Welcome to Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve a sea of opportunities!

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1 Welcome to Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve a sea of opportunities!

2 Blekinge Archipelago Biosphere Reserve Heleen Podsedkowska Simone Wenzel 24 May 2017, Ronneby, Sweden

3 Agenda Blekinge Archipelago BR, who we are and what we do Archipelago Route

4 World network Unesco Today 669 BR s in 120 countries

5 Biosphere reserves in Sweden Kristianstads Vattenrike Vänerskärgården med Kinnekulle Älvlandskapet Nedre Dalälven Blekinge Arkipelag Östra Vätterbranterna Candidates: Vindelälven-Juhtatdahka Voxnadalen

6 5+2+?

7 We are all part of the biosphere!

8 Žuvintas Słowiński

9 Blekinge Archipelago BR is an NGO

10 Some data Area: ha, ha water, ha terrestrial 1 culture reserve, i.e. Ronneby Brunnspark More than 37 nature reserves 72 Natura 2000-areas (EU) inhabitants, about living on islands of which some have land connection Blekinge Institute of Technology Master of Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability-programme

11 Vision Blekinge Archipelago - a sea of possibilities! Blekinge Archipelago represents a flourishing coastal area and archipelago where development occurs in harmony between entrepreneurship and ecology. Its foundation is local engagement and concern for the future of next generations.

12 What makes Blekinge Archipelago so special? Coastal fishing and small scale farming Genuine living craft traditions, such as boat building Other traditions, like folk music and storytelling High landscape values; meadows, small islands, bays, shallows, wooded pastures, deciduous forests, attractive hardwoods, etc A unique scenery above and below the water level Culture reserve Ronneby Brunnspark and World Heritage Naval Port of Karlskrona (military historical buildings)

13 What are the benefits? International seal of quality (compare to World Heritage)=> Biosphere Tourism Access to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves for exchanging experiences, get inspired and problem solving Source of inspiration and opportunity creator Municipal and county-wide cooperation Long term stability to the work Increased opportunities for economic development Participation by local community Easier to testing and developing new methods

14 Three functions

15 B U S: Biosphere reserves have three functions Bevara (conserve) landscapes, nature och culture Utveckla (develop) businesses, networks and innovations Stödja (support) schools, projects och initiatives in order to work for be(com)ing a site of excellence for sustainable development

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17 I M P A: Biosphere reserves should Inspire: be a source of inspiration Mediate: have a mediating function between different partners and connecting them, spreading good examples and success stories Lead Processes: supporting in different processes Be a neutral Arena where different interests can meet in order to increasing the understanding for each other s ambitions and visions

18 We are surrounded by UNESCO areas Within our BR World Heritage Naval City of Karlskrona A swath: West: Kristianstads Vattenrike BR East: World Heritage Southern Öland (Alvaret)

19 World Heritage Naval Port of Karlskrona

20 Biosphere reserves are learning sites of excellence, for sustainable development sites established by countries recognised under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme promote sustainable development based on local community efforts and sound science. seek to reconcile conservation of biological and cultural diversity and economic and social development through partnerships between people and nature test and demonstrate innovative approaches to sustainable development from local to international scales.

21 The ecosystem services in the Baltic Sea

22 Together we can do it!

23 me examples of new members: Biosphere ambassadors Blekinge Museum B&B in Järnavik Swedish Cruising Association Nature Protection Association in Blekinge Innoventum AB (Wind and solar energy)

24 Cooperation plan

25 We run ourselves Stimulate entrepreneurship in the cultural environment Stimulate sustainable tourism Stimulating entrepreneurship in coastal and island Establish the brand Blekinge Archipelago BR We participate in Development project- living archipelago Establish conditions for an open landscape Reduce nutrient leaching from septic tanks Better knowledge regarding grazing Develop sustainable agriculture Develop sustainable forest management Develop sustainable boating Reduce use of toxic antifouling paints Promote eco driving Support small-scale commercial fishing Increase the availability of locally produced and sustainably caught fish Stimulate sustainable recreational fishing Minimise migration obstacles for fish Arrange Coastal fishing day 22 strategies! We monitor Planning of integrated and sustainable buildings Prioritise cultural heritage Promote recycling solutions for water and sewage Reduce nutrient leaching from municipal wastewater treatment plants

26 Projects, some examples (EU) RECORDI (recall coastal heritage for rural entrepreneurship); Estonia, Finland and Italy, EUR

27 Results: Best practices Curriculum Video films Brochure New contacts and projects

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29 Projects, some examples (national money) Archipelago route (feasibility study); 1 million SEK

30 Projects, some examples (national and EU) Archipelago Route - Sustainable outdoor products along trails on land and water in Blekinge; 13 milj SEK

31 Our brand

32 SMAKfestivalen Asarum

33 Båtlivsdag

34 Website

35 Newsletter

36 Facebook More than 550 likes!

37 Biosphere ambassadors

38 30 biosphere ambassadors!

39 Aiming for larger participation and cooperation

40 New team

41 We now want to link the coast and archipelago of Blekinge by developing trails... Sustainable product development with focus on nature and cultural tourism

42 Challenges in Blekinge Unknown for outdoor tourism No regional connection via public boat traffic Less people live, work, use the archipelago Loss of culture Unsustainable eco systems

43 Project Arkipelagrutten/ Archipelago Route More sustainability Project Arkipelag rutten More people

44 Feasibility study Archipelago Route ; 1 million SEK Cooperation of different actors public, NGOs and private

45 Archipelago Route - Sustainable outdoor products along trails on land and water in Blekinge Project owner: Region Blekinge Project implementation: Blekinge Archipelago BR Projectperiod: until October 2019 Other partners: Visit Blekinge, municipalities of Karlshamn, Ronneby och Karlskrona, County administrative board Blekinge, SME s and NGO s

46 Purpose To make the biosphere and its unique nature and culture more accessible for a vivid and sustainable coast and archipelago

47 Vision: Blekinge as an attractive and sustainable outdoor destination Support companies Healthy eco systems More understanding and use of the biospheres natural and cultural values Accessability of nature and culture for a vivid and sustainable archipelago Establish the brand Blekinge Arkipelag More opportunities for recreation

48 Strategic goal Establish an Archipelago Route as a network of sustainable paths and products along the coast and archipelago within the biosphere Blekinge Arkipelag

49 Archipelago Route

50 for sailing hiking biking and canoeing

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54 3 main activities Infrastructure and accessability Sustainable companies and products Marketing and future organisation

55 Network of companies and products More customers and along different outdoor paths and possibilities for new products Network of companies that are part of the Archipelago Route Platform for marketing of companies and their products on visitblekinge.se and our homepage Organizational development (sustainability, competence, products)

56 Fishing, biking and hiking in Gö nature reserve

57 Discover Brunnsparken and Ronneby archipelago

58 Gourmet paddling in Järnavik-Eriksberg

59 Vision: Blekinge as an attractive and sustainable outdoor destination

60 Project partners Attractive Hardwoods Company network Blekinges sustainability policy for tourism Kustvägen sydost Arkipelagrutten Blekinge leden Naturum Marketing Competence Academy Tourism World cultural heritage Karlskrona

61 Thank you very much!