Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan: Open expert meeting in Kaltenkirchen in mid-July
Exciting topics for Baltic Sea sailors
On Wednesday, 16 July, the town hall of the Kaltenkirchen Grammar School From 6.30 p.m. onwards, everything will revolve around topics of particular interest to Baltic sailors - from seagrass beds and munitions dumps to the recently presented Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan.
After a welcoming address by Dr Ulrike Heine from the Geomar Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel and Mayor Stefan Bohlen and the presentation "The changing oceans", the discussion will focus on the key question "Why is marine protection important - what can I do?".
Effects of Baltic Sea warming
"Global warming is followed by the warming of the Baltic Sea with many effects and feedback loops," says the organisers' information brochure. "It is of great scientific importance because the small Baltic Sea serves as a model for intensive research into the effects of climate change on our oceans. Due to its comparatively small size, the consequences of climate change become visible more quickly."
As weather and climate data has also been recorded in the Baltic Sea region since 1850, which is an important basis for scientifically sound observations, the Ostee is ideally suited as a model region for marine research.
Team Malizia is on board
The evening is the conclusion of a project day during which the pupils of the grammar school have already dealt intensively with the topics. The discussion panel consists of eight experts and is moderated by journalist Kristin Recke. Also taking part is the wife of professional sailor Boris Herrmann, Birte Lorenzen-Herrmann from Team Malizia.
Admission is free.
More about the Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan
- Statement by Hafen Orth GmbH on the APO (June 2025)
- Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan: Participation procedure opened (June 2025)
- Interview with Schleswig-Holstein's Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt (May 2025)
- Start of the information events (April 2025)
- State government informs about the Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan (March 2025)
- Report on the Baltic Sea Protection Action Plan (October 2024)
