Nordic Council of Ministers Session on Green Growth

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Nordic Council of Ministers Session on Green Growth EU Baltic Sea Strategy - Annual

Nordic Council of Ministers Session on Green Growth EU Baltic Sea Strategy - Annual Forum Tallinn 14 -15 October 2010 Green Growth in Kaliningrad, Russia by Director, Arne Grove Information Office of Nordic Council of Minister in Kaliningrad Friday, June 11, 2021 1

Kaliningrad - a region in BSR 6/11/2021 Nordic Council of Ministers 2

Kaliningrad - a region in BSR 6/11/2021 Nordic Council of Ministers 2

NCM in Kaliningrad Nordic Council of Ministers • Office registered and in operation since

NCM in Kaliningrad Nordic Council of Ministers • Office registered and in operation since June 2006 • Network- and knowledge-building activities • Workshops, seminars and study visits • Facilitating cooperation within BSR • No financial instruments for investment, but we cooperate with and promote NEFCO, EBRD and IFC • Strategic partners include i. a. – Helcom – BASREC & NDPHS – Baltic Development Forum – Association of European Business in Russia 6/11/2021 3

Green activities I Nordic Council of Ministers • Helcom 7 Stakeholder workshops with focus

Green activities I Nordic Council of Ministers • Helcom 7 Stakeholder workshops with focus on Helcom Baltic Sea Action plan in 6 regions of NW Russia • Cooperation with Helcom and SIDA on implementation on strategic projects as e. g. BALTHAZAR and Baltic COMPAS • NGO project on Espoo Convention • Facilitating Russian participation in BRISK via BRISK_RU cofinanced by NCM. – Assessment of risk for oil spill in the Baltic Sea – Sub-regional agreements to reduce risks from oil spils – Coordinated investment plan to reduce risks from oil spils 6/11/2021 4

Green activities II Nordic Council of Ministers • Energy cooperation with NW Russia, 2008–

Green activities II Nordic Council of Ministers • Energy cooperation with NW Russia, 2008– Study visits to Nordic Countries – Seminars in NW Russia • Networks and relationships established – Energy managers of 11 regions of NW Russia including i. a. : Kaliningrad, Pskov, Karelia, Leningrad region and St. Petersburg City – Energy managers of municipalities in Kaliningrad region. • Contribution to planning energy-saving at local level, Federal law on Energysaving form 2009. 6/11/2021 5

Observations until now • • Nordic Council of Ministers Helcom BSA and EU BSR

Observations until now • • Nordic Council of Ministers Helcom BSA and EU BSR Action plan instruments for setting priorities in our cooperation with NW Russia The attitude to energy saving has changed from 2008 to 2010, NCM has played a role in NW Russia There is a huge market for Nordic and EU business within energy and environment Barriers including i. a. Russian tariff policy market No “market follow up” projects on “Pilot projects” Russian know how, technology and market system is not developed to attract private investments to meet the demand Development of business cooperation is not developed except for outstanding examples as Rockwool, Siemens and other big brands 6/11/2021 6

A note on Russia and the Baltic Sea Strategy Nordic Council of Ministers Though

A note on Russia and the Baltic Sea Strategy Nordic Council of Ministers Though Russia is not a formal partner of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, Russia is ready to cooperate and participate in areas of joint interest. Green Growth is one such area of joint interest. Consequently NCM works to facilitate integration and engage with Russian partners also within the context of the EU Baltic Sea Strategy. Friday, June 11, 2021 7

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers Need for a systematic

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers Need for a systematic approach to develop business cooperation First attempt is the project “Business integration of Kaliningrad in the Baltic Sea Region” The project aims to: a) Analyze the market for energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy solutions in Kaliningrad. b) Identify and communicate market opportunities for Nordic companies and partners in Kaliningrad. Friday, June 11, 2021 8

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers The project Steering Group

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers The project Steering Group – with members from Russia and public and private partners in BSR – met on 8 October 2010. The Steering Group concluded: - There is a great interest for cooperation on EE (and RE) - The project will focus on: 1) Conversion from coal to biofuel in 6 local district heating systems; 2) Introduce energy saving street light; and showcase/promote Smart. Houses. - There is a need for public-private dialogue that to accelerate innovation and competitiveness (using the cluster approach) Friday, June 11, 2021 9

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers Green Growth benefits: Conversion

Business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR Nordic Council of Ministers Green Growth benefits: Conversion from coal to bio-fuel; energy saving street light; and Smart. Houses all provides excellent new green business opportunities in Russia for companies in the BSR. Other benefits: Development of clusters and innovation systems in Kaliningrad offers new opportunities for private and public partners to cooperate with Russia. Possibly, the new partnership with Russia could spill over to benefit also the BSR flagship project on cluster development (Project 7. 1: Develop a Baltic Sea Region Programme for Innovation, Clusters and SME-Networks). Friday, June 11, 2021 10

Next steps and implications for BSS Nordic Council of Ministers Implications: Based on the

Next steps and implications for BSS Nordic Council of Ministers Implications: Based on the experiences on EE, RE and business integration, the NCM is now preparing a more extensive programme to facilitate business integration of Kaliningrad in BSR, with perspectives to cover other parts of NW Russia. Kaliningrad and NW Russia can benefit from a number of ongoing BSR activities. Currently, potential and emerging clusters in Kaliningrad are being reviewed (ICT and nanotechnology, life science, food & meat processing, furniture, tourism, energy & cleantech). Friday, June 11, 2021 11

Nordic Council of Ministers Thank you! E-mail: agr@norden. org www. norden. org Friday, June

Nordic Council of Ministers Thank you! E-mail: agr@norden. org www. norden. org Friday, June 11, 2021 12