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MARITIME MARITIME AFFAIRS AFFAIRS EU and the Arctic region: Policymaking, progress and Next Steps Ramon van Barneveld NGO Forum workshop MARITIME 12 & 13 November 2012 AFFAIRS What is the EU? 27 Member States Shared values:

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EU and the Arctic region:

Policymaking, progress and Next Steps

Ramon van Barneveld NGO Forum workshop 12 & 13 November 2012

MARITIME AFFAIRS MARITIME AFFAIRS MARITIME AFFAIRS

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What is the EU? 27 7 30 500

million

Member States Combined population of EU Member States Percent of world’s population Percent of global GDP

55

Percent of combined worldwide Official Development Assistance

Shared values: liberty, democracy,

respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law.

Largest economic body in the world.
A unique institution – Member States

voluntarily cede national sovereignty in many areas to carry out common policies and governance.

Not a super-state to replace existing

states, nor just an organization for international cooperation.

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The European Commission

27 Commissioners, representing the European perspective, each

responsible for a specific policy area.

EU’s executive branch proposes legislation, manages Union’s day-

to-day business and budget, and enforces rules.

Negotiates trade agreements and manages Europe’s multilateral

development cooperation.

EU institutions

The European Parliament Voice of European citizens – members elected for five-year terms. With the Council, passes EU laws and adopts EU budgets. Scrutinises EU institutions.

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Council of the EU EU’s main decision-making body, comprised of ministers of 27 Member States, representing Member State’s point of view. Decides on foreign policy issues. Council presidency rotates among Member States every six months.

EU institutions (cont.)

Court of Justice of the EU Highest EU judicial authority. Ensures all EU laws are interpreted and applied correctly and uniformly. Can act as an independent policy maker but can only deal with matters covered by the Treaties.

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Why Arctic?

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The Arctic is changing… and fast

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And opportunities abound…

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But not without risks…

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Circumpolar cooperation

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EU’s objectives

Protecting and preserving the Arctic in unison with its population Promoting sustainable use of resources Contributing to Arctic cooperation

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EU’s contribution to date: Climate

On track for Kyoto
20% CO2 reduction

by 2020

80-95% reduction by

2050

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EU’s contribution to date: Arctic footprint

59% of black carbon
57% of PCB-153 emissions
42% of SO2 emissions
39% of fish imports
27% of Arctic Tourism

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EU’s contribution to date: Research

€200 million in support of research activities between 2002 and today

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EU’s contribution to date: Development

€1.14 billion between

2007 and 2013 to develop the economic, social and environmental potential of the Arctic region

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EU’s future presence in the Arctic

Knowledge: Contribute to Arctic research
Responsibility: Economic development of the High

North for the benefit of local and indigenous communities

Engagement: Close cooperation with the Arctic states

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Thank you for your attention!
ramon.van-barneveld@ec.europa.eu