Tiny fragments of plastic particles, measuring less than 5 millimeters, have become an inseparable part of our environment, carrying significant implications for the health of humans and animals. There are several concerning reasons why microplastics are harmful:...
KISMET started an online discussion format “Coffee with KISMET” to exchange knowledge and experiences among partners, stakeholders, and everyone interested in sustainable food environments. On the 30th of November, Coffee with KISMET hosted a guest from a Lithuanian...
Renewable energy such as wind and solar energy is becoming more and more important in the energy system. A problem though, is that it is both unpredictable and fluctuating. Developing infrastructure that can balance and store energy will therefore become increasingly...
On November 30, the Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications hosted the third Real-Time Economy Conference in Tallinn, bringing together thought leaders, experts, and professionals to delve into the topics of corporate sustainability and personal...
Since the beginning of 2023, Bremen has been part of the Interreg project Arts on Prescription in the Baltic Sea Region (AoP), which is being co-funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme. Under the leadership of Odense Municipality in Denmark, further...
The most impactful and convincing action plans were selected by an international jury comprised of experts in social resilience, urban planning, arts and culture. This jury also included representatives from pan-Baltic and European organisations and networks of...
From November 30 to December 1, the final stage of the Latvian pilot hackathon "Aloja Starkelsen" took place - a team competition in the development of a solution, in which the Finnish, Internationally operating software company "Pinja" won with the most...
The 2nd General Assembly Meeting of the BALTIPLAST Project took place in Tallinn, Estonia, from 14th-15th November 2023. This two-day event brought together our project partners from six member countries to work on concrete solutions for the reduction and prevention...
Director of Urban Development, Director of the Technical Department, Mika Hakosalo, City of Pietarsaari My responsibility area is managing the technical sector including real estate, urban planning, municipal engineering, land area management, building permits and...
Lakesconnect team asked these questions at the event for youth: “Discover, Know, Find Out” in Telsiai on the 29th November, 2023. It was a great opportunity to communicate tourism impact into lakes pollution, microplastic pollution and responsible management of...
