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.
20th CBSS Ministerial Session in Wismar, Germany
The 20th CBSS Ministerial Session 2023, held in Wismar, concluded with strong focus on climate neutrality and renewable energy, resilience and youth participation.
CBSS Secretariat celebrates its 25th Anniversary
The CBSS Secretariat marked its 25th anniversary with a forum event in Stockholm, highlighting the organisation's achievements and regional impact.
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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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Kick-off Webinar on Partnership and Capacity Building for Sustainable Public Procurement in the Baltic Sea Region
The importance of a cross-sectoral approach and the economic benefits of Sustainable Public Procurement was emphasised during the kick-off webinar on the partnership and capacity building for Sustainable Public Procurement in the Baltic Sea Region.
Green shipping corridors and cruise ship food waste are the focal points of the first CBSS EGSME expert seminar under the Finnish Presidency
Green shipping corridors and cruise ship food waste take the spotlight at the first CBSS EGSME expert seminar under the Finnish Presidency. Held on 12 October 2023 in Turku, Finland, the event brought together over 40 participants to address these pressing issues.
Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2023 Set to Foster Intergenerational Collaboration on Resilient Democracies
Are you between 18 and 27 years of age, a young civil servant, expert, or student in a field related to societal resilience and politics, and want to be part of an intergenerational collaboration on resilient democracies? Participate in the BSYD 2023 in Germany!
Registration Opens for European Forum Against Labour Exploitation
Want to join the discussions on tackling labour exploitation? Registrations are now open for the European Forum Against Labour Exploitation, which will be held in Stockholm on 7-8 December 2023.
Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2023
Young civil servants, experts, and students in fields related to societal resilience and politics are gathering at the Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2023 in Germany to foster intergenerational collaboration on building resilient democracies.
Webinar: Climate Security
Want to learn more about the interrelationship between climate change and societal stability? Attend a webinar on Climate Security organised by the Finnish Ministry of the Interior and Savonia University of Applied Sciences on 29 November 2023.
The European Forum against Human Trafficking For Forced Labour And Labour Exploitation
The Council of the Baltic Sea States and the National Coordination against Prostitution and Trafficking in Human Beings at the Swedish Gender Equality Agency ask you to save the date for the European Forum against Human Trafficking for Forced Labour and Labour Exploitation, taking place on 7-8 December 2023 in Stockholm.
