Latvian LAPAS to Chair BSR NOVA Network of Volunteers and Authorities

The Latvian Platform for Development Cooperation (LAPAS) has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Baltic Sea Region Network of Volunteer Organisations and Authorities (BSR NOVA) for the period 1 March 2026 – 28 February 2028. The decision follows a call for expressions of interest, with no additional nominations received. The Network will be…

March 1, 2026

BSR-NOVA: New Baltic Sea Region Network for Volunteers and Authorities in Civil Protection

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…

September 10, 2024

New project: ReSit – Situational Picture of Volunteerism for Societal Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region

To ensure that society is as resilient as possible in natural and man-made disasters, authorities cannot function on their own. Active civil society organizations (CSOs) and skilled volunteers are needed to support authorities in their actions as volunteers play a significant and a vital role in helping to ensure their local communities are safe and…

December 18, 2019