HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission
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HELCOM - The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission is an intergovernmental organisation (IGO) and a regional sea convention in the #BalticSea area.
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Happy new year! 🌊
HELCOM’s vision is a healthy Baltic Sea environment with diverse biological components functioning in balance, resulting in a good ecological status and supporting a wide range of sustainable economic and social activities. In 2026, we'll keep working toward this vision.
HELCOM’s vision is a healthy Baltic Sea environment with diverse biological components functioning in balance, resulting in a good ecological status and supporting a wide range of sustainable economic and social activities. In 2026, we'll keep working toward this vision.
January 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Happy new year! 🌊
HELCOM’s vision is a healthy Baltic Sea environment with diverse biological components functioning in balance, resulting in a good ecological status and supporting a wide range of sustainable economic and social activities. In 2026, we'll keep working toward this vision.
HELCOM’s vision is a healthy Baltic Sea environment with diverse biological components functioning in balance, resulting in a good ecological status and supporting a wide range of sustainable economic and social activities. In 2026, we'll keep working toward this vision.
Hazardous substances pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. A solid understanding of sources and their pathways to the sea will enable us to create targeted recommendations.
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/fOskvCv
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/fOskvCv
December 29, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Hazardous substances pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems, biodiversity, and human health. A solid understanding of sources and their pathways to the sea will enable us to create targeted recommendations.
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/fOskvCv
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/fOskvCv
Embark on a Baltic Rescue! 🤿
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the app stores.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the app stores.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
December 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Embark on a Baltic Rescue! 🤿
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the app stores.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the app stores.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
Season’s greetings from HELCOM🎄
Thank you for your continued cooperation and best wishes for a new year dedicated to protecting the Baltic Sea. 🌊
p.s. You can meet all these animals in our Baltic Rescue game! Playing is the perfect way to pass time while waiting for Santa! 🐬 buff.ly/Iqc0Lqs
Thank you for your continued cooperation and best wishes for a new year dedicated to protecting the Baltic Sea. 🌊
p.s. You can meet all these animals in our Baltic Rescue game! Playing is the perfect way to pass time while waiting for Santa! 🐬 buff.ly/Iqc0Lqs
December 24, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Season’s greetings from HELCOM🎄
Thank you for your continued cooperation and best wishes for a new year dedicated to protecting the Baltic Sea. 🌊
p.s. You can meet all these animals in our Baltic Rescue game! Playing is the perfect way to pass time while waiting for Santa! 🐬 buff.ly/Iqc0Lqs
Thank you for your continued cooperation and best wishes for a new year dedicated to protecting the Baltic Sea. 🌊
p.s. You can meet all these animals in our Baltic Rescue game! Playing is the perfect way to pass time while waiting for Santa! 🐬 buff.ly/Iqc0Lqs
The Baltic Sea, among the most polluted in the world, continues to grapple with eutrophication. It is not merely an environmental issue - it also poses significant social and economic risks, demanding urgent action from policymakers.
Read more in our brief for policymakers ‘https://buff.ly/PQZ2jNB
Read more in our brief for policymakers ‘https://buff.ly/PQZ2jNB
December 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Baltic Sea, among the most polluted in the world, continues to grapple with eutrophication. It is not merely an environmental issue - it also poses significant social and economic risks, demanding urgent action from policymakers.
Read more in our brief for policymakers ‘https://buff.ly/PQZ2jNB
Read more in our brief for policymakers ‘https://buff.ly/PQZ2jNB
The final HELCOM News Blast of 2025 is out! 📰
It features a recap of our recent news, publications, projects and more. Dive in! 🤿
👉 buff.ly/8eoAeUl
It features a recap of our recent news, publications, projects and more. Dive in! 🤿
👉 buff.ly/8eoAeUl
December 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The final HELCOM News Blast of 2025 is out! 📰
It features a recap of our recent news, publications, projects and more. Dive in! 🤿
👉 buff.ly/8eoAeUl
It features a recap of our recent news, publications, projects and more. Dive in! 🤿
👉 buff.ly/8eoAeUl
🔊 We are hiring!
Applications are invited for the post of Executive Secretary at the Helsinki Commission Secretariat. The post, which is based in Helsinki, Finland, will become vacant on 1 February 2027.
Apply by 22 March 2026.
Vacancy announcement 👉 buff.ly/CpiN6AL
Applications are invited for the post of Executive Secretary at the Helsinki Commission Secretariat. The post, which is based in Helsinki, Finland, will become vacant on 1 February 2027.
Apply by 22 March 2026.
Vacancy announcement 👉 buff.ly/CpiN6AL
December 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🔊 We are hiring!
Applications are invited for the post of Executive Secretary at the Helsinki Commission Secretariat. The post, which is based in Helsinki, Finland, will become vacant on 1 February 2027.
Apply by 22 March 2026.
Vacancy announcement 👉 buff.ly/CpiN6AL
Applications are invited for the post of Executive Secretary at the Helsinki Commission Secretariat. The post, which is based in Helsinki, Finland, will become vacant on 1 February 2027.
Apply by 22 March 2026.
Vacancy announcement 👉 buff.ly/CpiN6AL
✍️ REGISTER NOW!
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear 🎣
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear 🎣
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
December 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
✍️ REGISTER NOW!
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear 🎣
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear 🎣
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
We warmly welcome the HELCOM Heads of Delegation and Observers to the Eight Informal Consultation Session of the Heads of Delegation (IC HOD 8-2025).
During this meeting, the session will review and discuss various documents, offering guidance and recommendations to advance HELCOM's work.
During this meeting, the session will review and discuss various documents, offering guidance and recommendations to advance HELCOM's work.
December 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM
We warmly welcome the HELCOM Heads of Delegation and Observers to the Eight Informal Consultation Session of the Heads of Delegation (IC HOD 8-2025).
During this meeting, the session will review and discuss various documents, offering guidance and recommendations to advance HELCOM's work.
During this meeting, the session will review and discuss various documents, offering guidance and recommendations to advance HELCOM's work.
The Baltic Sea is an invaluable economic resource, but only if its ecosystems are protected and restored. Years of unsustainable use and environmental degradation have led to substantial financial losses.
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/S83Bjk8
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/S83Bjk8
December 16, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Baltic Sea is an invaluable economic resource, but only if its ecosystems are protected and restored. Years of unsustainable use and environmental degradation have led to substantial financial losses.
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/S83Bjk8
Read more in our brief for policymakers: buff.ly/S83Bjk8
HELCOM’s new online game, Baltic Rescue – Match & Track invites players to track environmental issues like eutrophication and marine litter back to their root sources.
🤿 Step into the role of a diving detective and use real-life tools such to restore a healthier Baltic Sea!
🕹️ buff.ly/sDTRSZG
🤿 Step into the role of a diving detective and use real-life tools such to restore a healthier Baltic Sea!
🕹️ buff.ly/sDTRSZG
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM
HELCOM’s new online game, Baltic Rescue – Match & Track invites players to track environmental issues like eutrophication and marine litter back to their root sources.
🤿 Step into the role of a diving detective and use real-life tools such to restore a healthier Baltic Sea!
🕹️ buff.ly/sDTRSZG
🤿 Step into the role of a diving detective and use real-life tools such to restore a healthier Baltic Sea!
🕹️ buff.ly/sDTRSZG
Our Science in a Seashell-series briefs for policymakers offer concise, actionable overviews on key challenges affecting the Baltic Sea. They are designed to support municipal and industry policymakers in their daily work, helping them to make informed, effective decisions.
👉 buff.ly/LL5Twi9
👉 buff.ly/LL5Twi9
December 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our Science in a Seashell-series briefs for policymakers offer concise, actionable overviews on key challenges affecting the Baltic Sea. They are designed to support municipal and industry policymakers in their daily work, helping them to make informed, effective decisions.
👉 buff.ly/LL5Twi9
👉 buff.ly/LL5Twi9
📖 NEW ARTICLE
In this article, Vasileios Kouloumpos highlights the important steps HELCOM has taken in recent years toward a more coordinated, region-wide approach to tackling harmful chemicals and protecting our shared marine environment.
Read here: 👉 buff.ly/TjOE0Hb
In this article, Vasileios Kouloumpos highlights the important steps HELCOM has taken in recent years toward a more coordinated, region-wide approach to tackling harmful chemicals and protecting our shared marine environment.
Read here: 👉 buff.ly/TjOE0Hb
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📖 NEW ARTICLE
In this article, Vasileios Kouloumpos highlights the important steps HELCOM has taken in recent years toward a more coordinated, region-wide approach to tackling harmful chemicals and protecting our shared marine environment.
Read here: 👉 buff.ly/TjOE0Hb
In this article, Vasileios Kouloumpos highlights the important steps HELCOM has taken in recent years toward a more coordinated, region-wide approach to tackling harmful chemicals and protecting our shared marine environment.
Read here: 👉 buff.ly/TjOE0Hb
How the Regional Seas Programme is shaping a healthy, resilient ocean for people and nature 🌊
This collection of stories from the different Regional Seas Conventions (including HELCOM) shows how they are advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
Explore here: buff.ly/hH7FaaC
This collection of stories from the different Regional Seas Conventions (including HELCOM) shows how they are advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
Explore here: buff.ly/hH7FaaC
December 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
How the Regional Seas Programme is shaping a healthy, resilient ocean for people and nature 🌊
This collection of stories from the different Regional Seas Conventions (including HELCOM) shows how they are advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
Explore here: buff.ly/hH7FaaC
This collection of stories from the different Regional Seas Conventions (including HELCOM) shows how they are advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.
Explore here: buff.ly/hH7FaaC
Baltic Rescue – Match & Track is an environmental puzzle game where you use your logic to help save the Baltic Sea. It's been tested and fully approved by small (and big!) HELCOMers.
Dive into the adventure around the Baltic Sea: buff.ly/BKnM5oO
#BalticRescueGame #GameBasedLearning #GBL
Dive into the adventure around the Baltic Sea: buff.ly/BKnM5oO
#BalticRescueGame #GameBasedLearning #GBL
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Baltic Rescue – Match & Track is an environmental puzzle game where you use your logic to help save the Baltic Sea. It's been tested and fully approved by small (and big!) HELCOMers.
Dive into the adventure around the Baltic Sea: buff.ly/BKnM5oO
#BalticRescueGame #GameBasedLearning #GBL
Dive into the adventure around the Baltic Sea: buff.ly/BKnM5oO
#BalticRescueGame #GameBasedLearning #GBL
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at HELCOM when you find Santa wandering the office corridors! On Friday we held the much-awaited annual kids' Christmas party, where the next generation of marine conservationists got to visit their parents' work place and enjoy lots of fun activities.
December 8, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at HELCOM when you find Santa wandering the office corridors! On Friday we held the much-awaited annual kids' Christmas party, where the next generation of marine conservationists got to visit their parents' work place and enjoy lots of fun activities.
Embark on a Baltic Rescue! 🤿
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the App Store.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the App Store.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
December 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Embark on a Baltic Rescue! 🤿
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the App Store.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
Discover the secrets of the Baltic Sea and become a “diving detective” in Baltic Rescue – Match & Track, our new educational adventure game! 🐬
🎮 Play for free online or download on the App Store.
🔗 buff.ly/V4jvrEw
@partofnoise.bsky.social
#BalticRescueGame #GBL
This morning, we were pleased to welcome a group of students from the United Nations Association of Tampere (TAYK ry) to HELCOM to learn about the Baltic Sea and our work. Thanks for visiting us, you are welcome back anytime!
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This morning, we were pleased to welcome a group of students from the United Nations Association of Tampere (TAYK ry) to HELCOM to learn about the Baltic Sea and our work. Thanks for visiting us, you are welcome back anytime!
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
December 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
WHAT: Webinar on marking of recreational fishing gear
WHEN: 20 Jan 2026, 9:00-12:30 CET
WHO: Government officials, representatives from fishing associations & relevant national, regional & international organisations working at policy/practical levels
🔗 buff.ly/44PLQhk
Yesterday, it was lights, camera, action once again at our office as Executive Secretary Rüdiger Strempel was interviewed for an educational video on 'Governing the Baltic Sea' for the University of Helsinki.
We look forward to the series' release in 2026 - stay tuned for updates!
We look forward to the series' release in 2026 - stay tuned for updates!
December 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Yesterday, it was lights, camera, action once again at our office as Executive Secretary Rüdiger Strempel was interviewed for an educational video on 'Governing the Baltic Sea' for the University of Helsinki.
We look forward to the series' release in 2026 - stay tuned for updates!
We look forward to the series' release in 2026 - stay tuned for updates!
🆕 New HELCOM publication: Reducing nutrient inputs to the Baltic Sea
This concise brochure brings together key messages from two recent HELCOM reports: Effectiveness of measures to reduce nutrient inputs & Assessment of achieving NICs in 2030 and the effectiveness of measures.
👉 buff.ly/LQUdiFM
This concise brochure brings together key messages from two recent HELCOM reports: Effectiveness of measures to reduce nutrient inputs & Assessment of achieving NICs in 2030 and the effectiveness of measures.
👉 buff.ly/LQUdiFM
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
🆕 New HELCOM publication: Reducing nutrient inputs to the Baltic Sea
This concise brochure brings together key messages from two recent HELCOM reports: Effectiveness of measures to reduce nutrient inputs & Assessment of achieving NICs in 2030 and the effectiveness of measures.
👉 buff.ly/LQUdiFM
This concise brochure brings together key messages from two recent HELCOM reports: Effectiveness of measures to reduce nutrient inputs & Assessment of achieving NICs in 2030 and the effectiveness of measures.
👉 buff.ly/LQUdiFM
Yesterday, HELCOM had the honour of welcoming Mr Tobias Goldschmidt, State Minister for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Energy and Nature of Schleswig-Holstein at HELCOM. Minister Goldschmidt met with our Executive Secretary, Rüdiger Strempel, and Deputy Executive Secretary, Lotta Ruokanen.
November 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Yesterday, HELCOM had the honour of welcoming Mr Tobias Goldschmidt, State Minister for Energy Transition, Climate Protection, Energy and Nature of Schleswig-Holstein at HELCOM. Minister Goldschmidt met with our Executive Secretary, Rüdiger Strempel, and Deputy Executive Secretary, Lotta Ruokanen.
Someone peed in the sea! Is that 😋 or 🤢 for our friends in the Baltic Sea? Our fun ‘fortune teller’ activity helps children learn about eutrophication at an age-appropriate way. This story is part of a series created to educate children on various challenges the Baltic Sea faces.
🔗 buff.ly/KbjXQ9m
🔗 buff.ly/KbjXQ9m
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Someone peed in the sea! Is that 😋 or 🤢 for our friends in the Baltic Sea? Our fun ‘fortune teller’ activity helps children learn about eutrophication at an age-appropriate way. This story is part of a series created to educate children on various challenges the Baltic Sea faces.
🔗 buff.ly/KbjXQ9m
🔗 buff.ly/KbjXQ9m
On Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting the final project evaluation and planning session for 'Guarding the Baltic Sea', a multidisciplinary art-science initiative. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with the EUNIC Cluster Finland!
🎬 Learn more about the project: buff.ly/tsgnxci
🎬 Learn more about the project: buff.ly/tsgnxci
November 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
On Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting the final project evaluation and planning session for 'Guarding the Baltic Sea', a multidisciplinary art-science initiative. We look forward to continuing our cooperation with the EUNIC Cluster Finland!
🎬 Learn more about the project: buff.ly/tsgnxci
🎬 Learn more about the project: buff.ly/tsgnxci
Take a peek inside the giant treasure chest and discover all the "jewels" the Baltic Sea has in store! 💎
Our fun story is created for children, who will learn about Baltic “gems” like sea-related jobs, travelling on sea and leisure-time adventures. Available in 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪.
🔗 buff.ly/7ukeup1
Our fun story is created for children, who will learn about Baltic “gems” like sea-related jobs, travelling on sea and leisure-time adventures. Available in 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪.
🔗 buff.ly/7ukeup1
November 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Take a peek inside the giant treasure chest and discover all the "jewels" the Baltic Sea has in store! 💎
Our fun story is created for children, who will learn about Baltic “gems” like sea-related jobs, travelling on sea and leisure-time adventures. Available in 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪.
🔗 buff.ly/7ukeup1
Our fun story is created for children, who will learn about Baltic “gems” like sea-related jobs, travelling on sea and leisure-time adventures. Available in 🇬🇧 🇫🇮 🇸🇪.
🔗 buff.ly/7ukeup1