The City Accelerator is a unique international network for municipalities focused on the greatest water issue in the Baltic Sea region, eutrophication. The network consists of 15 municipalities from six countries. The municipalities with their local knowledge and mandate, combined with their access to financing, are vital in solving the challenges of the Baltic Sea. The network provides access to leading research and solutions, hands-on assistance with challenges, knowledge exchange with other municipalities, and guidance on financing opportunities.

The City Accelerator unites municipalities to collaboratively develop and implement local water management plans, emphasising strategic, cost-effective, and innovative solutions for a healthier Baltic Sea. Networking events are tailored to current needs and equips municipalities with relevant exercises and homework to carry out and advance their water projects. By restoring local waters, the City Accelerator contributes to various sustainable values such as recreation, biodiversity, and sustainable business. Key cornerstones include expert support, accelerating local change, leveraging collective knowledge, and fostering strong municipal networks to efficiently and effectively address sustainability challenges, thereby improving the Baltic Sea.

Project Activities

• Organise annual networking events to exchange knowledge and strengthen relationships

• Identify cost-effective and innovative solutions for water management

• Arrange field trips to see effective measures against eutrophication

• Conduct workshops to calculate phosphorus reduction results from locally implemented measures