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An Inventory of Upcoming Questions with an EU Connotation that are Suited to Cooperation Between the Countries around the Baltic Sea, and That May Be Favourably Influenced by such a Cooperation »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Pär Boqvist
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2005
ISBN: 9789289311656
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Inventory, EU Connotation, Cooperation, Baltic Sea
An inventory of upcoming questions with an EU connotation that are suited to cooperation between the countries around the Baltic Sea, and that may be favourably influenced by such a cooperation....

Indicators for the Information Society in the Baltic Region : Action Line 6 »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2005
ISBN: 9789289312356
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, NeDAP, Internet Applications, Eskills and Elearning, Eindicators, Eenvironment, Einclusion
The Northern e-Dimension Action Plan - NeDAP - 2005-06 was adopted by the Heads of Government of the Council of the Baltic Sea States during the 5th Baltic Sea States Summit in June 2004, and by the Nordic Council...

Nordic Biosphere Reserves : Experiences and Co-operation »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Olof Olsson , Maria Thorell , and Elisabeth Undén
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2005
ISBN: 9789289311977
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, UNESCO Biosphere, Biodiversity, NordMAB, Nordic Countries, Baltic Countries, North Vidzeme Biosphere
The UNESCO biosphere reserve concept is recommended as a working tool for sustainable development and the preservation of biodiversity. In this report experience of the concept from six countries in the Nordic and...

Analysis, Fate and Toxicity of Zinc- and Copper Pyrithione in the Marine Environment »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Ingela Dahllöf , Dorthe Groth Petersen , Katja Grunnet , Rune Haller , Morten Hjorth , and Kristine Maraldo
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2005
ISBN: 9789289311830
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Environmental Fate, Biocide, Anti-fouling Paints, Benthic Community, Pelagic Community, Marine Environment
Environmental fate and effect of ZPT, a booster biocide in anti-fouling paints for boats has been studied. Using a new analytical method for simultaneous determination of zinc- and copper pyrithione (ZPT/CPT) showe...

Sports Nutrition Products : A Nordic Consumer Study »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Mari Bjerck , Siv Elin Ånestad , Benedicte Hauge , and Alexander Schjøll
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
ISBN: 9789289318600
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Consumers' Behaviours, Sports Nutrition, Ethnographic, Nutrition Products, Weight-lifting, Bicycling
This report examines the Nordic consumers' behaviours and attitudes in the sports nutrition category. The methodological approach has consisted of three components, two focus groups with users of sports nutrition p...

Products in household waste : An exploratory study in the Nordic Countries »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Thomas Lindhqvist , and Åke Thidell
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
ISBN: 9789289318525
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Household Waste, Waste Flow Composition, Electrical Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Furniture, Waste Analysis
The generation of household waste is increasing at least as fast as consumption. More and more products are produced, bought, consumed and discarded. The question is where do all these products end up? The aim of t...

Abatement control and regulation of emission and ambient concentration of odour and allergens from livestock farming »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Mona Arnold , Albert Bleeker , Jakob Bønløkke , Ole Hertel , Per Løfstrøm , Katja Pupiti , Torben Sigsgaard , and Peter Vangsbo Madsen
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
ISBN: 9789289318372
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Population, Health Impact, Agricultural Sector, Animal Households, Urban Population, Bioaerosols
There is a growing concern in the population in the Nordic countries regarding the health impact in connection with the releases of odour and bioaerosols as allergens and other compounds from the agricultural secto...

Alkaloids in edible lupin seeds : A toxicological review and recommendations »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Jørn Gry , and Kirsten Pilegaard
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
ISBN: 9789289318020
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Toxicity Data, Natural Toxicants, Lupin Seeds, Quinolizidin Alkaloids, Substituting Wheat, Safe Use
The report reviews the toxicity data on inherent natural toxicants in lupin seeds, especially quinolizidin alkaloids. Lupin seeds are increasingly used in the Nordic countries, partially substituting wheat flour in...

From ecosystem services to benefits of the Baltic Sea - indicators and threats »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Heini Ahtiainen , Janne Artell , and Janne Helin
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2010
ISBN: 9789289320696
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, Eutrophication, Oil Spills, Invasive Species, Ecosystem, Baltic Sea, Economic Analysis
Eutrophication, oil spills, and invasive species. Indicators and human benefits from ecosystem services of the Baltic Sea. These were the token of discussion at the "Nordic Workshop on Economic Analysis of the Stat...

Enhanced incentives for mitigation efforts in the Land Use. : Land Use Change and Forestry sector in the next global climate change agreement »
Series: Nordic Council of Ministers
Author(s): Jón Guðmundsson , Sten Gyldenkaerne , Gro Hylen , Mattias Lundblad , Hans Petersson , Kim Pingoud , Michelle Slaney , Tarja Tuomainen , and Lars Vesterdal
Publisher: Nordic Council of Ministers
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
ISBN: 9789289318969
Keywords: Nordic, Norden, Baltic, Baltics, COP 15 Group, Climate Change, Technology Transfer, Legal Issues, Deforestation, LULUCF-sector
The Nordic Council of Ministers has set up the Nordic COP 15 Group to help achieve a successful outcome in the climate change negotiations at COP 15 in Copenhagen in December 2009. The Nordic COP 15 Group have iden...