HELCOM
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| Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM) | |
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 Contracting parties of HELCOM |
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| Formation | 1974 |
| Type | IGO |
| Legal status | Treaty-based |
| Purpose/focus | Protection of the Baltic Sea environment |
| Location | Helsinki, Finland |
| Official languages | English |
| Chairperson | Gabriella Lindholm |
| Executive Secretary | Monika Stankiewicz |
| Main organ | Ministerial Meeting |
| Website | www.helcom.fi |
The Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission (HELCOM), also known as Helsinki Commission), is an intergovernmental organization governing the Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area (Helsinki Convention). HELCOM works on protection of the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Contracting parties of HELCOM are:[1]
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- HELCOM official website
- 16 April 2012 (HELCOM Information Services) Continuation of Luga Samplings Expected to Be Discussed this Week
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