Experiencing Supported by Nature as a PhD Student
Image: Vineta Gailite in the reed-filled coastal area at Sjölax, Finland. Photo: Heli Kanerva-Lehto From Inland Latvia to the Baltic Sea Coast I recently moved to Hiiumaa Island in the West Estonian Archipelago Biosphere Reserve. Growing up far from the coast...
DIVERSE_GENE_WATCH Project Officially Kicked-off in Kaunas.
The project “Early Forecasting and Monitoring System for Genetic Biodiversity Loss in Keystone Forest Tree Species,” (DIVERSE_GENE_WATCH), was officially launched on 8-9 April 2025 in Kaunas, Lithuania. The kickoff meeting brought together experts of...
Revised TEN-T regulation strengthening the role of SUMP – how are cities prepared?
On 18 March, the SUMPs for BSR project organised a hybrid event titled “The Changing Landscape of Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning” in Gävle, Sweden. The event explored the implications of the recently revised TEN-T regulation for the cities and their functional...
Tartu Circular Economy Transition, Estonia
The Tartu Circular Economy Transition Arena brought together NGOs and other local actors to foster the transition towards circular economy in Tartu County. The arena process was connected to the drafting of the Tartu County Roadmap of Circular Economy, which affects 8...
The Psychology of Expansion: Why Growth Demands Discomfort
Human brains are hardwired for efficiency. We crave routines, we resist ambiguity, and we prefer the known—even when it limits us. But here’s the paradox: Growth—personal or organisational—only happens in the discomfort zone. Especially when you go global. 🧠 Enter:...
FoodLoops Project Visit to Gdańsk: Advancing School-Based Food Waste Solutions Across the BSR
Schools are among the key places where significant amounts of food are wasted each year. In some school canteens, over 15% of prepared food goes uneaten — highlighting the urgent need for sustainable food systems in educational settings. In March, partners of the...
First FoodLoops Replication Workshop – A Collaborative Success!
The first Replication Workshop of the FoodLoops project, held on March 21, was a great success! Project partners — CSCP, Savonia University of Applied Sciences, the Lithuanian Consumer Institute, and Gdańsk Municipality — came together to share insights and...
CCC Internal Manifesto for Sustainable Practices
At CCC, we believe in leading by example. The creative circular transition we advocate for in our cities begins with our own choices, behaviours, and organisational culture. Therefore we have created this manifesto of commitments that shape how we act, meet, and move...