Baltic Sea Project has distributed nearly
5,5 M €
to ideas and projects improving the state of the Baltic Sea.
The next funding application round will take place in 2025.
The Baltic Sea Project improves the state of Baltic Sea by funding good ideas and inspiring people into action
At Ålandsbanken, we want to set an example to other actors around the Baltic Sea and remind people that everybody can do their share to help the situation. Supporting environmental projects has been a part of Ålandbankens activities since 1997. So far, we have contributed almost 5,5 million euros to environmental efforts.
What can I do to help the Baltic Sea?
The Baltic Sea Card
The Baltic Sea Card
is the credit and debit card for the enivironmentally conscious consumer.
Explore the life of the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is home to fascinating marine life and plants. Can you identify them?
Environmental tips
How to make choices that are better for the environment and help the Baltic Sea?
Take a look at our practical tips!
“I want to promote the recovery of water bodies. Anything that is good for the environment is worth trying.”
Farmer Kristoffer Lundberg
“The work done by the bank for the Baltic Sea is truly impressive. It’s a brilliant idea that one can track the carbon footprint of their own purchases through digital services. It’s great to see such a mission being actively promoted.”
Executive Director of the Climate Leadership Council Jouni Keronen
“Improving the state of the Baltic Sea requires both raising awareness of the issue and funding, and Ålandsbanken has beautifully combined both in the Baltic Sea Project. The bank is a significant media channel, and therefore, the example set by banks also holds great importance.”
Environmental influencer, conservationist, and entrepreneur Saara Kankaanrinta
“It’s wonderful to have a partner with whom there is a truly shared interest – a cleaner and healthier Baltic Sea. Banks wield a lot of influence, and it’s great that Ålandsbanken has realized the opportunity to use its influence for the benefit of the environment.”
Sailor and Baltic Sea Project Ambassador Tuuli Petäjä-Sirén
“The financial sector has a pioneering role here because everyone follows the money. One way would be to adopt the Åland Index more widely in the banking sector. Every action matters in solving the climate crisis and halting the decline of biodiversity.”
Secretary General of WWF Finland, Liisa Rohweder
Funding recipients
In 2023 we gave out a total of €615k in funding.
Satelliittimerkinnällä haahkojen liikkeet selville
Satelliittimerkinnällä haahkojen liikkeet selville.
Projekt Björkskär yhdistää tuulivoimaa ja meriviljelyä
Projekt Björkskär yhdistää tuulivoimaa ja meriviljelyä
Japanilaisilla fermentointiopeilla maaperän ravinnepäästöjen kimppuun
Japanilaisilla fermentointiopeilla maaperän ravinnepäästöjen kimppuun.
Talkoisiin puhtaamman saariston puolesta
Talkoisiin puhtaamman saariston puolesta.
Kohti kestävää silakanpyyntiä
Kohti kestävää silakanpyyntiä
Tutkimus nanomuovien levinnäisyydestä Itämeressä
Tutkimus nanomuovien levinnäisyydestä Itämeressä