Article written by: Liga Vodopjanova-Upane Energy Self-Sufficiency and the "Energy Circle" ZPR is currently at the forefront of Latvia’s energy transformation, positioning itself as a key player in the nation’s pursuit of energy independence. Through its...
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Circular economy in port environments – learning from international best practices
A wide range of international examples are particularly relevant for Circular Ports partners when designing and implementing their pilots. The review forms part of the Circular Ports project’s forthcoming Methodological Handbook on Circular Economy Assessment...
Soft landing is not a visit: why SMEs need structured support when entering foreign markets
Internationalisation is often described as a strategic move: a company identifies a market, finds customers abroad and expands. For many SMEs, this framing sounds neat, but it doesn’t match reality. Going international is rarely a single “entry moment”. It is a...
From Forest Residues to Bio-Based Innovation: The CEforestry Story
a succesful story-final version Across the Baltic Sea Region, large volumes of forestry side streams such as bark, sawdust and ash are underutilised and mainly burned for energy. CEforestry addressed this challenge by transforming these residues into high-value...
Your Input Matters: Climate-Resilient Spatial Planning for the Baltic Sea Region
🌊 We invite you to participate We invite coastal municipalities, authorities, and organizations across the Baltic Sea Region to participate in our survey on Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events. Your insights will directly inform the development of the Baltic...
Meet-Up in Vaasa
From 9 to 11 January 2026, MI-RAP project partner Göteborg & Co visited Vaasa for a study visit, partner exchange, and onboarding of the new MI-RAP partner, the Regional Council of Ostrobothnia. The visit combined internal MI-RAP introduction with meetings across...
SEABAS consortium meeting
Anna-Maria Axelsson: Civil preparedness starts with what we do every day as ordinary citizens
Anna-Maria Axelsson is the head of Civilförsvarsförbundet, the Swedish Civil Defence League, a voluntary civil defence and protection organisation founded in 1937. Aija & Sebastian: How did you start working in the Swedish Civil Defence League and...
Regenerative foundations and real-life projects
The session for the project’s 25 associated organisations and other invited stakeholders introduced the six foundations of regenerative tourism—spanning nature‑people interdependence, community leadership, value‑creation, and shared responsibility. These were...
Drones to Cities – Great Aid if Planned Ahead
The rise of Urban Air Mobility is no longer a distant prospect but a current, pressing topic for European municipalities. In recent years, drones have been a repetative news topic but mostly from a military perspective. In reality however, urban air mobility has much...










