Statement by the Executive Secretary of HELCOM, Mrs. Monika Stankiewicz, giving her account on the activities of the Commission in… Read More »

Higher political support needed for cleaner Baltic, says Halonen
President Tarja Halonen and HELCOM Executive Secretary Monika Stankiewicz. Photo: Marco ManziJoyful mood accompanied the HELCOM 40th anniversary Jubilee session… Read More »
Main celebrations for 40-year Helsinki Convention start tomorrow
Honorary guests, expert speakers and panelists, and the extended HELCOM family will celebrate tomorrow 5 March the 40th anniversary year… Read More »
Baltic progress in marine protected areas discussed with global executive
The renowned efforts of HELCOM on marine protected areas (MPAs) are addressed today in a high level visit of Executive… Read More »
Baltic monitoring and assessment experience contributes to EU Conference
A major Brussels conference ‘Healthy Oceans – Productive Ecosystems ()’ opens today bringing together those working with or in relation… Read More »
President Halonen opens HELCOM 40th Jubilee
WHOPresident Tarja Halonen;Ville Niinistö, Minister of Environment of Finland;Jacqueline Alder, Head, Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems Branch, Division of Environmental Policy… Read More »
Tackling spills across Europe
HELCOM hosts a pan-European meeting today on pollution incident cooperation, with the view to maintain a thorough exchange of experiences… Read More »
Dredging damage managed by expert group
Helping to minimize impact of any disposed material containing heavy metals and other hazardous substances is the ultimate goal of… Read More »
Live video from 40-year HELCOM Jubilee session next month
Celebrating Four Decades of Extraordinary Marine Protection Work with HELCOM HELCOM invites everyone to join in celebrating the 40th anniversary… Read More »
Improving ship safety of main routes
Today’s meeting of the HELCOM Group of Experts on Safety of Navigation () will discuss further measures to improve safety… Read More »