Union of the Baltic Cities – Sustainable Cities Commission

Union of the Baltic Cities Sustainable Cities Commission is one of the thematic Commissions of the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC). Union of the Baltic Cities is a voluntary, proactive network mobilizing the shared potential of its member cities for democratic, economic, social, cultural and environmentally sustainable development of the Baltic Sea Region.

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Greifswald accepting the awarded first prize in the competition.
The University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald was awarded the first place, due to its strategic and systematic sustainable development work.
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Microplastics are environmental pollutants posing a risk to both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. What can be done at the municipal level to contribute to reducing the microplastic problem?

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25/03
2025
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Online
During the UBC TALKS webinar introducing new era of toxic-free water cycle on 25 March 2025 at 9.30–11.00 CET / 10.30–12.00 EET, the international experts from the Baltic Sea Region will discuss the challenge of micropollutants in wastewater, technologies for their removal, as well as the new European regulations requiring significant infrastructural investments in all larger cities.
12/05
2025
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Szczecin
Welcome to the EMPEREST 4th international workshop in Szczecin, Poland! The workshop "Unlocking innovative solutions and developing capacities in the wastewater sector" will take place on 12-14 May 2025, with the public event on 13 May and a study visit on 14 May.

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