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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http://www.helcom.fi 07-02-2012 14:05:04
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Today, we’re celebrating the 'International Day of the Baltic Harbour Porpoise'.
Find out more about this unique but threatened marine mammal:
express.adobe.com/page/iltuw2a4E…
#harbourporpoise #IDBHP #BalticSea
🔎 New tool strengthens #MarineAssessments in #Arctic , #Baltic and #NorthEastAtlantic regions!
The open access HARSAT tool is another strong indication of the great cross-regional cooperation of AMAP, OSPAR & HELCOM.
👉News release: bit.ly/4bGsOpG
#Baltic Sea
🌍🎈🎉 Environmental Advocates Alert! Help us tackle balloon and confetti pollution. Join KIMO & HELCOM’s survey to protect our seas and marine life. Takes 10 mins, responses anonymous.
Fill the survey by tapping in the link below 👇🏻
ℹ️More info: [email protected]
Nutrient input reduction scheme was a momentous occasion for the Baltic Sea, but as in #ChesapeakeBay , they are still struggling to achieve agricultural nonpoint source goals.
🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️
Introduced within the Baltic Sea Action Plan, the HELCOM nutrient input reduction scheme is a regional approach to sharing the burden of nutrient reductions, with the aim of a Baltic Sea unaffected by eutrophication.
#HELCOMThroughHistory
🔥One more day to apply! 🔥
We're looking for a trainee for a new project on non-indigenous species and to support in i.a. data collection, quality control & compiling information.
👉Read the full ad here: bit.ly/3UJMNOB
#BalticSea #marineenvironment #marineprotection
Most confetti is actually made of plastic ⚠️
Because the pieces are small, they easily break up into #microplastics - the most damaging form of plastic pollution.
Let’s get creative and #CelebrateBetter ! 🌹
Find out more: helcom.fi/help-us-preven…
🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️
The Baltic Sea Action Plan, first adopted in 2007, is HELCOM’s strategic programme of measures and actions for achieving good environmental status of the sea, ultimately leading to a Baltic Sea in a healthy state 🌱
#HELCOMThroughHistory
Did you know that helium balloons can travel far?
REALLY far…
In 2013 a schoolboy in the UK released a helium balloon for a school project. It was recovered in Australia!
So… let’s stop doing it.
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#CelebrateBetter with KIMO International & HELCOM
🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️
The Baltic Sea, identified by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a Particularly Sensitive Sea Area (PSSA), highlights need for special protection due to vulnerability to maritime environmental damage.
#HELCOMThroughHistory
📢 Why pollute your environment with thousands of pieces of plastic confetti?
Flower petals work better, smell better and are biodegradable! 💐🌸🌺
Let’s #CelebrateBetter with KIMO International & @HELCOMinfo
Find out more: helcom.fi/CelebrateBetter