B7 Baltic Islands Network. Rügen Report for Chairmanship year 2004

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1 B7 Baltic Islands Network Rügen Report for Chairmanship year 2004

2 Programme for 2004 Key events in the Rügen R Chairmanship year April 3, 2004 : First B7 Day at Cape Arkona May : Conference on Maritime Safety in Trelleborg June : First B7 Youth Camp in GöhrenG September 7 10 : B7 Conference on: Nature Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in the Baltic Sea Region October : B7 Security Meeting in Bergen December 6 8 : Annual Conference 2004 in Sellin

3 First B7 DAY, 3 April 2004 at Cape Arkona, Rügen - Official opening of the Baltic-Culture Culture-Centre Centre incl. B7 presentation for invited guests - Planting of seven oaks as sign of co-operation operation of B7 Islands - Official opening of the Art exhibition Amber Gold of Ocean - International concert of young musicians from Bornholm, Hiiumaa, Klaipeda and Rügen R in the Putbus theatre

4 B7 Cooking Course, 24 April 2004 in Bergen Herring Weeks on RügenR Guest cook Mr. Anders Lindgren from Öland, supported by head cook Mr. Karl Haag from RügenR About 20 participants from Rügen R prepared typical Swedish herring dishes and had a pleasant and delicious evening

5 International Conference on Maritime Safety and Environment in the Baltic Sea, May 2004 in Trelleborg Organised by B7, EuroRegion Baltic and SydSam Main issues: - how to support Maritime Safety and Environment in the Baltic Sea Region - Integrated safety strategies on national international & local level - Practical recommendations for improved interregional collaboration

6 Maritime Safety Conference Results more than 120 participants from EU Commission, Ministers, CPMR, Island s s and state governments, universities, organisations & companies TRELLEBORG DECLARATION, signed by R. Kaliff (SydSam), J. Kozlowski (EuroRegion Baltic) & R. Feit (B7 Co-operation) operation)

7 Maritime Safety Conference Results of Declaration: - Appeal to EU for sustainable improvement of Maritime Safety - Agreement on follow-up conferences in bi- annual terms - Setting up a political steering group with representatives from all BSRs - Development of special Working Groups - Implementation of common vessel control centre - Establishment of common contingency plans for oil accidents

8 B7 Youth Camp June 2004, GöhrenG 90 youngsters from Bornholm, Hiiumaa, Saaremaa, Gotland and Rügen R participated Cycle tour, B7 Beach Olympics, Workshops,Trip with Racing Roland,, Visit of Hunting Castle Granitz, Prora Museum to touch,, Barbeque, Disco, Shopping & Sightseeing tour with Mayor of GöhrenG hren

9 B7 Games on Gotland July 2004, Visby - First time that all B7 Islands participated (300 youngsters) - Starting shot by Swedish Minister of Justice Competitions in football and athletics Öland became first winner with 7 gold medals Successful 5th B7 Games in Visby thanks for great organisation! - Next B7 Games will be on Hiiumaa!

10 People to People Contact Meeting on Öland August Participants: Öland and RügenR - Big interests on both islands to co-operate operate - Technical visits and interesting meetings RESULTS: - Pupil exchange with new gymnasium in Borgholm - RÜGANA fair presentation of Öland food companies - Rügen s s participation in Harvest Festival on Öland - Proceeding of Art exhibitions - New try of making a B7 cook book

11 B7 at RÜGANA fair in Bergen 3 5 September Successful presentation of B7 Participation from Öland and Hiiumaa Big interest of visitors in the B7 Co-operation B7 quiz about the B7 islands - 84 participants

12 Saaremaa Art Exhibition 2 30 September Official opening by B7 President and Rügen R County Governor in the Town museum Bergen - A A ship of Love by Estonian artists from the Saaremaa Art Studios

13 B7 Conference: Nature Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in the Baltic Sea Region On 9 September 2004 on Vilm Island,Rügen Main objectives: - discussion on future perspectives of tourism and nature conservation in BSR - to analyse possibilities to combine sustainable tourism and nature conservation - to evaluate different EU funding possibilities - to strengthen the islands own activities in both fields & to improve interregional co-operation operation

14 B7 Conference: Nature Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in the Baltic Sea Region Results: 1. MEP Mr. Gomolka: High tendency within EU to support regional co-operations operations like B7 more in future 2. Establishment of a Baltic Club within EU Parliament 3. Preparations for re-starting the B7 WG Environment 4. Strengthening co-operation operation between B7 Islands in fields of sustainable tourism and nature conservation

15 B7 Security Meeting October 2004, Rügen R

16 B7 Security Meeting October 2004, Rügen R Meeting of Chiefs of Police and Fire Brigades from B7 Islands Participants: 4 islands (Gotland, Saaremaa, Åland and Rügen) Main purpose: 1. Build up contacts between the islands 2. Exchange of ideas and experiences 3. Technical equipment 4. Presentation of own safety structures & methods RESULT: Invitation to 2 nd Security Meeting 2005 on Gotland

17 Christmas Cooking Course 27 November 2004, Bergen - 22 participants created international Christmas menu - Head cook Mr. Haag from Grone School Bergen - Christmas cookies from Danish, Swedish and Estonian recipes - becomes a tradition on Rügen R - next course in spring 2005

18 B7 Advertising material B7 presentation folders B7 board for international fairs Info papers about each of B7 islands B7 exhibition press reports

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20 Final Results of RügenR gen s Chairmanship year New B7 Charter and Annexes including new organisational structure within B7 2. Maritime Safety as a key issue on the B7 Agenda: - Trelleborg Declaration - Revival of the B7 Workgroup Environment

21 Final Results of RügenR gen s Chairmanship year Fundamental Approach to the German MEP s s and invitation to the Baltic Europe Club of the EP 4. Received credit by German Foreign Ministry and State Chancellery MV as Euroregion B7 Baltic Islands Network

22 Future challenges for B7 1. Closer contacts between islanders 2. Regular meetings with MEP s s ( Baltic( Club ) 3. Manifesting the B7 Status as a EuroRegion 4. Permanent B7 Brussels office 5. Use benefits of Structural Funds period B7 as competent address for Baltic Sea Affairs (environment, fishery, transport, education)

23 Good Luck Gotland!