1. Centres Meeting in Nitra, Slovakia 19-22 January 2005 Christine Jakobsson Vice Director BUP Coordination Secretariat Uppsala University Sweden

2. BUP Centres Meeting - Agenda Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - Castle Mojmirovce 16.00 Opening session. Opening words: Pavol Elias & Christine Jakobsson Session 1. FormalitiesChair Christine Jakobsson Agenda for the meeting Approval minutes from the Hrodna meeting. Minutes for this meeting 16.30 Coffee break 17.00 Session 2. Centre Reports Chair Tatyana Polajeva - 18.00 Reports from national centres 19.00 Dinner Welcoming address by the Vice-Rectors Dusan Huska and Anna Bandlerova

3. BUP Centres Meeting – Agenda cont. Thursday, January 20, 2005- Nitra University 08.00 Departure to Nitra University 09.00 Session 2, cont. Reports from national centres cont. Report from the BUP secretariat Lars Rydén Information on the BUP self-assessment committee Report from the Board MeetingSiarhei Darozhka 11.00 Coffee break 11.30 Session 3Chair Iryna Kriba Summer and Autumn reports * Summer camp, a cruise on the Masurian Lakes, 26/7- 6/8 I.Zbicinski * Field seminar, Restoration Ecology, Hel Marine St.,12-21/8 L. Rydén * Summer cruise Fryderyk Chopin, 11 – 25/9 Maria Winkler * Teachers’ Conference on Baltic Sea Region Studies - Peoples of the Baltic - Regional development, 25-28/11 2004, in Ciazen, L. Rydén * Teachers’ Conference on Sustainable Water Management, 2-4 December 2004 in Łodz, Poland Ireneusz Zbicinski / Lars Rydén * Teachers’ Conference on A Sustainable Baltic Region, 8-12/12 2004 in Kazimierz Dolny, PolandAndris Spricis / Ireneusz Zbicinski

4. BUP Centres Meeting – Agenda cont. Thursday, January 20, 2005- Nitra University 12.30 – 13:30 Lunch 13.30 Walking visit of historical Nitra (Upper town) with professional guide ca 2 hours 15.30 Coffee break 16.00 – 18.00 Brainstorming on the centres function Some ideas about administration & organisation Christine Jakobsson / Maria Winkler –Culture and technology of communication –Short workshop on conference telephones –Contracts with Centres 19:00 Dinner in Nitra

5. BUP Centres Meeting – Agenda cont. Friday, January 21, 2005 - Castle Mojmirovce 09.00 Session 4Chair Uffe Jakobsen Improving the information flow in the network * Mentors meetings & mentors cooperation with centres P. Lindroos * Student’s websiteKarol Bajer * BUP HomepageLars Rydén * BUP NewsletterChristine Jakobsson * BUP Powerpoint presentations Christine Jakobsson 10.15 Presentation of the DOSAIB (Development of Sustainable Agriculture & Industry in the Baltic Countries) projectC. Jakobsson 11.00 Coffee break 11.15 Courses development & the future C. Jakobsson / L. Rydén The decade of Education for Sustainable Development & the BUP Discussion

6. 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch at Castle Mojmirovce 13.30 Presentation of the Castle Mojmirovce (the building and the park) 15.00 Session 5Chairman Andris Spricis Project development and cooperation Lars Rydén –Baltic University Urban Forum, BUUF project –Cooperation with the Ministry of Education for the ESD, Education for Sustainable Development –Baltic 21 Senior Officials Group, SOG –B-tox –EMS Applications for fundingChristine Jakobsson / Lars Rydén –Sida A Sustainable Baltic Region Environmental Science –EU Coming activitiesMaria Winkler 18.00 Excursion to the thermal pool in Polny Kesov ca 3 km from the castle 20:00 Dinner at Castle Mojmirovce BUP Centres Meeting – Agenda cont. Friday, January 21, 2005 - Castle Mojmirovce

7. BUP Centres Meeting Saturday, January 22, 2005- Castle Mojmirovce 09.00 Session 6. Conclusions from the meeting Christine Jakobsson 10.00 Departure - transport by small bus to Vienna Airport.

8. BUP Centres meetings 2004 - 2010 YearWhere/WhenCentre 2004Åbo, JanuaryFinland Minsk, JuneBelarus 2005Nitra, JanuarySlovak Rep. Kaliningrad, JuneRussia/Kal 2006Riga, JanuaryLatvia Umeå, JuneSweden 2007Lviv, JanuaryUkraina Lodz, JunePoland 2008Hamburg, JanuaryGermany Kaunas, JuneLithuania 2009Tallinn, JanuaryEstonia Copenhagen, JuneDenmark 2010St Petersburg, JanuaryRussia/StP

9. Brainstorming on the Centres function Some ideas about administration and organisation Delegate tasks – make use of interested students! Problems with delegation – don’t give up! Spreading of information: –within the centre e.g. BUP Secretariat weekly planning meetings –within the country e.g. annual national meetings –E-mail lists of all teachers – updating –who is responsible for updating of the directory? –homepage for all centres – Christian will assist –please answer e-mails! Please help us save articles etc. on BUP for our archive

10. Contracts with Centres Contract from 1st June 2004 to 31 December 2005 – handed out at Centres Meeting in Hrodna; Have received signed contracts from: –Belarus –Slovak and Czech republics –Lithuania –St. Petersburg –Kaliningrad

11. BUP Newsletter We started the BUP Newsletter in September 2004 We have published 3 numbers so far (1/9; 26/10; 15/12) Press stop for next issue 28 January 2005 Distributed by e-mail and on the homepage We need your help to produce short paragraphs of news of short articles Help us keep up-to-date!

12. The Baltic University Programme Christine Jakobsson Vice Director The Baltic University Programme Coordination Secretariat Uppsala University Sweden http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/about/B UPresentation.ppt

13. BUP Powerpoint presentations We will start to have lectures from teachers conferences on our homepage

14. BUP Course development and the future The decade of Education for Sustainable Development and the BUP Discussion Introduction ESD (2005-2014) In December 2002, resolution 57/254 on the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly and UNESCO was designated as lead agency for the promotion of the Decade.

15. Education as the foundation of SD was reaffirmed at the Johannesburg Summit, (Ch. 36 of Agenda 21 of the Rio Summit, 1992). The Plan of Implementation: linkages between the Millennium Development Goals on universal primary education for both boys & girls (especially girls) & the Dakar Framework for Action on Education for All. The creation of a gender-sensitive education system at all levels & of all types – formal, non-formal and informal – to reach the unserved is emphasized as a crucial component of ESD. Education: a tool for addressing important questions e.g. rural development, health care, community involvement, HIV/AIDS, the environment, & wider ethical/legal issues such as human values & human rights. No universal model of ESD.No universal model of ESD. Overall agreement on the concept,Overall agreement on the concept, Nuanced differences according to local contexts, priorities & approaches.Nuanced differences according to local contexts, priorities & approaches. Each country has to define its own priorities & actions.Each country has to define its own priorities & actions. The goals, emphases & processes must be locally defined to meet the local environmental, social & economic conditions in culturally appropriate ways.The goals, emphases & processes must be locally defined to meet the local environmental, social & economic conditions in culturally appropriate ways. ESD is relevant & critical for both developed & developing countries.ESD is relevant & critical for both developed & developing countries.

16. Objectives – 2005-2014 The Decade of ESD pursues a global vision: The vision of education for sustainable development is a world where everyone has the opportunity to benefit from quality education and learn the values, behaviour and lifestyles required for a sustainable future and for positive societal transformation.

17. DD, the mascot of the UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development website. DD, the mascot of the UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development website. UNESCO interactive website to: - prepare and build momentum for the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014). - focus on Key Action Themes: Quality Education; Environment, Sustainable Consumption, Water, Sustainable Tourism, Overcoming Poverty, Human Rights, Rural Development, Gender Equality, Health Promotion, HIV/AIDS, Media & ICTs, Intercultural Understanding, Cultural Diversity, Indigenous knowledge. - give visibility to local, national & international ESD activities, initiatives & events. - disseminate tools (publications, materials, educational kits, questionnaires, etc.) that can be used by ESD educators & professionals in their activities.

18. The draft International Implementation Scheme for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development is now available online. UNESCO leads the Decade & developing a draft International Implementation Scheme (IIS). The draft International Implementation Scheme for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development is now available online. Initial consultation with UN partners in September 2003, UNESCO shared a framework for the Scheme worldwide (> 2000 contributions). The draft Scheme was reviewed by leading academics & experts in the field, before it was submitted, in July 2004 to the High Level Panel on the Decade, which advises the Director- General of UNESCO on this topic. It was presented at the 59th session of the UN General Assembly on 18-19th October 2004 in New York.

19. BUP offers education on SD issues, both basic & specialised & intends to continue during the ESD decade. -approaching 10 000 students per year. -encourage universities to cooperate with communities they are part of- important sustainability strategy. -competence development for professionals in municipalities, businesses etc. A Sustainable Baltic Region developed in 1997;developed in 1997; 10 booklets on themes important for sustainability (e.g. agriculture, energy, forests, fishery, transport, industry, regional development) & some films.10 booklets on themes important for sustainability (e.g. agriculture, energy, forests, fishery, transport, industry, regional development) & some films. issues of sustainable use & management of natural resources; long- term protection of our environment & sustainable organization of human societies from the level of households to municipalities, cities & countriesissues of sustainable use & management of natural resources; long- term protection of our environment & sustainable organization of human societies from the level of households to municipalities, cities & countries new version is being planned.new version is being planned. SIDA application in November 2004.SIDA application in November 2004. Teacher’s conference, 8-12 December 2004, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. Focus: development of new course version. Last day - a consensus discussion on development of the new course; Emphasis on didactics & use of a homepage, the internet & distance teaching. History of sustainability & SD, examples from the implementation.Teacher’s conference, 8-12 December 2004, Kazimierz Dolny, Poland. Focus: development of new course version. Last day - a consensus discussion on development of the new course; Emphasis on didactics & use of a homepage, the internet & distance teaching. History of sustainability & SD, examples from the implementation. &

20. Environmental Science Book finished in 2003;Book finished in 2003; The course has 4 parts;The course has 4 parts; Background on environmental studies & the effect of human society on the environment;Background on environmental studies & the effect of human society on the environment; How society deals with environmental impact; what we need to do;How society deals with environmental impact; what we need to do; Book - English for Environmental Science (developed 1 year ago);Book - English for Environmental Science (developed 1 year ago); Website, is functioning at a minimum level (lack of financing).Website, is functioning at a minimum level (lack of financing). Application to SIDA in November 2004 ( website & the book);Application to SIDA in November 2004 ( website & the book); Website: to help students & teachers with texts, questions, quizzes & examples.Website: to help students & teachers with texts, questions, quizzes & examples. The Baltic Sea Region - Culture, politics societies Book finished in 2002.Book finished in 2002. The Baltic Sea region & its societies - 8 headings: history, culture, languages, democracy, multiculturality, social conditions, economics & security.The Baltic Sea region & its societies - 8 headings: history, culture, languages, democracy, multiculturality, social conditions, economics & security. Focuses on the conditions in the region after 1989/91, & regional development with special emphasis on democracy, human rights & economics.Focuses on the conditions in the region after 1989/91, & regional development with special emphasis on democracy, human rights & economics. Russian, Belarusian & Ukrainian version of the book published in 2005.Russian, Belarusian & Ukrainian version of the book published in 2005. Teachers’ conference, 25-28 November 2004, CiazenTeachers’ conference, 25-28 November 2004, Ciazen Need for more materials and work on Democracy education against the background of the Ukrainian elections.Need for more materials and work on Democracy education against the background of the Ukrainian elections.

21. Sustainable Water Management in the Baltic Sea Basin 3 books & films.3 books & films. A partly updated version of the 3 textbooks for the SWM courses are available online in pdfA partly updated version of the 3 textbooks for the SWM courses are available online in pdf Course is from autumn term 2004 on the internetCourse is from autumn term 2004 on the internet Water as a resource, as well as the quality and quantity of water is an important part of sustainability.Water as a resource, as well as the quality and quantity of water is an important part of sustainability.EMS 4 books on EMS to be published spring 2005. 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) Great importance for the industry & business sector. Aimed both for students & professionals. Sustainable Agriculture & environmental health Plans for a new course package on SD & agriculture as well as environmental health.Plans for a new course package on SD & agriculture as well as environmental health. Planning conference in September 2005 (if financing is secured).Planning conference in September 2005 (if financing is secured). Course package will be developed in cooperation with among others, a group of veterinarians from the University of Illinios, USA & Kaunas University.Course package will be developed in cooperation with among others, a group of veterinarians from the University of Illinios, USA & Kaunas University.

22. BUUF Cooperation between cities/towns & universities in the BSR to promote SD. 1999-2002: 35 case studies in cities, on urban planning, democracy & environmental management (SUPERBS project). Published a series of reports & TV cassettes. Sustainable Community Development (univ. master level course). series of reportsSustainable Community Developmentseries of reportsSustainable Community Development Phase 1. To develop strategies for SD for cities and towns. 20 cities and towns, & 15 universities in 9 countries. Organising partners: BUP, KTH, UBC. Organising partners: BUP, KTH, UBC. Spring 2005: 10 booklets will be published on: Traffic and TransportTraffic and Transport, Rebuilding Brownfields, Sustainable Energy Management, Education, Sustainable Economic Development, Urban-Rural Cooperation, Urban Green Structures and Parks, Water Management, Waste Management, Integration of Sustainability Management. Rebuilding BrownfieldsSustainable Energy ManagementEducationSustainable Economic DevelopmentUrban-Rural CooperationUrban Green Structures and Parks, Water Management Waste Management Traffic and TransportRebuilding BrownfieldsSustainable Energy ManagementEducationSustainable Economic DevelopmentUrban-Rural CooperationUrban Green Structures and Parks, Water Management Waste Management For municipalities, students & professionals. Phase 2. Competence development seminars within the participating municipalities & on larger conferences taking up the aspect of integrating sustainability within different areas. Put forward the development of sustainability within the region.

23. Sustainable Tourism in the BSRSustainable Tourism in the BSR Planning to start a cooperation with Monash University, Australia on Sustainable tourism in the BSR. Teach English to participants in BelarusTeach English to participants in Belarus to better be able to participate in our conferences, courses & other activities financing from (the Swedish Institute) Sustainable Baltic Business CommunitySustainable Baltic Business Community: a course on sustainability in the business sector of the BSR Risk & Safety Education:Risk & Safety Education: currently planning a cooperation with the Swedish Rescue Board (Räddningsverket) on a masters education on security issues for the Baltic Sea Region. (Interreg IIIB project) Sustainable ForestrySustainable Forestry Cooperation with the MediterraneanCooperation with the Mediterranean Lake VictoriaLake Victoria Teachers education on ESDTeachers education on ESD Sustainable Energy courseSustainable Energy course

24. Use of EU structural funds for new EU members The EU has reserved large amounts of financing for the new EU members; Try to find structural funds and other EU financing for your Centre.

25. Applications/Grants 2003/04 (as of 2004-05-09) FinancierProject Sum applied for Lead partnerDateResult Organisation 1. Ministry of Educ., SEBUP Secretariat 4,000,000 SEK UU Rector2004-01-012,000,000 ann granted 2. UU RectorBUP Secretariat 1,300,000 SEK/year BUP Uppsala2004-01-01900.000 granted 3. Ministry of Educ., FIBUP Centre ÅA 90,000 Euro BUP Turku2004-01-01 100.000 Euro ann 3 yrs 4. UmU Rector BUP Centre UmU 100,000 SEK BUP Umeå2004-05-10Request has to be expanded 5. Visbyprogrammet, SIBUP Secr/Network 552,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review Network 6. Visbyprogrammet, SIBorki Student Conf250,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 7. Visbyprogrammet, SISailing Pogoria195,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 8. Visbyprogrammet, SISummer camp35,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 9. Visbyprogrammet, SISeminar Hel Marine St40,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 10. Visbyprogrammet, SITeachers Conf on BSR80,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review BUP projects 11. Visbyprogrammet, SINew material on SD800.000 BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 12. Visbyprogrammet, SISupport Belarus teachers 71.250 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-03-01Under review 13. Sida Env Science216.000 SEK BUP Uppsala2003-02-24Under review Cooperative projects 14. SidaBUUF coordination1,330,000 SEK BUP Uppsala+KTH2003-10-16200,000 granted 15. SidaBUUF/Russia +Belarus1,000,000 SEK BUP Uppsala2003-10-16granted 16. KK stiftelsenBUUF coordination1,000,000 SEK BUP Uppsala+KTH 2004-05-12 planned Research 17. FORMASRestoration aquatic ecosyst 60.000 SEK BUP Uppsala2004-04-01Under review 18. KK stiftelsenBUUF research3,150,000 SEK BUP Uppsala+KTH 2004-05-12 planned 19. 6FP MarieCurieEST STACE res stud/courses 228 fellow months BUP Uppsala2004-02-11Under review Other lead partner 20. FORMAS Post Doc positionca 500,000 SEK SLU LandscapePlan 2004-05-16planned 21. Visbyprogrammet, SIBaltic Business Communities 1,470,000 SEK BUP Umeå2004-03-01Under review 22. Visbyprogrammet, SIBaltic Sea Region Courseca 1,000,000 SEK Väddö FolkHSchool 2004-03-01Under review