On March 26th, Cēsis Municipality hosted a workshop focused on energy management and independence. The event brought together residents and municipal institution employees, providing them with insights from the Ministry of Climate and Energy on energy communities and...
Urban Air Mobility (UAM), meaning drones and other flying vehicles, is a growing industry with potential for vast and versatile growth. Being a relatively new technology, societies have different readiness levels for implementation and experimentation. In this...
During the visits, peer review teams consisting of project partners and external experts examined facilities in pilot areas in Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Poland, and Germany. Together with representatives from local industrial companies, the team discussed challenges...
On 21 March this year, the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development (VARAM) organised an in-person meeting for partners of the project “Sustainability Reporting Tool” (SusTool) in Riga to discuss the first test results on the digital tool “ESG Tool”....
The interview was given by the leading researcher at the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Economics, potato breeder Ilze Skrabule, and the leading researcher, head of the international initiative "Potatoes Unite," Ilze Dimante. In the introduction to the...
The first cooking event took place during last autumn’s Kalmar sustainability week, where four public kitchen chefs cooked with round goby for the very first time. The outcome? Four completely different but nevertheless tasty dishes. The chefs were thrilled with the...
Spring is a season of renewal, and just like nature reawakens, it’s time to rethink how we build and renovate! Did you know that many construction materials contain harmful chemicals that affect both our health and the Baltic Sea? Rainwater washes toxins from paints,...
The initial selection was based on the assessment of environmental and climate impacts for those value chains that could passe some basic eligibility checks. We were looking for value chains that have the main purpose of processing organic wastes into bio-based...
Before the startup boom, these companies were already building, growing, and proving their worth. With years of experience, tested business models, and resilience through market shifts, they’ve established strong foundations. Now, as part of the latest cohort of the...
Learning through experience: workshops and case studies Several insightful case examples were shared on how to effectively engage non-technical stakeholders. The webinar began with an introduction by host Daniela Martin, Director of Communications at the Institute of...
