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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CBSS senior civil protection experts meeting in Reykjavík
CBSS civil protection experts to meet in Reykjavík to discuss natural hazards, crisis preparedness and cooperation under the Icelandic Presidency.
CBSS to Address AI and Human Trafficking at OSCE Meeting in Vienna
Artificial intelligence can fuel human trafficking — but also help combat it. The CBSS will explore both sides at an OSCE meeting in Vienna.
CBSS Leads New International Cooperation Project on FIMI
The new CBSS-led project FIMI-COHERE will connect expertise across sectors and borders to strengthen the Baltic Sea Region’s response to foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI), with support from the Swedish Institute.
CBSS advances trauma-informed approaches to child protection and anti-trafficking under the Icelandic Presidency
An international conference in Reykjavík examined how trauma-informed approaches can strengthen support for children at risk and victims and survivors of human trafficking, alongside two CBSS expert group meetings under the Icelandic Presidency.
Future Cities Forum
On 17 November 2026, the Future Cities Forum will bring together local authorities and urban practitioners from across the Baltic Sea Region in Glücksburg, Germany, to exchange experiences and explore practical approaches to engaging communities in urban development.
Climate Resilience Roadshow: Delivering climate resilience in Baltic Sea cities
Join us in Gdańsk on 25–26 November 2026 for the Climate Resilience Roadshow, an international event designed to equip cities with the knowledge, tools, and connections to strengthen urban resilience and prepare for an uncertain future! Register now.
Ukraine’s Deported Children: Resilience, Legal Accountability and Pathways to Recovery
How can Ukraine’s deported children be brought home, helped to recover, and those responsible held accountable? A conference in Stockholm on 18 March 2027 will bring together Ukrainian voices and international experts to examine these questions, including a screening of the documentary After the Rain: Putin’s Stolen Children Come Home.
