UBC SCC Annual report 2024
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UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2022–2030
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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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The revised directive aims at better protecting human health and the environment from the effects of untreated urban wastewater. While it pertains to several areas of wastewater treatment, an important aspect of it is the new regulation on the removal of micropollutants. By 2045, large wastewater treatment plants with a pollution load of over 150 000 people must adopt quaternary treatment to remove a broad spectrum of micropollutants.
For the first time, the project consortium has gathered in Hamburg – the host city of the lead partner – Hafen City University and several other partners. The kick-off meeting, held on 24-25 September, has brought together the experts and practitioners representing regional energy agencies, municipalities, specialized networks, and academic institutions contributing to address the challenge of energy transition.
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Berlin
This key Baltic Sea Region event is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for addressing organic micropollutants, including pharmaceuticals and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in the context of the evolving regulatory landscape in Europe.
Vilnius
Shaping Europe’s Green Future: Baltic Sea Region Leaders Meet in Vilnius
On 26 November 2025, Vilnius will host the Green Governance Day, a high-level gathering of municipal leaders, policy-makers, and experts from across the Baltic Sea Region and Europe to advance the dialogue on sustainable public governance.
The event will serve as a platform to promote green governance as a key political priority, highlighting how public procurement, policy innovation, and municipal leadership can accelerate the green transition.
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