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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 22h

Join to learn about:
✅ Multi-use and coexistence from several angles—a study on its potential in the Exclusive Economic Zone
✅ Early findings on wind–fisheries coexistence in Nordic waters
✅ Port and coastal perspectives from the Baltic Sea
✅ Lessons from North Sea pilots that show what scales

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 23h

🌊Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga):
Effective Use of Space for a #SustainableBlueEconomy: Baltic Approaches to #MultiUse in Marine and Coastal Areas

👉Register: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐More about topic: tinyurl.com/yc5jrxhy: #MadeWithInterreg @thenesbproject.bsky.social

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 2d

Today, we were delighted to welcome students from the professional Master’s study programme Spatial Planning at the University of Latvia to the VASAB Secretariat!
It was a great opportunity to introduce our work and meet with the next generation of professionals.
#StudyVisit #VASAB #SpatialPlanning

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 10d

Be part of the conversation to:
✅ co-define sea-basin “good governance” with us and other participants
✅ compare Baltic and North Sea approaches
✅ review early @thenesbproject.bsky.social insights
✅ shape practical principles and next steps for future-proof, transboundary MSP.

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 10d

🌊 Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga)👉
Advancing Transboundary Governance: Baltic and North Sea Challenges and Prospects.

Organised by @thenesbproject.bsky.social

👉 Info®istration: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐 More about topic: tinyurl.com/ys7d5rp5
#MadeWithInterreg

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 19d

🌊 Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga) of Integrating Ecosystem Services into #MaritimeSpatialPlanning

👉 Info®istration: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐 More about topic: tinyurl.com/566y9m2h
#MadeWithInterreg

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 22d

Today we share inspiration, learn from examples and discuss how cross-country cooperation can better support spatial planners in the #BalticSeaRegion — including opportunities for a Land-based Planners’ Forum.
🌐 Learn more about the project: vasab.org/project/land...
#SpatialPlanning #PlannersForum

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 23d

✅ …and many more discussions towards shaping the future of spatial planning in the Baltic Sea Region.

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 23d

✅ Activities within the EUSBSR Policy Area ‘Spatial Planning’
✅ Progress of VASAB projects – #BalticSea2Land, @thenesbproject.bsky.social, #LandBasedPlannersForum and project platform #BalticPlaNet
✅ Organisation of the 5th #BalticMSPForum

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 23d

📍 The 96th #VASAB Committee on Spatial Planning & Development of the #BalticSeaRegion meeting is taking place today in the charming town of Iława, Poland.
On today's agenda:
✅ Updates on national spatial planning challenges across VASAB member countries
👇

#SpatialPlanning #MaritimeSpatialPlanning

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · 29d

🌊 Join the session at the #BalticMSPForum (11–12 Nov 2025, Riga) to explore the #Sea2LandNavigator 🧭 – your guide to smarter, balanced #MaritimeSpatialPlanning

👉 Info®istration: www.BalticMSPforum.eu
🌐 More about Navigator: tinyurl.com/mr3nnfcu
#MadeWithInterreg @helcominfo.bsky.social

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join the #BalticMSPforum session “Tackling Consequences of #ClimateChange in #CoastalMunicipalities” to explore and discuss:
✅ Sand beach management
✅ Flood protection & nature-based solutions
✅ Seagrass restoration

📖 More about this topic: tinyurl.com/9mx4nwyv

#MadeWithInterreg

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Aug 20

Improving coastal accessibility is not just about infrastructure—it’s about balancing tradition, residents and visitors, sustainability, and growing societal needs in one dynamic coastal system. Join discussion at the #BalticMSPforum
📖 More about this topic: tinyurl.com/bdh63d5d
#MadeWithInterreg

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻!
𝟭𝟴 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 | 𝟵:𝟬𝟬–𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗧
Workshop will share inspirations and create space for discussion on how cross-country cooperation can better support spatial planners.
More: vasab.org/event/land-b...

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 22

🔹 News from the EUSBSR #PolicyArea #SpatialPlanning – new Interreg BSR platform projects approved - #BalticPlaNET #SEABAS #MadeWithInterreg
🔹Highlights from the European Maritime Day 2025 #EMD2025
🔹Upcoming events and more
#VASAB #Newsletter #BalticSeaRegion #SpatialPlanning

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 22

In this #Newsletter:
🔹 Poland takes over VASAB Chairmanship
🔹 Register for the 5th #BalticMSPForum
🔹 Early bird registration for the workshop on good planning & cooperation practices in the #BalticSeaRegion
🔹 Join the session organised by VASAB at the #EUSBSR #AnnualForum2025

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 22

☀️VASAB Summer Newsletter - catch up on what’s new across our network!
📰 Read full newsletter here 👉 vasab.org/wp-content/u...
📣 Share it with your network or subscribe for next newsletters: vasab.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Enjoy reading!
#Newsletter #VASAB #SummerReading #Summer2025

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 16

Polish Chairmanship priorities (2025-2026):
🔹 Strengthen spatial and territorial resilience;
🔹 Advance territorial cohesion across different scales;
🔹 Analyze territorial resilience in the BSR;
🔹 Host high-level DG meeting in 2026;
🔹 Organise 3rd Young Planners Summer School.

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢 From July 2025 Poland holds the Chairmanship of the VASAB Committee on Spatial Planning and Development of the #BalticSeaRegion

🌐 Read more 👉 vasab.org/poland-takes...

#VASAB #SpatialPlanning #TerritorialCohesion #TeritorialResilience #RegionalDevelopment #PolishChairmanship

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 16

Polish Chairmanship priorities (2025-2026):
🔹 Strengthen spatial and territorial resilience;
🔹 Advance territorial cohesion across different scales;
🔹 Analyze territorial resilience in the BSR;
🔹 Host high-level DG meeting in 2026;
🔹 Organise 3rd Young Planners Summer School.

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 14

We are hiring! VASAB Secretariat is looking for a Project Manager for the project platform “Baltic Climate-Resilient Coastal Planning Network – Baltic PlaNet” for a period from September 2025 until March 2028.
📅 Apply by 1 August 2025
🌐 More information: www.vdaa.gov.lv/lv/vakance/p...
#OpenPosition

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jul 8

On 29 June 2025, Ministers responsible for #SpatialPlanning and development of FI, DE, LV, LT, PL, SE, EE adopted the #VASAB Ministerial Tallinn Declaration on Spatial Resilience during the Estonian Chairmanship of the VASAB CSPD/BSR. 👏 Read the declaration 👉 vasab.org/home/about/m...

VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jun 17

Expert discussions were opened up by the:
🔹 Insights from #BalticSea2Land pilot cases
🔹 Reflections on macroregional guidance from VASAB & @helcominfo.bsky.social

Many thanks to all expert contributions helping to strengthen coastal planning practices across the Baltic Sea Region!

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jun 17

🌊Today, as part of the #BalticSea2Land project, VASAB hosted an online workshop to support the update of coastal planning & development recommendations in the #BalticSeaRegion
#MadeWithInterreg #InterregBSR #MaritimeSpatialPlanning #CoastalPlanning

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VASAB @vasaborg.bsky.social · Jun 13

🌊 Towards Healthier Seas: Integrating Blue-Green Infrastructure in #MSP 🌱
Tackling climate, pollution & biodiversity crises through sustainable maritime planning. Join the dialogue at the 5th #BalticMSPforum in Riga.
📖 Read more about this topic: interreg-baltic.eu/project-post...
#MadeWithInterreg