BioFloat

Project Objective:

The project aims to preserve biodiversity and restore water ecosystem quality in urban areas by:

• Developing and piloting three innovative green infrastructure elements.
• Co-creating solutions with target groups from Estonia and Latvia.
• Introducing the BioFloat floating islands concept as a ready-to-use, well-tested, and socially promoted solution tailored to municipal needs.

Key Activities:

• Building and installing three floating islands in urban water environments:
  • Two in Latvia.
  • One in Estonia.
• Placing islands in human-impacted lakes or ponds to address environmental stressors.
• Integrating floating islands into urban green infrastructure, with key functions:
  • Enhancing biodiversity by providing habitats for birds and insects.
  • Reducing anthropogenic pollution, such as:
    • Microplastics.
    • Organic contaminants.
    • Heavy metals.
  • Raising public awareness about the role of urban green infrastructure in biodiversity conservation.

Expected Results:

• Three pilot floating islands as functional green infrastructure elements.
• Improved biodiversity in urban water ecosystems.
• Reduction of pollution levels in pilot water bodies.
• Greater public awareness and engagement in urban environmental protection.
• Scalable and adaptable solutions for other municipalities in the region.

Links to partners’ websites: 

• https://lhei.lv/peldosas-salas-ka-biologiskas-daudzveidibas-pieturas-un-piesarnojuma-mazinataji-pilsetu-adaptacijas-veicinasanai-biofloat/ 
• https://www.sei.org/projects/biofloat-eng/ 
• http://www.alps.archi/jaunumi-2/ 
• https://www.gulbene.lv/lv/projekts/biofloat-lidz-31102027