On 17 December 2024, the PA Secure Steering Group held an interactive meeting to discuss updates to the EUSBSR Action Plan. The discussion focused on addressing the region’s current needs, building on past successes, and incorporating key frameworks such as the European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction: Roadmap 2021-2030 and the suggestions from Niinistö report.…
On November 12th 2024, 30 crisis communication experts from Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, and Sweden met in Tallinn to exchange knowledge and experiences on crisis and risk communication. The event was organised within the project Joint Crisis Communication in the BSR, aimed to strengthen cooperation and understanding between countries to improve public communication in emergencies.…
The 22nd Steering Group (SG) meeting of Policy Area Secure (PA Secure) took place on October 31, 2024, in Visby, Gotland, during the EUSBSR Annual Forum. Chaired by Estonian PA Secure presidency, the meeting gathered members from eight BSR countries and two member organisations with specially invited Ukrainian delegation to discuss resilience and cooperation. The…
This mechanism has been developed within the Secure Kids project. A family brought their children to help with carrying sand bags in the flood? Local youth fire brigade would be a great help in spreading fire safety messages during dry summer? How to involve them in the most effective and safe way? If you are…
A few years ago, the most common advice for citizens regarding preparedness was: plan to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. In an emergency, government assistance may be prioritized for those in greater need. Households able to sustain themselves without electricity or water for three days would help reduce the pressure on government agencies.…
On 12 September 2024, the Estonian Rescue Board launched a Fire Safety Working Group for the Baltic Sea Region.
The creation of the working group, initiated by Estonia, was approved by the CPN Senior Experts Group and the Policy Area Secure Steering Group of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). These two key cooperation frameworks…
Baltic Sea Region Network of Volunteer Organisations and Authorities (BSR-NOVA) was officially launched on 5 September 2024.
The Network is established based on the groundwork laid by the subgroup of volunteers and local actors (2020-2024). This subgroup was initiated by Finland under the EUSBSR Policy Area Secure and CBSS Civil Protection Network.
BSR-NOVA, chaired by…
PA Secure highlighted the significance of macro-regional cooperation in civil protection at the European Civil Protection Forum 2024.
In the session titled “Bridging the Gap between Local and EU Level Response: Regional Cooperation in Disaster Management”, PA Secure notably showcased how collaborative efforts enhance Europe’s disaster readiness, prevention, and response. The session, and the common…
The preparedness of the Baltic Sea Region for potential crises impacting food security was on the agenda at a hybrid conference in Riga, Latvia on 31 May 2024.
At the conference, titled “Food Security Around the World with Regional, Local, and Individual Relevance”, experts and stakeholders addressed the crucial issue of food security amidst…
