News – CBSS

New Handbook Released on Forensic Child Interviews for Trafficking Cases

A handbook aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of forensic interviews with children suspected of being trafficked has been published.

Posted April 16, 2024

Celebrating 50 Years of HELCOM: Empowering Youth Voices for Environmental Stewardship

A celebration to mark and reflect on the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM is set to take place on 25 April 2024 in Riga. This event commemorates the landmark signing of the Convention and establishing of the Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), recognising the pivotal role that youth play in shaping the future of the Baltic Sea.

Posted April 4, 2024

Invitation for Offers for Executive Recruitment Services for CBSS Secretariat

The CBSS requires assistance in recruiting a new Director General of the CBSS Secretariat.

Posted March 1, 2024

Invitation for Tender for the Provision of IT Services for the CBSS Secretariat

The CBSS Secretariat opens a call for tender for the Provision of IT Services for the CBSS Secretariat. The CBSS Secretariat intends to have the…

Posted February 6, 2024

Committee of Senior Officials: CBSS decision makers meet in Stockholm

The CBSS Committee of Senior Officials met in Stockholm on 15-16 November 2023, focusing on the current and future work of the Council.

Posted November 16, 2023

The CBSS publishes its Annual Report for 2022-2023

The Annual Report of the CBSS for 2022-2023, notably covering the priorities of the German Presidency of the CBSS 2022-2023 like offshore wind energy, dumped munitions, and youth, is now available.

Posted October 2, 2023

CBSS Co-organises Key Workshops at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2023 in Riga

At the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2023 in Riga, the CBSS will co-organise five key workshops, delving into pressing issues ranging from societal security and resilience to climate adaptation and youth, underscoring its continued commitment to shaping regional discussions.

Posted September 28, 2023

New staff at the CBSS (and a farewell)

In September 2023, we were pleased to welcome our new Deputy Director General of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), Gustav Lindström, and our new Senior Advisor for Regional Identity, Kazimierz Musial. We also bid farewell to our previous Deputy Director General, Bernd Hemingway.

Posted September 5, 2023

Your voice matters: Help us shape the future of CBSS communications!

Help us shape the future of CBSS communications and take a few minutes to participate in our survey.

Posted August 22, 2023

Press release: Finland takes over the presidency of the CBSS, prioritising comprehensive security, crisis preparedness and resilience

Finland has assumed the presidency of the CBSS, taking over from Germany. Under its presidency, Finland will notably focus on strengthening both the political dimension and the practical cooperation of the CBSS. The cross-cutting themes of the presidency will be comprehensive security, crisis preparedness and resilience.

Posted July 1, 2023

Offshore Wind Energy: Harnessing the Baltic Sea’s Potential for a Sustainable Future

The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) has participated in the Save the Baltic Sea information initiative, launched in Sweden on 19 June 2023 in collaboration with Svenska Dagbladet and hallbarhetsverige.se. Take a moment to read an article by Grzegorz Poznański, Director General of the CBSS, highlighting offshore wind energy as a promising solution for a sustainable future.

Posted June 20, 2023

CBSS endorsed Wismar Declaration of the 9th VASAB Ministerial Conference at the VASAB Ministerial in Wismar

The Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) actively participated in the VASAB Expert Conference and the 9th VASAB Ministerial Conference, held in Wismar, Germany on 1-2 June 2023.

Posted June 7, 2023