Web Directory

» Ars Baltica
   Aims to connect Baltic Sea states through cultural collaboration. Information about current and past projects.
   http://www.ars-baltica.net/

» Ars Baltica Triennial of Photographic Art
   The site presents artists, agenda, and venues of the exhibition shown in cities around the Baltic sea area.
   http://www.arsbalticatriennial.org/

» BCCA, Baltic Sea Chambers of Commerce Association
   An organisation of Chambers of Commerce in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Russia and Sweden.
   http://bcca.ws

» BEN - Baltic Euroregional Network
   Promotes spatial development and territorial integration in the Baltic Sea Region by strengthening Euroregions as competent partners with national authorities and international institutions.
   http://www.benproject.org/

» Ballerina Mailing List
   A place to read and share environmental news concerning the Baltic Sea.
   http://lists.grida.no/mailman/listinfo/ballerina-l

» Baltic 21 - An Agenda 21 for the Baltic Sea Region
   A regional process for sustainable development initiated by the member states of the Council of the Baltic Sea States.
   http://www.baltic21.org/

» Baltic 21 Institute for Sustainable Industry
   A network for universities, businesses and governments working for sustainable development of the industrial sector in the Baltic Sea region.
   http://www.baltic21institute.org/

» Baltic Development Forum
   A networking organization involving businesses, local governments and associations whose objective is further development of the region.
   http://www.bdforum.org/

» Baltic Environmental Atlas
   Interactive environmental maps of the Baltic Sea region. Themes, such as population density and land use, relate to human impact on the environment in the region.
   http://maps.grida.no/baltic

» Baltic Lights
   Pdf document detailing the development and history of lighthouses in the Baltic Sea.
   http://www.tekniskmuseum.dk/archive/udstillinger/fyrtorne/Baltic%20Lights3pdf.pdf

» Baltic Sea Heritage Co-operation
   A regional project aimed to find and carry out possible actions for safeguarding and developing the common cultural heritage.
   http://balticheritage.raa.se/

» Baltic Sea Portal
   General information about the Baltic Sea. Current conditions, research, protective measures, press releases, and contact details. [Finnish, Swedish, English]
   http://www.itameriportaali.fi/

» Baltic Sea Project
   UNESCO Associated Schools Project. Flagship project to awaken young people's interest in environmental issues, protection and sense of responsibility. Schools from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden take part.
   http://www.b-s-p.org/

» Baltic Sea States
   Web directory for the countries in the Baltic Sea region compiled by the library at Södertörn University College.
   http://bibl.sh.se/baltic/

» Baltic SeaStates Subregional Co-operation (BSSSC)
   A political network of regional authorities below the national level of the countries in the Baltic Sea area.
   http://www.bsssc.com/

» Baltic Training Programme
   A programme to match students and their projects with host companies in other countries. Project details, news items, and contact details for offices in Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. [English/Estonian/Latvian/Swedish/Russian]
   http://www.baltictrainingprogramme.eu/

» Baltic University Programme
   Network of universities in the Baltic Sea region, coordinated by Uppsala University, Sweden. Focuses on questions of sustainable development, environmental protection and democracy.
   http://www.balticuniv.uu.se/

» Baltic Waters Memorial, Estonia, 1918-19
   A memorial in Portsmouth Cathedral to those British forces killed in action in the Baltic Sea.
   http://www.memorials.inportsmouth.co.uk/churches/cathedral/baltic.htm

» Baltica Sea Forum
   An organization representing a group of companies, institutions and individuals aiming at promoting cooperation in the Baltic Sea region.
   http://www.baltic-sea-forum.org

» Boing - Eutrophication in the Baltic Sea
   Information about the problem and the environmental impact, direct access data, interactive maps and databases.
   http://boing.fimr.fi/

» Coalition Clean Baltic (CCB)
   Non-profit association which aims to promote the protection and improvement of the Baltic Sea environment and natural resources. Unites organizations from Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
   http://www.ccb.se/

» Coastman
   Aims to resolve conflicts between environmental conservation and economic development in the coastal zones of the Baltic Sea through improved coastal zone management.
   http://www.coastalmanagement.net/

» Conet CZA 21
   An association that aims to promote sustainable coastal zone development in the Baltic Sea region.
   http://conet21.de/

» Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)
   Information about the history of the council, its organizational structure, basic documents, past and on-going co-operation efforts, and news and events and activities of the region.
   http://www.cbss.org/

» Euregio Helsinki-Tallinn
   An association to promote co-operation and enhance regional integration between its members; Tallinn, Helsinki, Uusimaa and Harjumaa. [English, Estonian, Finnish]
   http://www.euregio-heltal.org/

» Femern
   The design and planning of a fixed link between Denmark and Germany across the Fehmarnbelt. About the project, environmental impact, news articles, and contact details.
   http://www.femern.com/

» Great Northern War - Wikipedia
   Article about the war from 1700 to 1721 that ended the Swedish Empire and resulted in Russian domination over the Baltic sea area.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Northern_War

» HELCOM - Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission
   The governing body of the Helsinki convention, whose goal is the protection of the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Information about HELCOM, the convention, issues, and activities.
   http://www.helcom.fi/

» Maps of the Baltic Lands
   Maps of the region at various times from 1000 A.D. to 1809 A.D. From the Atlas to Freeman's Historical Geography, published in 1903.
   http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/baltics.html

» Marine Protected Areas in the Eastern Baltic Sea
   Supports the designation of marine protected areas in the eastern Baltic Sea. Project description, activities and publications.
   http://www.balticseaportal.net/

» NGO Initiative for Baltic Sea Co-operation
   An initiative of several German NGOs, with a focus of human rights, culture, nature and the environment in the Baltic Sea area. [English, German]
   http://www.cbss-ngo.de/

» Nord Stream
   The company building the controversial German-Russian gas pipeline through the Baltic sea. Includes detailed map of the pipeline.
   http://www.nord-stream.com/

» Nord Stream - Wikipedia
   Information about the German-Russian pipeline through the Baltic Sea, its environmental impact, the controversy it created and the political scandal surrounding former German chancellor Gerhard Schröder.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nord_Stream

» Nord Stream, Sweden and Baltic Sea Security
   A report by the Swedish Defense Research agency on the implications and risks for stability and security in Europe regarding the construction of the Nord-Stream gas pipeline.
   http://www2.foi.se/rapp/foir2251.pdf

» Patricia LTD
   Travel website focusing on tourism and business travel in the Baltics. Ferry schedules and pricing.
   http://www.baltictravel.net/

» Protect the Baltic Sea
   An appeal to the EU and national governments demanding an independent environmental impact assessment of the Nord Stream gas pipeline project.
   http://www.balticsea.lt/en

» South Baltic Four Corners
   Information about the region. Culture, heritage, events, tourism, and contact details.
   http://www.four-corners.org/

» Surmounting the Dividing Lines
   A blog tracking EU-Russian relations, as well as Russian involvement in cross-border and transnational interaction in the Baltic Sea Region within EU external cooperation Programmes.
   http://borderidge.wordpress.com/

» The Baltic Sea Information Centre
   A directory of websites about Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Russia with a focus on industry and commerce.
   http://itameri.kyamk.fi/

» Union of the Baltic Cities
   A cooperation on a local level between cities surrounding or close to the Baltic Sea.
   http://www.ubc.net/

» Wikipedia: Baltic Sea
   An article from this online encyclopedia created by a community of volunteers.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltic_Sea