We are testing samples collected during the pilot studies
Ewa Babkiewicz from the University of Warsaw is currently working with our partner in Latvia (Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology), where she is learning the procedure for cleaning samples from lakes in order to isolate and purify microplastic particles so...
Training of Riga school cooks
Practical master classes were held on the following topics: the use of vegetables and legumes in soups, main dishes, side dishes and technological aspects of cooking. 56 cooks from Riga schools and preschool catering companies participated in the training. In the...
Enhancing Sustainable Food Consumption in the public sector through Collaboration and Innovation
10 July 2023 Enhancing sustainable food consumption in the public sector through collaboration and innovation. Interview with Sara Seing from Södertälje Municipality Written by Anna Zaccaro How can StratKIT+ project overcome barriers and create a healthier and more...
The development of a food strategy in Vidzeme region (Latvia) has begun
As part of the KISMET project, the partner Vidzeme Planning Region (VPR) is part of one of eight Local Innovation Partnerships, which will all implement piloting activities to improve the food system. VPR will develop a regional food strategy and upgrade the...
Insights from focus groups in Uusikaupunki and Kemiönsaari, Southwest Finland
The key message from the discussion on youth and sustainability was that sustainability work shouldn’t bring more anxiety to youngsters. Adults must bear the responsibility, and all youth should have spaces to ask about sustainability. When discussing...
More and Romsdal County Council
More and Romsdal County Council from Norway The Scandinavian Partner of the BSI_4Women Project About the Region Møre and Romsdal County is a rural region located in the northernmost part of Western Norway with approx. 268.000 inhabitants of which 15% are migrants...
Meet our team – Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology
About institution: Latvian Institute of Aquatic Ecology, founded in 1994, is a research institute and an agency of Daugavpils University. The areas of expertise are functioning and health of marine and freshwater ecosystems. LIAE works with such topics as marine...
Challenges and solutions in renewable energy storage deployment in municipalities
Local authorities responsible for promoting renewable energy infrastructure often encounter challenges and uncertainties in implementing effective energy storage solutions. Limited knowledge and capacity hinder progress towards climate neutrality. A case study done in...