NNCC Northern Network on Climate Change Interreg IVA North, April 2011 to May 2014 Summary of main results

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1 NNCC Northern Network on Climate Change Interreg IVA North, April 2011 to May 2014 Summary of main results

2 Northern Network on Climate Change

3 Challenges and opportunities North Calotte region Impact on the economy Forestry Energy production Tourism Reindeer herding Green growth Bio energy Green jobs Clean technology Energy efficency

4 Through increased knowledge, capacity building and cross border cooperation we can better tackle these challenges and adapt to a changing climate

5 NNCC targets and expected results Main targets: Bring together local and regional stakeholders to address common challenges Contribute to EU s climate targets as well as to the national climate policies of the Nordic countries. Offering new job and future perspectives for young people through networking, trainings and education by that leading to more highly educated staff in the project region. Contribute to improved transnational cooperation between Norway, Sweden and Finland. Expected results: At least 240 local and regional policy makers and businesses and 1000 young people to participate in various training courses and events Development of concrete simple tool for municipalities, businesses and schools? reduce energy consumption Increase regionally produced renewable energy Facilitate adaptation to climate change Establish an international meeting place and platform

6 Work packages WP1 Project management lead Jokkmokk WP2 Networking and meeting point: Jokkmokk Winter Conference lead Jokkmokk WP3 Trainings and capacity building for local/regional decision makers and SMEs lead VINN WP4 Trainings and capacity building for teachers and other multipliers lead Nenet WP5 Outreach and communication activities lead Oulu Arc

7 Overall results per May 2014 Total number participants (adults) in trainings, conferences, seminars etc (target 1500) Women 1055 Men 1070 Sweden 1655 Finland 328 Norway 142 Total number trainings, conferences, seminars 65 Sweden 49 Finland 11 Norway 5 In addition: participating youth 1997 Sweden 574 Finland 1223 Norway 200 Overall number participants in different NNCC activities 4/2011 4/

8 Transnational benefits (examples) 1. Transnational meeting place established: Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2. Transferring Norwegian tool to Sweden and Finland: What If Climate Change 3. Experience exchange between and learning opportunities for partner organisations (e.g. joint thematic seminars in Tromsö and Ii) 4. International teacher network 5. Joint website NNCC for all partner regions

9 WP 1 project management 14 partner meetings, 10 personally, 4 via Skype: Kick-off Övertorneå 29 April 2011 Narvik 14 June 2011 Oulu, 7-8 September 2011, including workshop Luleå 7 December 2011 Luleå 2 May 2012, including reference group meeting Narvik 24 August 2012 Ii, November 2012 Gällivare February 2013 Tromsö, 2-3 September 2013, including seminar Luleå, 12 December 2013

10 International forum for young researchers, entrepreneurs, students and decision makers Up to 300 participants from 30 countries 2012: 300 including side events, 2013: 220, 2014: 220 Target: 120 per year

11 What the conference offers A conference with strong youth perspective organised by and for young people Scientific information on climate change and sustainable development Creating new contacts and networks Meeting place with politics and business Learning opportunity from indigenous peoples

12 JWC 2012: Transition: from Knowing to Implementing How to cope with (climate) change? 30 January - 2 February 2012 JWC 2013: Sustainable Energy Sustainable Living - Planning for Action 4 February - 7 February 2013 JWC 2014: Make it happen: Eco-Mobility for the North 3 February - 6 February 2014

13 Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2013: 205 participants from around 20 countries in the main conference and about 20 more in the side event seminar From ideas to results: How to develop a Sustainable Energy Action Plan. The conference hosted also the Minister of the Environment from Sweden, Political Advisor for the Minister of the Environment Norway, President of the Sami Parliament in Sweden and a representative from the one in Norway, Counselors from US Embassy and of the Canadian Embassy. 12 Key Note Speakers plus 7 workshop and round-table discussion leaders from 8 countries Participants from 32 partner organizations or companies, 10 universities or colleges, and decision-makers from 11 municipalities within the project region. Around 3000 google hits for JWC 2013; 536 likes in Facebook, on average 315 people following the Blog daily, 107 people Twittering about the conference. Interviews for TV and newspapers (SVT, Kuriren, NSD, Miljömagasinet etc.). Benefits for local companies: meals in many restaurants, travel agency SN Resor, presents to speakers from Jokkmokks Tenn, Sapmi Ren och vilt and Jokkmokksbär, dog sledge with Jokkmokk Mountain Travellers, bookings for hotels, hostels, camping and private accommodation, visits to Ajtte Swedish mountain and Sami museum and to the Historic Market. Involvement of local people with a quiz a month before the conference.

14 Jokkmokk Winter Conference 2014 Make it happen: Eco-Mobility for the North 3 February - 6 February 2014, Ája - Ájtte Sámi Museum Key Figures and Facts about Jokkmokk Winter Conference participants from 28 countries and 6 continents Speakers and Panelists from Canada, Sweden, Finland, Norway and USA google hits for JWC 2014; 648 likes in Facebook Interviews for TV and newspapers (SVT, Kuriren, NSD, Miljömagasinet, Boden Närradio etc.). Exampels for benefits for local companies: meals in many restaurants, travel agency SN Resor, bookings for hotels, hostels, camping and private accommodation, visits to Ajtte and to the Historic Market. Broad partnership, among others: University of Lapland, Rovaniemi; University of Oulu; Thule Institute; Luleå University of Technology; Northern Research Forum; Association of Polar Early Career Scientists; University of Tromsø; Föreningen Nordens Ungdom; Abisko Scientific Research Station; Nenet Norrbottens Energy Agency; VINN; Oulu Arc Region; Övertorneå municipality; Norrbottens Läns Landsting; Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten; Teknikens Hus; Association of Swedish Eco Municipalities; Ajtte museum Sámi centre; Sáminuorra; the Sámi Parliament; Sámi Education Centre Jokkmokk; Barents Youth Cooperation Office; Vaartoe Centre at Umeå University; Swedish Society for Nature Conservation; Vattenfall AB; Sparbanken Nord; Covenant of Mayors; Intelligent Energy Europe; projects COOPENERGY and SEAP-Plus.

15 Evaluation JWC 2014 Very good Good Satisfactory Not satisfactory Bad Invitation management and registration process Conference materials provided Assistance on-site Conference facilities Accommodation Meals/Coffee breaks

16 Networking activities

17 NNCC - Tools What if.? A strategic decision making tool: a group of leaders go through defined scenarios and participants define step by step what posses the biggest impacts on their business and how to avoid risks. Available for target groups: SMEs, tourism, schools, students (different ages) and teachers, reindeer herders and Sami enterprises. Climate and Energy catalogue of measures: an advanced checklist with different ambition levels to plan local climate and energy strategies and measures, beyond others: Transport; Procurement; Energy Management; Renewable Energies Set of powerpoint presentations for teachers and multipliers (-> WP4) Ilmasto-opas/Climate guide -

18 Development tool What If Climate Change Web version and board game in English, Swedish and Norwegian

19 Climate and Energy Catalogue of Measures For Communities in the North This Catalogue of Measures can be used by all Northern communities. It is a tool to become more future-oriented, competitive and environmentally-friendly. It can be used as a checklist to become clear about your status-quo and as a database for new ideas. To whom is this tool relevant? The Climate and Energy Catalogue of Measures for communities in the North is developed with the project "Northern Network on Climate Change". Partners in the project are: Övertorneå kommun The project is financed by European Development Funds - Interreg IV A Nord Landstinget Norrbotten Lapin ympäristökeskus

20 Pilot trainings regional climate and energy expert Pilot trainings in Övertorneå, Jokkmokk, Oulu Arc Subregion and Narvik 2011/12 Content: Climate Change state of the art National and regional climate and energy strategies and programs Potentials for renewables and energy efficiency Working groups using What-If tool Working groups using catalogue of measures

21 Regular training courses in Luleå (2) in cooperation with LTU and Umeå Luleå LTU, April/May 2013: 42 participants Umeå, September/October 2013: 36 participants Luleå LTU February/March 2014: 35 participants Standarddesign for trainings: - Pär Holmgren key note speaker - Input on climate change, sustainable energy, agriculture and forestry, sustainable building, regional pilot projects etc. from leading regional experts - Group work with WhatIf tool - Home exercises - Certificate signed by Nenet, länsstyrelsen, Energimyndigeten och Pär Holmgren

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23 WP4 educational sector Participating youth in NNCC activities: 1997 Sweden 574 (10 seminars/trainings) Finland 1223 (3 seminars/trainings, including one whole week activity) Norway 200 (1 seminar/training) Tools: 3 basic presentations on Climate Change, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency were developed and used during (almost) all training activities! Workshop Narvik and Övertorneå

24 Vad handlar energi- och klimatfrågan om idag? Utmaningar och lösningar för en hållbar utveckling

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26 WP5 - communication - 2 events during EUSEW 2012 and Bicycle campaign EUSEW and EMW European Mobility Week - 6 press releases - Participation European Cooperation Day - 4 newsletter sent to over 1500 adresses in all countries/nncc partner regions - Activities/events Earth Hour - Seminar with Sustainable Sweden tour Sept NNCC web site - NNCC blog

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