Upcoming Events

Over the course of one and a half days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most pressing blue economy issues facing the region such as shipping and ports, maritime security, and sustainable food production. The event will culminate in the co-creation of a roadmap guiding the region toward achieving the goals of EU Mission Oceans & Waters.

Welcome to the EMPEREST 4th international workshop in Szczecin, Poland! The workshop "Unlocking innovative solutions and developing capacities in the wastewater sector" will take place on 12-14 May 2025, with the public event on 13 May and a study visit on 14 May.

Join Interreg BSR at the Programme Conference to uncover the hidden powers behind Interreg’s impact. Together, we’ll reveal the invisible mechanisms that drive Interreg’s success, explore inspiring project achievements that extend far beyond borders, and witness first-hand how Interreg’s magic transforms one community, one city, and one region at a time. We'll uncover long-lasting synergies it builds, paving the way for even more synergies to come with fresh funding.

The Symposium on 20 May 2025 in Kaunas will offer opportunities to share your ideas, to discuss theoretical and practical issues and to connect the leaders in the fields of plastic engineering, science and technology.

The UF25 is diving deep into four critical tracks that address pressing urban challenges – both in the host city, Łódź, and across Europe. These tracks represent key areas where innovation and collaboration are vital for building sustainable, resilient cities: Urban regeneration Sustainable business Retrofitting buildings Driving change Discover the Flavour Programme of the UF25!

The UBC TALKS webinar about Urban Biodiversity Parks on 27 May 2025 at 9.30–11.00 CEST / 10.30–12.00 EEST will focus on urban biodiversity parks as a tool for urban ecological restoration and regeneration. The concept will be piloted by the City of Turku within Urban Biodiversity Parks project funded by European Urban Initiative (EUI). Furthermore, experts from UBC cities Malmö and Riga share experiences on their local policies and practices to bring nature back to the city and actively increase urban biodiversity.

Welcome to the 1st webinar of the BALTIPLAST training series: on 3 June we will introduce strategic approaches to tackle plastic pollution in cities. The event is open and we welcome participants interested to take forward the waste-free ambition in your cities!

The UBC TALKS webinar about climate and disaster risk preparedness on 10 June 2025 at 9.30–11.00 CEST / 10.30–12.00 EEST will introduce the discussion among the leading BSR experts working in these interconnected fields.

Welcome to the 2nd webinar of the BALTIPLAST training series: on 10 June we will introduce practical, or 'soft' approaches to tackle plastic pollution in cities. The event is open and we welcome participants interested to take forward the waste-free ambition in your cities!

Welcome to the 3rd webinar of the BALTIPLAST training series: on 16 June we will introduce technical solutions to tackle plastic pollution in cities. The event is open and we welcome participants interested to take forward the waste-free ambition in your cities!

The UBC TALKS about monitoring and evaluation for the sustainable urban mobility planning on 7 October 2025 at 9.30–11.00 CET / 10.30–12.00 EET will continue opening up the topic of SUMPs (sustainable urban mobility plans). Join the cities from the Baltic Sea Region piloting different solutions, and get inspired to further improve the mobility planning of your city! You can check the previous webinar to get familiar with the topic of SUMPs in our video library.

As the European Union embarks on a new financial programming period, cities are uniquely positioned to influence and benefit from EU policies. This conference will focus on strengthening the role of cities in the EU, ensuring their priorities influence policy and funding decisions. The agenda will address navigating new EU financial frameworks, enhancing advocacy, maximizing funding opportunities, building policy engagement capacities, fostering inter-city cooperation, and maintaining urban issues on the EU agenda. Topics to be addressed: