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Channel Arc Manche

A common maritime strategy: can that affect the attractiveness of a cross-border region ? The example of the Channel region. Channel Arc Manche. Channel Arc Manche. 1997 : Setting up the Arc Manche as a network of French and British Local authorities bordering the (English) Channel sea

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Channel Arc Manche

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  1. A common maritime strategy: can that affect the attractiveness of a cross-border region ?The example of the Channel region 09 December 2010 - Pori

  2. Channel Arc Manche

  3. Channel Arc Manche • 1997 :Setting up the Arc Manche as a network of French and British Local authorities bordering the (English) Channel sea • 2003 : Relaunch of the Arc Manche partnership • 2005 : Channel Arc Manche Assembly • Two main objectives: • Recognition of the Channel area • Fostering concrete and tangible actions

  4. Channel Arc Manche • Two main fields of action: • Recognition of the Channel area as a cross-border co-operation area • Integrated Maritime Policy and maritime strategies for sea basins • Two supporting projects: • Espace Manche Development Initiative (EMDI) – INTERREG NWE (2004 – 2008) • Channel Arc Manche Integrated Strategy (CAMIS) – INTERREG IVA (2009 – 2013)

  5. Espace Manche DevelopmentInitiative - EMDI • Aim of the project: • Increasing and strengthening cross-Channel co-operation • Three main strands: • A Strategic Vision for the Channel area • Testing new avenues of co-operation • Regional Data Tool and Cross-Channel atlas

  6. A Strategic Vision for the Channel Area

  7. Strategic and co-operationorientations • Strengthening the cohesion of the Channel area • Taking advantage of and strengthening the territorial position of the Channel area in Europe • Contributing to safe navigation in the Channel area • Ensuring the sustainable development of the Channel area • Promoting integrated coastal zone management

  8. Testing new avenuesof co-operation • Tourism • Integrated Coastal Zone Management • R&D and transfer of technology • Fishing and fishing resources • Maritime safety • Networking Regional and Local Channel Ports

  9. Main outcomes of theEMDI project • Recognition of the Channel Arc Manche as a coherent co-operation area in Europe • A demonstration maritime basin of the integrated maritime policy championed by the European Commission ?

  10. Channel Arc Manche IntegratedStrategy (CAMIS) • Aim of the project : • To develop and implement an integrated maritime policy in the Channel area … whilst fostering concrete co-operation between stakeholders • A project developed within the new France (Channel) England cross-border co-operation programme

  11. Project’s strategy • Setting up the conditions for a concerted and sustainable development of the Channel area • Testing tools and organisations for a maritime governance • Federating initiatives at the scale of this maritime basin • Falling within the scope of European and national policies • Considering interactions with the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea regions

  12. Content and Project Structure An integrated maritime policy for the Channel area Strand 5: Communication & Dissemination Strand 6: Management and Coordination Strand 1: Maritime Governance Strand 3: Cluster development Strand 2: Resource Centre Strand 4: Transport& Maritime safety

  13. Developing tools for a maritime governance • An Integrated Maritime Strategy for the Channel Area • Cross-Channel Stakeholder Forum • Channel Region Scientific Committee • Cross-Channel Resource Centre

  14. Transport • Cross-border transport framework : • Mapping transport investments that have implications on either side of the Channel area • To research passenger and logistics connections and routes • Profile the synergy of investment programs or strive to achieve better synergy • Lobby jointly for EU and National investment in landside and seaside connectivity

  15. Maritime safety • Improving the capability of local authorities to develop joint initiatives • Identifying and drawing expertise • Awareness raising and organisation of local authorities • Lobbying to address the specific issues of the Channel area

  16. Clusters - Innovation • Identification of cross-border cluster opportunities • 4 study themes: Marine Renewable Energy,Marine Environment Management, Marine Leisure Tourism, Sustainable Marine Operations • Cross-border cluster development • Consortium and first steps of project development

  17. Vocational Training • Improving policies and mechanisms through co-operation: • Inventory and analysis of organisations and stakeholders • Inventory and analysis of projects • Thematic benchmarking activities • Practical activities

  18. Content and Project Structure An integrated maritime policy for the Channel area Strand 5: Communication & Dissemination Strand 6: Management and Coordination Strand 1: Maritime Governance Strand 3: Cluster development Strand 2: Resource Centre Strand 4: Transport& Maritime safety

  19. Project Management Structure • Lead partner: Région Haute-Normandie • Maritime Governance: Devon CC - Région Bretagne • Clusters - Innovation:Marine South East - Région Basse-Normandie • Workforce development: Région Picardie - West Sussex CC • Transport: SEEDA – CRITT Transport & Logistique • Maritime Safety: Marine South East - Vigipol

  20. Project’s implementation • Decision of the INTERREG IVA Programme steering committee: 25 June 2009 • Project’s duration (4 years): June 2009 - June 2013 • Project’s total cost: € 3,3 Millions - ERDF contribution: € 1.65 Million (50%) Thank you for your attention !

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