🌊 Think global, start regional. The Baltic Sea Region (BSR) isn’t just a geographical area—it’s one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems for small and medium-sized enterprises. Why is BSR a strategic launchpad for internationalisation? ✅ High innovation density...
The drone industry is rapidly expanding; therefore, cities need to define acceptable and prohibited areas for drone usage. Consequently, cities must identify safe and suitable landing sites. A Geospatial Information System (GIS) tool has been developed to streamline...
Image: Toomas Kokovkin gave a presentation introducing nature-based solutions for the catchment areas of the rivers running through the town. Photo: Reet Kokovkin Understanding Flood Risks Through Nature-Based Solutions At the brainstorming session on Kärdla’s...
In early 2025, a major milestone was reached for satellite-independent navigation: the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) published a new guideline for R-Mode systems operating on medium wave (MF) frequencies. This development is...
While mitigating climate change is key to tackling these challenges, it is also important for cities to adapt and prepare for various risks. The sooner we adapt and prepare, the less uncontrolled damage will occur. Therefore, even better integration of climate...
We were honoured to contribute to the roundtable “How Regional Institutions Enhance Societal Resilience in the Baltic Area: Disinformation, Resilience, Public Trust”, alongside the partners from the BSR Cultural Pearls project — including representatives from...
A number of lakeside villages along Lake Peipus joined forces to host the Sibulatee Fish Café Day (KALApuhvetite päev), the Open Fishing Harbours Day, and the Open Pantries Day. All events brought together the entire community, regardless of language or...
BALTFLOODS(Baltic Flood Resilience and Digital Solutions) officially concluded kick-off event on April 23 and 24 in the City of Lappeenranta, bringing together representatives from all seven partner organizations. The event began with opening remarks from Olli...
The overall goal of the initiative is to support EU’s mission to restore the oceans and waters, with Blue Mission BANOS in particular supporting stakeholders across the Baltic and North Sea in reaching a carbon-neutral and circular blue economy. A new,...
The Kalmar region hasn’t voluntarily become a pioneer of a new water management approach in the Baltic Sea Region. It all began in 2015, when it was so dry for weeks on end on the south-east coast of Sweden that some farmers had to slaughter their livestock....
