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 »
New tool strengthens marine assessments in Arctic, Baltic and North-East Atlantic regions
The new, openly available Harmonised Regional Seas Assessment Tool (HARSAT) has been presented this week to the HELCOM working group… Read More »
HELCOM 50th anniversary: recording, speeches and videos now online
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM, Latvia, currently holding the Chairmanship of HELCOM, hosted a… Read More »