The International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) was founded in 1998 as a non-profit organisation. It has since fulfilled a dual function a) as an independent research and training institution focusing on the wider Black Sea region, and b) as a related body of the Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and its think-tank.
ICBSS capitalizes on its dual role to advance effective synergies between scientific and advocacy work, at both regional and international levels. Through its diverse activities, ICBSS aims to enhance knowledge, empower people and enable synergies in the wider Black Sea region both within and beyond its boundaries.
ICBSS activities include, inter alia:
• Elaboration of studies and research papers
• Participation in co-funded research programmes
• Organisation of scientific events
• Creation of cooperation networks fostering relations between the region, the European Union and international stakeholders.
ICBSS flagship annual events include the International Black Sea Symposium and the “BSEC Month of Culture”, aiming to promote cooperation, dialogue and knowledge exchange.
The ICBSS has served as Focal Point for Southern and Western Greece of the "Anna Lindh Foundation Greek Network", for the period September 2019 - October 2022.

