Formation 1974 (1974) Location Helsinki, Finland Chairperson Gabriella Lindholm | Legal status Treaty-based Official language English Founded 1974 | |
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Purpose Protection of the Baltic Sea environment Type Intergovernmental organization | ||
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:
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