Light in the Dark: Positioning the Baltic Sea as the “Northern Mediterranean”
The challenges of seasonality in the northern Baltic Sea Region have long been significant. The darker months have traditionally meant closed businesses and limited tourism opportunities, despite the region’s extraordinary natural potential. “One of the main...
From Toxic to Transparent: Rethinking EU Food Packaging Laws
Every day, people across Europe are exposed to hazardous chemicals—not through industrial spills or polluted air, but from something as ordinary as food packaging. Whether it’s the plastic wrap on your sandwich, the coated paper of your takeaway coffee cup, or the...
BEACH-SOS Project to be Presented at Blue Economy Forum for the Baltic Sea in Sopot
We’re pleased to announce that the BEACH-SOS project will be showcased at the upcoming Blue Economy for the Baltic Sea: Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership Regional Workshop in Sopot, Poland! This significant event, taking place on April 29th, 2025, from 9:00...
BSI_4Women Partnership Meeting in Borlänge, Sweden
On April 2–3, 2025, project partners from across the Baltic Sea region gathered in Borlänge, Sweden, for the BSI_4Women Partnership Meeting and the 5th Steering Committee Meeting. The event, hosted by Dalarna Science Park and Dalarna University, marked an important...
A Step Towards Circular Water Use: Reclaimed Water Pilot Installation Presented in Warsaw
Hosted by Warsaw Waterworks (Wodociągi Warszawskie), the event brought together representatives from various sectors to exchange insights and discuss progress within the Interreg Baltic Sea Region-funded initiative. The primary purpose of the event was to present a...
Velnezers Lake Restoration Success Showcased at International Conference
On April 10–11, the Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology (LHEI) participated in the 67th International Scientific Conference of Daugavpils University, in a session held in honor of LHEI’s 30th anniversary. The session was dedicated to aquatic research brought together...
TRUST ALUM Project Goes International!
The Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology team took an inspiring trip to Germany to exchange ideas and expand knowledge in the field of water quality and pollution research. We presented the success of TRUST ALUM project and looked for potential collaboration partners...
How an Energy Audit Can Help Housing Associations Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency
Arvidsjaurhus Nr 1, a housing association in northern Sweden, wanted to lower its energy costs but wasn’t sure which changes would have the biggest impact. To get a clearer picture of their energy usage and identify the most effective solutions, they decided to...