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Liveability Talks: Mārtiņš Staķis joins us next
We are pleased to announce that Mārtiņš Staķis, Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA) and former Mayor of Riga, will be our next guest speaker in the Liveability Talks series. During his time as Mayor of Latvia’s capital, Mārtiņš led a number of bold and...
Experiencing Supported by Nature as a PhD Student
Image: Vineta Gailite in the reed-filled coastal area at Sjölax, Finland. Photo: Heli Kanerva-Lehto From Inland Latvia to the Baltic Sea Coast I recently moved to Hiiumaa Island in the West Estonian Archipelago Biosphere Reserve. Growing up far from the coast...
DIVERSE_GENE_WATCH Project Officially Kicked-off in Kaunas.
The project "Early Forecasting and Monitoring System for Genetic Biodiversity Loss in Keystone Forest Tree Species," (DIVERSE_GENE_WATCH), was officially launched on 8-9 April 2025 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The kickoff meeting brought together experts of forest genetics,...
Revised TEN-T regulation strengthening the role of SUMP – how are cities prepared?
On 18 March, the SUMPs for BSR project organised a hybrid event titled “The Changing Landscape of Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning” in Gävle, Sweden. The event explored the implications of the recently revised TEN-T regulation for the cities and their functional...
The Psychology of Expansion: Why Growth Demands Discomfort
Human brains are hardwired for efficiency. We crave routines, we resist ambiguity, and we prefer the known—even when it limits us. But here’s the paradox: Growth—personal or organisational—only happens in the discomfort zone. Especially when you go global. 🧠 Enter:...
FoodLoops Project Visit to Gdańsk: Advancing School-Based Food Waste Solutions Across the BSR
Schools are among the key places where significant amounts of food are wasted each year. In some school canteens, over 15% of prepared food goes uneaten — highlighting the urgent need for sustainable food systems in educational settings. In March, partners of the...
First FoodLoops Replication Workshop – A Collaborative Success!
The first Replication Workshop of the FoodLoops project, held on March 21, was a great success! Project partners — CSCP, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the Lithuanian Consumer Institute, and Gdańsk Municipality — came together to share insights and...
CCC Internal Manifesto for Sustainable Practices
At CCC, we believe in leading by example. The creative circular transition we advocate for in our cities begins with our own choices, behaviours, and organisational culture. Therefore we have created this manifesto of commitments that shape how we act, meet, and move...
MI-RAP at Tallinn Music Week
As part of Tallinn Music Week 2025, the MI-RAP project hosted and co-organized several events focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of the music industry. Friday 04.04. The program started with the TechTrack Final Pitching session, where participants of...
