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.
www.helcom.fi
www.helcom.fi
📢 NEW HELCOM GUIDELINE
This guideline outlines how HELCOM integrates climate change considerations into its policies to ensure the Baltic Sea’s marine governance remains effective under changing conditions.
Download here: buff.ly/VTs85RW
This guideline outlines how HELCOM integrates climate change considerations into its policies to ensure the Baltic Sea’s marine governance remains effective under changing conditions.
Download here: buff.ly/VTs85RW
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📢 NEW HELCOM GUIDELINE
This guideline outlines how HELCOM integrates climate change considerations into its policies to ensure the Baltic Sea’s marine governance remains effective under changing conditions.
Download here: buff.ly/VTs85RW
This guideline outlines how HELCOM integrates climate change considerations into its policies to ensure the Baltic Sea’s marine governance remains effective under changing conditions.
Download here: buff.ly/VTs85RW
🌊 The Baltic Sea faces impacts from climate change and biodiversity loss triggered by certain factors deriving from unsustainable human activities. These factors have led to biodiversity loss and reduced human well-being as well as extensive losses in cold hard cash. 💸
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Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/cmG2Gc7
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌊 The Baltic Sea faces impacts from climate change and biodiversity loss triggered by certain factors deriving from unsustainable human activities. These factors have led to biodiversity loss and reduced human well-being as well as extensive losses in cold hard cash. 💸
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/cmG2Gc7
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/cmG2Gc7
💎 The Baltic Sea is a regional treasure fuelling the surrounding economies and societies, yet it often goes unnoticed. From providing vital habitats for countless species to generating wealth through several sectors, the Baltic Sea plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
💎 The Baltic Sea is a regional treasure fuelling the surrounding economies and societies, yet it often goes unnoticed. From providing vital habitats for countless species to generating wealth through several sectors, the Baltic Sea plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
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🌊 Inspiring the next generation of Baltic Sea guardians! 💙
Katja Laingui, Manuel Frias and Owen Rode represented HELCOM at the Baltic Sea Youth Forum, which took place on 6-7 Nov 2025 at Munkkiniemen Yhteiskoulu, bringing together more than 60 students from across Finland💧🌍
Katja Laingui, Manuel Frias and Owen Rode represented HELCOM at the Baltic Sea Youth Forum, which took place on 6-7 Nov 2025 at Munkkiniemen Yhteiskoulu, bringing together more than 60 students from across Finland💧🌍
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
🌊 Inspiring the next generation of Baltic Sea guardians! 💙
Katja Laingui, Manuel Frias and Owen Rode represented HELCOM at the Baltic Sea Youth Forum, which took place on 6-7 Nov 2025 at Munkkiniemen Yhteiskoulu, bringing together more than 60 students from across Finland💧🌍
Katja Laingui, Manuel Frias and Owen Rode represented HELCOM at the Baltic Sea Youth Forum, which took place on 6-7 Nov 2025 at Munkkiniemen Yhteiskoulu, bringing together more than 60 students from across Finland💧🌍
🗓️ 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
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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
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November 6, 2025 at 7:04 AM
🗓️ 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
Thank you everyone who took part in the Ecosfera Baltica raffle! 🎲 We added a bonus game to the prize pot and the names of the three lucky winners have now been drawn. Congratulations to Lisa, Sahar and Gioia! Winners have already been contacted.
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🦭 buff.ly/byOcx7j
November 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Thank you everyone who took part in the Ecosfera Baltica raffle! 🎲 We added a bonus game to the prize pot and the names of the three lucky winners have now been drawn. Congratulations to Lisa, Sahar and Gioia! Winners have already been contacted.
🦭 buff.ly/byOcx7j
🦭 buff.ly/byOcx7j
Let’s talk about money! 💶
By investing in the health of the Baltic Sea, we also invest in long-term economic resilience across the region. The Baltic Sea's recovery is not just an environmental imperative but an economic necessity.
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By investing in the health of the Baltic Sea, we also invest in long-term economic resilience across the region. The Baltic Sea's recovery is not just an environmental imperative but an economic necessity.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Let’s talk about money! 💶
By investing in the health of the Baltic Sea, we also invest in long-term economic resilience across the region. The Baltic Sea's recovery is not just an environmental imperative but an economic necessity.
🔗 buff.ly/cmG2Gc7
By investing in the health of the Baltic Sea, we also invest in long-term economic resilience across the region. The Baltic Sea's recovery is not just an environmental imperative but an economic necessity.
🔗 buff.ly/cmG2Gc7
Agriculture remains a key source of phosphorus and nitrogen inputs to the Baltic Sea. 🚜 🌱 This guideline compiles practical and evidence-based measures to strengthen soil structure, reduce erosion, and mitigate both particulate and soluble phosphorus runoff.
Download here: buff.ly/i64yodV
Download here: buff.ly/i64yodV
October 31, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Agriculture remains a key source of phosphorus and nitrogen inputs to the Baltic Sea. 🚜 🌱 This guideline compiles practical and evidence-based measures to strengthen soil structure, reduce erosion, and mitigate both particulate and soluble phosphorus runoff.
Download here: buff.ly/i64yodV
Download here: buff.ly/i64yodV
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Delighted to be back in #Sopot, 🇵🇱, for 3 days of inspiring meetings. #BalticSea Region #security will top the agenda at this week’s back-to-back #BSSSC Day of Cities and Regions and #EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025. @helcominfo.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Delighted to be back in #Sopot, 🇵🇱, for 3 days of inspiring meetings. #BalticSea Region #security will top the agenda at this week’s back-to-back #BSSSC Day of Cities and Regions and #EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025. @helcominfo.bsky.social
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Identifying key challenges of regional security, high-level panelists at today’s #BSSSC conference stressed the need for a comprehensive and wholistic concept of security and a multilevel approach involving all levels of governance, with regional coop as vital elements. @helcominfo.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Identifying key challenges of regional security, high-level panelists at today’s #BSSSC conference stressed the need for a comprehensive and wholistic concept of security and a multilevel approach involving all levels of governance, with regional coop as vital elements. @helcominfo.bsky.social
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⏰ Only one week left!
Join the final MEER:STARK workshop on 3–4 Nov 2025 | Berlin & online
With @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social, @sscmarine.bsky.social, @bund.net, @helcominfo.bsky.social & more.
Register 👉 www.forms.ecologic.eu/MEERSTARK-Fi...
Join the final MEER:STARK workshop on 3–4 Nov 2025 | Berlin & online
With @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social, @sscmarine.bsky.social, @bund.net, @helcominfo.bsky.social & more.
Register 👉 www.forms.ecologic.eu/MEERSTARK-Fi...
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 AM
⏰ Only one week left!
Join the final MEER:STARK workshop on 3–4 Nov 2025 | Berlin & online
With @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social, @sscmarine.bsky.social, @bund.net, @helcominfo.bsky.social & more.
Register 👉 www.forms.ecologic.eu/MEERSTARK-Fi...
Join the final MEER:STARK workshop on 3–4 Nov 2025 | Berlin & online
With @umweltbundesamt.bsky.social, @sscmarine.bsky.social, @bund.net, @helcominfo.bsky.social & more.
Register 👉 www.forms.ecologic.eu/MEERSTARK-Fi...
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The #EUSBSR AF 2025 kicks off w. reflections on the vulnerability of the #BalticSea region and the pivotal role of multilat. coop. for a resilient BSR. A thriving BS environment is indispensable to regional resilience, underscoring the relevance of cooperation in @helcominfo.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The #EUSBSR AF 2025 kicks off w. reflections on the vulnerability of the #BalticSea region and the pivotal role of multilat. coop. for a resilient BSR. A thriving BS environment is indispensable to regional resilience, underscoring the relevance of cooperation in @helcominfo.bsky.social
❗ CLOSING TOMORROW ❗
ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY! 🦭
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
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🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY! 🦭
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
❗ CLOSING TOMORROW ❗
ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY! 🦭
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY! 🦭
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
The Baltic Sea has been experiencing eutrophication since the 1970s. However, accepting its current state as permanent would be a mistake - the Baltic Sea has the potential to become much more! 🌊
Can you imagine a blue future for the Baltic Sea? 💙
Read more: buff.ly/B6v4Awz
Can you imagine a blue future for the Baltic Sea? 💙
Read more: buff.ly/B6v4Awz
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Baltic Sea has been experiencing eutrophication since the 1970s. However, accepting its current state as permanent would be a mistake - the Baltic Sea has the potential to become much more! 🌊
Can you imagine a blue future for the Baltic Sea? 💙
Read more: buff.ly/B6v4Awz
Can you imagine a blue future for the Baltic Sea? 💙
Read more: buff.ly/B6v4Awz
It’s green, cloudy, thick and nutritious. What is it? 🥤
Unfortunately, this description portrays the Baltic Sea remarkably well. The reason for this is down to eutrophication, one of the broadest and most persistent issues facing the Baltic Sea. ✳️
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/B6v4Awz
Unfortunately, this description portrays the Baltic Sea remarkably well. The reason for this is down to eutrophication, one of the broadest and most persistent issues facing the Baltic Sea. ✳️
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/B6v4Awz
October 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
It’s green, cloudy, thick and nutritious. What is it? 🥤
Unfortunately, this description portrays the Baltic Sea remarkably well. The reason for this is down to eutrophication, one of the broadest and most persistent issues facing the Baltic Sea. ✳️
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/B6v4Awz
Unfortunately, this description portrays the Baltic Sea remarkably well. The reason for this is down to eutrophication, one of the broadest and most persistent issues facing the Baltic Sea. ✳️
Read more: 🔗 buff.ly/B6v4Awz
The Baltic Sea has been experiencing eutrophication since the 1970s, and it’s taken its toll on our lessened perception of this precious sea. 🦠
We’ve crafted a little help for you to stay clear on what could a healthy Baltic Sea be like in the future 🩵
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We’ve crafted a little help for you to stay clear on what could a healthy Baltic Sea be like in the future 🩵
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October 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Baltic Sea has been experiencing eutrophication since the 1970s, and it’s taken its toll on our lessened perception of this precious sea. 🦠
We’ve crafted a little help for you to stay clear on what could a healthy Baltic Sea be like in the future 🩵
🔗 buff.ly/SADmS7i
We’ve crafted a little help for you to stay clear on what could a healthy Baltic Sea be like in the future 🩵
🔗 buff.ly/SADmS7i
This year, HELCOM has been collaborating with "Guarding the Baltic Sea", a multidisciplinary art project by the EUNIC Cluster Finland. By bringing together artists from various countries, the project seeks to develop innovative solutions for ocean literacy. 🌊
Learn more: buff.ly/kBtG7tW
Learn more: buff.ly/kBtG7tW
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This year, HELCOM has been collaborating with "Guarding the Baltic Sea", a multidisciplinary art project by the EUNIC Cluster Finland. By bringing together artists from various countries, the project seeks to develop innovative solutions for ocean literacy. 🌊
Learn more: buff.ly/kBtG7tW
Learn more: buff.ly/kBtG7tW
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶! ⚓
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶! ⚓
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
Last week, MSP practitioners, data experts & authorities from across Europe gathered in Helsinki for an intense and inspiring MSP week. Five days full of collaboration, data and discussions to accelerate progress on MSP across Europe and beyond!
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I was very pleased to participate in this week’s online knowledge exchange event organized by the Swedish Agency of Marine and Water Management in cooperation with the #NairobiConvention Secretariat and @unep-cobsea.bsky.social. Thank you for the opportunity to present! @helcominfo.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I was very pleased to participate in this week’s online knowledge exchange event organized by the Swedish Agency of Marine and Water Management in cooperation with the #NairobiConvention Secretariat and @unep-cobsea.bsky.social. Thank you for the opportunity to present! @helcominfo.bsky.social
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a new #GES4SEAS #MOOC, this time on Ecosystem-Based Management (#EBM), starting shortly. Stay tuned: @emarineboard.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social @eurogoos.bsky.social @ospar.bsky.social @helcominfo.bsky.social #MarineEcology #Research
October 17, 2025 at 9:41 AM
a new #GES4SEAS #MOOC, this time on Ecosystem-Based Management (#EBM), starting shortly. Stay tuned: @emarineboard.bsky.social @icesmarine.bsky.social @eurogoos.bsky.social @ospar.bsky.social @helcominfo.bsky.social #MarineEcology #Research
🦭 ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY!
Would you like to win your very own Ecosfera Baltica board game?
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
Would you like to win your very own Ecosfera Baltica board game?
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
October 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🦭 ECOSFERA BALTICA BOARD GAME GIVEAWAY!
Would you like to win your very own Ecosfera Baltica board game?
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
Would you like to win your very own Ecosfera Baltica board game?
Two Ecosfera Baltica board games will be raffled among the competition entrants. Only one entry per person is allowed.
buff.ly/o79F6Tf
🎯 The competition closes on 31 October 2025.
Ingredients for this Baltic Sea Spritz can be found in many common household items including clothing, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics and personal care products.
Read more in our leaflet 'The Baltic Sea Spritz — A cocktail of hazardous substances'. buff.ly/itC0mpX
Read more in our leaflet 'The Baltic Sea Spritz — A cocktail of hazardous substances'. buff.ly/itC0mpX
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Ingredients for this Baltic Sea Spritz can be found in many common household items including clothing, furniture, pharmaceuticals, plastics and personal care products.
Read more in our leaflet 'The Baltic Sea Spritz — A cocktail of hazardous substances'. buff.ly/itC0mpX
Read more in our leaflet 'The Baltic Sea Spritz — A cocktail of hazardous substances'. buff.ly/itC0mpX
NEW REPORT!
Regionally developed descriptions for Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental Practice (BAP) on sustainable marine and freshwater aquaculture to minimize environmental impacts and support ecologically responsible production in the Baltic Sea region.
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Regionally developed descriptions for Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental Practice (BAP) on sustainable marine and freshwater aquaculture to minimize environmental impacts and support ecologically responsible production in the Baltic Sea region.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:18 AM
NEW REPORT!
Regionally developed descriptions for Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental Practice (BAP) on sustainable marine and freshwater aquaculture to minimize environmental impacts and support ecologically responsible production in the Baltic Sea region.
🔗 buff.ly/xRFkOye
Regionally developed descriptions for Best Available Technology (BAT) and Best Environmental Practice (BAP) on sustainable marine and freshwater aquaculture to minimize environmental impacts and support ecologically responsible production in the Baltic Sea region.
🔗 buff.ly/xRFkOye
Recipe for the Baltic Sea Spritz: Mix your desired amounts of substances from the list below with a dash of brackish water. Enjoy, if you dare!🍹
Luckily, measures taken do work, and we can act towards a healthier Baltic Sea together!
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#StateOfTheBalticSea #HOLAS3 #BalticSea
Luckily, measures taken do work, and we can act towards a healthier Baltic Sea together!
🔗 buff.ly/itC0mpX
#StateOfTheBalticSea #HOLAS3 #BalticSea
October 14, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Recipe for the Baltic Sea Spritz: Mix your desired amounts of substances from the list below with a dash of brackish water. Enjoy, if you dare!🍹
Luckily, measures taken do work, and we can act towards a healthier Baltic Sea together!
🔗 buff.ly/itC0mpX
#StateOfTheBalticSea #HOLAS3 #BalticSea
Luckily, measures taken do work, and we can act towards a healthier Baltic Sea together!
🔗 buff.ly/itC0mpX
#StateOfTheBalticSea #HOLAS3 #BalticSea
📢 Closing soon!
We are seeking two qualified legal consultants/firms to evaluate whether CCS activities are legally permissible under the Helsinki Convention and relevant international legal instruments.
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We are seeking two qualified legal consultants/firms to evaluate whether CCS activities are legally permissible under the Helsinki Convention and relevant international legal instruments.
ℹ️ buff.ly/RoPnCZL
October 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📢 Closing soon!
We are seeking two qualified legal consultants/firms to evaluate whether CCS activities are legally permissible under the Helsinki Convention and relevant international legal instruments.
ℹ️ buff.ly/RoPnCZL
We are seeking two qualified legal consultants/firms to evaluate whether CCS activities are legally permissible under the Helsinki Convention and relevant international legal instruments.
ℹ️ buff.ly/RoPnCZL