Final Report of the BSPC Working Group on ESSRC published
The BSPC is pleased to announce the publication of the Final Report of the Working Group on Energy Security, Self-Sustainability, Resilience and Connectivity (ESSRC).
Following a two-year mandate launched at the 32nd BSPC in Berlin, the Working Group presents its conclusive set of political recommendations to enhance energy security, regional resilience, and cross-border connectivity in the democratic Baltic Sea region.
The report is the result of a thorough and forward-looking process, shaped by six meetings held across the region — in Riga, Helsinki, Greifswald, Bergen, Stockholm, and Tallinn — and informed by the contributions of more than 45 invited experts. In a time of rising geopolitical tensions, the Working Group addressed challenges such as fossil fuel dependency, hybrid threats, critical infrastructure protection, digital connectivity, and sustainable transport.
Among the key recommendations are:
- Accelerating the transition to renewable and climate-neutral energy sources;
- Advancing hydrogen strategies and regional energy interconnections;
- Enhancing civil preparedness and digital resilience;
- Supporting large-scale cross-border infrastructure projects;
- Promoting regional stockpiling and rapid repair capabilities for critical systems.
The Working Group's findings and recommendations will be presented at the 34th BSPC Annual Conference in Mariehamn and will be reflected in the forthcoming Conference Resolution.
The full Final Report, along with the Factsheet featuring an infographic and summary of the Working Group’s activities and conclusions can be downloaded here and on the Working Group’s webpage. We invite all interested parties to review the report and contribute to the ongoing dialogue on energy security and resilience in the Baltic Sea region.