News – CBSS

Foreign Minister Tsahkna: the Estonian Presidency is heading the report on the future of the CBSS at a historic moment

Today 20 January, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with the high-level rapporteurs of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) President Toomas Hendrik Ilves and Gabrielius Landsbergis to discuss the process of composing a report on the future of the CBSS. The meeting was followed by a public discussion moderated by Gustav Lindström, Director General of the Stockholm-based Secretariat of the CBSS.

Posted January 20, 2025

Future Orientation of the CBSS: Ilves and Landsbergis to Prepare Report

Ilves and Landsbergis will prepare a report on the future of the Council of the Baltic Sea States.

Posted January 13, 2025

MUNI-RISK: Addressing the Risks of Munitions in the Baltic Sea

The new MUNI-RISK project looks into the environmental and safety risks of submerged munitions in the Baltic Sea.

Posted January 10, 2025

Conference in Riga to Address Child Participation in Disaster Risk Reduction

A conference in Riga will explore how children’s involvement can strengthen DRR efforts and build more resilient communities. Register now.

Posted January 9, 2025

Youth Survey: Shaping Baltic Sea Collaboration Among Youth Organisations and Young People

A new survey by the Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF) invites youth organisations and young people to share their priorities and concerns.

Posted December 10, 2024

Prepared Together: Stronger Together

The CBSS-funded project Prepared Together: Stronger Together has completed its first year, revealing differences in urban residents' threat perceptions and preparedness levels across Latvia, Finland and Germany.

Posted November 19, 2024

New EU-Funded Projects to Boost Climate Resilience and Volunteerism in the Baltic Sea Region

Two new projects involving the CBSS have been approved for EU funding and are set to begin in early 2025, focusing on climate resilience and volunteerism in disaster risk reduction.

Posted November 18, 2024

Youth Empowerment Through Heritage: Outputs of the Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue 2024 in Gdańsk

Twenty young participants from across the Baltic Sea Region gathered in Gdańsk, Poland, from 11–16 November 2024 for the 11th Baltic Sea Youth Dialogue, creating innovative Outreach Materials for Cultural Engagement to connect communities with their cultural heritage.

Posted November 18, 2024

CBSS Committee of Senior Officials Meeting Convenes in Stockholm Under Estonian Presidency

CBSS officials met in Stockholm under the Estonian Presidency, preceded by consultations with the CBSS Observer States.

Posted November 14, 2024

Estonian MFA to Receive CBSS Training on Human Trafficking Prevention and Victim Support

The CBSS is set to provide training for the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enhance the abilities of diplomats and consular officers in identifying, assisting and protecting victims of human trafficking abroad.

Posted November 7, 2024

CBSS Engaged in 2024 EUSBSR Annual Forum to Address Baltic Sea Region’s Sustainability and Security

The CBSS joined stakeholders in Visby for the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2024, an event focused on sustainability, resilience, and security.

Posted October 31, 2024