Behind the scenes of the Baltic Leadership Programme, Charlotta Herrström, Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), Sweden

When crisis calls, volunteers can respond: CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg

How can authorities make the best use of volunteers’ willingness to help during a crisis? A CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg-Altona put this cooperation to the test, bringing together around 130 participants to respond to a simulated heatwave and flooding emergency. Hosted by CREWS lead partner Altona District Office and Hamburg Fire and Rescue Services,…

September 9, 2026154Views

BSR DGs for Civil Protection met in Poland, discussed issues important for PA Secure

The Directors General for Civil Protection of the CBSS Member States met in Gniew, Poland, on 16-18 June 2026 for the 24th meeting of the CBSS Civil Protection Network, chaired by the National Headquarters of the State Fire Service of Poland. The meeting was also highly relevant for EUSBSR PA Secure, as the PA Secure…

June 19, 2026437Views

Volunteers in crisis preparedness in Ukraine and Sweden: RiA-ENGAGE study visit

From 29 May to 1 June 2026, partners and invited experts from the Baltic Sea Region and Ukraine met in Sweden for a RiA-ENGAGE study visit focused on cooperation between public authorities, civil society and volunteers in preparedness and crisis response. The visit, hosted by the Swedish Civil Defence Association, included exchanges with Swedish voluntary…

June 1, 2026445Views

about the programme?

“It is an important possibility to meet other people from around the Baltic Sea Region and to exchange ideas and experiences. Networking is good and to have a face to countries we are working with – for me it is a whole new set of contacts. I met some interesting people already on the first day.”

“Also it is just good to get out of the daily routine, to take a step back and see the bigger picture“

Charlotta Herrström works as Strategic Advisor with focus on EU and international issues at the Swedish Contingencies Agency (MSB)

When crisis calls, volunteers can respond: CREWS pilot exercise in Hamburg

BSR DGs for Civil Protection met in Poland, discussed issues important for PA Secure

Volunteers in crisis preparedness in Ukraine and Sweden: RiA-ENGAGE study visit

“It is good to get out of the daily routine, to take a step back and see the bigger picture”

about the programme?