Ms Christel Liljestr

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Consultation on Maritime Environment in the
Baltic SeaHELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan

• Ms Christel Liljeström
• President of the Board of the Regional Council of
  Itä-Uusimaa (FI)
• Contact person of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission
  on HELCOM
• Europe of the Sea Seminar The Regions at the
  Heart of the Green Paper
• 17 February 2006, Brest

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HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan

• European Marine Strategy foresees an
  Action Plan for each eco-region
• HELCOM in unique position to deliver Baltic
  Action Plan
• Opportunity to ensure that Baltic Sea
  specifics are fully accounted for in European
  policies

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• HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan is based on
  ecological objectives which are defined to
  reflect a common vision of a healthy Baltic Sea
• Key issues requiring action

• Eutrophication
• Hazardous substances
• Maritime activities
• Biodiversity

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HELCOM Convention Area
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• All the stakeholders have an active say in
  developing Baltic Sea Action Plan
• The kick-off Stakeholder Conference on the
  development of the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan,
  7 March 2006, Helsinki, Finland
• Creation of task force for practical work
• political commitment, integrated policy sector
  approach, holistic approach and co-ordination
  with similar activities

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For more information please contact
Helsinki Commission (HELCOM) Secretariat in
Helsinki, Finland, www.helcom.fi
CPMR Baltic Sea Commission Secretariat in Lahti,
Päijät-Häme, Finland www.cpmr.org (Geographical
Commissions)