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What did the Baltic Sea Challenge achieve in the years 2019-2023?
During the five-year action plan period form 2019 to 2023, many tangible and administrative actions were made, in order to reduce the environmental loads from the cities of Helsinki and Turku to water …
The Baltic Sea Challenge committed to the European Union’s Ocean Mission
The EU’s Ocean Mission aims to improve the state of seas and waters by 2030. By committing to the mission, the Baltic Sea Challenge enhances international information exchange and increases visibility …
Celebrate Baltic Sea Day by enjoying short film screenings in Helsinki
To celebrate Baltic Sea Day, the City of Helsinki’s Baltic Sea Challenge is organizing environmental-themed short film screenings in Helsinki. These brand-new documentaries explore the coexisten …
Upcoming: More Than 200 Actions for the Baltic Sea
The new period of the Baltic Sea Challenge has begun, and 22 members have already renewed their Baltic Sea commitments for the years 2024-2028. This means that these organizations have made concrete p …
Plunge underwater in the Deep dive -webinar
John Nurminen foundation invites you to hear about the ocean-climate nexus, marine conservation efforts and empowering communities. “Deep dive” -webinar is held on the World Ocean Day week …
Wondering about reducing the use of plastics in your daily life?
City of Helsinki is a partner in the BaltiPlast Interreg-project, which aims to empower households across the Baltic Sea Region to make a positive impact on the environment by implementing sustainable …
UBC TALKS about EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters
Webinar on 28 May at 10.30-12.00 EET On 28 May, UBC launches the UBC TALKS webinar about the Mission Ocean to explore the Mission, discover synergies and establish connections! With a 2030 target, thi …
UBC TALKS webinar about mapping and monitoring PFAS in cities
Webinar 26 March at 10.30-12.00 EET UBC (Union of Baltic Cities) Sustainable Cities Commission organises an webinar about Mapping risks of PFAS contamination in urban areas and cooperating with the na …