Meeting on Flooding and Ditch Systems in Kärdla
Image: Toomas Kokovkin gave a presentation introducing nature-based solutions for the catchment areas of the rivers running through the town. Photo: Reet Kokovkin Understanding Flood Risks Through Nature-Based Solutions At the brainstorming session on Kärdla’s...
Important Step Towards R-Mode Standardization
In early 2025, a major milestone was reached for satellite-independent navigation: the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) published a new guideline for R-Mode systems operating on medium wave (MF) frequencies. This development is...
City Blues supports nature and human wellbeing with nature-based solutions
While mitigating climate change is key to tackling these challenges, it is also important for cities to adapt and prepare for various risks. The sooner we adapt and prepare, the less uncontrolled damage will occur. Therefore, even better integration of climate...
BSR Cultural Pearls at the 16th Conference on Baltic Studies in Europe (CBSE) in Cambridge
We were honoured to contribute to the roundtable “How Regional Institutions Enhance Societal Resilience in the Baltic Area: Disinformation, Resilience, Public Trust”, alongside the partners from the BSR Cultural Pearls project — including representatives from...
Celebrating Local Traditions: Strengthening Social Resilience through Community Events in Peipsiääre
A number of lakeside villages along Lake Peipus joined forces to host the Sibulatee Fish Café Day (KALApuhvetite päev), the Open Fishing Harbours Day, and the Open Pantries Day. All events brought together the entire community, regardless of language or...
Piloting of the Digital E-Navigation Services Started in Finland
The MaDaMe project has reached its halfway point. Over the past year and a half, the project partners have been developing the Digital VTS Traffic Clearance Service, the Digital Navigational Warning Service, and the Digital Aids to Navigation (AtoN) Service, as well...
BALTFLOODS Project Kickoff – Setting the stage for the successful execution of project objectives
BALTFLOODS(Baltic Flood Resilience and Digital Solutions) officially concluded kick-off event on April 23 and 24 in the City of Lappeenranta, bringing together representatives from all seven partner organizations. The event began with opening remarks from Olli...