Challenges and Opportunities in the municipal level energy data collection: Insights from two Latvian municipalities
In this article, we are extending our ongoing series of articles that explore the complexities of data collection in municipalities and provide an overview of the current state of energy storage systems within these local areas. This edition of our series will...
How Interreg pushed maritime spatial planning
IB.SH 07 November 2023 How Interreg pushed maritime spatial planning #25yearsIBSR Written by Elena Kolosova The countries around the Baltic Sea have been working together in order to plan the use of the Sea space and its resources in a sustainable way. Through...
Project partners kicked-off pilot phase
The basic idea behind the Arts on Prescription (AoP) concept is that people dealing with mild to moderate mental health problems such as stress, anxiety or depression as well as those at risk of developing such conditions (e.g. due to loneliness) get a prescription...
Final week for voting for NonHazCity in RegioStars 2023
If you have not yet voted – then now is your chance! NonHazCity has been selected as finalist in REGIOSTARS in the category „A green Europe“. Now is time for all of us to support our common initiative by participation in public voting. Public voting is open...
Kick-off meeting in Viimsi, Estonia
The BaMuR project partners had the pleasure of meeting for the first time at the headquarters of Estonian War Museum – General Laidoner Museum located in Viimsi, Estonia. The first day of the meeting was opened by Mr Toomas Hiio, Head of Research of Estonian...
Bridging the Gap: MainPotRe Project’s Exploration of IPK Potato Gene Bank
The purpose of the visit was to gain insights into the functioning of the IPK potato collections and understand how these collections interact with their customers. IPK potato collections are actively used by private customers who make up approximately half of...
Interview with MEP Nils Torvalds on updating the Wastewater Treatment Directive
Mr Torvalds has been the rapporteur for the UWWTD update, and in June 2023, he received the Environment and Climate Action Award from The Parliament Magazine. UBC SCC: Could you explain the main focus of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive and why is it important...
Innovative Ideas for Recycling Waste – Hackathon “DaibeZero”
The event was organized by Valmiera Municipality Government and Regional Waste Management Center “Daibe” with the support of many other stakeholders involved. Guided by professional and knowledgeable mentors, 11 teams dedicated two days to improving their...