The City of Bergen in Norway is testing a new concept in an effort to remove plastic pollution from its harbour. Local authorities are cooperating with Clear Ocean a not-for-profit company that aims to develop and produce low tech, easy to use, scalable and affordable tools for ”trawling for plastic”. For five days a week … [continue reading]
Swedish student wins KIMO scholarship to study microplastics
KIMO Sweden has announced the winner of a SEK 10,000 scholarship for work on the impact of microplastic pollution on our seas. Against tough competition, the judges awarded the prize to Evelina Norlin, a third-year Marine Science student from Gothenburg University. Norlin applied for the scholarship while working on her bachelor thesis about the impact … [continue reading]
Still on course for a sustainable Baltic sea?
In 2007 the coastal states of the Baltic sea and the European Union agreed a plan to restore the region’s marine environment by 2021. The Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP), included actions and measures to assess the ecological health of the Baltic, with a vision of achieving “a healthy Baltic Sea environment, with diverse biological … [continue reading]
Plastic pellets spill pollutes Danish, Norwegian, Swedish coastlines
KIMO International reacts to the loss of plastic pellets from MV Trans Carrier in the German Bight Beaches and coastlines of KIMO International member municipalities in Norway, Sweden and Denmark have been polluted by the recent MV Trans Carrier plastic pellet spill in the German Bight. KIMO here highlights the failing of the current regulatory … [continue reading]
New report on Dutch Green Deals shows that marine litter is decreasing
The Green Deal approach in the Netherlands is an accessible way for companies, other stakeholder organizations, local and regional government and interest groups to work with Central Government on green growth and social issues. The aim is to remove barriers to help sustainable initiatives get off the ground and to accelerate this process where possible. … [continue reading]
Confetti: we know what it is but what is it made of?
KIMO Sweden and the City of Malmö on the case… We spoke to Karin Meyer, coordinator of KIMO Sweden to find out what they discovered: The use of confetti at celebrations is common in Sweden. But what is common over-the-counter confetti actually made of? To find out, the City of Malmö bought three different confetti … [continue reading]
KIMO makes ambitious commitment at Our Ocean 2019
The Our Ocean Conference is an annual event which brings together leaders from governments, businesses, civil society and research institutions across the globe to share their experience, identify solutions and commit to actions which help create healthy oceans. KIMO International has secured an annual invitation since 2017. This year newly inaugurated president, Jerry Ahlström, travelled … [continue reading]
Fresh winds blow at KIMO Conference and AGM 2019
Each year, the KIMO conference provides a central meeting point for representatives from our member local authorities all across Europe to network and learn from one another. Important decisions regarding the work of the organisation are also made at the Annual General Meeting which takes place on the last day of the conference. This year’s … [continue reading]
Want to reduce marine litter but not sure how?
Step 1: Don’t re-invent the wheel While the problem of marine litter may seem insurmountable, you don’t have to start from scratch when thinking of ways to deal with it. Many innovative and successful projects have gone before you, use their insights to inform your strategy. Step 2: Focus on sustained behaviour change, not marine … [continue reading]
The River Clean initiative 2020 – Transnational River Clean Up at CPMR’s Political Bureau Meeting on 11th of June 2020
To raise awareness of marine litter in the ocean and the source of the problem, The North Sea Commission (NSC) and KIMO launched today the Transnational River Clean initiative 2020. The river clean-up will take place during the CPMR’s Political Bureau Meeting, 11th of June 2020, in Zaandam, The Netherlands. The River Clean 2020 is … [continue reading]
