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CBSS Strategy on Sustainable Development Process & Content CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand

Structure of Sector-2 -Sector Workshop • Presentation & introduction • Comments to CBSS Strategy 2010 -2015 • How can Eco. Region project and the Sector Partners contribute to the implementation of the Strategy? · Discussion will focus on a handful of the actions identified in the Strategy · Brainstorming on new project ideas, seminars & workshops, networking and promotion of good practices 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 1

The Eco. Region project identifies gaps in current policies and provides the information ground for new approaches on how to foster sustainability in practice 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 2

CBSS Strategy on SD 2010 -2015 • Climate Change • Sustainable Urban and Rural Development • Sustainable Consumption and Production • Innovation and Education for Sustainable Development 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 3

Process of developing Strategy • Decision to develop SOG November 09 • Background papers strategic areas of cooperation • Stakeholder event in Växjö, January 2010 • Feed-back on background papers and draft Strategy at CBSS-Baltic 21 meeting in April 2010 and by Baltic 21 members and Lighthouse Projects • Final approved draft to be submitted to CBSS CSO for adoption followed by endorsement by Council 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 4

Climate Change Goal: Become a low carbon and climate resilient region Objective: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to change 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 5

Climate Change Actions 1. Promote climate-smart agriculture & forestry 2. Promote the sustainable production and use of bioenergy 3. Address climate change adaptation 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 6

Sustainable Urban & Rural Development Goal: A region of sustainable cities and towns in symbiosis with vibrant rural landscapes Objective: Improve quality of life in both urban and rural settings & strengthen urban-rural linkages 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 7

SURD Actions 1. Promote better management of urbanrural interactions 2. Promote initiatives on integrated management of natural resources 3. Develop strategies for sustainable tourism 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 8

Sustainable Consumption & Production Goal: Reduce the ecological impact by the average citizen in our region Objective: Promote sustainable lifestyles and the development of green economies 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 9

SCP Actions 1. Support SCP as well as CSR programs in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) 2. Initiate experience-sharing on sustainable public procurement 3. Create enabling environments for youth culture and sustainable lifestyles 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 10

Innovation & ESD Goal: Leading region on education for sustainable development and eco-innovations Objective: Facilitate the integration of knowledge, skills and competencies for sustainability into education and lifelong learning 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 11

Innovation & ESD Actions 1. Promote practical methods of sustainable development teaching & learning 2. Facilitate the adoption of ESD policies & monitor the implementation 3. Support the uptake of eco-innovations by SMEs and consumers 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 12

Structure of Sector-2 -Sector Workshop • Presentation & introduction • Comments to CBSS Strategy 2010 -2015 • How can Eco. Region project and the Sector Partners contribute to the implementation of the Strategy? · Discussion will focus on a handful of the actions identified in the Strategy · Brainstorming on new project ideas, seminars & workshops, networking and promotion of good practices 07/10/2020 CBSS Secretariat | Mia Crawford | 4 th Partner Conference in Zealand 13