With nearly 80% of tourists traveling to coastal destinations and over 8 million tonnes of plastic entering the ocean each year, the travel and tourism sector plays a significant role in this growing environmental crisis. From plastic-wrapped airline meals and mini...
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Promotion of PestSpace takes off: Meeting at the University of Warsaw
At the table were: 🔹Professor Kadri Põldmaa – Project Manager (University of Tartu) 🔹Julia Pawłowska, Ph.D., D.Sc. – PestSpace Project Coordinator at the University of Warsaw (Faculty of Biology, Biological and Chemical Research Centre) 🔹Edyta Woźniak-Dudzińska...
Poland: Supporting 250 Buildings and Counting
The Polish Foundation for Energy Efficiency (FEWE) has long been involved in initiatives supporting building energy upgrades. Drawing on experience from projects like EKO-Wspólnota z Zyskiem (ELENA) and PolSEFF/PolREFF by the EBRD, FEWE recognized a growing need for...
Review of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025!
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) has become a cornerstone of Europe’s clean energy movement. In its 19th edition, this flagship event brought together a passionate community committed to building a secure and sustainable energy future for the generations...
PA Nutri Talks – Nutrient recycling in the Baltic Sea Region
At the second PA Nutri Talks -webinar which discussed nutrient recycling in the Baltic Sea Region CiNURGi project coordinators Erik Sindhöj and Cheryl Marie Cordeiro, from Rise presented on the latest updates from the project. CiNURGi pilots in Sweden, Poland,...
Review of the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025!
European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) has become a cornerstone of Europe’s clean energy movement. In its 19th edition, this flagship event brought together a passionate community committed to building a secure and sustainable energy future for the generations to...
EMPEREST stakeholder event in Finland: Future prospects of wastewater treatment
The event consisted of a seminar and a study visit and it was organized in Turku on 10 June 2025 by the Lead Partner Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission, in collaboration with the local host Turku Region Wastewater Treatment Plant. The event was...
Roadmap shows the way for energy transition in the Baltic Sea region
For the past three years, partners in the Energy Equilibrium project have been developing a new digital tool for local energy modelling. They now present a roadmap for how municipalities and regions in the Baltic Sea region can transition to sustainable energy...
Access for All: Reimagining Coastal Accessibility in the Baltic Sea Region
Access for All: Reimagining Coastal Accessibility in the Baltic Sea Region Coastal areas are among the most valued and visited spaces. They offer opportunities for recreation, livelihoods, biodiversity, cultural expression, and well-being. However, accessibility to...
Expanding Awareness and Opportunities in Water Reuse: Insights from the Sustainable Water Solutions Survey
Three targeted surveys were developed to assess awareness, identify barriers, and explore opportunities across different target groups: Exploring Water Reuse Awareness and Barriers in Local Public Authorities Survey on Water Reuse Opportunities for SMEs in...