Sustainable is development „that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs and choose their own lifestyle."

Ongoing Projects

Back2Woods: Rediscovering South Baltic Forests as Places for Mental Healing and Active Recreation

Leadpartner ist Hochschule Wismar. Project partner are besides our company are Spas Association of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Nationalpark Skjoldungernes Land, NaturBornholm, Rietavas Tourism and Business Information Centre, Klaipeda University, Media Dizajn, Warmian-Mazurian Pulmonary Disease Centre in Olsztyn, Baltic Institute for Regional Affairs and Linnaeus University.

(Project duration: October 15, 2025 – October 14, 2028, total project budget: €2,134,730.00 thereof EU co-financing (ERDF): €1,707,784.00)

Sustainable Tourism through Resilient and Innovative Festival Ventures (STRIVE)

STRIVE’s mission is to transform festivals into catalysts for sustainable tourism development in the South Baltic region by reimagining these large-scale events as models of environmental responsibility. Through collaboration with regional stakeholders, STRIVE aims to set a new global standard for sustainable events by integrating circular economy principles into festival planning and operations. The project has identified seven major festivals, each a unique cultural beacon attracting a significant tourist population: Malmöfestivalen: Malmö’s cultural fest with 1.5M visits in 8 days and 70% tourists, Rostock’s maritime event HanseSail with 500K attendees and over 50% tourists, Gdansk’s maritime heritage festival Baltic Sail with 50K visitors there of 5K tourists, Gdansk’s democracy celebration Freedom and Solidarity Festival with 80K visitors and thousands of tourists, Bornholm’s political festival Folkemødet with 100K visitors and 72% tourists, Lithuania’s major maritime festival Sea Festival Klaipeda, attracting over 500K visitors and Roskilde Festival, a sustainable music event with 130K participants and 80% tourists.

Leadpartner ist Clean. Project partner are besides our company BOFA, Folkemødet, Universität Rostock, Hochschule Wismar, Gdańsk Foundation, Malmö Stad and KuBus e.V.

(Project duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, total project budget: €2,134,730.00 thereof EU co-financing (ERDF): €1,707,784.00)

PortSHAZ: Enhanced Eco-Efficient Cargo Operations

PortSHAZ is a project that helps ports in the South Baltic region handle dry bulk cargo, like fertiliser, in a safer, cleaner way. Ports are important for trade, but can also harm the sea if cargo leaks. We work to fix that. PortSHAZ finds simple, smart solutions so ports can grow while keeping the Baltic Sea clean and healthy. 

Leadpartner ist Elbląg Seaport Authority. Project Partners besides our company are Race for the Baltic, Coastal Research and Planning Institute, K2 Solutions and the Danish Port Association.

(Project duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, total project budget: €2,134,730.00 thereof EU co-financing (ERDF): €1,707,784.00)

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