Chairman of the Commission
Vice Chair of the Commission
The Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) Safe Cities Commission brings together member cities to strengthen public safety and security across the Baltic Sea Region. Our mission is to improve local security services, develop better safety standards, and share best practices to create safer, more resilient communities.
Through cooperation, knowledge exchange, and joint projects, the Commission addresses diverse safety challenges—from youth security and crime prevention to emergency preparedness, response and crisis management. We are set up by local authorities, police, fire brigades, and we cooperate with social services, culture entities, and international partners such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) and the European Forum for Urban Security (EFUS).
By fostering collaboration and innovation, the Safe Cities Commission helps make the Baltic Sea Region a safer and more inclusive place to live and visit.
PA Secure Kids – Strengthening Children’s Participation in Civil Protection and Building Resilient Societies (https://cbss.org/securekids/)
Funded by the EU CERV program, this project empowers children to actively participate in civil protection initiatives and promotes resilience from an early age.
Connecting Resilient Cities (https://resilient-cities.eu/)
Through four international crisis management conferences, focused on linking cities to share strategies, tools, and best practices for resilience against crises, disasters, and climate-related risks.
NEEDS – Needs-based Education and Studies in Societal Security (https://cbss.org/projects-cbss/completed-projects/needs/)
Funded by Erasmus+, this project bridges the gap between academic education and practical needs in societal security, creating common learning materials and a professional network.
VOALA – Volunteers and Local Authorities – Baltic Sea Region Network (https://ubc.net/voala/)
Strengthens cooperation between municipalities and volunteers to improve local safety and resilience.
BYFORES – Focused on building youth engagement in safety and resilience activities across the region. (https://ubc.net/byfores/)
Youth for Safer Youth – Promotes safety education among young people and encourages lawful behavior through school programs. (https://pp.liepaja.lv/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Youth_for_safer_youth_questionnaire_report.pdf)
CASCADE – Community Safety Action for Supporting Climate Adaptation and Development (https://www.cascade-bsr.eu/)
A joint initiative with the UBC Sustainable Cities Commission to integrate safety into climate adaptation strategies.
ReSit – Situational Picture of Volunteerism for Societal Resilience (https://www.spek.fi/en/developing-volunteering-in-civil-protection-a-common-need-in-the-baltic-sea-region/)
Maps and enhances volunteer involvement in resilience-building efforts.
Animated movies about safety at home – UBC Safe Cities Commission has developed three short aniamtion movies about safety at home.
