Projects
Topic
Project status
Member City Partners
We assist local authorities in the Baltic Sea Region in initiating, applying and managing projects on different sustainability topics. The themes and actions are tailor-made based on the needs of the project partners from local authorities to assist the ongoing processes towards sustainable development. More information can be found on projects description pages below.
NET-COM
NETworking the Covenant of Mayors
Initiative for boosting the Covenant of Mayors at national and regional level by creating Covenant Clubs and promoting creative networking strategies.
NordLead
NordLead
Finding success factors and support needs in local climate work in the Nordic countries with the help of a survey among municipalities.
GREENCIT
Green Citizens of Europe
New solutions to how environmental policy can be interpreted and implemented into concrete citizen-oriented actions, which motivate and help citizens to change their behavior.
NEAT 2.0
New Environmental Awareness Tools
The NEAT –project was further developing it with new attractive elements and increasing the use of the portal by adding new levels of communication with citizens.
NEW BRIDGES
Strengthening of Quality of Life through Improved Management of Urban Rural Interaction
Developing new approaches to the integrated management of urban rural interaction with a view to improving the quality of life across the BSR.
CHAMP
Local Climate Change Response
The CHAMP project (2009-2012) aimed at training and supporting local and subregional authorities in implementing an integrated management system for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and to promoting the model European-wide.
MATRUSCHKA
Integrated Management System for Russian cities
MATRUSCHKA aimed at strengthening the capacity of local authorities and developing their city planning process. It contributed to the development of a solid foundation within local authorities upon which long-term planning decisions could be made to support sustainable development. Both EU and Russian cities either initiated or further elaborated their Integrated Management Systems around a chosen theme.
SUSTAINMENT
Integrated Solutions for the Sustainability Management in Baltic Cities
Establishing of Sustainable Management Centers and models for increasing cross-sectorial policy integration and efficiency of local authorities.
New Hansa of Sustainable Ports and Cities
New Hansa of Sustainable Ports and Cities
A project of 18 ports, cities and other partners aiming for ecologically, socially and economically sustainable ports in the Baltic Sea region.
BUUF
Baltic University Urban Forum
A network of cities and universities supporting and implementing sustainable strategies and promoting education and research on sustainability issues.
EMAS
Peer Reviews for Cities
Developing and extending the use of Eco-Management and Audit Schemes in local authorities by peer reviewing, which encourages cities to cooperate.
INTEGAIRE
Integrated Urban Governance and Air Quality Management in Europe
Bringing together city authorities and academics and researchers in order to improve the quality of air in Europe.