🛳️Oslo: iconic museums & famous opera house 💎Coastal gems around the Oslofjord 🏞️Tranquil valleys like Hallingdal and Gudbrandsdalen ⛰️Hike mountains like Rondane & Jotunheimen 🚣Cruise Lake Mjøsa or the Telemark Canal 🏭Visit Rjukan-Notodden UNESCO industrial heritage site

🌊The 32nd BSSSC Annual Conference on September 19 & 20 2024 in Kiel brought together leaders, experts and youth to tackle key issues in the Baltic Sea Region. From AI in governance to offshore wind energy and defence of democracy, we explored ways to build resilient communities!

Workshop "Sustainable resilience in cities and communities through culture" 🗝️-aspect: How to create sustainable resilience via the "BSR Cultural Pearls" project 🌊 Relevance: Resilience is vital for stability in the BSR 🔭 : Learn, share and brainstorm best practices & ideas

📍18,310 sq km, home to 2.3M people 🏙️Tri-City area—Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot— rich history & economic importance, driving Baltic's offshore wind development 🌳Słowiński & Bory Tucholskie National Parks 🎭Cultural events like Feta Festival, Shakespeare Festival & Sopot Jazz Festival

🚨 9 days left until the BSSSC Annual Conference in Kiel! Join Maciej Mierzwiński's workshop on how regional cooperation can drive offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. 🗝️-topics: resilient supply chains, EU legislation & local government roles. ✍️ @ bsssc.com!

Meet...Lahti Päijät-Häme! 205k residents, just an hour from Helsinki. ✈️🚄 Lahti, the European Green Capital 2021, leads in circular economy, clean energy, and electric mobility. 🌱⚡ Home to top-ranked LUT University, Lahti is a hub of innovation and climate action. 🎓

WS "Next steps towards a munitions-free Baltic Sea" @ BSSSC AC 2024 in Kiel: 🔑-aspect: From small-scale efforts to solutions for munitions clearance. 🌊-relevance: Protecting marine ecosystems & regional economies 🔭 Expect: Insights on current projects, financing challenges

Meet...Stockholms län! 🗺️ Home to over 2.4 million people, includes Stockholm and 25 municipalities. 🏞️ Explore 30,000 islands in its archipelago and the stunning Lake Mälaren. 💼 Thrives in IT, finance, media and life sciences. #Sweden #BSSSC #peekoftheregions

🗝️: Raises awareness on hydrogen infrastructure's importance, addressing political gaps, finding cross-industry solutions 🌊: Boosts energy security, reduces fossil fuel reliance, supports climate goals in the BSR 🔭 Expect discussions on funding, policy & stakeholder cooperation

Meet...Põlva! 📍 705.9 km² with 13,339 residents 🏞️ At the Orajõgi River, offers stunning nature and lots of activities around the Taevaskoja nature park 🎭 Hosts year-round events at historic venues 🏂 Winter fun awaits at Mammaste Sport Centre #Estonia #BSSSC #peekoftheregions

WS "From project to platform: impulses for sustaining and capitalising on results from Interreg projects"🚀 🗝️-aspect: Capitalising project results by integration into regional policies 🌊Importance: Supports BSR development 🔭Expect: Inspiration & Identification of facilitators

Meet...Brandenburg! 💡 29,477 km², 2.5M residents 🗝️-industries: energy, transport, ICT, health, chemicals, food, metal manufacturing 🏰 Visit Sanssouci Palace, River Havel and the Spreewald Biosphere Reserve. 🎓 Home to the University of Potsdam and top research institutions

WS "In defence of EU regional policy." 🇪🇺 🗝️ - aspect: Discussing trends and future changes in Cohesion Policy post-2027 🌊 Importance: Safeguarding Baltic Sea Region interests amidst funding uncertainties 🔭 Expect: Strategies for positioning in the new funding period

Meet...#WestPomerania! 📍22,903 km², 1.7M residents 🏞️Scenic Highlights: Szczecin Lagoon, Usedom Island, Wollin Island & Pomeranian Bay 🚢Key port in Szczecin, shipbuilding & manufacturing hub 🏰Discover brick Gothic churches, towers, and castles! #Poland #BSSSC #peekoftheregions

WS “Join the Dialogue: Shaping the Future of BSR-Ukraine Cooperation.” 🇺🇦 🗝️-aspect: Defining cooperation and mutual expectations to support Ukraine 🌊Importance: Upholding values essential for stability and peace of the BSR region 🔭 Expect: Vision for BSR-Ukraine cooperation

Meet....#KlaipėdaCounty 🛳️5,222 km² & ~369.000 residents 🌲Visit the Curonian Spit, a UNESCO site ⚓Port handles 40M tons of cargo yearly, boosting shipbuilding, logistics & tourism 🎓Klaipėda University excels in marine sciences & engineering #Lithuania #BSSSC #peekoftheregions

WS "Fighting for Democracy by Combating Fake News and Disinformation"📰 🗝️-aspect: The rise of disinformation & the EU’s policy responses. 🌊Importance for the BSR: Geopolitical sensitivity & resilience against disinformation. 🔭Expect: Fact-checking and social media strategies.

Meet... Vidzeme! 🏞️For nature lover's Vidzeme has the Gauja National Park, Latvia's only rocky beaches and its highest peak, Gaizins, at 311.6m ASL 🏰 You can also visit the medieval castle in Cēsis or Valmiera, Vidzemes largest town #Vidzeme #Latvia #BSSSC #peekoftheregions

AI brings opportunities and challenges for public administration 🤖 👉 Explore the potential of AI and how to approach it to ensure success 👉 Engage in inspirational examples and a critical discussion at the BSSSC Annual Conference 24 in Kiel. Register at BSSSC.com

🌊Meet Schleswig-Holstein! 🌳Northern Germany's hidden gem with 1,400+ km coastline. Discover its eventful history as a gateway to the north and a diverse landscape. Embrace renewable energy and maritime culture at the annual Kiel Week. Nature lovers, don't miss Wadden Sea NP!