Happy International Water Day!
Every summer, coastal towns around the Baltic Sea welcome thousands of visitors. While tourism brings important economic benefits, it also places heavy seasonal pressure on local wastewater systems – many of which were originally designed for much smaller...
Spot the PFAS: easy and engaging boardgame!
Explore where PFAS are hidden in everyday life A simple and engaging game, “Spot the PFAS” helps players identify common PFAS sources, discuss essential vs. non-essential uses, and discover safer alternatives. This game is perfect for workshops with...
PestSpace at the IOBC-WPRS Conference in Avignon, France
LMBF is a Working Group of the International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC), which promotes environmentally safe methods of pest and disease control in plant protection. She is a member of the West Palaearctic Regional Section (WPRS) of IOBC. The...
Gävle explores digital tools to promote and understand active commuting
The City of Gävle, Sweden, is contributing by testing two pilot activities focused on digital solutions. Through a digital cycling campaign and the use of a mobile application to collect mobility data, the city aims to gain new insights into commuting behavior and...
Brunnsparken Wetlands (Sweden)
Photo: Kenneth Gyllensting Key Focus Wetlands and the path of water through the landscape. Description The learning site is located near Fågelsjön (the Bird Lake) in Ronneby Brunnspark, close to both Naturum Blekinge and the office of the Blekinge Archipelago...
PestSpace molecular laboratory protocols developed
In simple terms, the process starts with extracting DNA from plant samples collected in the field. This DNA is then amplified and labelled using a two-step PCR method, and finally sequenced using a Nanopore Mk1D device. The protocol is designed to be practical,...
Hazardous substances and the Baltic Sea: Why a holistic approach matters
Hazardous substances that are widely marketed and used inevitably find their way into the Baltic Sea, where they become pollutants. Even chemicals that are not toxic in their original form can break down or transform into harmful micropollutants. Examples include...
Year of HybReDe
Project background The HybReDe project explores how virtual assistants can support hybrid rehabilitation in a safe, practical, and user-friendly way. The project brings together partners from four countries to develop and evaluate digital solutions that can support...