Mitigation of risks due to submerged munitions for a sustainable development of the Baltic Sea (This site is under construction)
Our goals
Help Countries Decide on Actions:
Provide information to decide whether munitions should be left in place or removed safely.
Support Environmental Planning:
Give guidelines for including munitions risks in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for new marine projects like wind farms.
Clear Risk Assessment Tools:
Develop scientific tools to assess which areas need urgent attention to reduce risks from underwater munitions.
Create Transferable Technologies:
Develop methods that can also be used in other seas, such as the Black Sea.
Work with Local Authorities, Government Bodies, and Industry Experts:
Collaborate with organisations such as local government, environmental agencies and renewable energy companies to make decisions that protect both people and the environment.
AN ESTIMATED 40,000 TONNES OF CHEMICAL MUNITIONS FROM WW2, ALONG WITH OVER ONE MILLION TONNES OF UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO), REMAIN SUBMERGED IN THE BALTIC SEA.
1947
2015
