@race4thebaltic #RFTBBCGReport Barbara Jackson Programme Director Zennström Philanthropies
Background This report was commissioned by Zennström Philanthropies to better understand local benefits from restoring the waters in the Baltic Sea region. The aim of the report is to encourage increased action on local level and inspire decision makers on what measures to implement. The report builds on findings from a municipality survey with ~250 respondents, ~60 interviews with topic experts, and engagement with key stakeholders.
EU Classification Red area = less than good ecological status
Hazardous Substances (Helcom) Biodiversity Status Eutrophication Status
The Result 1/6 sea is dead!
The Sources of Pollution
Municipalities Play a Role Stormwater Wastewater Public Awareness Procurement Ability to innovative Dialogue with Businesses And more.
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, BUT 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - 900,000 jobs, representing 2% of total labor supply, are at stake for the region by 2030 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community
1,500 Municipalities Crucial to Address Eutrophication and Restore the Baltic Sea waters Severely affected by Eutrophication Country Municipalities in catchment area % coastal municipalities 380 3% 319 20% 286 27% 215 25% 119 13% 91 68% 60 8% 41 44% 16 63% Total 1,527 21%
2/3 of municipalities unaware of Baltic Sea's state or lack sufficient resources to address it High Contribution to nutrient load reduction <1% Leaders Executors ~30% Unarmed ~45% Low Unaware ~25% Time Time
Large spread among countries % of municipalities that underestimate the severity of Baltic Sea's status 50% % of municipalities that underestimate the severity of Baltic Sea's status Poland 52% 40% x2 Estonia 29% 30% 20% 15% 30% Average ~25% Latvia 23% Denmark 16% 10% Finland 9% Sweden 1% 0% Coastal municipalities Inland municipalities 0% 20% 40% 60%
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, BUT 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - 900,000 jobs, representing 2% of total labor supply, are at stake for the region by 2030 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community
Actions 2015-2030 No Investments in measures to reduce nutrients vs. Investments in measures to reduce nutrients Continued nutrient discharge vs. Less nutrient discharge Impact on Municipalities Substantial and yearly algal blooms vs. Natural level of algal blooms Loss in biodiversity vs. Sustained biodiversity Negatively impacted local industries vs. Thriving local industries
Baltic Sea innovations A small selection of initiatives Enabling use of manure with nitrogen sensors Oxygenation of deep waters to reduce phosphorus Commercial use of wild macroalgae Dredging with giant vacuum cleaner Use of aluminium to reduce phosphorus Large-scale mussel farming a commercial opportunity
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, BUT 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - 900,000 jobs, representing 2% of total labor supply, are at stake for the region by 2030 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restore waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community
nn\ hhhhhh Prioritize measures within agriculture, wastewater, stormwater, and restoration ~90% of discharges Agriculture Wastewater Stormwater Restoration
Exhibit 18 Up to 40 Percent Cost-Savings Potential by Using a Structured Approach to Find the Most Cost-Effective Local Combination of Measures
Conclusions 1. Local actions are crucial to restoring the Baltic Sea, BUT 2/3 are either unaware of the problem or lack resources to effectively address it 2. The benefits of water restoration are both environmental and economic - 900,000 jobs, representing 2% of total labor supply, are at stake for the region by 2030 3. Multiple proven measures can be implemented to restoring the waters, and 40 percent costs can be saved if applying a structured approach when prioritizing measures 4. Best practice examples from leading municipalities show four actions crucial to becoming an attractive community
Four actions crucial for restoring the waters and becoming an attractive community
2/3 of municipalities unaware of Baltic Sea's state or lack sufficient resources to address it High Contribution to nutrient load reduction <1% Leaders Executors ~30% Unarmed ~45% Low Unaware ~25% Time Time