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November 12, 202516Views

PA Secure at EUSBSR Annual Forum in Sopot: BSR Capitals Connecting on preparedness and resilience

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November 3, 202571Views

The Soft Core of Hard Security: PA Culture and PA Secure Joint Session at the EUSBSR Annual Forum

On October 30, 2025, at the EUSBSR Annual Forum in Sopot, Poland, the Policy Areas Culture and Secure hosted the session “Soft Core of Hard Security: Community Cohesion and Agency in Times of Insecurity”. The session particularly explored how social trust, community cohesion and civic engagement form the foundation of resilient societies. By highlighting initiatives…

November 1, 202551Views

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On March 14, 2025, 4:16 pm

Baltic Excellence Programme Strengthens Regional Cooperation on Crisis Communication and Early Warning Systems

The 13th Baltic Excellence Programme (BEP), a PA Secure Flagship initiative under CBSS Civil Protection Network, brought together crisis communication and early warning experts from across the Baltic Sea Region in Tallinn on March 12–13.

With the theme “Enhancing Community Response and Public Warning in Crisis Situations,” the event focused on improving early warning systems, inclusive crisis communication, and public preparedness—especially for vulnerable groups. From practical workshops to eye-opening discussions, the programme emphasised turning awareness into action and building trust between authorities and communities.

Organised by the Estonian CBSS CPN/PA Secure Presidency, BEP continues to exemplify the spirit of collaboration in our region. As Director General of the Estonian Rescue Board Margo Klaos put it:

“The Baltic Sea Region is the most trustful coalition in the world.”