The Helsinki Convention (HELCOM) seeks to protect the Baltic Sea from all sources of pollution from land, air and sea, as well as to preserve biological diversity and to promote the sustainable use of marine resources.
Regional sea conventions are agreements among countries sharing a common body of water, setting rules for the management of marine resources in that region. Covering topics like pollution prevention, climate change, pressures borne from human activities, protection and conservation of biodiversity and ecosystems; these conventions foster cooperation and coordination among riparian states to combat pollution and ensure sustainable development by establishing strategies and regional plans for their respective regions.
The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP)—Barcelona Convention System works with Contracting Parties and partners to fulfill the vision of a healthy Mediterranean Sea and Coast that underpin sustainable development in the region.
Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea Against Pollution (the Black Sea Commission) implements the provisions of the Convention and the Black Sea Strategic Action Plan
OSPAR’s main objective is to prevent and eliminate pollution and protect the marine environment from the adverse effects of human activities, while promoting the sustainable use of its goods and services.