Finnish Presidency 2023-2024
On 1 July 2023, Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Germany. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political forum for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
On 1 July 2023, Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Germany. Read more about the Presidency's goals and priorities.
The Culture for Resilience Forum 2024 in Jakobstad, Finland on 7-8 May 2024 will focus on the role of culture in enhancing societal resilience and community strength.
Do you have a project idea that could improve societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region? The CBSS is now accepting applications for its 2024 Project Support Facility (PSF).
The CBSS' work is guided by its three long-term priorities: Regional Identity, Sustainable & Prosperous Region, and Safe & Secure Region.
To foster a Baltic Sea Region identity and intensify contacts supporting its further development.
To enhance societal security and safety in the Baltic Sea Region.
To develop the Baltic Sea Region as a model region of sustainable societies.
Register now for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024 and take an active role in addressing pressing issues such as resilience, energy security, and climate change. Young innovators and active minds from the Baltic Sea Region, aged 18 to 29, are invited to apply for this all-expenses-paid experience in the parliamentary world.
If you are 16-29 and live or are from the BSR, you are invited to register for the elections to the top bodies of the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum, a platform enabling young individuals to shape their future.
Join the RDI Seminar on Comprehensive Security and Societal Resilience on 25-26 April 2024 at Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Espoo, Finland.
The German city of Kiel was distinguished as one of the four inaugural "BSR Cultural Pearl 2024" title awardees, recognising its culture and resilience action plan to enhance community well-being and cohesion.
Join a RDI Seminar on Comprehensive Security and Societal Resilience on 25-26 April 2024 at the Laurea University of Applied Sciences in Espoo, Finland.
The Culture for Resilience Forum 2024, an event which will focus on the role of culture in societal resilience and community strengthening, is set to take place in Jakobstad, Finland on 7-8 May 2024. Registration is now open.
The 16th Baltic Sea Tourism Forum is scheduled to take place in Oulu, Finland, on 4-5 June 2024. Registration is now open.
A call for applications has been announced for the CBSS Summer University 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia, focusing on "Balticness in Transition: Identity and Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region." We welcome students of all levels within humanities or social sciences who have an interest in the Baltic Sea Region to apply.