Strengthening the Local Agenda 21 efforts in the

Strengthening the Local Agenda 21 -efforts in the Baltic Sea Region Baltic Local Agenda 21 Forum and Baltic 21 Eco-Region Project Lahti, 23 September 2009

Programme n 14: 00 Welcome, presentations, interaction • Kari Porra, Lahti • Bjarne Rasmussen, Region Zealand • Anne Randmar, Tallinn • Timo Permanto, Lahti • Story sharing (cooperrider exercise) n n 15: 30 Coffeee / tea break 15: 45 Thematic dialogue in groups 16: 45 Summing up, conclusions 17: 00 Closing

Strengthening the Local Agenda 21 -efforts in the Baltic Sea Region The Local Agenda 21 concept Trends and experiences Practice examples from Region Zealand Challenges and new approaches

The Local Agenda 21 concept The 3 basic conditions according to Agenda 21, Chapter 28: 1. Action Plan 2. Citizen / multi-stakeholder involvement 3. Awareness raising on sustainable development

The Evolution Stages of LA 21 4 generations 3 Holistic approach Cross-sectoral focus 1 Democratic phase 2 Environmental focus 1991 2010

LA 21 trends and experiences n n Eco Holistic Participatory approaches LA 21 thinking in other agendas and ”sectors” Regional learning

Region Zealand´s LA 21 Strategy n Comprehensive involvement process Adopted by the Regional Council 7. 2. 2008 9 action programmes 50+ actions n Region Zealand was established 1. 1. 2007 n n n

Local Agenda 21 process model Evaluation Development Implementation Decision

9 Fields of Action n n n n Local Agenda 21 in general Climate and Renewable Energy Sustainable Business Development Citizen Involvement & AR Sustianable Tourism and Experience Economy Nature Quality Local Communities Local Agenda 21 internally International Cooperation

LA 21 practice examples from Region Zealand n n n Regional Climate Strategy 2009 - 3 development perspectives - one region and 17 municipalities Sustainable Destination Development - Capacity building & tool box Youth Democracy and Culture - Local Youth Action in Region Zealand - International Action - YESS

Regional Climate Strategy June 2008 - June 2009 Vision 4 Adoption of Climate Strategy Identification af challenges 1 3 Development of programmes Development of solutions 2

Linking 3 perspectives Mitigation CO 2 reduction Adaptation Impact reduction Innovation Solution orientation Business opportunities Quality of life

8 Action Programmes n n n n Regional energy system Agriculture Industry and technology Transportation Cities and buildings Rural areas Health risks Regional and municipal organisations

The distributed energy system

Lolland CTF

The Sustainable Destination Ex per ien ce e r u lt nom y u m m Co Destination SD / LA 21 n o i t a v no In y t i n Eco u C / D S for HOT issues! Br and Networking /M ark eti ng

Cooperation models - from PPP to PPPP n n n Participatory approaches People-public-private partnerships Community mapping Destination experiences Professional DMOs Co-opetition www. Desti. Link. net

Innovation in destinations and tourism enterprises (MSEs) Tool Box Innovation agent Methods & Tools Roles & Competences Situations Cultures & Systems

Regional Youth Action 2009

YESS! Youth Event on Sustainable Societies 12 -15 October 2009

The basic idea System world Youth Culture & Democracy Lifeworld

Economy, policy and administration ”Rationality” and efficiency Youth Culture & Democracy Relations - family, friends, community Identity and communication Bottom up approach Ideas for positive change The basic idea

Youth Action in BSR + DK 2008 -2009 BSSSC WG on Youth Policy BSSSC 2008 Region Zealand Youth Team Network of Youth Councils in DK Local Agenda 21 Region Zealand Y City 2008 BSSSC 2009 Y City 2009 Youth Democracy, Youth Culture & Sustainable Development in Region Zealand

Challenges and new approaches n n n Citizen involvement policies Innovation for SD - business, social etc. Awareness raising on SD and empowerment The 5 roles of local government The Local Agenda 21 Change Agent facilitation skills

The 5 roles of local government 1. Leader, showing the way 2. Authority, regulator, planner, controller 3. Service provider, practical services, and also information/advice 4. Enterprise, consumer, end-user 5. Facilitator, development dynamo n How to use our roles? How to strengthen our function as a change agent for local SD?

Local Agenda 21 Change Agent Facilitating the change process The Culture of Change The amoeba theory The Change Agent is • The innovation access to the organisation • Promoter of new ideas, solutions, directions • Innovation marketer and communicator

Thank you for listening

Programme n 14: 00 Welcome, presentations, interaction • Kari Porra, Lahti • Bjarne Rasmussen, Region Zealand • Anne Randmar, Tallinn • Timo Permanto, Lahti • Story sharing (cooperrider exercise) n n 15: 30 Coffeee / tea break 15: 45 Thematic dialogue in groups 16: 45 Summing up, conclusions 17: 00 Closing

Thematic groups 1. Citizen involvement / participative approaches 2. Sustainable production and consumption 3. Culture as an integral part of Local Agenda 21 4. Awareness raising and education (ESD) 5. The Local Agenda 21 coordinator / facilitator 6. Additional topics

Questions for the group work 1. Tell about some good practice examples 2. What kind of activities are needed in order to make progress in this field of action 3. Identify possible funding opportunities (EU, Nordic Council of Ministers, other options)

1. Citizen involvement / participative approaches

2. Sustainable production and consumption

3. Culture as an integral part of Local Agenda 21

4. Awareness raising and education (ESD)

5. The Local Agenda 21 coordinator / facilitator