Webinar: Baltic Sea Oil Spill Response & Regional Cooperation

Date: Thursday, 22 January
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 (CET)
Location: Online (Registration required)

This webinar is organised by the RESCUE project—an initiative focused on building a regional network and exploring the potential of electrospun materials for oil-water separation with a focus on oil spills. It is a great opportunity to hear from regional experts about current policy frameworks and the collaborative efforts keeping the Baltic Sea safe.

Read more about the RESCUE project

Register for the webinar on 22 January here

Agenda

10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome & Introduction
Opening remarks and session overview.

10:05 – 10:15 | International cooperation in Baltic Sea oil spill response
Janica Borg, HELCOM Secretariat

10:15 – 10:25 | The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) and oil spills
Ulf Siwe, EUSBSR Policy Area Maritime Safety (PA Safe)

10:25 – 10:35 | Introduction to the RESCUE Project & Team
RESCUE Project Members

10:35 – 10:45 | The Swedish Institute’s Role in Strengthening Baltic Sea Region Cooperation
Annika Claesson, Swedish Institute

10:45 – 10:55 | Open Q&A
An interactive session with all speakers.