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The Baltic University Programme a network of 180 universities & institutes of higher learning; coordinated by a Secretariat at Uppsala University, Sweden; focuses on sustainable development, environmental protection and democracy;Aim To support the key role that universities play in a democratic, peaceful and sustainable development by: developing university courses participation in projects in cooperation with authorities, municipalities & others.

The Baltic University Programme In Figures - 14 countries in the Baltic Sea Basin universities - 13 regional centres teachers/researchers contributed students yearly

Baltic University Programme’s Network Locations where one or more universities participate

The Baltic University Programme Activity areas - education - research - information - applied projects

The Baltic University Programme Courses 1. Basic, undergraduate courses 2. Specialisation, master courses 3. Competence development for professionals - interdisciplinary- problem oriented - based on research- interactive - English language- international diploma

The Baltic University Programme Environmental Science courses Undergraduate level courses Course contents: Comprehensive knowledge on the Baltic Sea region environment & management & protection; Sciences (biology, geology, chemistry, engineering etc.), social sciences (economics, law, political sciences, international relations, etc.) & management; Environmental Science ES (15 ECTS): 1. The Baltic Sea Environment ES1 (7.5 ECTS); 2. Basic Environmental Science ES2 (7.5 ECTS). & English for Environmental Science EES

The Baltic University Programme The Baltic Sea Region courses Undergraduate level courses Course contents: History, culture, languages, democracy, multiculturality, social conditions, economics & security. Conditions in the region after the systems change Regional development with emphasis on democracy, human rights & economics. The Baltic Sea Region – Cultures, Politics, Societies BR (15 ECTS): 1.Peoples of the Baltic BR1 (7.5 ECTS) 2.Regional Development and the Baltic Sea Region BR2 (7.5 ECTS).

The Baltic University Programme Sustainable Development course – A Sustainable Baltic Region Undergraduate course (7.5 ECTS ) Course contents: Sustainable development in the BSR. Since 1997; Sustainable use & management of natural resources & the long-term protection of the environment; The sustainable organisation of human societies from households to municipalities, cities & countries; Thematic course with systematic approach, e.g.; –energy & energy use; –material flows; –economy & ethics; –industry-, agronomy-, transport- & community development.

The Baltic University Programme Water Management courses Master level courses Sustainable water management in the Baltic Sea Region. Sustainable Water Management - SW (15 ECTS): 1. The Baltic waterscape SW1 (4.5 ECTS) – hydrology, water quantity & quality 2. The Use and Management of Water SW2 (4.5 ECTS) – water management in agriculture, cities & industry 3. River Basin Management SW3 (6 ECTS) – water & cities, transport, fishing, tourism & environmental protection, institutions & law, management plans, water conflicts, international co-operation.

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The Baltic University Programme Community Development Courses Master level courses Sustainable community development & urban planning in the BSR Covers environmental science, social sciences, architectural & cultural aspects of community development Sustainable Community Development (15 ECTS): 1. The city (4.5 ECTS) – urbanisation, administration & sustainable development; 2. Building Sustainable Communities (4.5 ECTS) – architecture, urban ­ planning, rebuilding, ideal cities; 3. Sustainable Urban Management (6 ECTS) ­– sustainability indicators, energy, water & waste; social, cultural & economic development in our cities.

The Baltic University Programme Environmental Management courses Master level courses Course contents: Management tools, Environmental Impact Assessment, certification (ISO and EMAS) & green labelling. Economic & legal policy instruments, Industry related tools e.g. cleaner production, waste minimisation, eco-design, Life Cycle Assessment 1. Policy Instruments for Environmental Management EM1 (7.5 ECTS) 2. Cleaner Production & Technologies EM2 (7.5 ECTS) 3. Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques EM3 (7.5 ECTS) 4. Environmental Management Systems & Certification EM4 (7.5 ECTS)

The Baltic University Programme Creating a rich learning environment - University based lectures, seminars - Textbooks - TV programs - International seminars using ICT - Internet resources - cases, databases etc - The network

The Baltic University Programme The students' opinion on information & communication technology Obstacles - Limited access to equipment - Lack of culture of communication - The language barrier Advantages - Internationalization, textbooks in English, international seminars - The cultural dimension, getting to know your region - Modern learning approaches, ICT, interactivity

The Baltic University Programme Borki Student Conferences and Student Parliament

The Baltic University Programme Student Summer Sailing and Courses

The Baltic University Programme Activity areas - education - research - information - applied projects Gdansk, partner in the GRAS III Project

The Baltic University Programme SUPERBS project ; 35 case studies in cities; on urban planning, democracy & environmental management (Reports & TV cassettes). Sustainable Community Development (university master level course) introduced in several universities.

The Baltic University Programme GRAS III Project 2003 coordinated by Per Berg, Landscape planning Dept., SLU, Uppsala, Sweden compares 7 sustainability resources in two very common townscape types in Petrozavodsk, St Petersburg (Russia), Jelgava, Livani (Latvia), Gdansk (Poland), Copenhagen (Denmark), Hällefors & Uppsala (Sweden). Solar Energy Plant in Uppsala Model Area Hågaby Per Berg & the Livani team

The Baltic University Programme Activity areas - education - research - information - applied projects

The Baltic University Programme Information & Communication Technologies - Satellite-TV - Satellite radio - Audio conferences - Computer conferences - Video conferences - Internet resources

The Baltic University Programme The Baltic University Press Production - 32 booklets and 8 books - 4 books in production - 43 TV programs, 65 hours - 60 satellite-TV receivers in CEE

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The Baltic University Programme Activity areas - education - research - information - applied projects

The Baltic University Urban Forum, BUUF Cooperation to promote sustainable development between cities/towns & universities in the BSR Background - Background - SUPERBS project Aim Aim - to develop strategies for sustainable development for cities and townsPartners: Organising partners: BUP, KTH, UBC 20 cities & towns in 9 countries, 15 universities & 3 NGO’s The Union of Baltic Cities disseminates the results > 100 cities. Balticuniv.uu.se/buuf

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BTox project The Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate & the Baltic University Aims Knowledge transfer for implementation & management of EC legislation of chemical risks for Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania Support the development of systematic education in human & eco- toxicology at universities in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania. 3 parts: 1) 3 week course for authorities & university teachers, Uppsala, spring 2003; 2) 20 credits master level course, 6 weeks, Uppsala, fall 2003; 3) 3 week course for authorities & university teachers in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, spring 2004

The Baltic University Programme Education for Sustainable Development Cooperation with the Ministries of Education in the BSR Baltic 21 Education Sector Portal for ESD (Education for Sustainable Development)

The Baltic University Programme In Summary - a regional university network, since coordinated by Uppsala University - sustainable development - financed by the Ministry of Education in Sweden, SI, Sida, Uppsala University, KK foundation, Interreg IIIB, the Ministry of Education in Finland

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