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UBC SCC Annual report 2022
12 April 2023
UBC SCC Secretariat has prepared the first Annual report summarising the activities of the Commission throughout the year 2022. It is the first report of its kind and will be further used to follow on the progress of the implementation of the UBC Sustainability Action Programme 2022–2030.
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Publication
Topic:
Biodiversity
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Climate change
Guidelines on integrated model for Water-Sludge-Energy cooperation
13 September 2021
The "Guidelines on integrated model for Water-Sludge-Energy cooperation" have been published in September 2021. The document was developed within the framework of the BSR WATER platform by the University of Tartu.
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Publication
Topic:
Climate change
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Resource efficiency
Nutrient recycling technologies – BSR WATER short story
7 September 2021
One of the key outputs of BSR WATER platform is the "Regional palette of solutions to recycle nutrients and other valuable components" (PDF document is available on HELCOM website). It was published as a HELCOM document, and it was developed in cooperation with the University of Tartu. BSR WATER platform is funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014–2020.
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Video
Topic:
Water
Integrated stormwater management – BSR WATER short story
26 August 2021
As one of the partners in the BSR WATER platform, Riga City Council contributed to the development of the policy recommendations for implementing the integrated stormwater management. BSR WATER platform is funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2014–2020.
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Video
Topic:
Urban planning
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Water
Webinar: UBC TALKS about water as a resource in a climate-resilient city
25 May 2021
The webinar on 25 May 2021 focused on strengthening urban resilience in relation to the water management. Ensuring that the city is adapted to the climate change consequences is crucial, and it's also important to ensure the efficiency of the water sector in the city.
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Video
Topic:
Biodiversity
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Climate change
A Day of Urban Multimodal Mobility
23 March 2021
Animated video showing integration of various smart mobility solutions into a city life.
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Video
Topic:
Mobility
Policy recommendations for implementing the integrated stormwater management
15 February 2021
The publication "Regional and national policy recommendations for implementing the integrated stormwater management in the Baltic Sea Region" was developed within the platform project BSR WATER. The report is prepared by the project partner Riga City Council, on the basis of surveys and interviews with 25 cities of the Baltic Sea Region and with support from BSR WATER partners.
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Publication
Topic:
Climate change
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Water
cities.multimodal webinar | Co-creating urban space - Testing the Living Street concept in the BSR
10 December 2020
Recording of the cities.multimodal webinar Co-creating urban space - testing the living street concept in the Baltic Sea Region more info: https://www.cities-multimodal.eu/
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Video
Topic:
Mobility
Webinar: UBC TALKS about water safety from hazardous substances
3 December 2020
At the UBC TALKS webinar on 24 November 2020 "Ensuring water safety from hazardous substances" we talked about ways to improve addressing hazardous substances in the wastewater treatment process, how to tackle industrial discharges into the municipal wastewater treatment line, and discussed best ways to raise awareness of citizens regarding their role in this cycle.
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Video
Topic:
Water
Webinar: UBC TALKS about sustainable and multimodal mobility
1 June 2020
The webinar opens up the topic "Change your way(s) – towards multimodal urban mobility in BSR cities".
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Video
Topic:
Mobility
Webinar: UBC TALKS about stormwater management
29 April 2020
The webinar "Climate change adaptation through smart stormwater management" was organized on 28 April 2020.
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Video
Topic:
Climate change
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Water
Stormwater management in Maunulanpuisto Park in Helsinki
7 April 2020
You can read more about the biofiltration stormwater solution in the Maunulanpuisto Park in the Baltic Smart Water Hub. This video is from the site visit of BSR WATER platform project partners to the Maunulanpuisto Park in Helsinki, where the city has implemented several stormwater solutions. The visit was done in March 2020. Learn more about the BSR WATER activities on the platform website.
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Video
Topic:
Urban planning
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Water
Webinar: UBC TALKS about Marine litter campaigns
23 January 2020
The first UBC webinar of 2020, UBC TALKS about marine litter, was held on 21 January 2020.
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Video
Topic:
Water
cities.multimodal brochure
20 May 2019
In the cities.multimodal project 10 partner cities want to make it easier and smoother for their citizens to combine walking, cycling, the use of public transport as well as shared mobility ( bikes, cars, e-cars and bikes) as a more sustainable alternative to individual private car use. The consortium of cities, NGO's, universities and expert partners are applying a low threshold approach for…
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Publication
Topic:
Mobility
Baltic Smart Water Hub
30 January 2019
The Baltic Smart Water Hub is a platform for sharing experiences with the professionals of the water sector! Relevant departments of local authorities, water companies and water associations are encouraged to share their experiences regarding practical solutions to water-related challenges. Through this platform you can find best practices, solutions, tools and innovations related to the topics…
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Toolkit
Topic:
Water
SUMP Participation Kit
4 April 2016
The Participation Kit is dedicated to providing practical advice underpinned by city examples on engaging citizens and stakeholders in the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) development process. It provides information on how to integrate participation into the transport planning process and prepare, manage and evaluate involvement activities. The Participation Kit consists of the following…
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Publication
Topic:
Mobility
SUMP Institutional Cooperation Kit
4 April 2016
The Institutional Cooperation Kit supports mobility practitioners in improving geographic, political, administrative and interdepartmental cooperation in Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP) development and implementation. It provides practical advice on cooperation frameworks, managing SUMP partnerships and agreeing on responsibilities for SUMP delivery. The Institutional Cooperation Kit…
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Publication
Topic:
Mobility
SUMP Measure Selection Kit
4 April 2016
The Measure Selection Kit provides guidance on identifying the most appropriate packages of measures to meet a city’s policy objectives. It explores the current understanding of measure selection in transport planning and its challenges, and suggests practical approaches to tackling them. The Measure Selection Kit consists of the following components:
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Publication
Topic:
Mobility
SUMP Monitoring & Evaluation Kit
4 April 2016
The Monitoring & Evaluation Kit has been designed to support mobility practitioners in assessing the impact of measures and evaluating the mobility planning process. It looks at designing the process of monitoring and evaluation, choosing suitable indicators and data and selecting the most appropriate data presentation, analysis and evaluation methods – all underpinned by city examples. It…
Type:
Publication
Topic:
Mobility
Baltic Cities Environmental bulletin No 2, 2013
28 February 2014
Make Solutions with Businesses!
Type:
Environmental Bulletin
Topic:
Energy
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Resource efficiency
CH4LLENGE leaflet
30 January 2014
In CH4LLENGE, nine European cities and eight supporting organisations have teamed up to tackle the four most pressing challenges in sustainable urban mobility planning. The CH4LLENGE leaflet presents the project aims, key activities and explains how you can benefit from CH4LLENGE.
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Publication
Topic:
Mobility
NEAT Comic Competition winners
3 February 2011
Aiming to involve young generation in tackling the problems of the Baltic Sea, the Ministry of Environment of Finland, the Committee for Nature Use, Environmental Protection and Ecological Safety of the City of St. Petersburg, City of Kotka, City of Turku, UBC Commission on Environment and VALONIA organized a Russian-Finnish comics competition for school students, "What can you do for the Baltic…
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Publication
Topic:
Water