{"id":328,"date":"2024-08-29T11:53:32","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T11:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/?page_id=328"},"modified":"2026-08-18T12:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T12:07:20","slug":"bsryf-working-groups-for-the-2026-2027-term","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/join-us\/bsryf-working-groups-for-the-2026-2027-term\/","title":{"rendered":"BSRYF Working Groups for the 2026\/2027 term"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-720x405.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/08\/BSRYF-WG-2026_banner-1320x743.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF), in collaboration with the Council of the Baltic Sea States, is looking for passionate young people to join its Working Groups for the&nbsp;<strong>2026\/2027 term<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether your interests lie in&nbsp;<strong>artificial intelligence, climate action, democracy, defence, energy, finance, or youth advocacy<\/strong>, our Working Groups offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with peers from across the region, engage with experts and policymakers, and contribute to meaningful regional initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a member, you will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Develop expertise in topics that matter for the future of the Baltic Sea Region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work alongside motivated young people from across the CBSS Member States.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to policy recommendations, research, workshops, campaigns, and international projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build valuable skills in leadership, project management, communication, and advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand your international network and gain hands-on experience in regional cooperation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter your background, your ideas and perspectives matter. We welcome curious, committed, and motivated young people who are eager to learn, collaborate, and make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are passionate about exploring Baltic Sea Region topics, live in the region (or are a citizen of one of its countries), and can commit an average of 1\u20132 hours per week for meetings and project work, this opportunity is for you. The new Working Group term will run from September 2026 until the end of June 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"dc-blocks information-accordion \" data-id=\"accordion-3286aa115d9d2f9b\">\n\n\t\t\t<h3>BSRYF Working Groups 2026\/2027<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Artificial Intelligence<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why This Matters<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, work, public services, and democratic debate. The Baltic Sea Region now faces practical choices about infrastructure, skills, governance, and adoption. Join the Artificial Intelligence Working Group to explore these choices and turn complex developments into clear, youth-led regional action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Focus Areas \/ Planned Output &amp; Activities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our work will focus on:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI capacity in the Baltic Sea Region, including compute infrastructure, energy, open-source technology, and digital sovereignty.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Responsible AI adoption in education, public institutions, civil society, and youth organisations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI literacy and practical guidance that help young people use and evaluate AI with confidence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expert dialogues and working sessions that connect technical developments with policy and regional cooperation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A concise youth perspective or policy brief on a priority topic selected by the group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A practical workshop, panel, or learning resource that shares the group\u2019s work with the wider BSRYF network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joint activities with other BSRYF Working Groups on cross-cutting topics such as energy, democracy, education, and communication.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What Has Been Achieved<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">During the previous term, WG AI developed its agenda around AI sovereignty, European compute and GPU capacity, and the role of young people in shaping AI. These discussions created a strong foundation for focused work in 2026\/27.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Will Gain \/ Goals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By joining this working group, you will:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Build practical knowledge of AI policy, infrastructure, governance, and adoption.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn to translate technical developments into clear recommendations and public communication.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Strengthen your research, writing, facilitation, and project-development skills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work with motivated young people and experts from across the Baltic Sea Region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help produce tangible work that contributes a youth perspective to regional AI discussions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who We\u2019re Looking For<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We welcome young people who:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:60,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are between 16 and 29 years old.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Live in or are citizens of a CBSS Member State.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can work comfortably in English.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can participate regularly and contribute to the group\u2019s activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bring curiosity about technology, policy, education, research, communication, or project work.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The group benefits from varied backgrounds and experience levels. Curiosity, reliability, and follow-through are the qualities that matter most.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commitment &amp; Logistics<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"18\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The working group will meet online about twice a month, with the exact schedule agreed together.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"19\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Members will participate actively in meetings and contribute to agreed tasks between sessions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;singleLevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"20\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Additional opportunities may include BSRYF events, expert exchanges, partner collaborations, and regional activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559685&quot;:369,&quot;335559739&quot;:25,&quot;335559991&quot;:170}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Digital Literacy &amp; Democracy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and democratic backsliding, algorithms, narratives, and AI are being used to mislead, destabilise, and polarise at rapid scale. As civic life increasingly unfolds in digital spaces rife with disinformation, we face a new battleground over truth, trust, and the line between friend and foe. To leverage technology&#8217;s transformative potential and growing political attention, we&#8217;re closing the gap in meaningful youth inclusion. If you want to help innovate democratic governance, safeguard digital rights, and build regional resilience, this is your platform!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our Focus Areas<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Build Digital Literacy &amp; Civic Resilience<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mapping and evaluating responses to disinformation and Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Designing scalable societal defences &amp; digital and media literacy initiatives\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Demystify AI &amp; Emerging Technologies<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Assessing the risks and opportunities of technological disruption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promoting AI and platform algorithms responsible, ethical use<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Foster Digital Democracy &amp; Protect Digital Rights<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reimagining democratic institutions and public engagement with technology, and analysing its impact on civic rights, trust, and decision-making quality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Exploring citizen-driven innovation and mission-oriented policy approaches<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What We Achieved in Year One<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> \u2014 <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">and there&#8217;s more to come!<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Authored a 30-page analytical policy white paper on the regional disinformation threat landscape, submitted to both the CBSS and foreign ministries<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delivered a capacity-building workshop for a diverse group of young people<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Produced recommendation papers on the EU Youth Strategy post-2027<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Now developing our own podcast in cooperation with field experts<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Building on this success, we&#8217;ve become an established youth voice in the field. For the year ahead, we&#8217;ve been selected as a partner for several FIMI-response and civic-rights projects: incl. an international expert FIMI-mapping project with in-person workshops, EU-funded <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/interreg-baltic.eu\/project\/activate-bsr\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ACTIVATE BSR<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> initiative, and a conference partnership in Norway <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">(subject to change)<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">. We&#8217;re also well connected to a network of NGOs, with the possibility of small external seed funding for our own initiatives.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Will Gain<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A real seat at the table, shaping work that reaches CBSS and EU-level audiences<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expertise across diverse fields &amp; transferable leadership skills\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">An international network of peers from 10 countries &amp; Mentorship opportunities from experienced practitioners in the field<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who We&#8217;re Looking For<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Open to all backgrounds, aged 16\u201329, national or resident of a CBSS member state, and comfortable working in English<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Passionate about the intersection of technology, policy, and democracy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Willing to critically engage with new technologies and their impact on society<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The success and direction of this working group depend entirely on the active participation of its members. Our meeting schedule is bi-weekly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Environment &amp; Climate Change<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you passionate about protecting the environment and tackling climate challenges? Do you want to turn your ideas into action and help amplify youth voices across the Baltic Sea Region? Then the Working Group on Environment and Climate Change is the space for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join a team of motivated young people working to raise awareness of environmental and climate issues. We share practical tools and knowledge for climate action and nature protection. We advocate for social and climate justice in local, regional, European, and international policymaking. And so much more, which you can help shape for the coming year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Examples of activities from next year include organising <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRhrtkajCqr\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">COP30 outcomes webinar<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> starting <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DTuaz3FDP8Z\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">environmental justice social media campaign<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">launching a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/2026\/06\/29\/steps-for-nature-restoration-voices-from-the-baltic-sea-region\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">podcast about nature restoration.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Potential topic to be explored this year include water security, resilient cities and many more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Together, we can inspire change and ensure young people&#8217;s perspectives help shape a more sustainable and just future in our region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The ideal candidate for this Working Group has an interest in climate and\/or environmental issues and can, but doesn\u2019t necessarily need to have, academic, volunteer or professional experience within the topics.\u00a0 The goal is to create a group of people who are motivated to work together on enhancing awareness of the environmental and climate issues in the Baltic Sea Region, while advancing youth voices in the policy-making processes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The time commitment required depends on your capacity and level of engagement you are interested in, ranging between 4 to 20 hours per month. The number of meetings will be determined after the recruitment is finished.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Finance for Youth <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you interested in learning more about finance? Or maybe you are interested in helping youth get real-life work experience? If that is the case, then you should apply for the working group on finance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our working group is focused on turning the numbers for youth unemployment in the Baltic Sea Region by learning how to write a CV, helping youth apply to jobs, and gaining basic knowledge of personal finance, something most people do not learn in school. This was a major problem for youth in the BSR, considering all of the numbers for youth unemployment are between 7% and 23%.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We want to focus on teaching others, something we hope to do through lectures. Together with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nexus Biznesu<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">, we want to reach the youth who struggle with unemployment and gaining the experience they need for every other job.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our goals\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A better general understanding of finance for youth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Teaching about Job experience, Labour laws and Curriculum Vitae.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">We are looking for you who&#8230;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are between the ages of 16 to 29.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">A national or resident of a CBSS member state<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Can comfortably understand and communicate in English<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"-\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Aptos&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;-&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Want to learn more about Finance. No need for previous experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Commitments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We meet biweekly; meeting dates and times are to be determined by the whole group. We try to set a time that works for everyone. Extra meetings may be in order if needed in smaller groups.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW36758334 BCX4\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36758334 BCX4\">Set aside 2 hours for the work we <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36758334 BCX4\">do;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36758334 BCX4\"> we will try to keep it consistent.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW36758334 BCX4\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW36758334 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Defence &amp; Preparedness<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why This Matters<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Europe&#8217;s security is being redrawn and the Baltic Sea Region sits at the center of it. Most of our states border with either Russia or the Baltic Sea itself. Our undersea cables and pipelines have already been targeted and the region holds some of the world&#8217;s deepest traditions of total defence. The decisions being made now will influence the younger generation\u2019s lives longest of all. Yet youth is too often talked about in defence debates rather than heard in them. This Working Group is where that voice becomes part of the conversation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Focus Areas \/ Planned Output &amp; Activities<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our focus areas are broad by design. Together we will divide what to prioritize based on what members care about most:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Defence Industry and Readiness<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore the region\u2019s rearmament: spending, industrial capacity and military readiness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Become familiar with the EU and NATO frameworks shaping it (European Defence Industrial Strategy, Readiness 2030 etc.)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Civil Preparedness and Total Defence<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understand how whole societies ready themselves for crisis: civil-military cooperation, resilience and Nordic-Baltic total defence models.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage with the EU\u2019s Preparedness Union Strategy and NATO requirements for national resilience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hybrid Threats<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make sense of sabotage, cyberattacks and general interference below the threshold of open war.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore how open democracies build resilience without closing themselves off (Hybrid CoE and EU Hybrid Toolbox)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What You Will Gain \/ Goals<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hands-On Experience<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Explore the region\u2019s defence and preparedness landscape and turn research into real output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Networking and Insights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Work with defence experts, CBSS officials and meet like-minded people at events.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Career-Building Skills<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Build expertise in security policy plus research, writing and briefing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Real-World Impact<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Shape youth-led papers and recommendations that feed real regional and EU debates<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Who We&#8217;re Looking For<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are aged 16\u201329 and a national or resident of a CBSS member state<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are comfortable working in English.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are curious, committed and have a willingness to learn. No defence background is required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">You are ready to show up, dedicate time and take on responsibility \u2013 this group is driven by its members.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Commitment &amp; Logistics<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">The term runs from September 2026 to the end of June 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expect an average of 2\u20133 hours per week across meetings and project work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Meetings<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">: online, bi-weekly, with the exact day and time set to suit the majority.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Energy &amp; Transport<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are you interested in renewable energy, green shipping &amp; sustainable ports?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join our Working Group, learn about EU climate policies, get introduced to EU funded projects and connect with professionals from the Policy Areas of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and other macro-regional actors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our discussions will focus on:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Green Energy Transition &amp; Alternative Fuels \u2013 exploring renewable solutions; familiarising with EU and international policy and regulatory frameworks (i.e. EU Green Deal, Fit for 55).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sustainable Maritime Transport \u2013 green shipping and emission reduction in shipping and ports.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cross-border cooperation for sustainable transport and green energy (Macro-regional and pan-European cooperation; EU funding programmes)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Climate Change Mitigation &amp; Adaptation in Shipping and Ports<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Energy security, energy infrastructure protection, preparedness for energy crises.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;469777462&quot;:[0,720],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0,0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1,1]}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf02d\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf02d&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Feel free to come up with your own ideas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">We need your support with the following activities:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participate actively in Working Group meetings by asking questions and sharing suggestions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Write articles &amp; policy recommendations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Represent the Working Group during the EUSBSR Annual Forum, to EUSBSR Policy Area Steering Groups &amp; coordination meetings <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Help with the organisation of events, including through cooperation with national and international actors, i.e. Ministries, Universities, International Organisations <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage with EU funded projects (e.g. Interreg) supporting the green transition <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contribute to discussions on energy security at events hosted by the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Engage with other macro-regional and regional youth councils on green energy and sustainable transport, from the Danube and Adriatic-Ionian to the Alpine region.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why join?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By joining, you will have the opportunity to connect with Policy Areas of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR): EUSBSR Policy Area Ship<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ; <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">EUSBSR Policy Area Maritime Safety ; EUSBSR Policy Area Hazards ; EUSBSR Policy Area Energy ; EUSBSR Policy Area Transport. Additionally, you will get the opportunity to connect with the European Commission, Interreg projects on sustainable energy and transport, and with other Macroregional organisations , such as HELCOM.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Members get a Certificate of Participation,<\/span>\u00a0<span data-contrast=\"none\">chances to join professional meetings, influence EU policy, and network across the Baltic Sea Region and beyond! This is also a chance to discover career or academic pathways in sustainable transport and green energy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Time commitment:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The WG will meet once per month (day and time will be agreed to meet the needs of the majority of the members). Additional meetings in smaller working teams may take place as needed, depending on your involvement in specific activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" class=\"link-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Working Group on Youth Advocacy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon plus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 17\">\n\t<g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 .5)\">\n\t\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" \/>\n\t\t<line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"16\" \/>\n\t<\/g>\n<\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"icon minus\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"17\" height=\"3\" viewbox=\"0 0 17 3\">\n\t<line x2=\"16\" y1=\"8\" y2=\"8\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#347E8D\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" transform=\"translate(.5 -6.5)\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you passionate about making sure young people\u2019s voices are heard and want to shape the future of the Baltic Sea Region? Join the Youth Advocacy Working Group to raise awareness, encourage civic participation, and create opportunities for young people to influence regional<br \/>\ndiscussions and decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus Areas \/ Planned Output &amp; Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our work will focus on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Raising awareness of Baltic Sea Region issues such as climate change, democracy, migration, and disinformation.<\/li>\n<li>Introducing young people to the work of BSRYF, CBSS, and regional cooperation in an accessible way.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with local youth organisations and the BSRYF Communications Team to organise campaigns and outreach activities.<\/li>\n<li>Organising youth debates, workshops, and panel discussions that encourage dialogue and civic engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the creation and strengthening of youth councils and participation opportunities across the Baltic Sea Region.<\/li>\n<li>Writing opinion pieces and creating engaging content that highlights youth perspectives and regional challenges.<\/li>\n<li>Cooperating with other BSRYF Working Groups to promote cross-cutting topics and joint activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What has been achieved<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the main achievements was conducting a region-wide youth survey, which was presented to the EU Commissioner for Youth. This marked a significant milestone for BSRYF, as no initiative of this scale had previously been carried out. The survey successfully brought youth perspectives to policymakers and diplomats, strengthening the Forum\u2019s visibility and credibility.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You Will Gain \/ Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By joining this working group, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn more about Baltic Sea Region issues and regional cooperation.<\/li>\n<li>Gain practical experience in advocacy, communications, campaign planning, and event organisation.<\/li>\n<li>Develop leadership, public speaking, and teamwork skills.<\/li>\n<li>Connect with motivated young people and organisations from across the Baltic Sea Region.<\/li>\n<li>Help shape projects that increase youth participation and amplify young people\u2019s voices in regional discussions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who We\u2019re Looking For<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We welcome young people who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are between 16 and 29 years old.<\/li>\n<li>Live in or are citizens of a CBSS Member State.<\/li>\n<li>You are comfortable working in English.<\/li>\n<li>Can participate regularly and are committed to contributing to the group\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<li>Are interested in civic engagement, democracy, youth participation, communications,<br \/>\nadvocacy, or organising events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Previous experience is welcome but not required\u2014motivation and willingness to contribute are the most important qualities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commitment &amp; Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The working group will meet about twice a month online (exact schedule to be agreed together).<\/li>\n<li>Members are expected to participate actively in meetings and contribute to ongoing projects between meetings.<\/li>\n<li>Additional opportunities may include supporting BSRYF events, participating in campaigns, collaborating with partner organisations, and representing the working group in regional activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participants of the Working Groups commit to:\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Act with good intentions and good faith towards their peers, experts\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect the values and support the mission of the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend bi-weekly online meetings and communicate with their peers and experts in English.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be active between online meetings and contributing to policy papers drafted by the group.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who can apply?<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be&nbsp;<strong>16\u201329 years old<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a citizen or resident of a&nbsp;<strong>CBSS Member State<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be comfortable \/ willing to improve communicating in&nbsp;<strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be ready to actively participate in meetings and collaborative projects throughout the term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re taking your first steps in international youth engagement or already have experience in advocacy and policymaking, there&#8217;s a place for you in BSRYF.<br><strong><br><\/strong>Be part of a network that transforms ideas into action and helps shape the future of the Baltic Sea Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications are open until 6 September 2026, 23:59 CEST.<\/strong><br><strong>We look forward to welcoming you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-ef7a8b26 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/10aks3twsV\">Apply now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Baltic Sea Region Youth Forum (BSRYF), in collaboration with the Council of the Baltic Sea States, is looking for passionate young people to join&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":0,"parent":160,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-328","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=328"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":860,"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/328\/revisions\/860"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/160"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cbss.org\/youth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=328"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}