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Workshop 1: Lifelong Learning (LLL)

There are two groups of NGOs: those who provide lifelong learning and those who need lifelong learning for strengthening their capacity. The workshop will give them an opportunity to meet and exchange experiences and look for new ideas and solutions.

The workshop will discuss how LLL can be accessible to all groups in the society, new target groups - and how the impact for the individual and for the society can be measured. There will be a discussion about the recognition of real competencies, which can be achieved in non-formal learning and in the work of NGOs.

The workshop will continue the debate from the NGO-forum in Riga. The purpose of LLL is not only to promote direct employability, but also to promote personal fulfilment, active citizenship and social cohesion.

The results from the workshop can be useful in a European context by showing where we have a different views on LLL compared to other European regions - where we are strong and where we are weak.

Moderator: Anneli Bauters, Finland
Speaker: Ingrida Mikisko, Latvia
Speaker: Aliona Velichko, Belarus

Aliona Velichko's presentation "Lifelong learning in Belarus (ppt)
Ingrida Mikiskos's presentation "Education for adults and active citizenship" (ppt)

Workshop 2: Environment and Climate Changes

How to avoid pollution of the Baltic Sea:

This topic is mainly related to the suggestions how to avoid emissions causing costly pollution of air, water and soil, and having the negative effects of eutrophication on marine ecosystems. The aim is to inspire participants of the BS NGO Forum 2009 to draw up a join statement addressed to economists and politicians in countries within the Baltic Sea Region and the European Union.

Speaker: Dr. Agronomy Ruzena Svedelius Action Scania Environment, Sweden

Renewable energy, sustainability and climate change: 

We focus on initiatives to fight climate change and to achieve sustainability. One example for this is the concept of "Lolland Community Testing Facilities" (CTF), a Triple Helix model which involves public, private and research partners from all over the world to test new clean technologies in a real environment.

Speaker: Senior Advisor International Affairs Christian Theel, Baltic Sea Solutions

Moderator: Margareta Hammerman, Sweden

Ruzena Svedelius' presentation "How to avoid pollution of the Baltic Sea" (ppt)
Paper on the the eutrophication of the Baltic Sea  provided by Ruzena Svedelius (doc)
Christian Theel's resentation "Lolland Community Testing Facilities" (ppt)
Per Hegelund's presentation "The radioactive contamination of the Baltic Sea" (ppt)
Paper "The Baltic Sea is radioactive" provided by Per Hegelund (pdf)
Vladimir Masloboev's presentation on "Climate and environment" (ppt) 24 MB
Vladimir Masloboev's presentation on "Climate and environment" (pdf) 10,6 MB

Workshop 3: Social Affairs

Requirements and perspectives of social inclusion of migrants. The case of Germany.

Speaker:  Dr. Wolfgang Bautz, Germany
Moderator: Holger Rohde, Germany

Dr. Wolfgang Bautz's presentation "Inclusion of migrants. Perspectives in the case of Germany" (pdf)
Paper "Inclusion of migrants. Perspectives in the case of Germany" by Dr. Wolfgang Bautz (pdf)

Workshop 4: Cultural Diversity and Tolerance
 
"We all are different, we all are equal"

The outgoing point for the discussion is principles stated in:

Declaration of Principles on Tolerance  (Proclaimed and signed by the Member States of UNESCO on 16 November 1995).

In the modern world, tolerance is more essential than ever before. It is an age marked by the globalization of the economy and by rapidly increasing mobility, communication, integration and interdependence, large-scale migrations and displacement of populations, urbanization and changing social patterns.

It is essential for international harmony that individuals, communities and nations accept and respect the multicultural character of the human family. Without tolerance there can be no peace, and without peace there can be no development or democracy.

Tolerance is respect, acceptance and appreciation of the rich diversity of our world's cultures, our forms of expression and ways of being human. It is fostered by knowledge, openness, communication, and freedom of thought, conscience and belief. Tolerance is harmony in difference. It is not only a moral duty, it is also a political and legal requirement. Tolerance, the virtue that makes peace possible, contributes to the replacement of the culture of war by a culture of peace.

During the Workshop discussions we are going to raise the following important aspects:

  1. Tolerance and Cultural diversity in the countries of Baltic Sea region - state level, law enforcement
  2. Particular cities/communities - existing problems, measures taken to resist intolerance
  3. Success stories and best practices - examples, what concrete steps are done, existing projects and programs to prevent society from the intolerance   
All participants are expected to be ready for the discussion and contribution with short presentations on the topic

Speaker:  Dmitry Dubrovsky, Russia
Speaker:  Aare Kasemets, Estonia
Moderator: Boris Pustyntsev, Russia

UNESCO Declaration of Principles on Tolerance (doc)
Aare Kasemets's presentation "Global Univesity Town Tolerant Tartu" (ppt)

Workshop 5: Civil dialogue

This workshop will illustrate how active citizens and their formed organizations can involve in decision-making process notwithstanding the level of governance - local, regional, national or European Union. Today around Baltic Sea there are mechanisms that empower associations and individuals to engage in decision making process and you are invited to look upon the best practices. Together we will look for best solutions of closer collaboration among associations and governments, associations and the EU from dimension of Baltic Sea strategy.

Speaker:  Kristina Mänd, Estonia
Speaker: Olaf Gerlach-Hansen, Denmark
Moderator: Inta Simanska, Latvia











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