The overall aim of the programme is to promote energy research and analysis in the Baltic states and inspire intra-Baltic and Baltic-Nordic collaboration.
This aim translates into three central actions:
- Promotion of intra-Baltic and Baltic-Nordic research projects with participation of Baltic researchers
- A Baltic-Nordic Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) collaboration
- Exchange of energy researchers between the Baltic and Nordic countries.
Background
On 26 October 2018 it became clear that the Baltic countries were ready to enter into the Baltic-Nordic energy research cooperation initiated by Nordic Energy Research.
The agreement took the form of a Memorandum of Understanding where the Baltic states and Nordic Energy Research signaled the willingness to fund a research cooperation of NOK 24 million over four years.
The memorandum of understanding will help pave the way for further research cooperation between the Nordics and Baltics and build upon the success of the research project Baltic Energy Technology Scenarios.
“By launching this initiative we have taken an important step in creating a better exchange of ideas and knowledge between the Nordics and Baltics. This cooperation will be vital if both regions are to remain globally competitive and energy-secure in the years to come.”
Hans Jørgen Koch, former CEO of Nordic Energy Research
