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The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) Objectives, Structure, Issues

The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) Objectives, Structure, Issues Christina Gestrin, MP, Chairman of the BSPC The VIII Baltic Sea NGO Forum, Helsing ø r 26 February 2009. BSPC Established in 1991 11 national parliaments 11 regional parliaments

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The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) Objectives, Structure, Issues

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  1. The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) Objectives, Structure, Issues Christina Gestrin, MP, Chairman of the BSPC The VIII Baltic Sea NGO Forum, Helsingør 26 February 2009

  2. BSPC • Established in 1991 • 11 national parliaments • 11 regional parliaments • 5 Parliamentary organizations around the Baltic Sea BSPC is a unique parliamentary bridge between all the EU- and non-EU countries of the Baltic Sea Region

  3. BSPC Mission • Raise awareness and opinion on issues of current political interest and relevance for the Baltic Sea Region • Promote and drive initiatives and efforts to support a sustainable environmental, social and economic development in the Baltic Sea Region • Enhance the visibility of the Baltic Sea Region and its issues in a wider European context

  4. BSPC Structure • The Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference: Annual general assembly. 31 Aug-1 Sep 2009, Nyborg, Denmark • BSPC Expanded Standing Committee: 27 national parliaments, regional parliaments and parliamentary organizations • BSPC Standing Committee: Nine parliamentarians. Chairman rotated annually • BSPC Secretary Level: Officials from the BSPC member parliaments • BSPC Secretariat: Overall coordination of BSPC activities. Situated in Copenhagen

  5. BSPC Structure, cont´d BSPC Working Group on Energy and Climate Change: Mart Jüssi (Estonia) BSPC Working Group on Labour Market and Social Affairs: Franz Thönnes (Germany) BSPC Rapporteur on Eutrophication: Christina Gestrin (Finland) BSPC Observers in HELCOM, Sylvia Bretschneider (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), Veronica Thörnroos (Åland Islands) and Kent Olsson (Sweden) The BSPC Website (http://bspc.net)

  6. The 17th BSPC Resolution • Co-operation in the Region - Align EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region with Northern Dimension - Promote a division of labour between stakeholders - Support the work of NGOs in the Baltic Sea Region • Climate Change and Energy Issues - Cooperate on strategies before COP-15 - Strengthen regional energy cooperation - Improve the adaptability to climate change - Develop renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy savings

  7. The 17th BSPC Resolution, cont´d • Baltic Sea Action Plan and Maritime Policy - Implement the BSAP - Develop national action plans - Measures against eutrophication - Compliance with safety and environmental standards - Ensure binding regulations for maritime safety • Labour Market and Social Affairs - Fair, clear and accessible ground rules for labour mobility and business establishment - Active policy against youth unemployment

  8. BSPC Input to the EU Baltic Sea Strategy • Promote Coordination, Avoid Duplication - Bolster the vertical and horizontal dialogue between stakeholders • Align the Baltic Sea Strategy with the Northern Dimension - Avoid diverging tracks • Bolster the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan • Support the implementation of the HELCOM BSAP

  9. BSPC Input to the EU Baltic Sea Strategy, cont´d • Strengthen Energy Cooperation, Efficiency and Security - Integrated regional energy approach • Baltic Sea Region a Role Model • A Cohesive, Flexible and Secure Labour Market • Baltic Sea Region as an integrated labour market • Combat Crime, Strengthen Civil Security - Strengthen citizen´s security and safety • Involve Citizens • NGO´s important role • Strive for Outreach, not Introspection

  10. The 18th Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference Nyborg, Denmark 31 August – 1 September 2009 • Cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region • Maritime Safety and Security • Civil Security, including trafficking and cyber crime • Energy and Climate Change • Labour Market and Social Welfare

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