Driving change towards a circular and sustainable food system in the Baltic region
Circular FoodShift is a two-year project co-funded by the Interreg BSR Programme, brought together a cross-sectoral partnership composed of public authorities, NGOs, SMEs and public educational institutions from five program countries. The project focuses on Tartu-,...
“Farmers’ Breakfast” in Valmiera Inspires Rural Entrepreneurs to Embrace Bioeconomy and Digital Innovation
“The “Farmers Breakfast'” is more than just a morning event – it’s a spark for ideas and collaboration. It brings rural entrepreneurs, experts, and support organisations together in an open, inspiring atmosphere where important conversations...
Östersund Pilot Activity Update: Balancing Organizational and Territorial Climate Action
During this piloting phase, the Municipality of Östersund is expanding its emissions inventory to include more comprehensive data sources and improve quality assurance processes. The city is particularly focused on transportation-related emissions, including municipal...
Representatives of Ukrainian Cities Show Interest in Vilnius ’Apartment Building Renovation Model
On July 22–23, representatives of three Ukrainian cities – Lviv, Mykolaiv, and Kryvyi Rih – visited Vilnius, along with project partners from Sweden, Germany, Estonia, and Latvia. The purpose of the visit was to get acquainted with Vilnius ’successful apartment...
Reclaimed Water in Focus at Latvian Seminar on Wastewater and Sludge Management
The seminar aimed to strengthen capacity, develop skills, and raise awareness among representatives of municipalities and wastewater management companies, including those working in decentralized systems. ReNutriWater project partners from VNK Serviss, the University...
Celebrating Community, Climate Action & Circularity: KuBuS at the Quartiersfest Bergedorf
On July 26th, the neighbourhood of Nettelnburg in Hamburg’s Bergedorf district came alive with music, conversation, and climate-conscious action during this year’s Quartiersfest. Organised by Carolin Rethorn, Energy-Efficient Neighborhood Redevelopment Manager for...
NonHazCity Wraps Up Pilots, Advances Climate-Friendly Construction
August 2025 — The NonHazCity3 (NHC3) project has officially concluded its pilot phase, completing a major milestone in the effort to reduce hazardous substances in buildings and construction across the Baltic Sea Region. Over the course of Period 5, the project...
Roadmap for Cities: Urban Air Mobility Integration
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is set to revolutionize city life, and European cities are preparing for this change. As drone technology rapidly move from concept to reality, cities are in urgent need of a structured approach to integrate these new modes of transport into...