Welcome to "Our Common Baltic" 2026
For over 30 years, Our Common Baltic has been a transformative experience for young environmental advocates from across the Baltic Sea Region. Starting as an annual training for CCB's network aboard the 100-year-old wooden ship Amaila, this unique educational course has brought together passionate young professionals and activists dedicated to the protection of the Baltic Sea.
Since its inception, the program has gathered over 300 participants from all Baltic countries, providing them with vital knowledge about environmental protection and empowering them to become leaders in the protection of our Baltic Sea.
3 - 9 August 2026
Stegna, Poland
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Edition 2026 - Citizen Science for the protection of the Baltic Sea
The
Our Common Baltic 2026 course will take place on 3–9 August 2026 in Poland, on the Baltic Sea coast. The program will focus on
citizen science and practical environmental education, bringing participants together around the exploration of current environmental challenges and the joint search for solutions.
The program concept is based on a practical and participatory approach. During the course, participants will:
- learn about the most актуal environmental processes and challenges currently affecting the Baltic Sea Region;
- become familiar with citizen science tools and modern environmental monitoring methods;
- test these tools in field conditions;
- develop their own initiative ideas and join existing environmental projects.
Throughout the 5-day event, you will dive into in 3 main areas water, coastline and biodiversity with focus on:
- Citizen Science in Action: Get hands-on experience with modern citizen science tools and methods used for environmental monitoring and data collection in coastal and marine ecosystems.
- Coastal & Marine Field Studies: Explore the Baltic Sea coastline through practical outdoor sessions focused on water quality, biodiversity observation, coastal dynamics and ecosystem protection.
- Environmental Challenges & Solutions: Participate in interactive discussions and workshops addressing current environmental issues in the Baltic Sea Region, including pollution, habitat degradation and climate-related pressures.
- Collaboration & Project Development: Work together with participants and experts from across the Baltic region to generate ideas, develop initiatives and join existing environmental projects and networks.
- Unique Field Experiences: Engage directly with nature through guided excursions, field observations and practical activities along the Polish Baltic coast.
The Baltic Sea coast near Stegna
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WHO CAN APPLY?
We are seeking up to 20 young participants from the Baltic Sea Region, aged 18-24, who are passionate about community activism, non-formal education, and environmental protection. We’re looking for individuals who are eager to actively share and spread the knowledge they gain during the course.
The course combines lectures, practical workshops, field studies and teamwork, creating a collaborative space for young researchers, environmental activists, scientists and practitioners from across the Baltic Sea Region.
DATE AND LOCATION
From 3 to 9 August 2026, in the picturesque town of Stenga, Poland - east of Gdańsk.
ACCOMODATION
OW Bałtyk, located in the town of Stegna at ul.Wczasowa 7 82-103 Stegna. Pictures of the accommodation available here.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Opens in May 2026.
Participants are selected through an application process to ensure a diverse, motivated and comfortable international group.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- The course is free of charge and the costs of participation (accommodation, travels, meals, lectures and outdoor activities) are covered by CCB.
- CCB offers a refund for travel costs up to 200 euros for participants from EU Member States and Eastern Partnership countries.
- CCB Our Common Baltic offers shared double bed for participants, lecturers and organisers and green dishes for people and planet's health.
- CCB travellers should choose the most environmentally friendly modes of transport. Read more at CCB Travel Policy.
- Tickets should be purchased only after coordination with the organizers.
CCB is not responsible for injury or loss of property during Our Common Baltic.
The event is co-organised by the "Nierusz Natura" Foundation and Coalition Clean Baltic.
The OCB course is one of our annual events.
You can read more about the course and the previous or future editions.
