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Prestation at NSC GAs Future CafeIn Brugge Belgium, June 23rd, 2011
Anders Fasth (KD)Region of Västra Götaland
Sweden
North Sea Commission and
Priorities for a North Sea Region 2020
NSC SecretariatTelemark fylkeskommune
Fylkeshuset. 3706 Skien, Norwaywww.northsea.org
The NSC Tartan –symbol of the North Sea Family
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.
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
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
It is about
• overview, the politics• communities around the costs ,,,,,• nature recourses ,,,,,• to balance ,,,,,,• security/safety ,,,,,• the alternative ?????
• how to work ,,,,, • subsidiarity, start the debate ,,,,,,
Summary• NSR is an Engine in Europe
• EU / Europe 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 !!!
Thank you!Now it is up to us!