As part of the Baltwreck project, on 26 January 2026, the research vessel UG Oceanograf returned to the vicinity of the Stuttgart, a ship sunk in 1943, to continue work on the development of bioremediation technology for a seabed contaminated by fuel that had leaked from damaged tanks. The aim of this research expedition was to assess the effectiveness of the applied methods and the use of underwater drones in the study of shipwrecks and pollution. Despite difficult weather conditions and other challenges, the expedition was completed successfully, and analysis of the collected samples is ongoing.
Circular MuSe - Partner meeting | Day 2 in Copenhagen
Today was the second day of the Circular MuSe project partners' meeting in Copenhagen. Today's program focused mainly on educational and mentoring activities and planning the next stages of cooperation.
The sessions were devoted to the creation of coherent training programs tailored to the needs of local governments and institutions, as well as the preparation of tools to support the practical implementation of circular solutions.
Key areas included:
development of an educational and mentoring program
structure of training materials and target groups
organization and implementation of training activities
schedules and forms of cooperation
planning priorities and subsequent project tasks
On the second day, particular emphasis was placed on translating the project's objectives into specific actions that will be implemented in the coming months.
Circular MuSe partner meeting, day 1
Today, the Circular MuSe project partnership meeting began in Copenhagen. We have had our first intensive day full of substantive discussions, exchange of experiences, and joint planning of further activities.
Day 1 was devoted to: team integration and mutual updates on project activities summarizing achievements and progress in project implementation to date presentation and analysis of case studies on circular solutions in municipal services work on the structure of case study descriptions, categories, and keywords the launch of the first (beta) version of the Knowledge Hub platform planning further activities, the process of collecting and publishing content The opportunity for a direct exchange of experiences between the academic community, local governments, and project partners was particularly valuable.
The next sessions are tomorrow—we have more work ahead of us on developing tools and solutions that support the circular economy.
BaltWreck Online Meeting – Consequence Assessment
On January 20, an online meeting of the BaltWreck project partners was held, dedicated to the topic of Consequence Assessment.
The meeting discussed topics such as the methodological assumptions of the Consequence Assessment approach, the use of environmental and infrastructure data, preliminary results of work on the prototype, and possible directions for further development of the analytical tool.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the project partners to exchange experiences and comments, marking an important step in further work on assessing the potential impacts of impacts on the Baltic Sea environment.
Meeting of Polish Partners of the D-effect Project in Elbląg
On 9 January 2026, a coordination meeting of Polish partners of the D-effect project was held in Elbląg in a hybrid format. The event was attended by representatives of partner institutions involved in the implementation of the project.
The aim of the meeting was to summarise the activities carried out so far and to discuss plans for the next stage of the project in 2026. During the meeting, the current project status was presented, the implementation of Democracy Festivals in cities and municipalities was reviewed, and conclusions and recommendations for the future were shared.
Particular attention was paid to international cooperation and the involvement of foreign partners in project activities. The importance of joint initiatives and the exchange of experience among partners from different countries was emphasised.
The meeting also addressed issues related to the schedule of activities for 2026, including preparations for the Steering Committee meeting. Assumptions concerning the organisation of round tables, democracy festivals, and planned study visits were presented.
One of the key items on the agenda was a discussion on a trip to Brussels for the winners of the film competition organised within the framework of the project. Issues related to financial reporting, activity reporting, and project documentation were also discussed.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to identify key challenges and needs for the coming months of project implementation. Participants highlighted the importance of continued cooperation, coordination of activities, and systematic exchange of information among partners.
The arrangements developed during the meeting constitute an important element in the further development of the D-effect project and in achieving its objectives related to strengthening youth participation and the development of local democracy.
Research Cruise as Part of the BaltWreck Project – Part 3!
The third part of the report from the September research cruise carried out as part of the BaltWreck project – Preventing Large-Scale Chemical Pollution of Seawater from Leaking Wrecks and Ammunition/Weapon Dumps in the Southern Baltic. We invite you to watch it.
