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The training materials for independent learning, consisting of webinar and workshop recordings, individual exercises and curated learning materials, are available at the Baltic Sea Region SUMP Competence Centre. The programme was created by the SUMPs for BSR project.

Our Commission joined the EUSBSR Annual Forum on 11-13 May 2026 in Tallinn and shared highlights from our city network with its 500 participants. With cities in the center of the discussions, we oranised a session on urban mobility, supported the discussions on climate resilience, introduced a range of concrete tools in climate budgeting, green procurement and hazardous substances governance, and also run the Networking Village stand of UBC.

The HAZGONE platform launches a dialogue around the topic of hazardous substances, approaching it from both sides of the stream: preventive measures in production and consumption, and treatment of micropollutants in waste and wastewater. The first of the HAZGONE Forums was launched in Hamburg as a space for the expert discussion.

Climate resilience is security: why the Baltic Sea Region must prepare for the crises most likely to come

Every day, we hear more about the forever chemicals called PFAS in the media. The news often deal with novel research showing the harm PFAS can cause to human health. In medical research, reduced immune system, diminished response to vaccines especially in children, increased cancer risk and blood pressure, decreased fertility already have been connected to PFAS exposure – and the publication of the results often makes headlines.

The meeting opened with a simple exercise – going around the table and asking: where do we stand now? What has worked, what has been difficult, and what are we learning?

The two surveys presented in the webinar were conducted in late 2025 and early 2026. The Survey on Sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Planning ran from December 2025 to February 2026, targeting cities and regions across the Baltic Sea Region. The Questionnaire to National SUMP Contact Points ran from October to December 2025, focusing on national‑level representatives responsible for SUMP coordination.

Three projects focusing on disaster risk reduction and crisis preparedness will team up in Tallinn at the EUSBSR Annual Forum 2026 on 12 May 2026 to run a simulation and role-play exercise based on real-life data from a previous flood event in Kristiansand, Norway.

The SUMPs for BSR project has opened a second call for the SUMP Clinic – a free, tailored support for your city — and continues its free—of—charge five-module SUMP Training Programme. With a few Clinic slots still available, now is the perfect moment for cities to join and accelerate their transition toward more sustainable transport systems.

In this webinar, we will present key findings from two mobility-focused projects in the Baltic Sea Region: Survey on Sustainable Urban Mobility and Logistics Planning

Fill a short survey to help us ensure the project delivers results relevant for your work!

Municipalities across the Baltic Sea Region are facing increasing climate‑related risks, while working under very different local conditions, capacities, and governance frameworks. To better support this work, the ClimaResponse project is developing a digital platform tailored to help municipalities implement more effective climate adaptation measures: participate in a short survey on climate adaptation capacity and preparedness!