At the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2024, Visby, Gotland, Sweden.
Text & Photo © CM Cordeiro & , E Sindhöj 2024
At the end of October, I had the opportunity to attend the 15th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) in Visby, Gotland. This year’s forum brought together over 500 stakeholders, including policymakers, industry representatives, and researchers, all focused on advancing the sustainability, resilience, and security of the Baltic Sea Region. Set against the historical backdrop of Visby, with its UNESCO-recognized medieval architecture, the forum provided both an inspiring and ideal setting for discussing sustainable regional development.
As co-lead for the EU Interreg BSR core project CiNURGi, my goal was to showcase our work on developing a circular economy for nutrients in the region. CiNURGi is an EU Interreg BSR core project dedicated to enhancing nutrient recovery from various resource streams, including agricultural, municipal, and industrial sources. By upgrading current infrastructure and technology, we aim to increase nutrient recovery efficiency and promote the adoption of recycled fertilizer products. In a region facing significant environmental challenges due to nutrient leakage and eutrophication, CiNURGi’s mission aligns well with the EUSBSR’s broader goals of sustainability and environmental protection.