1 Training in ESD through an inter-regional perspective – The Baltic Sea & Mediterranean regions Christine Jakobsson Director The Baltic University Programme Uppsala University Christine Jakobsson Director The Baltic University Programme Uppsala University BUP, Uppsala University, 6-11 October, 2008

CSD Uppsala Centre for Sustainable Development Uppsala Baltic University Programme

Conference for the Official Launching of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development November 2005, Athens Greece Organised with support of Greek Ministry for Education and Ministry of Environment & Territory, UNEP/MAP & MIO-ECSDE & under the auspices of UNESCO, UNECE & the Hellenic Parliament. Main objectives: - To explore the expectations & prospective of DESD in the Mediterranean. - To identify the stakeholders from Governments, NGOs, private sector, etc. & their role in the implementation of the Decade. - To present current Initiatives, Partnerships & Networks on ESD in the region, to exchange experiences, knowledge & explore the possibilities of creating synergies & foster them. - To present the newly adopted UNECE Strategy on ESD & link it with the Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD). - To raise & assure the political commitment to create the necessary institutional & operational framework in the countries to support ESD including mobilisation of financial resources.

Conference for the Official Launching of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development November 2005, Athens Greece BUP was invited to the conference for the launching of the UN DESD & gave a presentation on BUP & ESD Decided at the meeting to initiate a similar university network within the Mediterranean region (strongly supported both by UNESCO-ROSTE & MEdIES). Mentioned in the Conference Resolution. Christine Jakobsson (Vice Director BUP) was invited to be a member of the MEdIES core group to transfer experience from the BSR on ESD to the Mediterranean region.

Welcome & presentation of the programme topics & activities Christine Jakobsson, BUP, Uppsala University Presentation of the BUP and MEdIES with an emphasis on their activities & methodologies of ESD applied Christine Jakobsson, U.U.& MIO-ECSDE/MEdIES representative 18.00Dinner & Mingle at BUP 21.30Bus departure from Villavägen 16 to Linné & Uppsala hotels 5

08.30Bus departure from Linné and Uppsala hotels to Villavägen – P RESENTATIONS : The current major Initiatives on ESD: the UN Decade on ESD and the UNECE Strategy on ESD: how we came along (evolution); what "new" perspectives do they offer; how can educators take advantage of these frameworks. Carl Lindberg, UNESCO, Paula Lindroos, Åbo Akademi University, Baltic 21 E, MIO- ECSDE/MEdIES representative – 10.15Coffee break at BUP – 11.00The main topics of ESD in the framework of the Decade and the UNECE Strategy (peace/human rights, gender, health, natural resources/biodiversity, poverty, corporate responsibility, active citizenship) - Brainstorming Debate. Carl Lindberg, UNESCO – 11.45The methodologies that ESD "demands" to be realized; Factors influencing the choice and implementation of the methods and learning tools. David Kronlid, Uppsala University – 12.45Lunch at EVC Cafeteria, Villavägen 8 6

12.45 – W ORKSHOP : The role of educators in ESD Linda Strandenhed, CEMUS – Coffee break at BUP 15.10Bus departure from Villavägen to Lundellska school – F IELD VISIT to an Educational Institution implementing ESD Programme as a Good Practice - Lundellska school in Uppsala. Pernilla Andersson 17.30Bus departure from Lundellska school to hotels 19.00Dinner at Amazing Thai restaurant, Salagatan 20 7

08.30Bus departure from Linné and Uppsala hotels to Villavägen – 10.00V ISIT to: ESD Courses/ Projects/ Practices of Uppsala University - The role of universities in teacher training CEMUS Centre for Environment and Development Studies, Villavägen 16 including Coffee breakCentre for Environment and Development Studies 10.00Bus departure from Villavägen 16 to Seminariegatan – UKM Department of Studies in Education, Culture and Media, Seminariegatan 1, Room 1207Department of Studies in Education, Culture and Media Director of Studies Anders Jansson – P RESENTATION : ESD at international level: Evolution from EE to ESD Prof. Michael Scoullos, MIO-ECSDE/ MEdIES – Lunch at Cafeteria Nyfiket, Seminariegatan 1 8

13.30 – 14.15W ORKSHOP : The methodologies that ESD "demands" to be realized; Factors influencing the choice and implementation of the methods and learning tools. EduChange: an educational package for teachers on ESD. Gitte Jutvik, WWF – 15.00P RESENTATION : ESD at Gotland University and SWEDESD - What are the possibilities, competencies and responsibilities of teachers in this framework. Frans Lenglet, SWEDESD – 15.15Coffee break at Cafeteria Nyfiket, Seminariegatan W ORKSHOP UNECE Indicators for ESD successful implementation. Prof. Michael Scoullos, MIO-ECSDE/ MEdIES 17.30Bus departure from Seminariegatan 1 to Villavägen Dinner & film “An Inconvenient Truth” Venue: BUP, Villavägen 16, room Småland for the film 21.30Bus departure from Villavägen 16 to Linné and Uppsala hotels 9

08.30Bus departure from Linné and Uppsala hotels to Villavägen – 09.45P RESENTATIONS ESD in topics such as technology, planning and agriculture Christine Jakobsson & Lars Rydén, BUP, Uppsala University Coffee break at BUP Best practices Eva Friman, CEMUS and participants ESD in Latvia Janis Zaloksnis, Ministry of Environment, Latvia Internet course on Sustainable Development, COS Sinikka Suomalainen, Åbo Akademi University, Finland – 13.00Lunch at EVC Cafeteria, Villavägen 8 10

P RESENTATIONS : How unsustainable or sustainable are we as individuals; what changes are needed. Life styles Malin Östman, CEMUS, Ingrid Karlsson, Lars Rydén, BUP, Uppsala University The opening of school and educators to society; the need for multi-stakeholder cooperation at local level; what have we learnt from such cooperation schemes; what needs to be changed. Demonstration and trial of SD games Lars Rydén, BUP, Uppsala University – 17.00City tour of Uppsala and visit to Uppsala University Museum Gustavianum University guide Mikael Norrby 19.00Dinner at Hotel Linné restaurant, Skolgatan 15 11

08.30Bus departure from Linné and Uppsala hotels to Villavägen – P RESENTATION Tools, methods and other “animals” – understanding sustainability in practice. Alan AtKisson – 10.30Coffee Break at BUP – 12.00W ORKSHOP : Methodologies of ESD; Research & evaluation topics - WAYS OF COOPERATION between ESD trainers in different countries: the cases of Mediterranean and Baltic Sea Regions. Alan AtKisson, Christine Jakobsson, Michael Scoullos – 13.00Lunch at BUP – 15.00W ORKSHOP : ESD IN PRACTICE : Case studies: good & bad examples, perspectives & obstacles. Malin Östman, CEMUS Coffee break at BUP – 16.30Discussion session & brainstorming for follow up activities - Evaluation of the Programme (Questionnaire)(Norrland I) 16.30Bus departure from Villavägen 16 to Linné and Uppsala hotels 18.00Dinner at Il Gusto restaurant, Dragarbrunnsgatan 19 12

13 The Baltic University Programme a network of 220 universities & institutes of higher learning; 14 countries in the Baltic Sea Basin 14 regional centres teachers/researchers contributed students yearly coordinated by a Secretariat at Uppsala University, Sweden; sustainable development, focuses on sustainable development, environmental protection & democracy environmental protection & democracy;

Education Environment Society Economy The evolution after WSSD (2002): Sustainable Development as a pyramid Scoullos 2005

Technology Environment Culture Society Economy Governance Education for Sustainable Development Scoullos 2005

16 The Baltic University Programme Activity areas - education - research - information - outreach activities & 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 Undergraduate courses Environmental Science courses 1. The Baltic Sea Environment 2. Environmental Science 3. English for Environmental Science The Baltic Sea Region (area studies) courses 1. The Baltic Sea Region – Cultures, Politics, Societies 2. Peoples of the Baltic 3. Regional Development and the Baltic Sea Region Sustainable Development course 1. A Sustainable Baltic Region

The Baltic University Programme Master courses Water Management courses 1. Sustainable Water Management in Baltic Sea Region 2. The Baltic Waterscape 3. The Use and Management of Water 4. River Basin Management Environmental Management courses 1. Policy Instruments for Environmental Management 2. Cleaner Production & Technologies 3. Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques 4. Environmental Management Systems & Certification Sustainable community development courses 1. The city 2. Building sustainable communities 3. Sustainable Urban Management

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

The Baltic University Programme Borki Student Conferences and Student Parliament

The Baltic University Programme Student Summer Sailing and Courses

The Baltic University Programme The Baltic University Press Production - 32 booklets and 12 books - 3 books in production - 43 TV programs, 65 hours - 60 satellite-TV receivers in CEE

24 The Baltic University Urban Forum, BUUF Cooperation to promote sustainable development between cities/towns & universities in the BSR Cooperation to promote sustainable development between cities/towns & universities in the BSR Background - SUPERBS project Aim - to develop strategies for sustainable development for cities & towns Aim - to develop strategies for sustainable development for cities & 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. The Union of Baltic Cities disseminates the results > 100 cities.

25 The Baltic University Urban Forum Results - Urban flows strategies Reducing Using less energy Using less water Replacing Using renewables, fossil free municipalities Using less toxic, e.g. outphasing Hg Rescaling – downscaling and upscaling Upscaling heating – district heating Downscaling heating – heat pumps, individual boilers Upscaling water flows – sewage, WWTP Recycling Recycling waste flows (product reuse, material recycle, incinerate) Recycle nutrient flows (compost, production of biogas, nutrients to fields)

26 Integrated Solutions for Sustainability Management in Baltic Cities Sustainment Lack of cross-sectoral policy integration is one of the most urgent challenges of urban sustainability in the EU & the BSR. The main objectiveto strengthen the The main objective: to strengthen the ability of local authorities to develop their working methods, skills & people to significantly contribute to SD - integrated approaches ability of local authorities to develop their working methods, skills & people to significantly contribute to SD - integrated approaches: Sustainability Management Centres (SMC) developing offices responsible for sustainable development towards Sustainability Management Centres (SMC). SMCs gather & strengthen the knowledge & expertise of all dimensions of SD (economic, social & environmental) within the same centre.

27 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 Policy Instruments 1. Policy Instruments EM1 Cleaner Production 2. Cleaner Production EM2 Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques 3. Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques EM3 4. Environmental Management Systems & Certification EM4 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 Policy Instruments 1. Policy Instruments EM1 Cleaner Production 2. Cleaner Production EM2 Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques 3. Product Design & Life Cycle Techniques EM3 4. Environmental Management Systems & Certification EM4

28 BTox project The Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate & the Baltic University Aims Knowledge transfer for implementation & management of EC legislation of chemical risks for Estonia, Latvia & LithuaniaKnowledge transfer for implementation & management of EC legislation of chemical risks for Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania systematic education in human & eco-toxicology at universities in Estonia, Latvia & LithuaniaSupport the development of systematic education in human & eco-toxicology at universities in Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania.

29 Education for Sustainable Development Cooperation with the Ministries of Education in the BSR Baltic 21 Education Sector Portal for ESD (Education for Sustainable Development) 5 teachers conferences (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008) on ESD organised together with Åbo Academy

BUP Teachers Trainings on ESD - Themes Intercultural communication Tools for sustainability – the Accelerator; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) University Education for Sustainable Development University Education for Sustainable Development University Education for Sustainable Development 30

Ecosystem Health & Sustainable Agriculture Project Reaching a Landmark – Ten years of sub- regional cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region Riga, June 3rd, 2008 Christine Jakobsson The Baltic University Programme Uppsala University Reaching a Landmark – Ten years of sub- regional cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region Riga, June 3rd, 2008 Christine Jakobsson The Baltic University Programme Uppsala University

Baltic 21 - An Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region The Baltic 21 Agriculture Sector priority actions:  Education and training demonstration watersheds with demonstration farms  Create demonstration watersheds with demonstration farms in a network in the different countries (part of joint action 3) ”Virtual Research Institute”  Develop a ”Virtual Research Institute” for sustainable agriculture based on the already existing NOVABOVA in the Baltic Sea Region. agro-environmental legislation and policies  Elaborate and implement agro-environmental legislation and policies

Ecosystem Health & Sustainable Agriculture New course package on SD & agriculture & ecosystem health for university level New course package on SD & agriculture & ecosystem health for university level Developed in cooperation with BUP & the Envirovet Baltic network Developed in cooperation with BUP & the Envirovet Baltic network Countries: Belarus, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Kaliningrad & St. Petersburg in Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine & the USA Countries: Belarus, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Kaliningrad & St. Petersburg in Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine & the USA Part of HELCOM and GEF’s Baltic Sea Regional Project in NW Russia (Sida financed) Part of HELCOM and GEF’s Baltic Sea Regional Project in NW Russia (Sida financed) Baltic 21 Lighthouse project Baltic 21 Lighthouse project New Course Package !!

Baltic Sea- Similar Characteristics to US Great Lakes - Limited water turnover - Cold water, ice cover - High human densities in portions of drainage - Heavy industry and agriculture - History of poorly treated waste, waste dumping - Multiple jurisdictions

Ecosystem Health & Sustainable Agriculture 4 seminars in St. Petersburg in (3 held) 4 seminars in St. Petersburg in (3 held) 4 seminars in Kaliningrad in 2008 (2 held) 4 seminars in Kaliningrad in 2008 (2 held) 1 seminar in Estonia, 1 in Latvia, 1 in Lithuania & 1 in Poland(3 held, only Poland left for autumn 2008) 1 seminar in Estonia, 1 in Latvia, 1 in Lithuania & 1 in Poland(3 held, only Poland left for autumn 2008) UN Partnership for Sustainable Development UN Partnership for Sustainable Development UN CSD 16 Meeting, 6-7 May 2008, New York, USA UN CSD 16 Meeting, 6-7 May 2008, New York, USA Baltic 21, 10 year Anniversary, Riga Summit, 3 June Baltic 21, 10 year Anniversary, Riga Summit, 3 June Editors Meeting, Vilnius, 24 June Editors Meeting, Vilnius, 24 June Authors Meeting, Vilnius, June Authors Meeting, Vilnius, June New Course Package !!

Unique cooperation Agronomists, Agronomists, Veterinaries, Veterinaries, Animal scientists, Animal scientists, Nature geographers, Nature geographers, Biologists, Biologists, Wildlife biologists, Wildlife biologists, Chemists Chemists Economists Economists Rural development specialists Rural development specialists Public health professionals etc. Public health professionals etc. Gender specialist and social experts Gender specialist and social experts New concept on sustainable agriculture & its part in the rural ecosystem; New concept on sustainable agriculture & its part in the rural ecosystem; Substantial knowledge on land use & rural development, ecosystem health & the interactions between wild & domesticated organisms, poverty alleviation, legislation, control measures, stewardship for the future. Substantial knowledge on land use & rural development, ecosystem health & the interactions between wild & domesticated organisms, poverty alleviation, legislation, control measures, stewardship for the future.

Ecosystem Health & Sustainable Agriculture Modules Rural development and land use Sustainable agriculture Ecology and animal health 3 books for university teaching 37

The future concerns of both regions! Climate change & thereby altered conditionsClimate change & thereby altered conditions Overfishing-regulation different between countriesOverfishing-regulation different between countries Increased use of chemicals & pharmaceuticalsIncreased use of chemicals & pharmaceuticals Sewage treatment works, or even worse no sewage treatmentSewage treatment works, or even worse no sewage treatment Increased shippingIncreased shipping Alien species & changed food websAlien species & changed food webs Reduction in biodiversityReduction in biodiversity Transmission of diseases between regions, countries, wild & domestic animalsTransmission of diseases between regions, countries, wild & domestic animals

EHSA & the future Substantial holistic knowledge on ecosystem health & sustainable agriculture based on research & experience. Written by well-known experts within the BSR & the Great Lakes region. Substantial holistic knowledge on ecosystem health & sustainable agriculture based on research & experience. Written by well-known experts within the BSR & the Great Lakes region. Suitable for continuing education for advisors Suitable for continuing education for advisors University education to provide a solid background University education to provide a solid background Large multiplying effect after the project ends as the educational package will be offered to all universities within the BSR & GLR Large multiplying effect after the project ends as the educational package will be offered to all universities within the BSR & GLR Good platform for future research Good platform for future research

EduChange – a new BUP course for teacher training on ESD

Sustainable Africa University Network, SAUNET University twinning between BSR and LVR BUP as a model for ESD & University cooperation in the LVR. BUP 200 Universities in 10 countries. IUCEA 55 Universities in 3 Countries. A pilot project involving 10 universities at the start IUCEA BUP

SAUNET - Proposed Activities? Building university networks between LVR and BSR. Linking Research to Education: VICres/BUP Capacity Building: preparation and delivery of courses, staff training on ESD. Foster outreach activities: directed towards society and target groups like schools, community organizations etc.

43 BUP offers education on SD issues, both basic & specialised & intends to continue during the ESD decade. -approaching students per year. -encourage universities to cooperate with communities they are part of - important sustainability strategy. -competence development for professionals in municipalities, businesses etc. &

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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 45

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). 46

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. 47

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. 48

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. 49

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) 50