Estonian Presidency 2024-2025
On 1 July 2024, Estonia takes over the presidency of the CBSS from Finland. 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 organisation for regional cooperation. Consisting of 10 Member States and the European Union, it supports a regional perspective on global challenges.
CBSS Ministerial Session 2024
The CBSS foreign ministers and high-level representatives convened in Porvoo, Finland, and adopted the Porvoo Declaration.
CBSS Appoints New Director General
The CBSS appointed Mr Gustav Lindström as the new Director General of its Secretariat.
Our
Priority
Areas
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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Invitation for Tender for the Provision of Office Cleaning for the CBSS Secretariat
The CBSS Secretariat seeks an experienced cleaning provider that can take care of the cleaning of the office environment.
CBSS Publishes Annual Report 2023-2024
The Annual report of the Finnish CBSS Presidency 2023-2024 is now available.
CBSS Senior Officials Meet in Tallinn Under Estonian Presidency
The CBSS decision-makers convened in Tallinn, Estonia, on 25-26 September 2024 to address key priorities for the year ahead under the Estonian Presidency of the CBSS.
Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2024: Exploring Youth & Cultural Heritage in the Baltic Sea Region
Learn more about our shared cultural heritage of the Baltic Sea Region and the Hanseatic League by joining the upcoming Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue in November 2024.
Webinar: Effective campaigns to #EndCorporalPunishment
Join us as international campaigners discuss key strategies to prohibit and eliminate corporal punishment of children
Webinar: Supporting parents of child victims of online sexual violence – You are Enough™ groups
Learn about the You are Enough™ parental peer support groups for parents of child victims of online sexual violence.
Webinar: Child Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction activities (in Swedish)
Register now for a webinar, in Swedish, on child participation in disaster risk reduction activities.
Training: Understanding Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders
Gain advanced insights into the behaviour and patterns of offenders, and learn how this knowledge can be used to enhance prevention and intervention strategies.
