Bothnian Arc strives to promote co-operation between Finland and Sweden along the Bothnian Bay coastal line. We enhance sustainable and borderless development with respect to regional diversity.
Bothnian Arc area is the northern center of green transition, transportation and renewable energy. Sustainable tourism is a growing industry in the region.
Cooperation in different sectors is more important than ever in the Nordic region, Europe and globally. Bothnian Arc Association is a determined partner to promote cross-border cooperation.
Our values & mission
Our values are
sustainability
borderless functionality
respect for diversity
collaboration
Our mission is
to connect and mobilize our stakeholders to work together
identifying obstacles by facilitating knowledge exchange
promoting and identifying our common interests inside and outside of the region
Identifying opportunities for cooperation, synergy and joint solutions.
Members
Our members are
Kalajoki, Raahe, Oulu, Ii, Sea Lapland Development Center including (Simo, Kemi, Tervola, Tornio, Ylitornio), Haparanda, Kalix, Boden, Luleå, Piteå and Skellefteå
Bothnian Arc Board consists of chair and 11 members and their alternates. Mirja Vehkaperä is the the chair of the Board and Daniel Smirat vice chair. The chairmanship of the Board rotates every two years between the City of Oulu in Finland and Luleå Municipality in Sweden.
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting is the highest authority of the Bothnian Arc association. The annual meeting is held once a year in Sweden and Finland respectively.
Basic facts of the region
Approximately 700 000 inhabitants
Largest cities are Oulu and Luleå
The area is rich in natural resources
Industry in the region plays a leading role in the EU's green transition
International innovation hubs
Major export industries are ICT, forestry, pulp mills, board mills, paper mills, sawmills, chemical, bioproduct and steel industries
Four airports and ten harbors
Culturally rich area for locals and tourists
Membership in Bothnian Arc
Who can be a member?
The membership in the Bothnian Arc association is open for municipalities, regional municipalities and provinces located in the Bothnian Arc area in Finland and Sweden.
Other authorities, organizations, and companies in the Bothnian Arc region can join as supporting members.
Why become a member?
to promote cross-border cooperation in our region together with other partners within Bothnian Arc
to develop sustainable tourism and smooth connections in our region