Last week, the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk brought together the institutions of the Pomorskie Region, the City of Gdańsk, the State Fire Service, Police, Border Guard, hospitals, Sanitary Inspection, the Voivodeship and Governor’s Office, as well as representatives of the Jamboree Organising Committee (JOC) and the Polish Scouting and Guiding Association (ZHP). Together with the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), they focused on preparing for the 26th World Scout Jamboree.

In 2027, tens of thousands of Scouts from more than 150 countries will gather in Pomorskie. Every challenge, whether medical, logistical or weather-related, will play out in a multicultural, diplomatic and globally visible setting.

The workshop explored who leads what: WOSM sets global standards and safeguards accountability, the JOC and ZHP manage operations on the ground, while regional and municipal institutions form the backbone of public safety and emergency response.

Case studies from the previous World Scout Jamborees – North America in 2019 and Korea in 2023 illustrated the importance of readiness, from full-scale simulation drills to large-scale evacuation in the face of a typhoon. A crisis role-play reinforced how responders must combine operational efficiency with diplomatic sensitivity and clear communication.

The meeting closed with a shared commitment. Institutions of Pomorskie, the City of Gdańsk and national services will continue preparing together, building the coordination and confidence needed to ensure a safe and successful Jamboree in 2027.

The workshop, led by Jacob Murray from the World Scout Bureau (WOSM), concluded five days of planning activities that included the Head of Contingents Meeting and a series of working sessions between WOSM and the JOC.