International workshop on Societal Security Research in Riga, Latvia, 31.8-1.9.2016

NordForsk and the Nordic Council of Ministers’ office in Latvia, are organizing a workshop to help inform the scope and development of a possible international research cooperation aimed at understanding and addressing current debates surrounding societal security in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The workshop will be held in the “Glass Hall” of Hotel Bergs, Riga, Latvia. Attendance is by invitation only. …

University of the Arctic Congress in September 12-16, 2016, St. Petersburg

The first University of the Arctic (UArctic) Congress will be held in Saint-Petersburg, Russia, in September 12th-16th, 2016. The Congress is hosted by Saint-Petersburg State University, and it will feature Science and Meeting sections. Key UArctic meetings include the Council of UArctic, UArctic Rectors’ Forum, Student Forum, and Thematic Network leaders. Registration to the Congress ends in August 21st, 2016. Find more details about …

Updated program for the 7th Strategy Forum of the EUSBSR released

An updated programme has been released for the 7th Strategy Forum of the EUSBSR. Detailed information about the event can be now found. Check the programme here. Concerning the proposals for seminars/workshops, applicants will be notified shortly. Information will be updated in the dedicated webpage. One of the main sessions now announced in the programme addresses the potential of cooperation …

CBSS Presidency Handover from Poland to Iceland

On 5 July, 2016, Poland handed over the CBSS Presidency to Iceland during the Almedalen Political Week in Visby (Sweden). The event was hosted by the Governor of Gotland, Ms Cecilia Schelin Seidegård. Participants of the ceremony expressed their appreciation to Poland for its visionary approach and enormous commitment to the Baltic Sea Region cooperation. The role of the line …

24th BSSSC Annual Conference in 14-16 Sep, 2016, in Finland

Time: 14 September, 2016 to 16 September, 2016 Place: Verkatehdas Arts & Congress Center, Paasikiventie 2, 13200 Hämeenlinna The 24th BSSSC Annual Conference will take place from 14th to 16th September 2016 in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Value of Regional Co-operation in Challenging Times This year the conference is dedicated to the European challenges we are facing …

Talking Barents seminar, June 16 Brussels, Belgium

BARENTS COOPERATIONThe open window between Europe and Russia Date: 16th of June 2016 Venue: Norway House, Rue Archimède 17, BrusselsTime: 14h00-17h00 + Reception The North Norway European Office and the North Norway European Office welcome participants to take part in the Talking Barents seminar, which aims at providing the EU capital with more knowledge about the unique examples of best practice, as well as challenges and …

ND Forum exploring the potential in the Arctic

The seventh Northern Dimension Forum focused on discussing the challenges and business opportunities in the Arctic region. The need for international cooperation and sustainable development in the Arctic was highlighted throughout the discussions. The ND Forum – organized by the Northern Dimension Business Council (NDBC) and the Association of European Businesses (AEB) – was held on 7 April 2016 in St. Petersburg with over 200 …

The 7th Strategy Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region, Stockholm, Sweden

The 7th Strategy Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, on the 8th and 9th of November 2016. The Strategy Forum will be arranged back to back with the Baltic Development Forum, BDF. The event is hosted by Sweden together with the Nordic Council of Ministers and in close cooperation with the European Commission. The overall theme of the 7th …