Partners
CLEAN – Project Lead
CLEAN is Denmark’s leading environmental and water cluster, supporting green innovation and sustainability across industries. As project coordinator, CLEAN ensures smooth collaboration, leads cross-border activities, and supports the integration of circular solutions at festivals throughout the region.
Representative:
Ana Margarida Sousa Torres
(Project Manager)
BOFA – Communication Lead
BOFA is Bornholm’s municipal waste company and a pioneer in circular waste management. BOFA leads STRIVE’s communication strategy and brings hands-on experience from its “Zero Waste Bornholm 2032” initiative, piloting new waste and recycling systems at festivals like Folkemødet.
Representative:
Emil-Sebastian Juul-Pedersen
(Communication Manager)
Folkemødet – Project Partner
Folkemødet is Denmark’s largest democracy festival, held annually on Bornholm. As both a festival partner and project contributor, Folkemødet helps pilot STRIVE’s circular solutions in a real-world setting, combining civic engagement with environmental responsibility.
https://folkemoedet.dk/KuBuS e.V. – Initiative plastikfreie Stadt
KuBuS e.V. – Initiative plastikfreie Stadt is an experienced project coordinator focused on sustainability, education, and community innovation. Leading STRIVE’s work on sustainable tourism frameworks, Kubus brings deep expertise in regional development and cross-border cooperation.
https://plastikfreiestadt.org/Hochschule Wismar
Hochschule Wismar contributes research and design expertise to STRIVE, particularly in architecture and urban planning. Their team supports the development of practical sustainability frameworks for festival infrastructure and visitor experiences.
https://www.hs-wismar.de/INWL
INWL is a non-profit research institute focused on sustainable transport, logistics, and regional development. INWL leads the project’s legacy and scalability work, ensuring STRIVE’s outcomes can be applied beyond the South Baltic region.
https://www.inwl.de/Fundacja Gdańska
Fundacja Gdańska organizes major cultural events such as Baltic Sail and the Freedom and Solidarity Festival in Gdańsk. In STRIVE, the foundation leads policy development and regional branding, helping translate practical solutions into long-term strategies.
https://fundacjagdanska.pl/City of Malmö
City of Malmö brings strong experience in sustainable urban development and event management. As the lead of STRIVE’s circular solutions work, Malmö pilots new initiatives at Malmöfestivalen and contributes to the overall branding and outreach strategy.
https://malmo.se/Associated Partners
Roskilde Festival / The Circular Lab
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https://www.roskilde-festival.dk/det-cirkulaere-laboratoriumVisit Denmark
Kleen hub
Gdańsk Tourist Organization
Klaipedos sventes
Klaipedos University
Do you have any questions about the STRIVE partners?
Don’t hesitate to contact them directly.
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CLEAN
(Denmark)
Ana Margarida Sousa Torres
Project Manager
amt[at]cleancluster[dot]dk
BOFA
(Denmark)
Emil-Sebastian Juul-Pedersen
Communication Manager
esjp[at]bofa[dot]dk













