Bluelights -hanke The Next Wave
The Next Wave
Our BlueLightS project The Next Wave 2-5/2026 aimed to strengthen ocean and water literacy, particularly by highlighting the connection between inland actions and the wellbeing of the Baltic Sea.
Key results of the project include organizing a large BlueLightS project event in Vaasa, as well as conducting BlueLightS workshops during Erasmus+ visits at our school, alongside an eTwinning collaboration with Nordic, Baltic and other European partner schools.
We produced material for an interdisciplinary study module “Our Baltic Sea.” The study module materials were published in English and shared with other schools via the website of the international UNESCO BSP (Baltic Sea Project) network.
The outcomes focus on increased knowledge, active citizenship, and collaboration skills among students and teachers. The project also strengthened the BSP Youth Ambassadors network and promoted participation in the European Blue Schools network.
The main event was organized in Vaasa in cooperation with Vaasan lyseon lukio. It was carried out in collaboration with the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), UNESCO ASPnet schools, the Finnish Nature League (Luontoliitto), and other local actors.
Through the project, we integrated ocean literacy into teaching while engaging with partner schools at local, regional, national, and international levels.
Project results
Students of Oriveden lukio participated in eTwinning collaboration together with students from German BSP schools, as well as with students from Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Students laso participated in BlueLightS workshops during Erasmus+ visits at our school.
Results of eTwinning and Erasmus+ workshop activities:
Lesson plan: My unique relationship with the Baltic Sea
The importance of proetecting the Baltic Sea
Calculating the Baltic Sea Footprint
BSP Youth Ambassadors' at work
How to raise awareness and increase participation
Sustainable development - How can actions be implemented in practice
Feelings and sustainable development
Baltic Sea activities at schools
Nature as our healer
Interdisciplinary study module "Our Baltic Sea"
The interdisciplinary study module “Our Baltic Sea”, created by Oriveden lukio, explores the Baltic Sea as a fragile and unique ecosystem shaped by both natural processes and human activity. Students learn about its brackish water environment, biodiversity, and key challenges such as eutrophication, pollution, and climate change.
The material for the study module emphasizes understanding scientific processes, analyzing real-world data, and examining international cooperation in protecting the sea. Overall, the study module encourages critical thinking and highlights the importance of sustainable actions to preserve the Baltic Sea for the future.
https://www.b-s-p.org/post/interdiscipinary_study_module_our_baltic_sea
LINK TO THE MATERIAL: Interdisciplinary study module “Our Baltic Sea”
Project event in Vaasa 11-12 May 2026
During the project event, we shared concrete examples of how to integrate Baltic Sea and sustainability topics into teaching through projects, workshops, and thematic activities. We provided ready-made learning materials and activities suitable for lessons and interdisciplinary modules, encouraging investigation, observation, and student engagement. We also presented models and approaches for organizing local and international cooperation between schools, including student participation in joint projects.
Link to the results of the project event in Vaasa