Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS), is an association of independent states, founded between 1989 and 1992
Three priority areas:
regional identity
a sustainable and prosperous region
a safe and secure region
The Baltic Sea Festival is held annually from August to September. It is a classical music festival, the aim of which is to draw public attention to the environment and mainly to the depletion of the natural resources of the Baltic Sea.
Since 1973, WWF France has been working on a daily basis to offer future generations a living planet. We work to stop environmental degradation and build a future where humans live in harmony with nature. It defends the Baltic Sea as an essential space in Northern Europe.
The Baltic Commission for the Protection of the Marine Environment – also known as the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) – is an intergovernmental organization (IGO) and regional maritime convention in the Baltic Sea region. A regional platform for environmental policy development, HELCOM was established in 1974 to protect the marine environment of the Baltic Sea from all sources of pollution.
The Baltic Sea Conservation Foundation:
In cooperation with partners in the Baltic Sea region, our Foundation seeks to restore and strengthen the marine environment of the Baltic Sea. Our goal is to protect and maintain the unique habitats and species of this region by reducing environmental pressures and pollution, enabling the creation of new protected areas and improving the management of existing ones.
Coalition Clean Baltic CCB is a network of non-governmental organizations working together to protect the Baltic Sea. They engage in advocacy, public awareness and regional collaboration to combat issues such as pollution, overfishing and the destruction of marine habitats.
The Baltic Sea Project within the UNESCO Associated Schools Network aims to bring together teachers and students from Baltic Sea countries to work towards a common goal: raising environmental awareness among future generations, supporting environmentally friendly attitudes the environment and teaching young people the skills to notice and explore changes in their environment.
John Nurminen Foundation
The Foundation has two key areas of activity: cultural activities focusing on maritime history and environmental work through its Clean Baltic Sea projects. The aim of the Foundation's Clean Baltic Sea projects is to reduce eutrophication of the Baltic Sea and increase environmental awareness of its condition.
Interreg Baltic Sea Region 2021-2027 is a source of EU funding. We offer more than money: we bring together cultures, perspectives and expertise to achieve the best shared ideas and solutions. With our support, projects drive the transition to a green and resilient region. Together we improve the lives of the people of the Baltic Sea.
