Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission

The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, also known as HELCOM, is an organization that brings together countries bordering the Baltic Sea to protect and improve its marine environment. They collaborate on issues like pollution, habitat preservation, and sustainable use of resources, ensuring the sea remains healthy for ecosystems, people, and future generations. HELCOM sets environmental standards, monitors the sea’s condition, and promotes joint actions to reduce threats such as pollution from industrial, agricultural, and urban sources. Its goal is to ensure that the Baltic Sea remains a clean and sustainable marine environment.