1st HAZGONE Platform Forum

On 16 April 2026, the HAZGONE Platform will host its first HAZGONE Platform Forum in Hamburg, bringing together key actors working on hazardous substances and micropollutants across the Baltic Sea Region. The one-day, in-person forum will mark an important milestone in launching the active use of the HAZGONE platform as a shared space for cooperation, knowledge transfer and policy support.

The Forum is designed as a practical and strategic working meeting, rather than a traditional conference. Its purpose is to clarify the philosophy, added value and working logic of the platform and to explore how project results can be effectively spread, transferred into policy processes and embedded in ongoing and future initiatives. The programme will combine inspiration, hands-on exchange and cross-sector dialogue, with a strong focus on linking upstream prevention and downstream action.

Participation is by invitation and includes HAZGONE project partners and associated organisations, members of the EUSBSR Policy Area Hazards Steering Group, selected partners from contributing projects, and invited external experts. This mix aims to ensure both strategic alignment and practical relevance, strengthening cooperation across sectors and governance levels.