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HELCOM  hopes this website will provide inspiration for anyone wishing to gain an insight into the environmental issues affecting the Baltic Sea - and for everyone interested in protecting our common sea.

 

HELCOM News 

14.11.2008
HELCOM to consider further measures to reduce emissions form ships
10.11.2008
Speech by the HELCOM Chairman at the annual HELCOM Diplomatic Lunch
10.11.2008
HELCOM’s Chairman hosts a working lunch for the Ambassadors of the Baltic Sea countries
31.10.2008
HELCOM set to release latest information on eutrophication status of the Baltic Sea
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 Baltic News

19.11.2008
Europe to improve green law implementation(ENDS)
14.11.2008
Anchors aweigh for Danish maritime clean-up(ENDS)
14.11.2008
EU states "closer to deal on climate package"(ENDS)
12.11.2008
IEA presents grim reality check on climate goals(ENDS)
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Latest HELCOM reports

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HELCOM lists of threatened and/or declining species and biotopes/habitats in the Baltic Sea area (BSEP No.113)

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HELCOM Activities 2006 Overview (BSEP No. 112)

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Climate Change in the Baltic Sea Area
(BSEP No. 111)

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Long-lived radionuclides in the seabed of the Baltic Sea (BSEP No. 110)

Indicator Fact Sheets 2008 - describing the latest information about the pollution loads and the state of the Baltic Sea.   

Audiovisual releases about HELCOM and the Baltic Sea marine environment

 

 2_Mandart_DVD_label_mini.gif                             The Baltic - Sea of Surprises
This series of four 10-minute films presents the unique landscapes and nature of the Baltic Sea, also examining how this sensitive inland sea is affected by pollution and other problems caused by man. Click here to watch the films.  

1_FrodoLord of the Things - Quality Objectives for the Baltic Sea Ecosystem. HELCOM’s innovative and fun internet based public awareness video.  Download      

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BALEX DELTA - Click here to watch a film about HELCOM Response exercise.

 5_polarani.gif                             Radio series "The Baltic - A Sea of Change" gets Silver World Medal at New York International Radio  Festival.  Listen to the series.

An elk enjoying a swim in the BalticWatch HELCOM film and learn abouth the trends in the Baltic marine environment, as well as successes and challenges in the work of the Helsinki Commission. Click here to watch the film. Contact HELCOM to obtain your free copy (9:12 min, VHS/PAL) in English.

   

The contents of this website are the responsibility of the Helsinki Commission ( Baltic Marine  Environment Protection Commission)

Information published on this website or extracts thereof is free for citing on  the condition that reference is given to HELCOM. Copyright 2005 by the Helsinki Commission (Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission).

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The HELCOM information and communication strategy has been partially funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety of Germany and by the Danish Environment Protection Agency. 

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webDSC03697.JPGHELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan wins European Regional Champions Award

HELCOM launches online version of the Mariners' Routeing Guide for the Baltic 

 Pearls-index-cover.jpg                                    HELCOM releases a  book on the Baltic Sea Protected Areas - "Pearls of the Baltic Sea".

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The HELCOM Baltic Sea  Action Plan      - a new environmental strategy for the protection of the Baltic Sea             

Ministerial.JPGHELCOM Ministerial Meeting                   15 November 2007, Krakow, Poland

webIMG_1900.JPG3rd Stakeholder Conference on the Baltic Sea Action Plan (4 March 2008, Helsinki, Finland)

Web_flags.JPG   2nd Stakeholder Conference on the development of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (6 March 2007, Helsinki, Finland)                                                           HELCOM25_meeting room panorama.jpgKick-off Stakeholder Conference on the development of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan (7 March 2006, Helsinki, Finland)

Good environmental status for European seas

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Activities_2006_cover_a.jpgThe Helsinki Commission's Activities 2006 Overview.            Click here to read   the annual report. 


                                          

newsletter01_2008_cover.jpgClick here to read the latest HELCOM Newsletter, issue 1/2008              

  

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