The SEA directive requires that an SEA is carried out by the national authorities for plans and programmes which are subject to a preparation and/or adoption by an authority at national, regional or local level, including those co-financed by the European Community. If an activity/measure to be implemented as an outcome of the Baltic Sea Programme is such a plan or a programme, the national authorities will be responsible for the screening of likely significant environmental effects. Plans and programmes to be implemented as an outcome of the Baltic Sea Programme, which are not subject to a preparation and/or adoption by an authority at national, regional or local level must also be screened for likely significant environmental effects. This will be the responsibility of the Implementation Authority of the BSR Programme.
Specific projects subject to the requirements in the EIA directive fall under the discretion of the national authorities.
Step two
Activities may be proposed aiming at setting the framework for development of subsequent activities/measures. This might e.g. be for support to collaboration between different stakeholders from different places in the Baltic Sea Region on project development within a specific area. In such cases the screening of likely significant environmental effects should be carried out for the specific projects. If support to the implementation of these projects is applied for under the Baltic Sea Programme they should be included in the overall procedure starting at step one.
Step three
At this step, the INTERREG Implementation Authority of the Baltic Sea Region Programme, in collaboration with the relevant environmental authorities, screen if the activity/measure is likely to have any significant environmental effects. The methodology for this should follow the directions given in the Handbook including:
Identification of the key relevant environmental issues and concerns to be considered, based on the environmental issues listed in the SEA directive.
Identification of the relevant environmental protection objectives, to be derived from current or forthcoming:
legal or regulatory frameworks,
environmental strategies, policies and action plans
sustainable development strategies
sector strategies and policy documents, e.g. transport or energy policies and strategies.
Identification of relevant indicators and available data
In order to make this procedure workable it is proposed that the applicants as an integrated part of the application procedure provide all the above mentioned information. For this to be done systematically and transparent we have proposed a standard format to be filled by the applicants. This format is enclosed in appendix two.
Step four
The implementation Authority will on the basis of information provided by the applicant in step three take a formal decision whether an environmental assessment will be required.
The decision should ideally reflect the involvement of relevant National Environmental Authorities in step three and be based on their advice as to whether the applicants proposal is likely to have significant impacts on the environment.
Monitoring of the significant environmental impacts
According to the SEA Directive Article 10, significant environmental effects of implementation of plans and programmes shall be monitored in order to identify at an early stage unforeseen adverse effects, and to be able to undertake appropriate remedial action.
It is proposed that the Secretariat establish a monitoring programme to be included in the final programme on two levels throughout the Programme implementation period:
at project application level
at project implementation level
The following indicators are suggested in relation to the environmental issues identified in chapter 6.2. Where relevant, the indicators build on the core indicators for ERDF and Cohesion Fund as listed in the Indicative Guidelines on Evaluation Methods: monitoring and Evaluation Indicators, Working Document No. 2, developed for the new programming period 2007 - 2013, by the EU Commission, DG Regional Policy.
Table 8.proposed indicators
Environmental issue as identified in chapter 6
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Proposed indicators
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Biodiversity, flora and fauna
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Amount of nature 2000 areas affected by the programme
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Air and climate factors
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Number of projects on improvements of air quality
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (CO2 equivalents
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Cultural heritage
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Number of projects affecting cultural heritage
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Landscape
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No of projects having impact on landscape
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Energy and use of renewable rescores
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Transport demand
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No of projects impacting transport demand
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Adaptation to climate change
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No of projects focusing on responses to severe weather conditions
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The monitoring of the significant environmental impacts should also be an integrated part of the interim and ex post evaluation of the Baltic Sea Programme 2007-2013.
The procedure proposed above for assessment of the project applications as well as monitoring of the implementation of the projects which has to be an integrated part of the SEA/EIA of the projects will feed in data to the interim and ex post evaluation.
It will be important when preparing the interim and ex post evaluations to include an explicit requirement on assessing the significant effects of activities and projects on the relevant environmental objectives. Also an explicit requirement should be included to the interim evaluation to propose corrective measures if the evaluation shows unexpected adverse environmental effects.
Appendix 1: Assessment of the relevance and consistency of proposed measures to the EU Environmental Policy Framework
BSR Operational Programme
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Relationship with 6EAP Priorities
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Relationship with Thematic Strategies
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Priority #1: Fostering innovations across the BSR
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1. Supporting the performance of innovation sources
creation of model solutions in provision of appropriate technical (energy, transport, communication) and social infrastructure (education, further education, access to R&D resources, centres of excellence and competence), through adequate services, spatial planning and administrative support and exploitation of cultural differences in order to enhance cluster performance at the BSR level
stimulation of establishing of new clusters, notably in the E-BSR
connecting the capacity of regional clusters across national borders
enhancement of BSR trade and flows of FDI through transnational collaboration and partnership between private sector and public administration (e.g. supporting co-operation between SMEs from different countries, supporting outsourcing activities within BSR, influencing national and regional legislation etc.)
joint creation and dissemination of examples to better use the innovative potential of employees in enterprises
joint use of reciprocal (expensive) research equipments, labs, environmental tests
joint development of knowledge-intensive business services
transnational benchmarking of successful clusters, support schemes and policies
joint creation of model solutions and transferable results through collaboration within and between various clusters across national borders
joint marketing of BSR achievements and capacities in creation and transfer of innovation and in attracting foreign direct investments
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No (direct) relationship with 6 EAP Priorities
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No (direct) relationship with Thematic Strategies
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2. Facilitating transnational technology transfer and dissemination of knowledge
provision of links between R&TD facilities and international centres of R&TD excellence to improve access to scientific knowledge and technology transfer
development of transnationally relevant financial, organisational, legal and administrative support frameworks for technology transfer institutions
co-ordination of approaches to business-driven innovation policies and strategies at national and regional level across the BSR
creation of BSR support structures (support arenas, networks of national centres, transnational centres) for innovation and qualification
joint efforts in improving access to knowledge and competence of SMEs in their international activities
joint pilot implementation of broadly applicable innovations in BSR economy, notably in SMEs and craft firms (e.g. to facilitate routines or environmentally friendly production)
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No (direct) relationship with 6 EAP Priorities
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No (direct) relationship with Thematic Strategies
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3. Strengthening the societal understanding and public participation
facilitation of networking and exchange of best practices on education and other policies, which provide ground for an innovation environment
strengthening of educational facilities and structures in higher and further education or life-long learning for more efficient diffusion of innovations across the BSR
creation of pilot examples to improve technical knowledge in the BSR among various age groups
developing best practise examples on regional and local communication between various actors, social groups etc. concerning effects of innovations
developing best practice on attracting people of different age, gender and profession to innovation issues and on promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation spirit
developing demonstration projects to show how increased competitiveness can be better linked with social progress
preparation of regional strategies for promoting and using human resources for the benefit of diffusion of innovations across the BSR
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No (direct) relationship with 6 EAP Priorities
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No (direct) relationship with Thematic Strategies
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Priority #2: Managing our environment wisely / External and internal accessibility of the BSR
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Mutually complementary measures in transport and ICT enhancing accessibility and socio-economic growth
Planning and implementation schemes for the Baltic Motorways of the Sea as extensions and connecting sections of land-side transport corridors
Development and deployment of small-scale solutions to improve interoperability with regard to port-hinterland connections and links between transnational-national-regional networks (addressing worst cases, highlighting good examples and creating new ones)
Optimising air transport connections in the BSR in the context of sustainable development, economic growth and accessibility
Preparation of investments in and raising quality of public transportation catering for better connectivity of handicapped areas (e.g. remote areas, areas with low and scattered population pattern etc.)
Preparation of investments increasing absorption of ICT in lagging behind areas and counteracting the territorial digital divide
Capacity and harmonisation of transport and ICT policies across countries and with translation to comprehensive regional development policies, supplemented with education actions
Provision, testing and territorial impact assessment of solutions in transport and ICT adjusted to low population density in the North and to increased demand for transport infrastructure and services in the South
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Objective is not in conflict with 6 EAP Priorities, though the subject of transport potentially violates all 6EAP priorities, especially priority 1 (Climate Change), due to the environmental damages caused by gas emissions.
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Objective is not in conflict with Thematic Strategies, though the subject of transport potentially violates:
TS 1 : Air pollution;
TS 3 : Marine environment;
due to the environmental damages caused by gas emissions.
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Actions stimulating further integration within existent strategic development zones and creation of new ones (aimed to better exploit socio-economic potential of the adjacent territories)
Preparation of multimodal transport solutions (with particular attention to maritime, inland waterway and rail transport) aimed at combating bottlenecks and missing links along transnational transport corridors and allowing to transform them to strategic development zones
Development of solutions safeguarding stability of development zones identified and investigated under Interreg IIC and IIIB (joint transnational development programmes and thematic strategies, establishment of institutionalised structures for monitoring and counselling on investments, elaboration of common brand products etc.)
Elaboration, testing and dissemination of models and tools for efficient management of strategic development zones
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Objective is not in conflict with 6 EAP Priorities, though the subject of transport potentially violates all 6EAP priorities, especially priority 1 (Climate Change), due to the environmental damages caused by gas emissions.
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Objective is not in conflict with Thematic Strategies, though the subject of transport potentially violates:
TS 1 : Air pollution;
TS 3 : Marine environment;
due to the environmental damages caused by gas emissions.
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Priority #3: Challenging accessibility / Management of the Baltic Sea as a common resource
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Economic management of open sea areas and sustainable use of marine resources
Preparation of strategies, actions and pilot investments on using marine resources e.g. joint transnational efforts on advanced technologies, mari-culture, exploitation of gas hydrates, offshore wind energy, fish breeding, use of biomass, underwater tourism)
Actions oriented towards sensitivity mapping of Baltic Sea space resulting in visualisation of investigated potential of marine resources as well as in detection of possible conflict areas
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Objective is in line with:
Priority 1: Climate Changes:
Offshore wind energy and exploitation of gas hydrates will contribute to reduce gas emissions
Priority 2 : Nature and Biodiveristy:
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Objective is in line with:
TS 1 : Air pollution:
Offshore wind energy and exploitation of gas hydrates will contribute to achieve the emission reductions targets
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Water management with special attention to challenges caused by climate changes and/or demographic changes
Development of strategies and joint demonstration actions to improve water quality in the Baltic Sea and its catchment area, efficient water usage and water supply as well as flood protection measures
Development of legislative frames and concrete strategies, action plans and implementation actions for minimising impacts of climate change on water management
Joint solutions and pilot actions towards better protection of valuable marine resources
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Objective is in line with:
Priority 2: Nature and Biodiveristy:
Actions will contribute to development and protection of natural systems
Priority 4: Natural Resources and Wastes:
Actions will halter the consumption of resources, in order to not exceed the capacity of the environment
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Objective is in line with:
TS 1 : Air pollution:
Actions (indirectly) help "integrating air quality concerns into other policy areas".
TS 3: Protection and Conservation of the Marine Environment:
By protection of marine resources and improvement of water quality, the actions contribute to cleaner and restored oceans.
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Integrated development of off-shore and coastal areas
Preparation of strategies, tools and methods to minimise environmental risks resulting from both natural hazards and human activities (marine transport, tourism, fisheries etc)
Joint actions to enhance preparedness and response on the sea in case of accidents or spills (contingency planning, harmonisation of legislative frames, principles, rules and regulations)
Joint strategies and actions to increase reliability of maritime transport in the Baltic Sea (e.g. ice breaking, transport of dangerous goods)
Harmonisation of national management plans on marine environment and joint transnational implementation of their relevant parts
Development and implementation of integrated coastal zone management aiming at competence building at regional and national level
Preparation of scenarios, strategies and intervention plans towards mitigation of impacts of climate changes on coastal areas
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Objectives are indirectly in line with 6 EAP Priorities (mostly Priority 2 and 4), in that the primarely the human hazards it seeks to prevent/overcome, have a potential negative influence on the environment.
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Objectives are indirectly in line with Thematic Strategies (mostly TS 3 ), in that primarely the human hazards it seeks to prevent/overcome, have a potential negative influence on the environment.
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Priority 4 : Promoting attractive and competitive cities and regions
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Strengthening metropolitan regions, cities and urban areas as engines of economic development
Nurturing transnational urban co-operation established to solve common regional economic development problems (e.g. entrepreneurship policies, attraction of foreign direct investment, promotion of knowledge economy, corporate decision-making, business environment quality, labour productivity, preservation of urban environment, strengthening of civil society as important developmental factor etc.)
Further development of transnational urban co-operation established to improve joint supply of high quality services of general socio-economic interest through co-operation of cities and regions and wise use of ITC solutions (e.g. health services, public transportation services, education services, employment services)
Joint preparation and implementation of economic transformation strategies (from manufacturing to service) in the networks of non-metropolitan cities, with particular attention to smaller and peripherally located settlements
Elaboration, testing and dissemination of policies (including model solutions and good practices) on the co-operation among and between metropolises and small and medium-sized cities
Joint creation of transferable solutions for efficient urban-rural partnerships tackling joint development problems (e.g. suburbanisation, increased commuting, joint energy savings, alternative and renewable energy management, solutions to link urban and rural tourism)
Development and implementation of common adaptation strategies for rural areas in need of conversion (with focus on settlement structures) to maintain and increase employment opportunities
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Objectives potentially in conflict with the 6EAP Priorities, due to the potential environmental damages caused by increase in industry and urban growth
Action 5 is in line with Priority 3 (Environment and Health and Quality of Life), since it encourages a sustainable urban development.
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Objectives potentially in conflict with the 6EAP Priorities, due to the potential environmental damages caused by increase in industry and urban growth
Action 5 is in line with TS7 (Urban Development), in that it reduces the adverse environmental impact of cities on the wider environment.
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Strategic support for integrated BSR development and socio-economic and territorial cohesion
Preparation and implementation of cross-sectoral and territorial development strategies at the pan-Baltic level to guide socio-economic transformation of the Region (e.g. on branding of the BSR, transformation of settlement structures in the rural areas, aforestation, strengthening sustainable use and management of natural and cultural resources, development of networks of protected areas etc.)
Preparation and implementation of joint strategies for energy saving and cleaner production, promotion and transfer of knowledge in alternative and renewable energy management patterns, environmentally sound and eco-efficient technology
Preparation and implementation of marketing strategies and efforts on BSR strongholds in business and business environment (infrastructure, culture, nature) including conclusions on necessary improvements
Preparation and implementation of transnational adaptation strategies, actions and models addressing demographic change and migratory processes
Joint actions securing better involvement of broader public and NGOs in transnational territorial development and implementation of cross-sectoral strategies
Development of BSR tourist products based on the area’s cultural heritage and natural assets (e.g. planning and launching of transnational tourism routes, promotion of BSR eco-tourism, rural tourism etc.)
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Generally no (direct) relationship with 6 EAP Priorities.
Action 2 in line with:
Priority 1 : Climate change:
Action 2 will contribute to ensure that the gas emissions of the energy and industrial sectors will decrease
Priority 3: Environment and Health and Quality of Life:
Action 2 will encourage a sustainable urban development
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Generally no (direct) relationship with 6 EAP Priorities.
Action 2 in line with:
TS 1 : Air pollution:
Energy saving will contribute in reaching the emission reduction targets
TS7 Urban development:
Action 2 will contribute to making cities more attractive and healthier places to live in, especially through the transfer of knowledge (in TS7 called exchange of best practices)
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Appendix 2: Assessment of the environmental impacts of the proposed measures
Directions of support
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Environmental issues and objectives to be considered
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Environmental indicators or specific questions to guide the SEA
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Potential impact
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Comments and assumptions
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Priority # 1: Fostering innovations across the BSR
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1.1 Supporting the performance of existing industrial clusters and stimulating the emergence of new ones
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enhancement of cluster performance at the BSR level through provision of appropriate technical (energy, transport, communication) and social infrastructure (education, further education, centres of excellence and competence), through adequate services, spatial planning and administrative support and exploitation of cultural differences
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N/A
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|
|
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stimulation of new clusters notably in E-BSR
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N/A
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|
|
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joint efforts in improving access to knowledge and competence of SMEs in their international activities
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N/A
|
|
|
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enhancement of BSR trade and flows of FDI through transnational collaboration and partnership between private sector and public administration (e.g. supporting co-operation between SMEs from different countries, supporting outsourcing activities within BSR, influencing national and regional legislation etc.)
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N/A
|
|
|
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exchange of best practices, benchmarking of policies and joint creation of model solutions and transferable results through collaboration within and between various clusters across the national borders
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N/A
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joint marketing of BSR achievements and capacities in creation and transfer of innovation and in attracting foreign direct investments
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N/A
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|
|
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1.2. Actions enhancing policy support and connectivity of national and regional innovation systems in the BSR
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provision of links between R&TD facilities and international centres of R&TD excellence to improve access to scientific knowledge and technology transfer
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N/A
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|
|
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development of transnationally relevant financial, organisational, legal and administrative support frameworks for technology transfer institutions
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N/A
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co-ordination of approaches to business-driven innovation policies and strategies at national and regional level across the BSR
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N/A
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creation of BSR support structures for innovation and qualification
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N/A
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1.3. Strengthening the societal understanding and public participation
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facilitation of networking and exchange of best practices on education and other policies, which provide ground for an innovation environment
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N/A
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|
|
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strengthening of educational facilities and structures in higher and further education or life-long learning for more efficient diffusion of innovations across the BSR
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N/A
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|
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creation of pilot examples to improve technical knowledge in the BSR
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N/A
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|
|
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developing best practise examples on regional and local communication between various actors, social groups etc. concerning effects of innovations as well as on attracting people of different age, gender and profession to innovation issues
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N/A
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|
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developing demonstration projects to show how increased competitiveness can be better linked with social progress
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N/A
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|
|
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preparation of regional strategies for promoting and using human resources for the benefit of diffusion of innovations across the BSR
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N/A
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Direction of support
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Environmental issues and objectives to be considered
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Environmental indicators or specific questions to guide the SEA
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Potential impact
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Comments and assumptions
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Priority # II: Internal and external accessibility of the BSR
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2.1. Mutually complementary measures in transport and ICT enhancing accessibility and socio-economic growth
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Planning and implementation schemes for the Baltic Motorways of the Sea as extensions and connecting sections of land-side transport corridors
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* transport
* land use
* landscape
* biodiversity
* water
* air
* climatic factors
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* degree to which activities will result in modal shift/degree to which transport will increase
* resulting land take to envisaged facilities
* landscape impacts from activities
* likeliness that biodiversity is impacted
* degree to which activities will increase water pollution
* degree to which activities will increase air pollution
* degree to which climate gasses will increase
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-
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Most probably negative impact. If transport increases at land and at sea due to improved extensions and connecting sections the environmental impact on all environmental factors listed are likely to be negative.
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Development and deployment of small-scale solutions to improve interoperability with regard to port-hinterland connections and links between transnational-national-regional networks (addressing worst cases, highlighting good examples and creating new ones)
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* landscape
* transport
* biodiversity
* air
* land use
* Climatic factors
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as above
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-
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Most probably negative impact. If transport increases at land and at sea due to improved interoperability, the environmental impact on all environmental factors listed are likely to be negative.
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Optimising air transport connections in the BSR in the context of sustainable development, economic growth and accessibility
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N/A
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|
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Preparation of investments in public transportation catering for better connectivity of handicapped areas (e.g. remote areas, areas with low and scattered population pattern etc.)
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N/A
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|
|
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Preparation of investments increasing absorption of ICT in lagging behind areas and counteracting the territorial digital divide
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N/A.
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|
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Capacity and harmonisation of transport and ICT policies across countries and with translation to comprehensive regional development policies, supplemented with education actions
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N/A
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|
|
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Provision, testing and territorial impact assessment of model solutions in transport and ICT adjusted to low population density in the North and to increased demand for transport infrastructure and services in the South
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N/A
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|
|
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2.2. Actions stimulating further integration within existent strategic development zones and creation of new ones (aimed to better exploit socio-economic potential of the adjacent territories)
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Preparation of multimodal transport solutions (with attention to maritime, inland waterway and rail transport) aimed at combating bottlenecks and missing links along transnational transport corridors and allowing to transform them to strategic development zones
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N/A
|
|
|
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Development of solutions safeguarding stability of development zones identified and investigated under Interreg IIC and IIIB (joint transnational development programmes and thematic strategies, establishment of institutionalised structures for monitoring and counselling on investments, elaboration of common brand products etc.)
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N/A
|
|
|
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Elaboration, testing and dissemination of models and tools for efficient management of strategic development zones
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N/A
|
|
|
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Direction of support
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Environmental issues and objectives to be considered
|
Environmental indicators or specific questions to guide the analyses within the SEA process
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Potential impact
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Comments and assumptions
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Priority # III: Managing of the Baltic Sea as a common resource
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3.1. Economic management of open sea areas and sustainable use of marine resources
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Preparation of strategies, actions and pilot investments on using marine resources e.g. joint transnational efforts on advanced technologies, mari-culture, exploitation of gas hydrates, offshore wind energy, fish breeding, use of biomass, underwater tourism)
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N/A
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|
|
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Actions oriented towards sensitivity mapping of Baltic Sea space resulting in concrete investigation of marine resources potential and detection of possible conflict areas
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N/A
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|
|
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3.2. Water management with special attention to challenges caused by climate changes and/or demographic changes
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Development of strategies and joint demonstration actions to improve water quality in the Baltic Sea and its catchment area, efficient water usage and water supply as well as flood protection measures
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* Biodiversity, flora and fauna;
* Water;
* Population and human health
* Climatic factors
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* degree to which demonstration projects may improve water quality
degree to which demonstration projects may improve the preservation of biodiversity
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+
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Development of legislative frames and concrete strategies, action plans and implementation actions for minimising impacts of climate change on water management
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N/A
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3.3 Integrated development of off-shore and coastal areas
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Preparation of strategies, tools and methods to minimise environmental risks resulting from both natural hazards and human activities (marine transport, tourism, fisheries etc) as well as enhancing preparedness and response on the sea in case of accidents or spills (contingency planning, harmonisation of legislative frames, principles, rules and regulations)
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N/A
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Provision of innovative tools and methods increasing reliability of maritime transport in the Baltic Sea (e.g. ice breaking, transport of dangerous goods)
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N/A
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Harmonisation of national management plans on marine environment and joint transnational implementation of their relevant parts
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N/A
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Development and implementation of integrated coastal zone management aiming at competence building at regional and national level
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N/A
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Preparation of scenarios, strategies and intervention plans towards mitigation of impacts of climate changes on coastal areas
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* Biodiversity
* Water
* Land use
* Landscape
* Material assets
* population/human health
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* degree to which intervention plans contributes to
* preservation of biodiversity
* release of water pollutants
* resulting land take
* landscape impacts
* safeguarding material assets
* security of population
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+
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Direction of support
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Environmental issues and objectives to be considered
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Environmental indicators or specific questions to guide the analyses within the SEA process
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Potential impact
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Comments and assumptions
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Priority # IV: Promoting attractive and competitive cities and regions
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4.1. Strengthening metropolitan regions, cities and urban areas as engines of economic development
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Nurturing transnational urban co-operation established to solve common regional economic development problems (e.g. entrepreneurship policies, attraction of foreign direct investment, promotion of knowledge economy, corporate decision-making, business environment quality, labour productivity etc.)
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N/A
|
|
|
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Further development of transnational urban co-operation established to improve joint supply of high quality services of general socio-economic interest through co-operation of cities and regions and wise use of ITC solutions (e.g. health services, education services, employment services)
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N/A
|
|
|
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Joint preparation and implementation of economic transformation strategies (from manufacturing to service) in the networks of non-metropolitan cities, with particular attention to smaller and peripherally located settlements
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N/A
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|
|
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Elaboration, testing and dissemination of policies (including model solutions and good practices on the co-operation among and between metropolises and small and medium-sized cities
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N/A
|
|
|
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Preparation of transnational and transferable solutions for efficient urban-rural partnerships tackling joint development problems (e.g. suburbanisation, increased commuting, joint energy savings, alternative and renewable energy management)
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N/A
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Development and implementation of common adaptation strategies for rural areas in need of conversion to maintain and increase employment opportunities
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N/A
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4.2. Targeting cultural and natural heritage as regional development factors and means of branding of the BSR
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Development of BSR tourist products based on the area’s cultural heritage and natural assets (e.g. planning and launching of transnational tourism routes, promotion of eco-tourism, rural tourism etc.)
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* Biodiversity, flora and fauna;
* Water;
* Transport
* land use,
* cultural heritage
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degree to which projects contribute to
* impacts on biodiversity
* impacts on water quality
* shift in transport volume
* resulting land take
* preservation of cultural heritage
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+/-
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If same amount of tourism also in sensitive areas: probably positive impact
If increased amount of tourism in sensitive areas: probably negative impact.
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Preparation and implementation of strategies for sustainable use and management of natural and cultural resources (e.g. “tourism experience economy” in vulnerable areas and in urban environments, sound forestry, Nature 2000, biodiversity)
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Assessment now -
Env. performance objective - strategy as a means - All
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Do
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4.3. Strategic support for integrated BSR development and socio-economic and territorial cohesion
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Preparation and implementation of cross-sectoral and territorial development strategies at the pan-Baltic level to guide socio-economic transformation of the Region (e.g. on seeding and diffusion of innovation, branding of the BSR, risk prevention, the gateway function of the BSR, transformation of rural areas, aforestation, promotion and transfer of knowledge in alternative and renewable energy management, strengthening sustainable production patterns etc.)
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N/A
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Preparation and implementation of marketing strategies and efforts on BSR strongholds in business and business environment (infrastructure, culture, nature) including conclusions on necessary improvements
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N/A
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Preparation and implementation of transnational adaptation strategies, actions and models addressing demographic change and migratory processes
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N/A
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Actions securing better involvement of broader public in transnational territorial development and implementation of cross-sectoral strategies
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N/A
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Actions enabling harmonisation of planning and programming legislation and procedures in the BSR as well as introduction of good practices achieved under transnational BSR projects to the national and regional legislation ?
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N/A
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Development of joint transnational systems of planning and monitoring for investments and structural economic changes?
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N/A
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Appendix 3: Format to be filled in by project applicants
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