BALTFLOODS Project Kickoff – Setting the stage for the successful execution of project objectives

BALTFLOODS(Baltic Flood Resilience and Digital Solutions) officially concluded kick-off event on April 23 and 24 in the City of Lappeenranta, bringing together representatives from all seven partner organizations.

The event began with opening remarks from Olli Hirvonen, City Engineer of Lappeenrannan kaupunki – City of Lappeenranta followed by Kamila Zalesiak, Finance Secretary from Interreg Baltic Sea Region covering key technical and financial aspects. Over two intensive days, the partnes exchanged knowledge, engaged in deep discussions and also had a field visit to showcase nature-based solutions integrated in the City of Lappeenranta for flood management. The project partners also took some time to walk through the city to understand its historical significance and strengthening the bond between them.

BALTFLOODS(Baltic Flood Resilience and Digital Solutions), a groundbreaking initiative co-funded by European Union, under Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme aims to enhance flood preparedness and mitigate runoff pollution in cities across the Baltic Sea region by leveraging digital and technological solutions and engaging citizens as key stakeholders.

The project is led by the City of Lappeenranta together with a diverse and competent partnership composed of seven partners: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), LUT University, Carpe Europe e.V., University of Gothenburg, Gjøvik Kommune and GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences from four different countries (Finland, Norway, Germany and Sweden).

The consortium consists of 15 different associated partners that include a mix of educational/training centres and schools, local public authorities, small and medium enterprises and NGOs. The associated organizations are from various countries including Finland, Norway, Latvia, Ukraine, Sweden and Germany which further broadens the geographical representation of the project. This inclusive approach ensures that the project addresses the needs and perspectives of various stakeholders, promoting comprehensive and sustainable solutions throughout the project.

Towards Innovative societies and Responsive public services 

The three- year project aligned with the thematic scope of priority 1, ‘Innovative societies’ of Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme aims to enhance flood management through digital solutions and participatory tool that will enable citizens to actively engage in and contribute to local flood resilience efforts, maximize the community involvement and shared responsibility in addressing climate related challenges.  

Additional information: 

City of Lappeenranta 

Sanna Varis. Project Manager & Design Engineer 

Tel. 040 836 5038, sanna.varis@lappeenranta.fi 

City of Lappeenranta 

Rozabela Singh, Project Planner & Communication Manager 

Tel. 040 544 6284, rozabela.singh@lappeenranta.fi 

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