The Historical Roots of The Historical Roots of Modern Ecological Modern Ecological

Situation of the Baltic Situation of the Baltic Sea.Sea.

The Historical Roots of The Historical Roots of Modern Ecological Modern Ecological

Situation of the Baltic Situation of the Baltic Sea.Sea.

Prologue.Prologue.

Periodization:• From Ancient Times to

the Middle Ages • From the Middle Ages to

the beginning of XX century

• From end of the First World War to nowadays

The Beginning.The Beginning.

Roman Empire:

• Tacitus & Jordanes

• The first using of lead.

The Beginning.The Beginning.

Viking Age:

• “Varangian Sea”

• Development of the trade• Hanseatic League

The Continuation.The Continuation.

The wars for domination on the Baltic sea:

• Livonian war (1558-1583)• The Thirty Years' War (1618-1648)• The Northern War (1700-1721)

The Continuation.The Continuation.

New challenges of XX century:

• Waste dumping• Nitrogen and phosphorus• Exhaust• Total industrialization

Last Step?Last Step?

• The chemical heritage of the Second World War = slow poisoning of whole ecosystem.

Last Step?Last Step?

• Tragedy of Chernobyl in April 1986: radioactive consequences till nowadays.

Last Step?Last Step?

• Everyday harm for the Baltic Sea environment

ALL ISALL ISIN OUR IN OUR HANDS!HANDS!