Norwegian Presidency 2021-2022
On 1 July 2021, Norway took over the Presidency from Lithuania. 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 11 Member States* and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
Statement by the Norwegian MFA: Russia Suspended from the CBSS
We want to bring to your attention the following statement published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Norway.
Foreign ministers and high-level representatives to meet during the 19th Ministerial Session of the CBSS
Ministers of foreign affairs and other high-level representatives from the Baltic Sea region will meet in Kristiansand, Norway on 24-25 May 2022.
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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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Foreign Ministers and high-level representatives to meet in Norway in first CBSS Ministerial Session since nine years
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and other high-level representatives from the Baltic Sea region will meet in Kristiansand, Norway on 24-25 May 2022.
Extended EGSME meeting on the topic of green shipping and clean maritime transport in Oslo
The Council of the Baltic Sea States Expert Group on Sustainable Maritime Economy met in Oslo on 11 May 2022 to discuss the topic of green shipping and clean maritime transport.
BSR Links
Baltic Sea Region Links is a new CBSS website feature that allows users to access information on cooperation within the BSR. Information can be filtered…
CBSS CPN Senior Experts reaffirmed interest in BSR cooperation, discussed help to Ukraine
The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB), current chair of the CBSS Civil Protection Network, hosted a meeting for CPN Senior Experts on 5-6 April…
Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum 2022
Decision-makers of today meet region builders of tomorrow. Bridging the generational divide to ensure a peaceful and sustainable future for the Baltic Sea Region.
SusMarTour Online Seminar
SusMarTour Online Seminar on recommendations for the crisis situations in BSR Tourism Sector will take place on 31 May 2022.
Baltic Sea Labour Forum for Sustainable Working Life Final Project Conference
"What is required for work to become sustainable, to enable and motivate workers beyond the age of 55?"
School for Young Scientists on Digital Growth
The CBSS B-SEA (Baltic Science Educational Academy) presents a 3 day school for young scientists focusing on Digital Growth. This 3 day school is supported in the framework of the CBSS Project Support Facility co-funded project "BSR Mobilities for Young Researchers".
