With a particular focus on the current geopolitical situation and on strengthening the resilience of maritime ecosystems At the European Parliament in Brussels, the BSPC Standing Committee convened to learn about the recent activities of the European Parliament and its close partner organisations, the CBSS and HELCOM, as well as about the work of the […]
Report from the 31st BSPC published
Following the 31st Annual Conference in Stockholm, the BSPC has published a Report with all speeches and contributions during the conference. The compilation can be downloaded here and on the 31st conference webpage.
Exploring the Dangers of Sea-Dumped Ammunitions and Steering Towards the New Year
The Standing Committee of the BSPC met in Berlin to learn more about the environmental and health threat posed by munitions and ordnance dumped in the Baltic Sea as well as the development of measures for their detection, clearance and disposal. Aside from that, the Standing Committee reflected on past events and continued its discussions […]
BSPC President Schraps Addresses the Baltic Assembly in Riga: Unity of Democratic States More Crucial Than Ever
At the 41st Session of the Baltic Assembly in Riga, Johannes Schraps, President of the BSPC, underscored how vital it was in the wake of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine for democratic societies to stand together. In particular, he highlighted the long-standing cooperation between the BSPC and the Baltic Assembly that would continue […]
The Renewed BSPC Continues to Take Shape
In a digital meeting, the Standing Committee of the BSPC continued to discuss revisions to its Statutes and Rules of Procedure in the follow-up of the Annual Conference. The future structure and financial basis of the organisation were considered, and the Strategy and Work Programme 2022 – 2023 was adopted. BSPC President Johannes Schraps voted […]
The Working Group Takes a Deep Dive Into Climate Work on Forests, Sea, Energy and Peatlands
Across two days, the BSPC Working Group on Climate Change and Biodiversity assembled in the German federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, visiting sites and listening to expert presentations. Topics on the first day included an eco-certificate programme, the state of the forests, ocean research as well as green hydrogen production, storage and transportation along with wind […]
Statements of Governments in the Baltic Sea Region on Climate Change and Biodiversity
The BSPC Working Group on Climate Change and Biodiversity (CCB) adopted on 4 October 2021 an intergovernmental survey to inquire the Baltic Sea region governments about their efforts and plans regarding climate change and biodiversity. In the meantime – mostly during the spring 2022 -, 11 governments have sent their statements and answers to their […]
Adapting to a New Baltic Sea Region – the Annual Conference Continues and Successfully Concludes
In its second day, the BSPC Annual Conference talks about the challenges brought about by this latest wave of migration, now from Ukraine, to housing, education, health and child care. In its traditional General Debate, parliamentarians reinforce their support for Ukraine but also for dissidents in Belarus and Russia and look forward to Baltic cooperation […]
Tackling the Crucial Ongoing Issues of Freedom of Media and Climate Change
In the second half of the BSPC Annual Conference’s first day, the focus was first placed on democracy and the invaluable role of free and independent media, especially in light of disinformation and propaganda campaigns. The second focus considered climate change and biodiversity, with representatives from the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Youth Forum as well as […]
Renewed Commitment to Democratic Values in a Historical Moment marked the first part of the 31st BSPC
The 31st Annual Conference of the BSPC gathered over 160 participants in Stockholm – delegates from 20 parliaments and parliamentary organisations, guests and experts from the Baltic Sea region and beyond. The Conference was the final highlight of the Swedish BSPC Presidency from 2020 to 2022 and took place in the second chamber of the […]
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