Council of the Baltic Sea StatesBuilding collaboration and trust
The Council of the Baltic Sea States is an intergovernmental political organisation for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
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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.
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Child protection cooperation: Annual Report of the Polish Presidency of the CBSS Expert Group on Children at Risk 2025–2026
The CBSS has published the Annual Report of the Polish Presidency 2025–2026 of the Expert Group on Children at Risk (EG CAR), highlighting key activities, priorities and regional cooperation during Poland’s Presidency.
Iceland launches its CBSS Presidency of the Civil Protection Network
Iceland has formally launched its Presidency of the CBSS Civil Protection Network, with a focus on whole-of-society resilience, preparedness for natural hazards, crisis communication and recovery.
BSR-NOVA members to meet on civil protection cooperation and emerging risks
The BSR-NOVA network meets to address emerging civil protection challenges and cooperation between volunteer organisations and authorities across the Baltic Sea Region.
Strengthening public-civil cooperation with spontaneous volunteers: CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg
How can emergency authorities effectively coordinate spontaneous volunteers during a crisis? This question was at the centre of HAPEX26, a full-scale crisis simulation exercise held in Hamburg-Altona as part of the CREWS project.
Starting with Trust: Trauma-Informed Pathways to Resilience
Register now for the CBSS conference on trauma-informed approaches to building trust and resilience among children at risk and victims and survivors of human trafficking.
