Strategies for sustainable development–experiences from a university cooperation in the Baltic Sea region

1998 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 2263-2270
Author(s):  
L. Rydén
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Baltic Sea ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
Baltic Sea Region ◽  
University Cooperation ◽  
The Baltic

scholarly journals Opportunities for sustainable economic development in coastal territories of the Baltic Sea Region in the context of digital transformation

Baltic Region ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-26
Author(s):  
Goran Roos ◽  
Natalia Ye. Kubina ◽  
Yulia Yu. Farafonova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Baltic Sea ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
Sustainable Economic Development ◽  
Baltic Sea Region ◽  
Blue Economy ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
The Baltic

The article explores opportunities for the sustainable economic development of coastal territories in the Baltic Sea region (BSR) arising in blue economy sectors in the framework of digital transformation. The study argues that more active commercialisation of territorial resources can facilitate the sustainable economic development of the BSR coastal territories, following digitally-driven innovations. The paper provides an overview of methodological approaches to territorial sustainability. It also assesses the 2009—2018 level of the socio-economic development of the BSR coastal territories, underpins the importance of the blue economy and highlights the role of digital transformation in reaching the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the BSR through digitally-driven innovations. A comparative and problem-targeted statistics analyses show significant differences in the dynamics of socio-economic development in the BSR coastal territories with their GRP per capita being generally lower than the national or macroregional average. A review of literature on sustainable development in the BSR has shown that a more active use of the unique resources of coastal territories along with a technology-driven growth of the blue economy sectors can counterbalance the negative impact of the uneven development of these territories on the progress towards the SDGs in the BSR. Increasing the competitiveness of the BSR coastal territories requires investment in digital solutions in the blue economy sectors and building communication infrastructure. The review of key innovations in the blue economy sectors shows that their implementation gives impetus to other industries by reducing costs, creating new jobs, and improving the quality of products and services.

scholarly journals The baltic environmental information dissemination system: using environmental informatics as a tool for sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region

2002 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 605-611
Author(s):  
Walter Leal Filho
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Baltic Sea ◽  
Information Dissemination ◽  
Environmental Information ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
Marine Research ◽  
Environmental Informatics ◽  
Baltic Sea Region ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
The Baltic

The on-going economic development of EU-countries as well of the countries in the C&E European region has been leading to a significant use of a great deal of natural resources as well as to noticeable environmental problems. The lack of a wide-spread environmental awareness from the side of those acting in various sectors (industry, public administration, users) sometimes inhibit the implementation of legislation already available as well as the introduction of new technologies deriving, from example, from marine research. An example of this state of affairs is seen in respect of the implementation of the recommendations deriving from Baltic 21 and VASAB 2010, which illustrate the advantages from a cross-sectorial, open mechanism for the dissemination of environmental information in the region. There are various organisations today which act as suppliers of environmental information in the Baltic Sea Region. However, few, if any, are providers concerned with the various ways in which information on matters related to sustainable development is being used by various groups and audiences. This state of affairs makes it necessary to enhance the current mechanisms and approaches in place, so as to enable the wide-range of environmental information available today from areas such as marine research, to be more widely used. It is equally important that the didactic or educational potential of such information be exploited, so as to not only inform, but also to educate various groups and the general public on matters concerned with the environment in European closed seas and give information to planners and politicians to prepare decisions. In order to address such needs, the project "Baltic Environmental Information Dissemination System (BEIDS)" was set in motion. BEIDS has been taking advantage of the most modern information technologies and has been acting as a focal point for the circulation of intelligent information on aspects of the marine environment, but also emphasising related areas such as transport and sustainable development issues, among a sample of six BSR countries: Denmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden (EU) and Lithuania and Poland (non-EU), contributing to networking and know-how exchange, complementing efforts towards transregional cooperation in sustainable spatial planning on the basis of Baltic 21. The results reached to date include: increased awareness of matters related to sustainable development in the six participant countries; enhanced communication exchange and networking among the sample nations; improved information flow and increased participation in events, activities and programmes across the Baltic Sea Region. BEIDS is a prime example of the feasibility of using environmental informatics as a tool for sustainable development.

scholarly journals Cultural and Creative Industries as Innovation and Sustainable Transition Brokers in the Baltic Sea Region: A Strong Tribute to Sustainable Macro-Regional Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9742
Author(s):  
Laima Gerlitz ◽  
Gunnar Klaus Prause
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Baltic Sea ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
Managerial Performance ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Baltic Sea Region ◽  
The Baltic ◽  
Cultural And Creative Industries

Recent research shows increasing efforts to unfold the potential of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) for regions in order to pursue new sources of innovation, competitive edge and to manifest sustainable and inclusive growth paths driven by creativity. Due to its strong commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, on the global level, the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) has become a role model in sustainable development. Yet, individual BSR countries face challenges in the implementation of those goals. In this light, by building on the intermediate results (2017–2020) of two EU Interreg projects—Creative Ports and CTCC—this research reveals CCIs’ potential for sustainable development avenues. The investigation is based on case study methodology underpinned by empirical data gathered from participating Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and topical experts met during the projects’ implementation and study visits. The present multi-project applied research reduces the research-to-practice gap pertaining to the so far underestimated role of CCIs for supporting traditional SMEs in the implementation of their sustainable ideas. Once engaged into cross-sectoral collaboration with traditional SMEs, CCIs become important brokers—sustainable innovation drivers and enablers within regional ecosystems through contribution to environmentally responsible, socially equitable and economically feasible solutions for the business they work with. Thus, on the one hand, CCIs support SMEs in their transition towards more sustainable managerial performance. On the other hand, CCIs overcome disconnection and increase their recognition through new collaboration opportunities, thus providing them with new capitalization avenues on the regional and international level.

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