In the height of summer, when gardens delight with their beauty and flavours, the "Interactive Gardens" project partner - Institute of Horticulture - invited to two masterclasses rich in knowledge. Their aim was not only to share practical gardening advice but also to...
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Insights on freight transport in Central Finland
Overall rail freight status from Finland to Europe & Baltic Restrictions on rail connections from Finland to the other Nordic countries and elsewhere in Europe are caused by, among other things, the exceptional track gauge. Especially with the changes in...
Pilot Report on Private House Design, Construction and DIY Renovations
Sustainable living often begins at home—and sometimes, it starts with a hammer, a bucket of paint, and the determination to do things differently. In Real Stories of Sustainable Renovation, we bring together first-hand experiences from individuals who have embraced...
Meeting on Farmer Involvement in the Circular Food System
The workshop on Farmer Involvement in the Circular Food System brought together project partners, policy makers, and experts to discuss how sustainable procurement can strengthen local food systems while supporting farmers and schools. The session opened with a...
Light in the Dark: A Little Story About Big Ideas
When people talk about sustainable tourism, it’s easy to think big. International certifications, global goals, flight shame, and carbon footprint. But for me, it starts somewhere entirely different. In an office in Turku, with a cup of coffee, an open document, and a...
Foodloops Manual Launched: Turning School Waste into Sustainable Learning Opportunities
The Interreg Baltic Sea Region (BSR)-funded Foodloops project has released its Manual on Local Cooperation for Circular Bio-Waste in Schools and Beyond, a practical guide designed to help schools, municipalities, educators, farmers, and chefs work together to...
WEBINAR: Smart Solutions for Smart Aging-Needs and Innovations
-Curious how smart technologies and user-centered design can transform senior living? -Want to hear how different countries are tackling aging with innovation and care? -Ready to be part of a community shaping the future of inclusive, sustainable aging environments?...
Collaboration between Flip-EC and Easy Energy strengthened at monthly consortium meeting
On 6th August 2025, the Flip-EC consortium welcomed Anna Maria Czarny from Hanse-Parlament, representing another Interreg BSR project, Easy Energy, as a guest contributor at its monthly meeting. Anna Maria, who also took part in the Flip-EC kick-off event in Lübeck...
CCI4Change: Introducing a New Toolkit for Creative Climate Actions
The CCI4Change project has launched a new Collaboration Toolkit to help local governments and creative professionals work together on climate action. It’s a practical guide that shows how artists, designers, and other creatives can join forces with municipalities to...
Specialists are introduced to the Sea2LandNavigator platform for maritime and coastal planning in two workshops in Latvia
At the end of the summer, the Project and Research Division of the Spatial Planning and Land Management Department of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development of Latvia organized two workshops  – on 6 August in Salacgrīva and on 13 August in...









