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Strategies for cost-effective marine restoration in the Nordics

The Nordic Council of Ministers’ Working Group for Environment and Economy (NME) and HELCOM invite you to a webinar on cost-effective marine… Read More »

HELCOM launches shipping data platform   

HELCOM has long collected various shipping and maritime-related data within the HELCOM Maritime  Working Group, Expert Groups and projects. Now,… Read More »

Decreasing trend in detected oil spills in the Baltic Sea continues 

Last year, only 32 harmful spills of mineral oil were detected in the Baltic Sea, according to a new HELCOM… Read More »

Join our upcoming event: Sustainable agriculture for a healthy Baltic Sea

The Baltic Sea, one of the most polluted bodies of water in the world, faces severe environmental threats, particularly due… Read More »

Annual oil spill response exercise successfully completed in Klaipeda

The annual oil spill response exercise, BALEX DELTA 2024, reached its final day today in Klaipeda, Lithuania, the country which… Read More »

Seven countries participate in annual oil spill response exercise in Klaipeda, Lithuania

Lithuania will host this year’s oil spill response exercise, BALEX DELTA 2024, starting today in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The largest Baltic… Read More »

Have your voice heard on Baltic Sea issues – register now for an online workshop

Help us reach out to more people and protect our beloved Baltic Sea! HELCOM is hosting an online workshop on… Read More »

Lithuania takes over the Chairmanship of HELCOM, prioritizes environmental protection amid geopolitical challenges 

Today, a handover ceremony in Butinge, at the border between Latvia and Lithuania will be held to mark the change… Read More »

HELCOM activities in 2023 highlighted in annual report

The HELCOM Annual Report 2023 has been published. The report provides a comprehensive overview of our activities, including the achievements… Read More »

HELCOM adopts new measures to mitigate ammonia emissions from agriculture

HELCOM has just adopted a new Recommendation, following Article 20, Paragraph 1b of the Helsinki Convention, aimed at mitigating ammonia… Read More »