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.
Council of the Baltic Sea StatesBuilding collaboration and trust
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.
Socially Resilient Communities: Apply for the BSR Cultural Pearls 2025 Title
The BSR Cultural Pearls project is opening its second call for applications, marking the beginning of the search for cities to be awarded the Cultural Pearls 2025 Title.
Join the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024
Register now for the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2024 in Helsingør, Denmark, and take an active role in addressing pressing issues such as resilience, energy security, and climate change.
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The CBSS' work is guided by its three long-term priorities: Regional Identity, Sustainable & Prosperous Region, and Safe & Secure Region.
Regional Identity
To foster a Baltic Sea Region identity and intensify contacts supporting its further development.
Safe & Secure Region
To enhance societal security and safety in the Baltic Sea Region.
Sustainable & Prosperous Region
To develop the Baltic Sea Region as a model region of sustainable societies.
Updates from CBSS
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New CBSS Initiative Aims to Combat Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in the Baltic Sea Region
The CBSS has launched a new initiative, funded by the Swedish Government Offices, aimed at enhancing regional efforts to combat the trafficking of vulnerable populations for sexual exploitation.
Join the [#b_hack]: Uniting Young Talents to Shape the Baltic Sea Region’s Future
Unleash your inner geek and join the [#b_hack] 2024 in Lübeck, Germany on 18-21 July 2024. Themed “Bridging Borders, Shaping the Future”, this hackathon aims to unbridle the creative and technological potential of youths to enhance regional identity and foster sustainable development in the Baltic Sea Region.
Kick-Starting Cooperation: Razom Project Aims to Cultivate Resilience in Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine
In a bid to foster resilience and cooperation across borders, the launch of the Razom project - "Razom: Planting the seeds for cultivating resilience and cooperation in the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine," marks a significant milestone in transnational collaboration and underscores the importance of knowledge exchange in civil protection between the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine.
New Handbook Released on Forensic Child Interviews for Trafficking Cases
A handbook aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of forensic interviews with children suspected of being trafficked has been published.
50th Anniversary Celebration of HELCOM
A celebration to mark and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM is set to take place on 25 April 2024 in Riga.
RDI Seminar on Comprehensive Security and Societal Resilience
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.
Webinar: Presumed trafficking cases in Barnahus – new tools for adapting services and meeting the Barnahus Quality Standards
Join us for a 2-hour webinar exploring how Barnahus services can be adapted to better support child victims of human trafficking.
Training: Acute Crisis Interventions – Support for child victims of sexual exploitation, trafficking, and online sexual abuse during the first critical days after disclosure or a child police interview
Register for this 2-hour training on a model for child victims of trafficking for sexual purposes, sexual exploitation and technology-facilitated sexual abuse.
