Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) transform how cities engage with citizens and enhance urban experiences. In our recent webinar, we explored two innovative AI-driven solutions designed to improve public services: A Participatory Budgeting App –...
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What participants say about the overall usefulness and structure of the BSR workshops
🌍 BSR Go Abroad provides entrepreneurs and small businesses with tools, coaching, and networks to succeed. Through expert-led workshops and personalized guidance, you’ll gain a clear roadmap for international growth. This is what Angela Alania from Liten Aventuris...
Networks to support labor market integration
The PROSPER BSR Project has built strong regional cooperation networks in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to support refugees' successful integration into local labor markets. These networks are connected through a transnational platform spanning the Baltic Sea Region,...
Kicking off 2025 – A second year of city testing and implementation – in Porvoo!
Authors: Harry Dobbs and Dennis Martinez The first order of business was for the consortium to officially welcome the host, City of Porvoo, to the consortium as the newest addition, with this partner meeting representing the first time the organisation...
Energy Efficiency Insights from Poland’s Suburban Belt
Energy Efficiency Insights from Poland's Suburban Belt In a recent interview conducted by the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) cooperation initiative, Mr. Jarosław Szlachetka from the Otulina Podkrakowska Association shared insights into their energy efficiency efforts. The...
Innovation in Action: First Activities Launched in the New Carl von Ossietzky Forum
As highlighted before, the inaugural event marked only the beginning for our dynamic and multifunctional space. Going forward, the Forum will serve as a hub for collaboration, offering a versatile venue for our local Associated Organizations – the Academy of Sciences...
Gdynia Transition Arena focused on key sustainability challenges identified with the local actors
Gdynia Transition Arena About 50 local actors participated in the Gdynia Transition Arena, including city councillors, City Hall employees, individuals, NGOs, youth representatives and business owners. The process of three workshops was organised by the Gdynia...
Plastic-Free Workplace: A Practical Guide to Making a Real Difference
1. The Business Case for Reducing Single-Use Plastics Plastic waste is no longer just an environmental issue—it’s a business challenge. Europe generates over 32 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, yet only a third is recycled, while the rest is incinerated,...
We started pre-testing the e-bio-business launching solution!
In February, we started pre-testing the e-bio-business launching solution! eRural resilience project main goal is to provide to rural local authorities and business promotion centres, a complex solution to promote and support bio-business sector (SMEs and individuals)...
Legal Framework Workshop- Partnership Meeting in Riga
The Future of Hydrogen in Aviation: Discussing Practical and Legal Frameworks This week, a seminar and discussion are taking place in Riga to address the readiness of regional airports for green hydrogen adoption, as well as the practical and legal aspects of...