BALTFLOODS Info Day - Flood Resilience and Water Quality Protection in Innlandet

Join us in Gjøvik, Norway as we celebrate 15 years of Interreg cooperation, Norway's membership in the EUSBSR, and the collective efforts that help transform climate challenges into opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

As Interreg Cooperation Day celebrates 15 years of bringing people together across borders, the BALTFLOODS consortium comprising City of Lappeenranta, Norwegian University of Science and Technology and Municipality of Gjøvik is pleased to invite you to the celebration by highlighting the value of transnational cooperation in building more resilient communities. 

This year brings an additional milestone worth celebrating. On 18 May 2026, Norway became a full member of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR), strengthening its role in regional cooperation and creating new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange across the region. Together, these achievements provide a unique opportunity for a double celebration of cooperation and community resilience. 

We are delighted to invite Norwegian municipalities, research institutions, emergency response organizations, regional authorities, and other stakeholders to participate in this special event dedicated to climate resilience, smart environmental monitoring and citizen engagement. 

The event will showcase how cooperation projects funded through Interreg can support municipalities in different challenges. Participants will learn about Interreg cooperation programmes, while also exploring practical examples of how traditional stormwater management approaches can be strengthened with digital tools and data-driven solutions.  

Through a combination of presentations, interactive discussions, a flood simulation exercise, digital tool demonstrations, and pilot site visits, participants will gain insights about 3Ps 

Prevent flood risks through improved planning and infrastructure management. 

Predict flood events using digital monitoring, forecasting, and warning systems. 

Prepare communities through coordinated response planning and stakeholder collaboration.

Registration deadline: October 9, 2026