
Baltic Studies Centre (BSC) is a private non-profit research institute specialising in (i) agricultural and food knowledge and innovation systems, (ii) just urban, rural and regional development, (iii) food system transformation, (iv) sustainable land use and (v) the circular (bio)economy.
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Baltic Studies Centre (BSC) is a private non-profit research institute. BSC undertakes interdisciplinary and action-oriented research and cooperates with policy makers, municipalities, SMEs, and other research and advisory organisations to address societal challenges, foster innovation and support knowledge-based decision-making. Areas of BSC expertise and strategic specialisation include (i) agricultural and food knowledge and innovation systems, (ii) just urban, rural and regional development, (iii) food system transformation, (iv) sustainable land use and (v) the circular (bio)economy.
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BSC is participating in AE-Pro-Vision, a regional project developing an agroecological vision for sustainable food systems across five Baltic Sea countries. This article shares preliminary findings, current and planned activities, as well as reflections on the challenges of implementing agroecology—both within research contexts and its adoption in society.


Senior researcher Tālis Tisenkopfs participated in discussions on May 16, 2025, at the "Bureaucracy and Society" conference, addressing the efficiency of public administration and the role of bureaucracy in modern society. He shared his experience with implementing EU projects and emphasized the importance of introducing balanced governance.


May 20th marks World Bee Day, a moment to celebrate the crucial role of bees and other pollinators in supporting both nature and human well-being. BSC research assistants Jessica Girardi and Maja Raemakers share their RestPoll fieldwork experiences and practices that help preserve pollinators.


Senior researcher Tālis Tisenkopfs and research assistant Ilze Mileiko discuss the progress of the FoSSNet project – its challenges and achievements, participation in the Oxford conference, as well as the development of an inclusive methods toolkit and the establishment of a food systems science laboratory at Āgenskalns Market.


Project assistant Sanija Stangute interviews Rūta Ausma, manager of AUSTRA café, about organising the “Long Breakfast” at the Āgenskalns co-creation kitchen — an initiative carried out as part of the IN-HABIT project.

In this interview blog, Senior Researcher Anda Ādamsone-Fiskoviča discusses BSC's role in the Restpoll Project, outlining research activities, key collaborations, and future directions.
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BSC has published multiple academic articles during last decades. Click "Continue Reading" to get more information.


BSC has published a handbook [in Latvian] about directions for development and cases of sustainable food systems, digital solutions, and rural-urban interlinkages.