Glittering #Daugava in #Riga tonight. #Latvia #Latvija

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Latvian National Television interviewed this morning Rüdiger Strempel, as well as Jannica Haldin of HELCOM, about the state of the #BalticSea and what is being done about it. #Financing and #aquaculture were among other topics of interest.

⏰There's still time to join us online for HELCOM's Anniversary - celebrating 50 years of Baltic Sea collaboration and protection! 🥳 (1/5)

It may look like a December HOD meeting, but today is the first day of IC #HELCOM 2-2024 in #Riga , #Latvia . HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission VARAM 🇺🇦

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time!🕰️

The first HELCOM MPAs were established in 1994, following the revised 1992 Helsinki Convention. Contracting Parties are required to take measures to conserve natural habitats and biodiversity in the Baltic Sea. 🐟

#HELCOMThroughHistory

One more day to register for enjoying online our anniversary party this week (Thu 25th) and getting amazed by the stellar programme!
👉 Register for online access: bit.ly/3Ut0uRR
📜 Full programme: lnkd.in/dTzi8Nqm
🤓 Bios of speakers: bit.ly/3xMvraK

#Helsinki today: #takatalvi at its most picturesque. #Helsingfors #Suomi #Finland

Next Thursday, ministers and high-level representatives will gather in Riga, Latvia, for discussing the way forward in protecting the Baltic Sea #marineenvironment .
Leveraging results of the latest HELCOM assessment will be in key focus.
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🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

A workshop was held Riga, Latvia, to address the geopolitical changes following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, with a focus on implementing the Helsinki Convention in the post-Soviet states.📝

#HELCOMThroughHistory

🕰️It’s HELCOM Through History time! 🕰️

The Helsinki Convention was revised in 1992 to address emerging environmental challenges and geopolitical changes in the region. The 1992 Convention was signed by 10 Contracting Parties. 🌍

#HELCOMThroughHistory

Secretary John Kerry at Our Ocean Greece this morning: “None of us should be content to be force-fed an endless diet of microplastics.”HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

In a panel discussion on #PlasticPollution , the Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development of #Latvia , Inga Bērziņa, stresses the gravity of the problem in the #BalticSea and the importance of HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission in tackling it. Our Ocean Greece Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦

Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius: “There is an alarm and it’s coming from the ocean. We need to move faster and take stronger action.” Our Ocean Greece HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

Secretary John Kerry: “In a run against time itself our current ambition is not enough. Our commitment must keep growing…There is no time to rest…We must still accelerate.” Our Ocean Greece HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

Giorgos Gerapetritis, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic: “The ocean can save us, but first we have to save the ocean.” Our Ocean Greece @Hel

H.E. Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic: “The sea is more than just a geographical feature. It serves as a potent symbol of transformation and rebirth.” Our Ocean Greece HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

High-level speakers stress the need to step up and speed up efforts for the protection of our ocean and seas at Our Ocean Greece HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

Thrilled to be in #Athens and looking forward to 2 inspiring days at #OurOceanGreece ! Our Ocean Greece HELCOM - the Helsinki Commission

Kaliméra Athina!