Highlights
Monday, 16 December 2019
What benefits do EU funded projects bring to the Baltic Sea macro-region?
What do you think when you think about the Baltic Sea? Its beautiful landscape and unique archipelago? Pollution and environmental problems? Maybe its coastline is the place you call home?
Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Cohesion through cooperation: How does EU Cohesion policy impact the Baltic Sea macro-region?
All EU countries benefit from Cohesion policy. It is also an important element to the development of EU macro-regional strategies as they are put into practice in cross-border projects and strengthen regions through cooperation.
Monday, 09 December 2019
Circularity and the water system. What to consider in policy-making and coordination activities within EUSBSR?
One of the principles of circularity – at least as I see it – is the local or regional dimension, A.M. Haasse writes.
Thursday, 05 December 2019
Saving the sea through entrepreneurship
“While writing my Bachelor’s thesis, I really started to think what I want to do when I graduate. It took some time to figure it out but eventually two things stood out clearly: being an entrepreneur and making the world a better place," tells Paavo Vallas, an entrepreneur from Finland.
Tuesday, 03 December 2019
New measures to reduce nutrients in the Baltic Sea
NutriTrade project was finalized in the beginning of 2019 but the work is far from over! This EUSBSR Flagship serves as a good example of project results sustainability and how work continues even if individual projects come to an end.
Friday, 29 November 2019
Carinafour develops business through cooperation
Cooperation provides huge possibilities, says Head of People Operations Maarit Lappalainen when she tells why Carinafour is active in EU projects. Currently the company is taking part in ECOPRODIGI that pilots digital solutions to increase eco-efficiency in the maritime sector.
Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Digital solutions and strong private sector involvement for cleaner shipping
“When implementing digital solutions, one cuts a lot of waste and saves resources. It acts as the most important tool to develop clean shipping”, Milla Harju explains.
Thursday, 21 November 2019
“The process of awareness raising has started” – How to improve waste management in rural villages?
Schools are alike no matter where you go in the world. And, if you bring a video camera with you, it is guaranteed that you get curious looks, giggling and excitement from students.
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Waste brings us together!
Today, litter is a common problem all over the world. And, the Baltic Sea region does not make an exception. However, acknowledging that the challenge is common can lead to think of joint solutions and how to tackle the problem together. This is the approach taken in Wastless Karelias, a cross-border project between Finland and Russia that share the same kind of problems on both sides of the border.