MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 1. Invitation to the Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn

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1 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 1 Invitation to the Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn

2 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 2 Our Vision We want to create a meeting place that centres on information, competence, knowledge and experiences of the Baltic Sea s marine environment. We want to contribute to the creation of a healthy sea that is ecologically balanced, safer shipping and a continuation of fishing for a livelihood for future generations around the Baltic.

3 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 3 Contents The Baltic Sea in a state of unbalance page 4 An international meeting place page 5 Three ways of communication and three areas of knowledge pages 6-8 Sweden, Simrishamn and Österlen pages Partners page 13 The planning of the project page 14 Who to contact page 14

4 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 4 The Baltic Sea in a state of unbalance The Baltic Sea in a state of unbalance Almost 100 million inhabitants in nine different countries live around the Baltic Sea. The Baltic is the sea that unites these countries. Today the Baltic, one of the world s most sensitive waters, is faced with great challenges. Problems related to the environment, such as over-fertilising, the discharge of poisonous waste, endangered species of fish and algal bloom have increased. The transport of goods, above all of oil, entails great risks for the marine environment. The Baltic is one of the world s busiest waters. Seas know of no boundaries Environmental problems take no consideration to international boundaries. Increased globalisation provides opportunities to influence the situation more effectively. Joint actions There has never before been a greater need for the co-ordination of information, knowledge and joint actions. A clean sea is a crucial and common factor for the future for the inhabitants of the coastal regions around the Baltic Sea. The countries have come to an agreement on a joint plan of action concerning the coordination of the Baltic Sea environmental research in which Sweden has the ambition to be the driving force. This ambition is manifested in, among other things, the will to set up a sea environment institute for the Baltic Sea environment and a technological institute for fishery. 4

5 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 5 An international meeting place A meeting place for the Baltic Sea's environment situation. The object of the Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn is to create an international meeting place where the environment situation of the Baltic is taken seriously. An arena that offers the necessary requirements for experts and scientists from different countries, as well as for companies and organizations. Politicians, decision-makers and people with an engagement in environmental issues can also meet here to exchange know-how and experiences. The ambition being to create a meeting place where opinion is aroused, research on and knowledge of the Baltic are communicated, and experiences of marine life of the Baltic Sea are presented in an exciting way. An arena place that has something to offer for everybody. The Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn wants to: Preserve the marine biological diversity Promote a sustainable development by using the sea and coast with consideration Protect and preserve the coastline and the heavily exploited beaches around the Baltic Guarantee safer transport so as to minimize the risk of shipwreck and effluents Promote and develop fishing for a livelihood Promote the exchange of knowledge between the countries around the Baltic Sea Inform and get the public engaged in the ongoing environment work and tell them about the unique character of the Baltic 5

6 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 6 Three ways of communication and three areas of knowledge Three ways of communication and three areas of knowledge The Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn wants to contribute to a sustainable development of the Baltic Sea by creating a professional meeting place for Swedish and international parties engaged in the the future of the Baltic a meeting place where knowledge and research results are imparted and made visible. The Centre will also offer marine experiences. An initiated meeting place A meeting place for people, scientists, experts, politicians and organizations where the present and future environment situation is taken seriously. The objective is to provide information on the environment situation of the Baltic, arouse engagement and inspiration towards a change, and all in close co-operation with the other Baltic countries. One example of this is the annual Baltic Event in Simrishamn that has already been arranged two years running. This is a locallysupported initiative in co-operation with Swedish and international interested parties who are engaged in the work connected with the future of the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Event consists of exhibitions, seminars and other activities on the theme of The future environment of the Baltic Sea. >>> 6

7 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 7 Photo: andreas hylthén A knowledge environment An important task for the Marine Biological Centre is to build a knowledge environment of international class by continually gathering facts and updating an information bank about the condition of the Baltic. A knowledge bank with comprehensive information, facts and the latest findings concerning the situation for fishing for a livelihood, safe shipping, species of fish, effluents, the quality of the water and of the beaches and the influence of external factors. The Marine Biological Centre will also be an important channel for the task of the university to spread knowledge and the results of research to trade and industry and the public. This will be done by means of seminars, exhibitions and experiences.!!! The information bank will be communicated to international target groups in order to spread knowledge and get people to take a stand for the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. 7

8 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 8 Three ways of communication and three areas of knowledge Marine experiences A public experience centre is yet another way of increasing the knowledge and understanding of the Baltic Sea and getting people engaged. Visitors will experience the Baltic with all their senses in an interactive, exciting, entertaining and educational way. The information is directed towards all ages and presented so that it is accessible to an international public. Experience the Baltic Sea with all your senses! Intermunicipal environment organization within the marine area. The aim of the town of Simrishamn is to work for the establishment of an intermunicipal environment organization for the Baltic Sea. The purpose is to get rid of the existing pollution in the Baltic and around its coasts as well as preventing new pollution in the future. There should be scope here for fishing basins, underwater rooms, exhibitions on and experiences of the sea s connection to food, art and culture. Experiences of the sea and its history, on fishing for a livelihood, fishing equipment and shipping as it is today and how it was earlier. Simrishamn will be the place where experiences and results will be presented and lead to practical measures being taken. Future marine material research within biomimetics Biomimetics is a rapidly growing field of knowledge in which nature s biological system is imitated in order to obtain new and environment friendly materials. By seeking solutions in nature s biological system an effort is being made to find possibilities of producing materials of a quality superior to those obtained by traditional methods. 8

9 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 9 Photo: Fridas Grafiska, Österlen

10 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 10 Sweden, Simrishamn and Österlen Sweden, Simrishamn and Österlen offer unique possibilities for the creation of a meeting place for all aspects of the sea. The people here have by tradition been dependent on the sea. There is a lot of knowledge about and deep engagement in the sea, the different species of fish, shipping, transport, fishing for a livelihood, beaches and bathing places. Simrishamn has a long coastline with 70 kilometres of coast, proximity to international transport links, universities and high-tech companies. And to add to it all, a strategic position by the southern Baltic. The strong engagement on the part of the local municipality and industry is the driving force behind the work of establishing the Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn. Here we have the technology, resources, knowledge, Simrishamn and Österlen Why Simrishamn? Photo: Fridas Grafiska, Österlen competence, a multiplicity of ideas and the desire to create and grow. There are over 50 companies in Simrishamn with people employed within the fishing industry. Simrishamn is furthermore Sweden s largest harbour for fish measured by the value of fish landed. Simrishamn a place for life Österlen has almost two million visitors during the summer months and more and more find their way here during the rest of the year too. Many bring with them exciting knowledge and experiences that are of benefit to the district. The landscape and culture of Österlen, its culinary multiplicity with its emphasis on what the sea yields, makes the place even more attractive for a centre that has the sea as its theme. 10

11 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 11 Photo: Fridas Grafiska, Österlen A clean sea has historically been and will continue to be a pre-requisite for a living Österlen in the future. 11

12 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 12 Sweden, Simrishamn and Österlen Geographically Simrishamn has a long coastline with 70 kilometres of coast, proximity to international transport links, universities and high-tech companies. De The Ship quarter The Marine Biological Centre is to be located on the harbour of Simrishamn, in an attractive, central position with a clear view of the sea. In a unique way the Marine Biological Centre will be a natural element in the activities that have been going on for years in the harbour fishing, freight and passenger traffic, guarding the coast, the fishing industry and restaurants. Photo: Fridas Grafiska, Österlen 12

13 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 13 Estonia Sweden Latvia Partners Denmark Bornholm Simrishamn Lithuania Germany Poland Kaliningrad Partners The Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn project is being run by the municipality of Simrishamn with the support of the Skåne Region and in collaboration with Handelshuset Österlen. The project group is carrying on a dialogue with: The Skåne Region The county administrative board of Skåne county The National Board of Fisheries The coast guard The Sida Baltic unit Gdansk University/Hel Marine Station Kaliningrad Technical University Uppsala University/Baltic University Programme Lund University/3M group Simrishamn s Professional Fishermen Societylab The south-east Skåne s Co-operation Committee IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute Swedish embassies and consulates in the Baltic countries The Ministry of the Environment The Swedish National Environmental Protectional Agency The Swedish Trade Council 13

14 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 14 The planning of the project / Who to contact The planning of the project 14 THE IDEA OF A CENTRE for the Baltic Sea in Simrishamn has existed for many years. At the end of 2005 there was a proposal from Handelshuset Österlen (the Österlen Trading House) that Simrishamn should be the location for a Marine Biological Centre for Österlen. IN THE SUMMER OF 2006 there was an exhibition and a seminar on the theme of The future environment of the Baltic Sea The Baltic Sea Event In their work with The Baltic Sea Event 2006 Handelshuset Österlen made a large number of contacts with experts and decision makers. In 2006 the municipality of Simrishamn decided to run the project and see this as a long-term venture. Contact the following for information Staffan Tellman Chief Executive Officer, Simrishamns kommun Mob Mail. staffan.tellman@simrishamn.se Lars Persson Business Developer, Simrishamns kommun Mob Mail. lars.persson@simrishamn.se Jan Lundmark Director of Ports, Simrishamns kommun Mob Mail. jan.lundmark@simrishamn.se Simrishamn has been granted funds for the pilot study from the Sida Baltic Unit to clarify the direction of the planned Marine Biological Centre and to make an inventory of what projects within the area were going on at universities and other institutions around the southern Baltic. The Baltic Sea Event 2007 will take place this summer. DURING 2008 applications will be handed in for further support from the EU for the establishing of a Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn. This work will be done in collaboration with the countries around the Baltic Sea. This is an invitation to long-term partners in the task of building up a Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn. Håkan Damm Chairman, Handelshuset Österlen Mob Mail. hdm@hakandamm.se Roland Thord Vice Chairman, Handelshuset Österlen Mob Mail. roland.thord@telia.com Katarina Pelin Director environmental strategies, Region Skåne Tel/Mob Mail. katarina.pelin@skane.se

15 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 15 Photo: andreas hylthén Meeting Place Knowledge Environment Experience Centre

16 MBC broschyr 170x170_eng Sida 16 Marine Biological Centre in Simrishamn promoting the sustainability of the Baltic Sea. Graphic Design: Fridas Grafiska, Österlen Strategy, text och planning Annette Sidemo Text Roland Thord