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OCT Ministerial and OCT-EU Forum 2012Ilulissat, Greenland

Read and see pictures from the whole trip From page 6

Greenland Meets the

OCT Minister of the

French Government

Kuupik V. Kleist’s meeting with

Victorin Lurel

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Meeting on Raw

Materials

EU and Greenland met to talk

raw materials

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New Fisheries Protocol

Signed

Signing ceremony in Brussels

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Arctic Futures

Symposium 2012

Conference in Brussels with focus

on the Arctic

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In the month of June, Commissioner for Industry Antonio Tajani invited Minister Jens B. Frederiksen to Rome. The visit became a reality at the end of August 2012. A visit to the European Space Research Institute (ESRIN) in Frascati outside of Rome was arranged, where Jens B. Frederiksen met with representatives from ESA/ESRIN, who briefed about opportunities and cooperation within satellite systems. ESA/ESRIN cooperates with a wide range of international players in satellite monitoring etc. The possibility for cooperation with the Government of Greenland was raised and discussion about the existing collaboration via Danish institutions was pointed

out.

In Rome, Pragmata Institute had arranged a series of meetings with representatives from the industry as well as senior advisers for the Government of Italy. During these meetings, Jens B. Frederiksen briefed about the development in Greenland, especially within industry and climate, including raw materials. The energy companies in particular were interested in a possible cooperation, and there will be arranged a visit to Nuuk by Pragmata’s network in November. Already, there are

created contacts between interested companies and the Government, where from the Italian side, there are hopes for more informational meetings and networking, that can contribute to create a future cooperation for the benefit of the needs for development for all parties.

Satellites and Networking for Development in Italy

What is Pragmata Institute?• An international consultancy/

networking firm based in Italy• Activities in:

o Strategic, political and diplomatic consultancy

o International marketingo Financial consultationso Development and strengthening

of relationso Non-profit sector

What is ESRIN?• Also known as ESA Centre for Earth Observation• Is a part of European Space Agency, ESA

o International organization with 20 EU memberstateso The EU Commission contributes to ESA’s operation with € 800

millions annually o Sets up and executes Europe’s space programo The head quarter is placed in Paris with 5 different centres all

around Europe, where ESRIN is one of them• Placed in Frascati 20 km outside of Rome, Italy• Acts as an interface between ESA and those who use its services• Collects data from satellite monitoring of the earth• For more information, see: www.esa.int

Meeting with ESRIN

Meeting with Pragmata Institute

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Greenland Meets the OCT Minister of the French Government12th of September 2012, Premier Kuupik V. Kleist met with the French minister responsible for Overseas Countries and Territories, Victorin Lurel in Paris.

The meeting took place as a part of the preparations towards the OCT-EU high-level meeting in Ilulissat during 25th-27th of September 2012, hosted by Greenland as the Chair of the Overseas Countries and Territories Association to the EU.

For Kuupik V. Kleist, it has been of great importance to meet with all 4 EU member states (United Kingdom, The Netherlands, France and Denmark) ministers responsible for OCT policy. This has been in the light of one of the prominent priorities throughout the Greenlandic chairmanship, which was political visibility. The meeting between Victorin Lurel and Kuupik V. Kleist was the first, as France after the presidential elections in May 2012 has formed a new government.

During the meeting, the participation of France at the OCT-EU high-level meeting was discussed, along with the question of the proposal for a new OCT decision. Furthermore, OCT Chair Kuupik V. Kleist informed the French minister about the Greenland Chairmanship program, which has been focusing on green growth within the areas of education, innovation and research.

France has 6 overseas countries and territories, including Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. At the ministerial in Ilulissat, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon acquired the chairmanship for the Overseas Countries and Territories Association from Greenland. Additionally, the OCT association is led by a representative from New Caledonia. Therefore, France has important interests to attend to.

Kuupik V. Kleist with Victorin Lurel

Victorin Lurel receives a gift, a book of Greenlandic art by Bodil Kaalund

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The networking meeting became a reality on the recommendation of Commissioner Antonio Tajani, whom during his visit to Nuuk had noticed a need to make the potential of raw materials visible. Furthermore, it was an opportunity for authorities and licence holders to provide the EU Member States with information on the latest development and potential in raw materials in Greenland.

As representatives for the Commission,  Mattia Pellegrini and Theodore Saramandis opened the meeting. Afterwards, head of representation Lida S. Lennert gave a presentation of Greenland, as an introduction to the subject.

There were about 40 registered participants from companies in oil industry, heavy industry, motor industry, industrial unions and scientists. Additionally, three licence holders for exploration in Greenland were invited as speakers, namely NunaMinerals A/S, Hudson Resources INC and Tanbreez A/S, who all gave a good insight to the different activities and possibilities in Greenland. From the EU, EuroGeoSurveys presented Europe’s needs for a production in raw materials and cooperation with Greenland in the future.

The presentations brought along a debate and a series of questions about everything from the industrial, scientific and political aspects of the extraction of raw materials. Mattia Pellegrini from DG ENTR concluded at the end of the meeting, that it was a good beginning of the networks

and frames, which were needed for the development of a future collaboration with Greenlandic authorities and companies. He expressed his wishes to continue the meeting on an annual basis.

After the meeting with the industry, representatives from both the EU Commission, Greenland and Denmark held the first follow-up meeting about the Letter of Intent between Greenland and the EU, after the parties signed it in June 2012.

Meeting on Raw Materials

The Greenland Representation in Brussels participated in a networking meeting at the EU Commission on 14th of September 2012 with the title: “Meeting on

Mining Activities, Business Opportunities and Cooperation with Greenland”.

Ole Christiansen, NunaMinerals A/S

Greg Barnes, Tanbreez A/S

Flemming Knudsen, Hudson Resources INC

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The protocol will become effective from January 1st 2013 and will apply until December 31st 2015. The Greenlandic Government, European Parliament and the Ministerial Council of the EU have all approved the result of the negotiation.

In her speech, Lida S. Lennert emphasized, that the protocol is a win-win agreement for the satisfaction of all parties, after the protracted negotiations. The parties have made an effort to set the quotas in line with the biological recommendations and it was also stressed, that it was a strong message to put out. During this year, Greenland has had visits from both Commissioner of fisheries Maria Damanaki and Vice-

president in the EU Commission Antonio Tajani, which were also mentioned in her speech. “These visits underline how important it is to Greenland, that our interests are managed, and that the development has gone from a plain fisheries agreement to a Partnerships Agreement in the field of education, to a future cooperation on the area of raw materials”, Lida S. Lennert concluded.

Besides Lida S. Lennert, the Danish EU ambassador Jonas Bering Liisberg signed on behalf of Denmark, and EU ambassador George Zodiates from the Cyprus presidency signed on behalf of the Council.

New Protocol to the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between Greenland and EU Signed

18th of September 2012, Minister Counsellor Lida S. Lennert from the Greenland Representation in Brussels signed the new fisheries protocol on behalf of the Government of Greenland. The venue of the signing ceremony was held at the Council.

Pictures: “Council of the European Union” www.consilium.europa.eu

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OCT Ministerial and OCT-EU Forum 2012

The 11th OCT Ministerial and OCT-EU Forum was held from 24th to 28th of September 2012 in Ilulissat, Greenland.

In 2012 Greenland hosted the OCT Chairmanship and focused on political visibility and dialogue, along with green growth with the slogan: “How cool is GREEN?”. The chairmanship year was concluded at the meeting, the results presented and handed over to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, who is OCT Chair for the year of 2013.

Monday 24th of September – arrival at IlulissatThe OCT delegations were welcomed to Ilulissat by happy schoolchildren, who were waving with flags. After being accommodated at the hotels, the

frame for the following thematic event to the Ilulissat Icefjord was set by a lecture from professor Minik Rosing with the title: “A Young Nation Build on Ancient Land”. Herein he got on to the history of Greenland, geology and the possibilities of creating growth of the impacts of climate change. Afterwards was the boat trip to Ilulissat Icefjord, which is elected as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. The sailing trip was a great success and many pictures were taken of the icebergs!

Professor Minik Rosing during his lecture

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Tuesday 25th of September – the 11th OCT Ministerial meetingGreenland initiated the meeting by member of the Greenlandic government Jens B. Frederiksen, who on behalf of Kuupik V. Kleist, presented the activities during the Greenlandic Chairmanship. ExCo President Chloé Calvignac spoke of the activities during the year and of the cooperation with DG DEVCO. Jacob Isbosethsen presented the PWP 3 report on environment and climate change, and Lida S. Lennert presented the “How Cool is GREEN?” brochure and political visibility on behalf of Greenland.

Hereafter, as something entirely new, a panel discussion with the OCT ministers was held. This was on the initiative of the Greenlandic chairmanship, as a part of the chairmanship’s priority, with the intent of promoting the political visibility and dialogue. Good discussions expressed many of the OCT’s opinions and views in relation to the on-going revision of the OCT decision. After the panel discussions, the assembly adopted the OCTA political declaration, budget and administrative resolution. The OCT chairmanship was handed over to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and British Virgin Islands was elected vice-chair and is expected to take over the chairmanship in 2014. Questions

asked in the brochure: “How Cool is GREEN? –Discover it in Greenland 2012!”

1. Education- How do we create a well-educated population as the foundation of a future green growth?- How do we ensure the retention of the educated population to continued growth?2. Innovation- How do you utilize the resources you have to create sustainable and green industries?- How can culture become capital?3. Research- How can tradition and research be tied together to growth in the future?- Is research facilitated into use for growth opportunities?

Conferenceroom “The Greenland Room” at Hotel Arctic

Jens B. Frederiksen during is welcoming speech

Professor Dimitry Kochenov, who moderated the paneldiscussions

Lida S. Lennert & Jacob Isbosethsen during their presentations

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Wednesday 26th of September – first day of the OCT-EU ForumDeputy director general Marcus Cornaro from DG DEVCO opened the OCT-EU Forum 2012 on behalf of the EU Commission. Premier Kuppik V. Kleist also welcomed in his role of OCTA Chair 2012. He underlined, that the OCTs are pioneering countries in green growth and he presented the OCTA political declaration of 2012. Speeches were given by representatives from the Cyprus EU Presidency, the 4 Member States, the EU Parliament, the Parliament of Greenland and the Outermost Regions. Later that day, trilateral meetings between the Commission, OCTs and their respective Member States were held.

During the day, a short signing ceremony was also held. Marcus Cornaro and Kuupik V. Kleist signed the document regarding payment of budgetary aid for 2012 from the EU, as a part of the Partnership Agreement between Greenland and the EU. According to the signed agreement, the EU Commission will pay out an amount of about 27 mill. EUR. The agreement shall insure, that funds for the area of education will be allocated on the budget of the Self Government, including the special education strategy. The agreement is a part of the Partnership Agreement, that Greenland agreed with the EU in 2007 and which has a validity including 2013.

In the evening, a lecture with one of the invited experts, Senior Economist at OECD in Paris, Tomasz Kozluk took place. He presented OECD’s “Green Growth – OECD Strategy” and explained the importance of green growth, where he came with examples of how OECD’s strategy on green growth has worked in practise.

Deputy Director General Marcus Cornaro

Premier Kuupik V. Kleist

Christina Avani, representative of the Cyprus EU Presidency

Minister of European Affairs, Nicolai Wammen

Chairman of Inatsisartut, Josef Motzfeldt

Marcus Cornaro and Kuupik V. Kleist sign the agreement

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Thursday 27th of September – second day of the OCT-EU ForumOn the second day of the Forum, the heads of delegations had the opportunity to put forward their reactions towards the proposal for a new OAD. Furthermore Theodore Saramandis and José Valente from the Commission presented the proposal in further details. Flavia Palanza from the European Investment Bank informed about the possibilities for the OCTs. Stéphane Artano, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon concluded the OCT-EU Forum as incoming Chairman. Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon will during their chairmanship emphasize three key words: competitiveness, dialogue and capacity building.

In the evening a big gala dinner with entertainment was arranged for the participants, as a way to end the entire stay. The entertainment started with a display of Inuit Games. Afterwards, the guests enjoyed a menu with Greenlandic specialities. After the dinner, there was a show of dancers in their national dress, who danced kalattuut (traditional dance). Premier Kuupik V. Kleist sang a few songs, before it was time to sing good night and some went on to some of the igloos.

Friday 28th of September – departure day

Incoming OCTA Chair, Stéphane Artano from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

The delegation from Greenland: from the left Vivi L. Petrussen, Jakob R. Hard, Kuupik V. Kleist, Lida S. Lennert, Jacob Isbosethsen, Maliina L. Lyberth, Anne-Marie Andersen and Else Olsvig, who coordinated with the press

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Participants: in total approximately 120 delegatesApproximately 90 OCT delegatesDelegates from the European CommissionRepresentatives from EU memberstates (Denmark, France, Holland and United Kingdom) Minister of European Affairs Nicolai Wammen represented DenmarkRepresentatives from the European ParliamentRepresentative from the Cyprus EU PresidencyRepresentative from the European Investment BankRepresentative from the Outermost RegionsRepresentative from Inatsisartut, by Chairman Josef Motzfeldt3 experts: professor Minik Rosing, professor Dimitry Kochenov and senior economist Tomasz KozlukThe Greenlandic delegation from the Greenland Representation in Brussels and the Premier’s Office Premier Kuupik V. Kleist supplemented by vice-premier Jens B. Frederiksen

In high spirits at the thematic event

The audience are listening intensely to Minik Rosing’s catching descriptions

The OCT ministers and delegations were very overwelmed by the welcome and greeted many of the children

Groupphoto of some of the participants in one of the boats

In the middle: the ice was a great attraction

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The view from Hotel Arctic

Kuupik V. Kleist with Hubert Hughes from Anguilla

A look into the conference room Panel discussion at the ministerial

In the middle: Power point

presentation during Josef Motzfeldt’s

speech

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One of the delegates took up the challenge of Inuit Games

Former OCTA Chairman Kuupik V. Kleist and incoming OCTA Chairman Stéphane Artano, Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

The menu for the gala dinner

Kuupik V. Kleist with head of delegation for Sint Maarten, Mathias Voges

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Participation in seminars and workshops: 8Meetings at the Executive Committee (ExCo): 7Tripartite meetings: 4 Including PWP 3 and DG ENVInternal OCT meeting: 8The Chairman’s political meetings: 10Orientation trip: 1OCT-EU Forum & Ministerial: 1Produced materials: in total ca. 1727 Including: Pens: 640 Brochures: 300 Coasters: 500 Sealskin folders: 140 Banners: 7 Pads: 140The chairmanship’s photographer took approximately 558 pictures during the OCT-EU Forum & Ministerial, but the participants took many more.

The Greenlandic OCT Chairmanship 2012 in Numbers:

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The conference, which was held for the third year in a row, was held in the days of 3th – 5th October 2012, in Oranjestad, Aruba. This year’s theme was “Smart and Sustainable” and it therefore had a full section about new, smart and green technologies. The aim of the conference is to make Aruba leading in green energy, but the aim is just as much to establish an international forum to transfer knowledge and new technologies in green energy.

On this background, energy director from Nukissiorfiit A/S, Henrik Estrup from Greenland participated. Nukissiorfiit had been invited to the conference via TCF funding by the EU, which covered all costs to travel, hotels and conference fees for 2 participants from each OCT. NAP-NEWS has in this context talked to Henrik Estrup about his experiences from the conference.

“It was very interesting and exiting to participate in the conference, which besides the technical content also created the opportunity to form contacts with other energy producers from other OCT-countries, who faces many of the same challenges as we do in Nukissiorfiit. We are happy about, that we without cost for Nukissiorfiit, have had this chance to participate in this conference and we look forward to extend the cooperation and exchange experiences with energy producers in other OCTs in the future.” Henrik Estrup says.

Nukissiorfiit had the opportunity to hear about the development in a series of subjects, including:

• Wind technology• New solar cell technology• SWAC (Sea Water Air Conditioning)• OTEC (Ocean Thermal Energy

Conversion)• Kite-energy (exploitation of wind power

in higher strata of air)• Energy storage (pumped storage,

batteries)• Smart metering (remote metering,

consumer information)The subjects was presented by professors, scientists etc. from recognized universities, research institution and companies from all over the world.

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The delegates from the OCTs

Energy director Henrik Estrup

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Arctic Futures Symposium 2012

The Greenland R epresentat ion in Br ussels participated in the conference Arctic Futures Symposium 2012: “Promoting Knowledge, Responsibility and Engagement in the Arctic”, which was held in the days of 4th and 5th October 2012 in the European Union Committee of the Regions, Brussels. The organizers were the International Polar Foundation in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, European External Action Service (EEAS), EU Commission and the EU Committee of the Regions.

The purpose of the conference was to gather decision-makers from both the Arctic and the EU, scientists, representatives from the industry, representatives from indigenous peoples and also academics, to engage them in a discussion and dialogue about the future of the Arctic.

Among the participants were HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and Commissioner of fisheries Maria Damanaki. From Greenland attended Inuuteq Holm Olsen, Deputy Foreign Minister of Greenland, Alfred Jakobsen, ICC Greenland and Jens Boye, Royal Arctic Line.

In the panels was a good and lively debate, characterized by the discussion on scientific research in the Arctic as a basis for actions and decisions. An interesting debate also took place about the future explorations of natural resources and raw materials in the Arctic, along with the opportunities within maritime transport in line with the melting of the ice.

Pictures: The International Polar Foundationwww.polarfoundation.org

Main Topics:• Recent developments from the Arctic

Council.• The future of energy resources in the

Arctic (including renewable energy solutions).

• The management of fisheries and marine protected areas.

• The continuing development of necessary infrastructure to meet the growing needs of maritime transport and search and rescue efforts.

• The importance of long-term scientific monitoring in the Arctic.

HSH Prins Albert II of Monaco during his speech

Commissioner for fisheries Maria Damanaki

The first day of the conference

Inuuteq Holm Olsen during a paneldiscussion

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Claire Chrétien has for two years been the technical assistant to OCTA. In relation to the closing of her contract, we have asked her some questions about her work and experiences as the technical assistant to OCTA.

Claire has a background in political science/international relations and has been working on EU development programmes since 2006, first as a trainee for former DG RELEX then working for consultancy firms in the UK and Belgium, before taking the position of Technical Assistant to OCTA in September 2010.

How has it been to work for OCTA and what kind of work did you do there?My main task as TA to OCTA was the coordination of the association’s activities, in close collaboration with the President of the ExCo, OCTA members and the leaders of the various working groups on each of the thematic areas of interest to OCTA. In particular, my role was to support OCTA in the implementation of

EDF funds from the Commission, which includes preparing technical documents (programming documents, terms of reference, budgets) and overseeing the implementation of contracts.

What has been your greatest experience with OCTA?The annual Ministerial Conference and EU-OCT Forum are the most intensive but also memorable moments. During my two-year term with OCTA I had the opportunity to attend three EU-OCT Forums, in New Caledonia, Brussels and Greenland, and each has been the occasion to meet and exchange with representatives from all OCTs.

Your experiences at the trip to Ilulissat? The local Greenlandic hospitality and scenery were truly fantastic and I will keep extraordinary memories of the icebergs, sledge dogs and traditional games. I also really

enjoyed the experience sleeping in an igloo by the Icefjord!

What are you working with now?I work on a project to support the Western Balkans Investment Framework, an EC-funded facility blending loans and grants to finance strategic investments in the region. Certainly not as exotic as the OCTs, but I look forward to the new challenges and experiences it will bring!

As the long-term technical assistance to OCTA (a.k.a the bureau) is finally about to start, I would like to thank in particular ExCo members for their excellent collaboration and wish them and the new team every success in serving OCTs’ interests.

Interview with Claire Chrétien

Claire Chrétien in Ilulissat

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Lunch at Grand PlaceEvery second year in August the centre of Grand Place in Brussels is turned into one big carpet of flowers. Thousands of live flowers form a pattern after a specific theme. This year the theme was Africa and the flower carpet thus took form of different patterns from the tribes in Ethiopia, Congo, Nigeria, Botswana and Cameroun.

The Greenland Representation in Brussels was Friday August 17th 2012 on a small lunch outing to see the colourful flower carpet. It was a warm and sunny day with many people on Grand Place who of course were there to see the spectacular flower carpet. The representation could enjoy a sandwich with a view of the carpet and the beautiful buildings that surround Grand Place, before it was time to head back to the office.

Greenland Representation, from the left: minister counsellor Lida S. Lennert, secretary Anne-Marie Andersen, secretary to the embassy Jacob Isbosethsen and stagiaire Maliina L. Lyberth