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Arctic Connections. Regional Cooperation Networks in the North of Europe. Lighthouse Glasgow, Scotland 10 – 11 June 2014. Welcome and ministerial key note speech Professor Jim McDonald, Principal University of Strathclyde
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Arctic Connections Regional Cooperation Networks in the North of Europe • Lighthouse • Glasgow, Scotland • 10 – 11 June 2014
Welcome and ministerial key note speech • Professor Jim McDonald, Principal University of Strathclyde • Fiona Hyslop, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs • Line Fusdahl, Chair Troms Regional Council
Session 1 – Policy perspectives on regional cooperation in the Arctic • HannuHalinen – Finnish Arctic Ambassador • ArveSkjerpen – Norwegian Government • José Palma Andrés, EU Commission, Director DG Regio • Jaime Reynolds, EU Commission, DG Environment
Session 2 - Arctic regional cooperation: opportunities & challenges • Jeremy Wilkinson (British Antarctic Survey) Arctic Research Programmes • Arno van der Zwet (EPRC) ARC-NET Proposal: Towards a Collaborative Approach for Regional Cooperation in the Arctic • Discussion
Session 3 – Working group sessions (1) • WG 1.1 Cross-Arctic regional innovation: entrepreneur networks and economic diversification (3rd floor Conference Centre – main room) • WG 1.2 Addressing climate change and environmental challenges through regional networks in the Arctic (3rd floor Conference Centre – breakout room) • WG 1.3 Collaborative approaches to developing and diversifying regional resource based economies (5th floor Orangebox – breakout room) • Feedback from working groups and summary
Session 4 – Working group sessions (2) • WG 2.1 Community based cooperation in the Arctic (5th floor Orangebox – breakout room) • WG 2.2 Collaborative regional energy projects in the Arctic (3rd floor Conference Centre – breakout room) • WG 2.3 Developing regional transport/accessibility solutions in the Arctic (3rd floor Conference Centre – main room) • Coffee Break • Feedback from working groups and summary
Session 5 – Reflections on regional Arctic cooperation in practice • Ms Jane Rumble – UK Government • Dr Sveinung Eikeland and Ms Linda Stewart (University of the Arctic) - An Empowered North – with Shared Voices • Dr Irene McMaster (EPRC) – Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme: Cooperation in Practice