The NSPA views on the EU Arctic Policy ahead of EU Arctic Forum 2019

• Seminar on renewable energy transition in sparsely populated areas during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2019

  06 November 2019

  As part of the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC) 2019 a seminar was arranged by the Regional Partnership of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. The session addressed rural and sparsely populated areas as both forerunners in the supply of renewable energy and as regions with large needs in infrastructure for renewable energy and clean mobility. The panellists presented several concrete examples of projects within renewable energy supply and clean mobility in rural and sparsely populated areas, focusing on how to overcome the infrastructure challenges. The discussions during the seminar highlighted the fact that remoted rural areas, apart from providing abundant natural resources and hosting heavy industries, are also a place for very innovative people. Several proposals were presented on how to adapt the Cohesion Policy in 2021-2027 to better enable these regions to contribute to a climate-neutral Europe.

• The NSPA views on the EU Arctic Policy ahead of EU Arctic Forum 2019

  03 October 2019

  In connection with the EU Arctic Forum in Umeå 3-4 October 2019, the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas Network, NSPA, would like to take the opportunity to acknowledge the EU Commission and the European External Action Service for the close, good and fruitful cooperation on the Arctic. The European Union is an important actor on Arctic matters together with its regional partners in the European Arctic of Sweden and Finland, as well as the close neighbors in North Norway.

• EU Arctic Forum 2019 the 3-4 of October in Umeå, Sweden

  12 July 2019

  The EU Arctic Forum vill be held in Umeå, Sweden, on the 3-4 of October 2019 and organised by the European Commission, the European External Action Service, and the Government of Sweden. The EU Arctic Forum will build on the achievements of the EU Arctic policy in recent years and will provide a strategic outlook for the years to come. The focus will be on international cooperation, the climate-environment-ocean nexus, sustainable investments, and connectivity in the Arctic. A broad range of stakeholders representing governments, international organisations, civil society, industry, research, indigenous and local communities will feed into the discussion. Register before the 20 of August!

• The NSPA Forum in Tromsø 15-16 of May 2019

  12 July 2019

  During this year’s NSPA Forum, Norway hosted the conference, which took place in beautiful Tromsø. Interesting issues were addressed, in terms of taking steps forward in the regional development of the Arctic, that lie ahead in the future of Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA). Among other things focus was on the prospects for the distribution of the regional development funding during the coming long-term budget for 2021-2027, how the NSPA regions should increase labor mobility across borders and how NSPA will find solutions to challenges that have been made visible in the so called Arctic investment platform (AIP).

• OECD invites to 3rd meeting of Mining Regions and Cities in Skellefteå, Sweden 12-13 June

  04 April 2019

  The initiative of OECD about developing regions and cities in the world with mining and extraction industries started 2017 and encourages international cooperation among mining stakeholders, including the regions in NSPA. OECD want to see regions exchange knowledge among each other in the mining and extraction industry and develop recommendations with regional development strategies. Important to bring forward is that the OECD study about NSPA, 2015-2016 is one factor that triggered the mining initiative of OECD. Together with the initiative comes an yearly event with the goal to bring together a broad range of stakeholders. At this years conference in Sweden the 12th-13th of June, the city of Skellefteå will stand as host. It will be the first time the OECD meeting of Mining Regions and Cities takes place in Europe after Chile and Australia.

• Welcome to join us during the NSPA forum 2019 in Tromsø, Norway, 15-16 of May!

  13 March 2019

  We will have discussions on the OECD-report and the Arctic Stakeholder Forum, as well as the new Arctic Investment Platform – how can the regions best contribute in the establishment of the fund? We will also touch upon the labour market and competence development in the NSPA – can Interreg be part of the solution? The forum will contribute to possible solutions to some of the challenges our regions face, as well as being updated on the important discussions and decisions taking place in the EU this year. Register before the 29 of April!

• Seminar about Sustainable development of the Arctic to the benefit of all of Europe during the European Week of Regions and Cities 2018

  25 October 2018

  The Arctic seminar took place at Scotland House the 9th of October during the European Week of Regions and Cities and focused on smart specialization, innovation and capacity building and attracted a big group of participants representing a wide geographical and institutional coverage. The seminar was followed by the Arctic Award prize ceremony for the best Arctic cooperation projects 2018.

• Workshop: Sustainable development of the Arctic region to the benefit of all of Europe - 9th October during EWRC

  01 October 2018

  The regional Partnership of Northern European Arctic, consisting of northern Sweden, Finland and Norway in the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA), the Highlands and Island of Scotland and Arctic Consensus, North Danmark, hereby invites to a workshop on sustainable development of the arctic region to the benefit of all Europe at 14.30 and 16.00 with an arctic ceremony under the annual European Week of Regions and Cities.

• Successful NSPA seminar in the European Parliament opened the discussion on the future of Cohesion Policy

  19 June 2018

  On June 19, the NSPA network held a seminar in the European Parliament, hosted by two new MEPs from Finland and Sweden, Elsi Katainen (ALDE) and Aleksander Gabelic (S&D). During the seminar the new proposals from the European Commission for the future of cohesion policy and the potential impact of these proposals on the NSPA regions were discussed.

• Seminar Invitation - EU Regional Policy post 2020: Leverage for Growth from the Sparsely Populated Areas

  16 May 2018

  Elsi KATAINEN, MEP and Aleksander GABELIC, MEP, would like to invite you to discuss the impact of future EU policies on sparsely populated regions together with the Commission, key MEPs and the OECD at the European Parliament.

• Invitation: NSPA Forum 2-3 May 2018 in Storhogna, Sweden

  27 March 2018

  Welcome to Storhogna, Jämtland Härjedalen, Sweden for the annual NSPA Forum.

• Prosperous seminar during European Week of Regions and Cities

  19 October 2017

  The Northern Sparsely Populated Area (NSPA) and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and Scotland Europa, hosted a seminar and debate together in Brussels where over 100 people attended during the European Week of Regions and Cities (EWRC), on 11th October 2017.

• Invitation: NSPA Forum and a Conference on Arctic Regional Development on 9-10 November in Rovaniemi, Finland

  28 September 2017

  Welcome to the NSPA Forum and a Conference on Arctic Regional Development on 9-10 November in Rovaniemi, Finland

• Invitation: Boosting smart innovation in remote regions for all of Europe, 11 October 2017

  25 July 2017

  The Regional Partnership on Sustainable Innovation in Less Urban Areas in The North invites to an Event for EWRC in Brussels, 11th October 2017.

• NSPA met DG Agri to discuss further cooperation

  24 May 2017

  The representatives of the NSPA met Mike MacKenzie, Economic Analyst at DG Agri at the European Commission. At the meeting, the NSPA presented the results of the OECD-study and its policy recommendations and discussed further cooperation with the European Commission on how to implement them.

• NSPA position on the future investments in the European Arctic

  08 May 2017

  In January and February, the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas in collaboration with the European Commission carried out a public consultation about the future EU priorities in the European Arctic.. The NSPA is now presenting the report that summarizes all the proposals that it has received from the northernmost regions of North Sweden, North Norway and East- and North Finland.

• OECD report launched in Brussels

  21 March 2017

  The unique OECD report on northern Sweden, Finland and Norway was presented in Brussels on the 13th of March. The network of Northern Sparsely Populated Areas, along with the OECD and the Committee of the Regions, had the honour to host the launch of this “Territorial Report”, carried out by the OECD on the 14 NSPA regions.

• NSPA Follow-up Forum - Understanding the OECD report

  21 March 2017

  Following the launch of the OECD report, the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas arranged a Forum at the Swedish Representation to the EU. High level speakers put the report in a larger perspective and regional representatives discussed future priorities for the NSPA.

• PRESS RELEASE March 13, 2017, Brussels

  13 March 2017

  Launch of OECD Territorial Review of Northern Sparsely Populated Areas

• NSPA OECD follow-up Forum 14th March

  07 February 2017

  The NSPA Network warmly invites our regional actors to the NSPA OECD follow-up Forum 14th March in Brussels. The aim is to deepen the common understanding of the OECD Territorial Review togheter with our stakeholders.

• Invitation: Launch in Brussels of the OECD study on the NSPA, 13 March 2017

  16 December 2016

  The NSPA Network warmly invites you to the launch in Brussels of the OECD study on the NSPA on 13th March 2017.

• Invitation: Arctic Innovation Camp in Rovaniemi 16-19 November

  31 October 2016

  The Arctic Innovation Camp (16-19 November 2016) will gather approximately 60 people from around Europe from a diversity of ages, disciplines, backgrounds and cultures to co-create and support the development of the entrepreneurial and civic spirit in Northern and other parts of Europe.

• Successful seminar during the European Week of Regions and Cities

  20 October 2016

  The NSPA network hosted a workshop that aimed to discuss the potential for the sustainable innovation in less-urban areas in the north of Europe.

• Invitation: Renaissance for Remote Rurban Regions

  13 July 2016

  The Regional Partnership on Sustainable Innovation in Less Urban Areas in The North invites to an Event for EWRC in Brussels, 11th October 2016.

• Invitation: NSPA forum in Mikkeli, 9-10 June 2016

  09 May 2016

  The NSPA Network warmly invites you to the next NSPA forum in Mikkeli, Finland, 9th-10th June 2016.

• Meeting at the European Commission, concerning the OECD study

  21 March 2016

  On March 15 the NSPA steering committee met with the European Commission at DG Regio to discuss the ongoing OECD study. Representatives from the Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish NSPA took part.

• OECD-seminar with the NSPA in Piteå

  10 March 2016

  Following months of preparation, the long awaited OECD-visit in the northernmost parts of Sweden has finally taken place, starting with a bus-tour through the regions on February 22 to meet with numerous regional representatives, and ending five days later with a seminar held in Piteå - attended by almost 300 people.

• Invitation: OECD Seminar in Piteå, Thursday 25 February 2016

  18 January 2016

  The NSPA network welcomes you to the OECD seminar in Piteå, Sweden 25 February.

• Second OECD study mission: Infrastructure and accessibility in regional development

  23 October 2015

  In the beginning of October, the OECD experts carried out the second study mission of the NSPA Territorial Review process in northern Norway, with a final joint seminar in Kirkenes.

• NSPA hosted successful networking event during Open Days 2015

  23 October 2015

  The NSPA network hosted a networking event consisted of a short seminar that aimed at discussing the Growth from the North report in the context of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas.

• The NSPA-led Smart cities and communities consortium organized its second meeting in Brussels

  25 September 2015

  The NSPA-led consortium met for a second time to discuss smart initiatives as well as common challenges related to smart cities in sparsely populated areas in Brussels on 16th and 17th September.

• Invitation - NSPA network OECD seminar, Kirkenes

  21 September 2015

  The NSPA network welcomes you to the OECD seminar in Kirkenes, Norway 1 October

• OPEN DAYS 2015: Meet your NSPA colleagues

  10 September 2015

  The NSPA network invites you to a short seminar and networking reception on Monday 12 October at 16.45. The short seminar will focus on Growth from the North in the context of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas

• Mayors of three NSPA cities on the future of the EU Arctic Policy

  16 July 2015

  The mayors of the Arctic cities of Oulu, Tromsö and Luleå, members of the NSPA (Northern Sparsely Populated Areas) network, have together submitted a statement in which they discuss the main challenges and opportunities for the European Arctic.

• First OECD study mission: Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship essential for the growth of the NSPA

  15 July 2015

  In the beginning of June, the OECD experts carried out the first study mission of the NSPA Territorial Review process in the seven participating regions in East and North Finland, with a final joint seminar in Oulu.

• MEPs congratulate the NSPA for gaining global visibility for the northern sparsely populated areas

  22 May 2015

  On the 12th of May, the NSPA network held a breakfast meeting at the European Parliament. The aim was to brief the Finnish and Swedish MEPs and their staff members about the OECD Territorial Review process and other topical issues for the northern sparsely populated areas.

• NSPA calls for a key role for the regions in EU’s work towards a sustainable Arctic

  12 December 2014

  The NSPA has submitted a response to the European Commission's public consultation on “Streamlining EU funding in the Arctic” for the continued work towards a sustainable growth in the Arctic area.

• The NSPA stresses that meeting Europe 2020 targets requires consideration of regional specificities

  25 November 2014

  The Northern Sparsely Populated Area (NSPA) has submitted a response to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Europe 2020 strategy for the continued work towards a sustainable growth in the EU.

• Transport infrastructure in the European Arctic - seminar in Brussels

  24 November 2014

  On the 19th of November, the NSPA in cooperation with MEPs Jens Nilsson and Henna Virkkunen hosted the seminar “Transport Infrastructure in the European Arctic”. The seminar was held in the European Parliament.

• The Arctic on the agenda during NSPA’s forum in Bodø

  10 November 2014

  On the 4th and 5th of November, the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas held its yearly forum in Bodø. Politicians and other actors from the northern regions of Sweden, Finland and Norway got together to discuss Arctic issues.

• Smart growth a theme on NSPA side event during Open Days 2014

  13 October 2014

  The NSPA network organised an Open Days side event under the name: "Northern Sparsely Populated Areas heading for smart growth - Europe 2020 and beyond" on Tuesday October 7th in Brussels. During the event important interest promotion issues and EU-policies concerning the northern areas were discussed and presentations on various themes were given by the network's four EU offices.

• Invitation to the NSPA Forum 2014

  07 October 2014

  The NSPA Network in cooperation with Nordland fylkeskommune, cordially invites you to the NSPA Forum 2014, 4-5 November in Bodø.

• Invitation: NSPA Transport Seminar, 19th of November

  30 September 2014

  We are pleased to welcome you to the next NSPA Transport Seminar the 19th of November in Brussels.

• Invitation - NSPA Open Days Side Event

  08 September 2014

  The NSPA network welcomes you to the NSPA OPEN DAYS side event, Tuesday 7th of October.

• The NSPA welcomes the European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities

  09 June 2014

  The NSPA welcomes the European Commission's European Innovation Partnership Smart Cities and Communities initiative and stresses the importance of the rapid roll-out of Smart City applications and integrated solutions for energy, built environment, transport and horizontal ICT solutions. The NSPA regions and their cities are involved in various Smart City-type actions...

• S3 Workshop: Smart Specialisation in Sparsely Populated Regions, Rovaniemi , 17-18 of June

  08 May 2014

  The 17-18 June 2014 the Smart Specialisation Platform (S3P) together with the region of Lapland will arrange a workshop in Rovaniemi, Finland, on the topic of Research and Innovation Strategies for Smart Specialisation (S3) in Sparsely Populated Regions. Registration is now available.

• The future work of the NSPA network - minutes from NSPA forum workshops now available

  18 March 2014

  During the NSPA forum in Umeå in October 2013 participants engaged in workshops to discuss the future work of the NSPA. Notes from the workshops are now available and will be used as a basis for strategic discussions on the ongoing and future activities of the NSPA network.

• The future of the NSPA dicussed at the NSPA Forum in Umeå, 24-25th of October

  29 October 2013

  Around 100 participants from the NSPA gathered in Umeå on the 24-25th of October for the NSPA Forum. The focus of the discussions were on the future of the NSPA network, how and by what measures can the NSPA network take the next step in its cooperation? Key note speakers included representatives from DG REGIO of the European Commission, European Parliament, authors of the Nordregio study on the NSPA, the OECD, as well as regional representatives from theNSPA.

• Participants in the Open Days 2013 got a taste of the NSPA cooperation

  10 October 2013

  On the 8th of October, the NSPA network invited participants from the NSPA regions, in the Open Days in Brussels, to a short seminar and networking cocktail to discuss the upcoming programming period, in the light of the NSPA cooperation. The event attracted around 90 participants.

• Invitation: Meet your NSPA colleagues and get a taste of the NSPA cooperation

  05 September 2013

  The NSPA network invites you to a networking reception starting with a short seminar, on the 8th of October, during the Open Days - European week of Regions and Cities 2013.

• NSPA Forum & Europaforum Northern Sweden, 24-25th of October in Umeå, Sweden

  12 July 2013

  We are pleased to welcome you to the back-to-back conferences of the next NSPA forum and the Europaforum Northern Sweden, taking place on the 23-25th of October in Umeå, Sweden.

• Smart specialisation in focus at the NSPA Forum, Oulu

  29 May 2013

  Around 70 participants joined the discussions on future priorities and smart specialisation in our northern sparsely populated areas at the NSPA Forum in sunny Oulu on the 21-22 of May. Amongst the participants were representatives from the European Commission, the Finnish Parliament and from local and regional stakeholders in the NSPA.

• NSPA Forum, 21-22 May 2013, Oulu

  02 April 2013

  The NSPA network cordially invites you to the next NSPA Forum, 21-22 May, 2013 in Oulu, North Finland. The Oulu Forum will focus on the role of the NSPA in the implementation of the different EU initiatives during the 2014-2020 programming period. Invitation and registration is now available.

• Successful seminar on Transport Policy in the North

  20 March 2013

  On the 7th of March, the NSPA network organized a seminar on Transport Policy in the North at the Swedish Permanent Representation to the EU. With speakers from the European Commission, the permanent representations of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia and the head of secretariat for the Northern Dimension Partnership on Transport and Logistics (NDPTL), the seminar attracted around 80 participants.

• Transport Policy in the North

  25 January 2013

  The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas-network (NSPA) cordially invites you to the seminar “Transport Policy in the North” with keynote speakers from the governments of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia, the European Commission and the Secretariat for the Northern Dimension Partnership on Transport and Logistics (NDPTL). Invitation and program is now available.

• Seminar in the European Parliament on EU Cohesion Policy in the NSPA

  04 December 2012

  The NSPA seminar, on the 29th of November in the European Parliament, hosted by Swedish MEP Jens Nilsson and Finnish MEP Riikka Manner attracted more than 70 participants to get new thoughts on the value of EU Cohesion Policy in the NSPA. Invited speakers discussed the role of territorial cooperation and the importance of smart specialization to realize regional development potential. Participants also had the chance to hear about lessons learned from the NSPA experience and good examples from regions with different specificities.

• The NSPA view on the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework negotiations

  03 December 2012

  NSPA representatives from Finland, Sweden and Norway met with the European Commission Directorate-General of Regional and Urban Policy, on the 28th of November, to discuss and give their position on the on-going negotiations on the EU Multi-Annual Financial Framework.

• Cohesion policy as a tool for Smart Growth and an attractive region - Europe 2020 and the NSPA, 29th of November, 2012

  21 November 2012

  Welcome to a seminar on the value of EU Cohesion Policy in the NSPA. Invited speakers will discuss the role of territorial cooperation and the importance of smart specialisation to realise regional development potential. Looking at what lessons that can be learnt from the NSPA experience this seminar aims to provide good examples for other European regions with different specificities. Hosted by Swedish MEP Jens Nilsson (S&D) and Finnish MEP Riikka Manner (ALDE).

• The NSPA attracted nearly 200 participants to Open Days seminar

  11 October 2012

  The NSPA seminar during the Open Days 2012 attracted more than 150 participants, amongst others several representatives from the European Commission and the European Parliament. Focusing on regional east-west cross border cooperation in the northernmost part of Europe, one of the conclusions of the seminar debate was the crucial importance of working across borders in the High North.

• OPEN DAYS 2012: Meet your NSPA colleagues

  10 July 2012

  The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas network invites you to a cocktail event, after the official NSPA seminar, on Tuesday 9 October at 17.00.

• OPEN DAYS 2012: NSPA - the heart of European east-west cross-border cooperation

  19 June 2012

  The Northern Sparsely Populated Areas (NSPA) network cordially invites you to the OPEN DAYS 2012 seminar. The seminar will focus on the role of NSPA in regional east-west cross-border cooperation and its contribution to create added value for the whole of Europe.

• NSPA challenges and opportunities discussed in the European Parliament

  08 June 2012

  Tuesday, 5th June, the NSPA network organized a breakfast meeting in the European Parliament on how EU cohesion policy can realize the enormous potential and help overcome the obstacles faced in the NSPA. The meeting was hosted by Finnish MEP Riikka Manner (ALDE) and Swedish MEP Jens Nilsson (S&D) and attracted around 30 participants.

• NSPA breakfast meeting, 5th June 2012, European Parliament

  23 May 2012

  We are pleased to welcome you to a breakfast in the European Parliament highlighting the potential and obstacles faced by the Northern Sparsely POpulated Areas. Swedish MEP Jens Nilsson (S&D) and Finnish MEP Riikka Manner (ALDE) will lead a discussion on how EU cohesion policy can realize the enormous potential and overcome the obstacles faced by EUrope's far north.

• Transport and Raw Material in the NSPA on the agenda in the European Parliament

  03 May 2012

  On the 24th April the NSPA and the Bothnian Corridor Group organized a seminar in the European Parliament about raw materials and transport in the northernmost parts of Europe. Hosting the seminar were MEPs Marita Ulvskog and Liisa Jaakonsaari and with keynote speakers from the European Commission, representatives from the NSPA and from the raw material industry, the seminar attracted around 50 participants.

• Successful dialogue at the NSPA Forum

  23 April 2012

  The NSPA Forum in Sundsvall gathered around 60 participants to discuss the future cohesion policy and to adopt the NSPA position paper on the legislative package of cohesion policy 2014-2020.

• Raw material and Transport in the High North

  22 February 2012

  On the 24th of April the NSPA and the Bothnian Corridor Group are arranging a seminar in the European Parliament on the increasing importance of the supply of raw materials and transport from the high north for the sustainable growth of the European economy.

• NSPA Forum, 18-19 April, Sundsvall

  13 February 2012

  The NSPA network cordially invites you to the 4th NSPA Forum on the 18-19 April 2012 in Sundsvall. The Sundsvall forum will focus on the thematic concentration of the next EU funding period and the opportunities that it brings to the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas.

• NSPA continues dialogue on sustained investments in the high north of Europe

  23 January 2012

  On the 8th December, the NSPA network met with director general Dirk Ahner, European Commission, to discuss and clarify what the proposals of the regulations on cohesion policy post 2013 signifies for our regions.

• Open Days 2011: Demographic change in the NSPA

  18 October 2011

  The NSPA seminar and reception on 11th of October 2011, attracted up to 130 registered participants from the NSPA regions. The NSPA seminar focused on demographic change from a young perspective and three young politicians from the three countries of the NSPA gave their view on the topic.

• More than 80 stakeholders assembled for NSPA Forum in Kuopio

  30 September 2011

  NSPA Forum in Kuopio on the 22 September assembled more than 80 stakeholders to discuss the next EU funding period and the opportunities of the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas.

• Open Days 2011: Meet your NSPA colleagues

  07 July 2011

  The NSPA network invites you to a short seminar and networking reception on Tuesday 11 October at 18.00. The short seminar will focus on the demographic change and how the NSPA regions can attract more young people. After the seminar a networking reception will follow.

• NSPA Forum, 22 September in Kuopio

  16 May 2011

  The NSPA Forum in Kuopio focuses on the next EU funding period and the opportunities that it brings to the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas. Attendees are actors from the EU institutions and the NSPA region.

• Continued investment in the high north crucial for Europe

  02 February 2011

  Today political representatives from the Northern Sparsely Populated Areas in Finland, Sweden and Norway met with the European Commission to highlight the importance of continued investment in the regions.

• Successful gathering in Tromsø

  27 January 2011

  Over 70 stakeholders from the three countries gathered in beautiful Tromsö on 18-19 January to exchange views and agree on the NSPA response to the 5th Cohesion Report.

• NSPA Forum, 18-19th January 2011, Tromsø

  29 October 2010

  The forum aims to agree a joint political position for the NSPA-region concerning the 5th Cohesion Report. Attendees will be actors from the EU institutions and the NSPA region.

• OPEN DAYS 2010: Workshop report

  19 October 2010

  Read more about the workshop Northern Sparsely Populated Areas – Strong Specific and Promising on 5th October in Brussels.

• OPEN DAYS 2010: Meet your NSPA-colleagues!

  17 September 2010

  Welcome to the NSPA Open Days cocktail in Brussels on Tuesday 5 October at 16:30.

• OPEN DAYS 2010: Register for the NSPA workshop

  06 July 2010

  We hope you would like to participate in our event and learn more how the experience and resources from the North can contribute to a prosperous and sustainable Europe.

• Dialogue meeting with Intergroup 174

  12 May 2010

  The European Union’s future policy on territorial cohesion was on the agenda when the "Intergroup Mountain, Island and Sparsely Populated Regions" on Tuesday 4th May invited to a dialogue meeting in the European Parliament. The NSPA was invited to present how the NSPA positions itself for the future EU regional policy. Mr. Stein Ovesen, director of North Norway European Office, reports from the meeting.

• OPEN DAYS 2010: Northern Sparsely Populated Areas - strong, specific and promising

  27 April 2010

  The network will arrange a workshop during this year's Open Days showcasing the added value that the NSPA region brings to Europe.

• NSPAs unique cooperation praised by DG Regio

  28 January 2010

  A political delegation from northern Finland, Norway and Sweden has presented its political position on the future cohesion policy to Mr Dirk Ahner, Director General at DG Regional Policy, European Commission.

• NSPA Forum 15 December in Kiruna

  11 November 2009

  This first ever forum for the NSPA region aims to agree a joint political position for the NSPA-region concerning the future cohesion policy for 2014 onwards.

• Barents cooperation and energy efficiency in focus at NSPA seminar

  09 October 2009

  The two seminars organised by the NSPA at Open days both had a good turnout and made way for many discussions and networking opportunities. See the event report and presentations.

• Strong, specific and promising - NSPA publish report as basis for joint position for the future of the region

  21 September 2009

  The report Northern Sparsely Populated Areas Foresight 2020, produced by Nordregio and commissioned by the NSPA network, has now been published. The dialogue continues in the region to create a joint position using the report as a basis.

• Register for Open Days workshops

  06 July 2009

  Registration is now open for the Open Days workshops. The NSPA network together with Iceland are organising two workshops on Tuesday 6th October.

• NSPA and Iceland at Open Days

  03 April 2009

  NSPA together with Iceland will participate in this year’s Open Days.

• Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion

  27 February 2009

  NSPA submits viewpoints for the Consultation on the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion to European Commission DG Regional Policy.

• Comments on the Baltic Sea Strategy

  31 December 2008

  The NSPA network submits its comments on the Baltic Sea Strategy.

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