materials/courses • Organisational meetings: – Board Meetings/Executive Committee – Centre Director Meetings • Rectors Conferences –15‐16 October 2009 (2nd) • Senior Advisory Council NETWORKING

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Courses 1. Basic, undergraduate courses 2. Specialisation, master courses 3. Competence development for professionals ‐ interdiscippylinary ‐ problem oriented ‐ based on research ‐ interactive ‐ English language ‐ international diploma Taking onon thethe challengechallenge Four areas • An environmentally sustainable place • A prosperous place • An accessible and attractive place • A safe and secure place Universities have a role for many different areas/projects BUP and the EU Strategy for the BSR

 BUP has ppparticipated in both Stakeholder events ((pSeptember ‐ 08 in Stockholm, March ‐09 in Rostock)  BUP sent in an input the the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region after the CCtentre Direc tors meeting 21‐23 January 2009 in  The Baltic University Programme ‐a flaggpship ppjroject and as the largest university network in the BSR and as an important actor. We offered to take the lead in university networking in the BSR on SD (May 2009) EU Strategy for the BSR Flagship projects: Education: “Enhance cooperation ‐ on a voluntary basis ‐ between the regional Universities of the Baltic Sea Region” so that they coordinate their activities (research areas, exchange of students/ professors/researchers, cooperation with enterprises). This could e.g. be based on the existing networks of universities such as the ‘‘liBaltic Sea Uniiiversity Programme with almost all universities of the region and the Baatcltic Sea Regio n UestyUniversity Netwo rk with 40 members. Important issues for the EU’s strategy for the BSR

 Promote cooperation between universities, university teachers & university students. Support international networks & their national nodes.  Establish & make available grants for regional cooperation within the BSR for development of university courses, for cooperative projects & research.  Promote education of university students on sustainable development SD & climate change (decision makers of the future & will be affected by today’ s decisions).  Promote & support the development of university courses on the different aspects of SD & of education for SD. BUP on the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea region

• A long‐term & SD is needed to ensure that the region will be an environmentally friendly, prosperous, accessible & attractive, as well as safer & more secure place. • BUP dldevelops & hldholds courses, seminars, conferences & leads & participates in projects & applied research. Target groups: university students, university teachers & the society around the universities. In projects cooperate with stakeholders, e.g. municipalities, organizations, NGO’s, industry sector. Members in Baltic 21. EU Strategy for the BSR Flagship projects: PiPrime Min is ters office hhldeld sttkhldakeholder meeting in June in Stockholm  Lead: Baltic University Programme in coordination with ; Deadline for fina lisat ion: to be did)determined) FAST TRACK  We, the BUP, are prepared to take the lead here together with Lithuania (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vilnius University) as proposed in the action plan if the necessary financial resources are made available. We strongly support the implementation of sustainable development within the BSR. December 1st

• Meeting at DG Regional Policy • Anders Lindholm, DG Regio invited his colleagues from the other DG:s • Meeting 11.00 – 14.00 with buffé lunch What will happen next? • 22‐24 January: BUP CCtentre Direc tors MMtieeting, TjTrojanov ice, ChCzech republ. • 23‐24 February: Kick‐Off meeting in Hamburg for the 4 flagship projects on education • 11 March: first working meeting for implementation bodies regarding the EUSBSR, Riga, (Commission and INTERACT Point Turku ) • 22 March: 3rd call of BSRP 2007‐2013 programme deadline • May: Next meeting for flagship projects on education • 12‐14 October: Annual Stakeholder Meeting in Tallinn Baltic Sea Region Programme 2007 –2013 3rd call

Joint Technical Secretariat

Part‐financed by the European Union BALTIC‐SUSTAIN

 The focus of the Flagship Project “Strengthening Co‐ operation –on a volltuntary bbiasis‐ bbtetween uniiitiversities of the Baltic Sea Region” on co‐operation in the field of sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region: willill be of iitnstrumen tltal assiitstance in the search for soltilutions to the problems the region currently faces & help to integrate environmental protection with economical growth & social welfare.  Cross‐sectoral: It means that it involve universities on the one hand, but also government offices, local authorities & NGOs on the other hand, hence being integrative, inclusive and results oriented, ensuring its outputs are used in practice.  36 months.  Starts in October 2010 & completed in October 2013. BALTIC‐SUSTAIN  There is at present little transnational and cross‐sectoral cooperation between universities in the Baltic Sea Region with local authorities, municipalities and NGOs in key areas such as sustainable development.  This projtject, a flagshi p projjtect (fast tk)track) of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region aims to:  modernise the study ppgrogrammes of universities in the field of sustainable development  create cooperative programmes on sustainable ddlevelopmen t  foster cooperation among universities, local authorities and municipalities by means of concrete pilot projects WP 5 Pilot projects  Redevelopment of former industrial areas  Energy autonomy /renewable energy  Sustainability of city planning; development of methods for sustainability assessment  Ecosystem services: water management and green area management BALTIC –SUSTAIN The partnership  Universities in: Hamburg (DE), Uppsala (SE), Vilnius (LT), Tallin (EE), Riga (LV), Minsk (BY), Abo (FIN) and Copenhagen (DK)  Government offices (Hamburg, DE),  Municipalities (Livani, LV), Vilnius (LT), Tallinn (EE), City of Copenhagen (DK), City of Minsk (BY), City of Turku (FIN) and City of Uppsala (SE).

not possible!! Not Ukraine either; Belarus is in! Slovakia and Czech republic not possible PROJECT BALTIC SUSTAIN Overview of themes for pilot projects

Topic City

Redevelopment /Brownfields Hamburg, Livani, Uppsala, Turku Energy (including energy Hamburg, Uppsala, Turku, autonomy) Vilnius City planning, CSR Tallin, Turku, Hamburg, Copenhagen

Ecosystems services (water Turku, Copenhagen management/green areas)

The Baltic University Programme- In Summary

- a regional university network, since 1991 coordinated by Uppsala University on sustainable development - based on subjects of common interest – equal partners in the network -financed by the Ministry of Education in Sweden,Uppsala University, SI, Sida, BSRP 2007-2013 (Interreg IIIB), Erasmus IP, Nord Plus, Ministry of Education in & the universities in the network,(fees in future?), Future financing for the flagship project: -Countries: Russia,,, Belarus, Ukraine?? -Overhead or indirect costs??? Co-financing?? Salaries?? - Education? Development of courses, DG EAC? - Networking? DG ?? - Common projects Thank you for your attention & interest!

www.balticuniv.uu.se WP 1‐ Project Management (led by BUP‐Uppsala)

WP 2‐ Project Information, Communication and Networking (led by BUP‐Uppsala)

WP3‐ Modernization of study programmes (led by Lodz with contribution from Latvia)  survey of the state‐of‐the‐art and needs  identification of requirements  prepare some examples of how modernization can take place (e.g. new structures/design)

WP4‐ Cooperative programmes on sustainable ddlevelopment (led by Lithuania with support from Hamburg, Zittau, Uppsala, Abo, Ostrava)  map and “put together” the various existing initiatives  create a coherent and coordinated ppgrogramme( ()s)  seek added value  prepare new materials, new course packages, new modules (e.g. climate change, risk management, renewable energy), summer courses  be open to idindustry, muniiicipa liilities, NGOs, etc

WP5‐ Local, transnational pilot projects on sustainable development and education for sustainable development (led by Abo)  Project ideas undertaken with local partners from industry, municipalities, NGOs, etc Hamburg, Tallinn, Livani, Åbo, Lodz, Vilnius, Uppsala Cooperation between higher education programmes in sustainable development  Improving education quality and relevance  Student exchange  Teacher exchange  Course exchange  Course material exchange  Improved contacts with empyployers  Improved contacts with local and regional authorities  Common excursions and study visits  Common field courses  Mutual support for project work & thesis work  Regular network meetings  Mailing lists  Potential for more formalised cooperation, such as joint masters  Definition of education programme core  Improve empyployabilit y of students  Identify the various niches or profiles of the different education programmes  Common marketing, addressing both students and labour market Milestones  Map of higher education programmes for sustainable development in the region  Mailing list with contact persons for all interested programmes  Formation of core partners  Widen ing the scope to iden tify possible partners outtidside the region  List of potential issues for cooperation and collection of good examples and experiences  Prioritised list and action items for cooperation  Implementation of cooperation  Evaluation of results  General workshop forming a permanent network with all interested partners. Four Projects on Education:

1. “Enhance cooperation ‐ on a voluntary basis ‐ between the regional Universities of the Baltic Sea Region” FAST TRACK Lead: BUP & Rimantas Vaitkus 2. “Deve lop ‐ on a voluntary bibasis ‐ jijoint currilicula and share education resources” FAST TRACK Lead: Humboldt University 3. “Identify and remove barriers hampering mobility of researchers and students in the Baltic Sea Region” Lead: BMBF, , Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Bonn 4. “Develop a ring of partner schools in the Baltic Sea Region” Lead: Hamburg & German Foreign Office