How can Latvian local governments work more strategically with water management in order to spur economic growth? This was discussed on 17 March in Jurmala, Latvia in the seminar series “Restoring Waters in the Baltic Sea Region”. Continue reading →

It is possible to follow the Baltic Sea Forum in Tallinn online: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/732967685 . The Forum starts at 10:00 and goes on until 15:15. To listen to the webcast, if you use Go to meeting program for the first time, please follow the instructions and download the launcher program. If you use Go to meeting program for the first time, please follow the instructions and download the launcher program. If you have technical problems you can use the chat and ask for assistance.

Registration for the Baltic Sea Forum in Tallinn is prolonged until 17 March. The forum entitled “Water protection in municipalities – it costs money, because it saves money” gives water protection tools for municipalities: monetary arguments, communication and networking. Continue reading →

The Baltic Sea Forum “Water protection in municipalities – it costs money, because it saves money” invites different kinds of actors from around the Baltic Sea region to participate. Registration is now open. Continue reading →

The new CITYWATER report “Cost-benefit analysis of municipal water protection measures: Environmental benefits versus costs of implementation” is released. The report indicates that water protection at municipal level plays an important role in protection of the Baltic Sea. The cost-benefit analysis study assessed five water protection measures that have been implemented in municipalities in the Baltic Sea region: in Helsinki, Lahti, Liepaja, Pori and Turku. Continue reading →