Save the Date 28 Nov 2019: Northern Dimension Future Forum “Fresh and sustainable experiments of the Global North”

Northern Dimension Future Forum: Fresh and sustainable experiments of the Global NorthDate: 28 November 2019Venue: Aalto University, Dipoli (Otakaari 24, Espoo, Finland)Organizers: Northern Dimension Institute, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of FinlandFinanced by: DG NEAR This Open Forum is a part of the Finnish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2019. The Open Forum panels present technology- and …

NDI organizes a communications training for researchers

NDI together with Kaskas Media, a Finnish media consulting company, organizes a communications training for researchers on Wednesday 12 June 2019 at Aalto University. The communications training “Make an impact with science communication” provides inspiration and tools for researchers for interacting with decision-makers. Participants get to practice stakeholder communication, coming up with key messages and writing an effective policy brief. …

The future of Baltic Sea Region Cooperation – Registration is now open!

The future of Baltic Sea Region CooperationFocus on the Council of the Baltic Sea States   November 23, 2PM-6PM, Turku, Finland Baltic Area Legal Studies BALEX in cooperation with EUSBSR HA Neighbours welcomes you to the seminar “The Future of Baltic Sea Region Cooperation: Focus on the Council of the Baltic Sea States”. The purpose of this seminar is to …

Finland to chair HELCOM next two years

Finland’s Chairmanship of the Baltic Sea Protection Commission (Helsinki Commission HELCOM) started in the beginning of July. The key task of the two-year Chairmanship is to update the Baltic Sea Action Plan launched in 2007. Measures should be included that enable to achieve a good environmental status for the Baltic Sea by 2030.   On the Finnish initiative HELCOM will …

SAVE THE DATE: The Future of the Baltic Sea Region Cooperation – Focus on the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), 23 Nov 2018

SAVE THE DATE: BALEX will organise a half-day conference on 23 November 2018 at 2PM-6PM, in Turku, Finland. The event is organised in cooperation with EUSBSR HA Neighbours.   THE FUTURE OF BALTIC SEA REGION COOPERATIONFocus on the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS): Current Challenges and Perspectives The absence of institutionalized legislative bodies with authoritative power, along with …

6 countries signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the NDPC Secretariat

6 countries have signed the Agreement on the Establishment of the Secretariat of the Northern Dimension Partnership on Culture (NDPC). The official signing ceremony between the governments of the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Latvia, the Kingdom of Norway, the Republic of Poland, the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Sweden was held on 28 May at the Ministry of Culture …

Now open: application for students for Arctic Expedition 2018 in Finland

In honour of the UArctic Congress 2018 in Finland, University of Helsinki and Helsinki Think Company are gathering together students from all over the world interested in the Arctic and it’s current situation to plan a meaningful event, campaign or a project that will efficiently communicate Arctic opportunities and challenges to other people. What Do You Need?A team of 2–5 …

Barents Co-operation 25 Years – Fostering Common Opportunities in the European Arctic

Venue: The Swedish Representation to the EU, Square de Meeus 30 Time: Tuesday 5 June 8:30-13:00 followed by Barents Cooperation 25 Years Anniversary Lunch (Arctic seafood and refreshments) The Barents cooperation, covering northernmost Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia, is a unique cooperation in the European Arctic Through 25 years, it has delivered high-level dialogue in the region along with everyday …

OPEN CALL: REFINERY 2018-2019 – Refinery of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Products in the Northern Dimension Area

OPEN CALL: REFINERY 2018-2019Refinery of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Products in the Northern Dimension Area The project is looking for participants from the field of tourism and creative industry to develop sustainable cultural tourism products and services Application deadline 25.5.2018 Open to applicants from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Lithuania and Germany WHAT IS REFINERY? The project enhances the collaboration between the …