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On 9-10 June 2026, Berlin hosted the kick-off meeting for the second call project platforms of the Interreg Baltic Sea Region programme. VASAB Secretariat participated as a Policy Area Coordinator for Spatial Planning and as a project partner, sharing experiences, connecting with new platforms, and reinforcing the role of spatial planning in the Baltic Sea […]

The 17th EUSBSR Annual Forum in Tallinn brought together policymakers, planners, experts, and stakeholders for two dynamic days dedicated to one central theme — resilience. Explored through multiple perspectives and sectors, the discussions highlighted how stronger macro-regional cooperation, knowledge exchange, and cross-sector collaboration can contribute to regional security and shared prosperity across the Baltic Sea […]

The revised Guideline for the implementation of the ecosystem-based approach in Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) in the Baltic Sea area is a practical resource for planners working across the region. More than a policy statement, it walks planners through each stage of the MSP process and shows concretely where and how ecosystem considerations should be […]

With the Northern European Sea Basins project’s (NESBp) Synthesis Workshop titled “Let’s talk a common language” in Gdansk end of March 2026, project’s work package 3 reached an important milestone. All tasks were presented, discussed and brought forward to a new level. The workshop was also intended to bring together various projects and initiatives to […]

Your input matters! The Baltic PlaNet project platform has launched a survey to better understand how municipalities and organizations across the Baltic Sea Region currently address climate change and extreme weather events in coastal and maritime spatial planning. Open the survey here!   The survey is intended for: Representatives of local and national government institutions […]

The VASAB Young Planners’ Summer School “Navigate Planning Through Changes” application round has received notably high level of interest, confirming strong engagement among young professionals across the Baltic Sea Region. In total, 49 applications have been submitted from young professionals across the Baltic Sea Region countries, demonstrating high enthusiasm in contributing to the sustainable development […]