PlanHeat Project Officially Launched in Kraków to Advance Decarbonised Heating in the BSR
The project “Local Heat Planning: Achieving the Heat Transition in the Baltic Sea Region” (PlanHeat) was officially launched in Kraków, Poland, on 1–2 April 2025. The event marked a significant milestone in the effort to support municipalities in the Baltic Sea Region...
A Learning Site in Rügen Is Taking Shape
The participation of key stakeholders from the Putbus Municipality was particularly valuable, as they actively contributed to finalizing the on-site implementation plan. The intensive exchange during the event provided valuable input and...
H2Deri@BSP at the 4th Mission Arena BANOS
The overall goal of the initiative is to support EU’s mission to restore the oceans and waters, with Blue Mission BANOS in particular supporting stakeholders across the Baltic and North Sea in reaching a carbon-neutral and circular blue economy. A new,...
Another inspiring WMT! project meeting was organised in Valmiera, Latvia
Focus on sustainable food The event had a special focus on sustainable food. In addition to project talks and study visits, we heard interesting presentations of food system experts from Finland, Latvia, Germany and Norway. In the discussion part we compared...
The Baltic Sea Region – Europe’s Best-Kept Secret for SME Expansion
🌊 Think global, start regional. The Baltic Sea Region (BSR) isn’t just a geographical area—it’s one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems for small and medium-sized enterprises. Why is BSR a strategic launchpad for internationalisation? ✅ High innovation density...
Places for Drones – Tool Helps Cities to Find Suitable Landing Sites
The drone industry is rapidly expanding; therefore, cities need to define acceptable and prohibited areas for drone usage. Consequently, cities must identify safe and suitable landing sites. A Geospatial Information System (GIS) tool has been developed to streamline...
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...
