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Please note that LDAP authentication will be phased out and disabled by the end of August 2026.
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Member State report / Art11 / 2014-2020 / D10 / Finland / Baltic Sea

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 11 Monitoring programmes (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2014-10-15; 2020-10-15
GES Descriptor D10 Litter
Member State Finland
Region/subregion Baltic Sea
Reported by Reporter not found
Report date -; 2020-10-31
Report access
2014 data
2020 data
Monitoring programme Monitoring programme name
Monitoring programme Reference existing programme
Monitoring programme Marine Unit ID
Q4e - Programme ID
Q4f - Programme description
Q5e - Natural variability
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate data
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Established methods
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q5d - Adequacy for assessment of GES Q5d - Adequate capacity
Q5f - Description of programme for GES assessment
Q5g - Gap-filling date for GES assessment
Q5h - Plans to implement monitoring for GES assessment
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Environmental target
Q6a -Relevant targets Q6a - Associated indicator
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_SuitableData
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6b_EstablishedMethods
Q6b - Adequacy for assessment of targets Q6d_AdequateCapacity
Q6c - Target updating
Q6d - Description of programme for targets assessment
Q6e - Gap-filling date for targets assessment
Q6f - Plans to implement monitoring for targets assessment
Q7a - Relevant activities
Q7b - Description of monitoring of activities
Q7c - Relevant measures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate data
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Established methods
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate understanding of GES
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Adequate capacity
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses activities and pressures
Q7e - Adequacy for assessment of measures Q7d - Addresses effectiveness of measures
Q7d - Description of monitoring for measures
Q7f - Gap-filling date for activities and measures
Q8a - Links to existing Monitoring Programmes
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme ID
Reference sub-programme Sub-programme name
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme ID
Q4g - Sub-programmes Sub-programme name
Q4k - Monitoring purpose
Q4l - Links of monitoring programmes of other Directives and Conventions
Q5c - Features Q5c - Habitats
Q5c - Features Q5c - Species list
Q5c - Features Q5c - Physical/Chemical features
Q5c - Features Q5c - Pressures
Q9a - Elements
Q5a - GES criteria Relevant GES criteria
Q5b - GES indicators Relevant GES indicators
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population size
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species population characteristics
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Species impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat distribution
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat extent
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (physical-chemical)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat condition (biological)
Q9b - Parameters monitored (state/impact) Habitat impacts
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure input
Q9b - Parameters monitored (pressures) Pressure output
Q9b - Parameters monitored (activity) Activity
Q9b Parameters monitored (other) Other
Q41 Spatial scope
Q4j - Description of spatial scope
Marine Unit IDs
Q4h - Temporal scope Start date- End date
Q9h - Temporal resolution of sampling
Q9c - Monitoring method
Q9d - Description of alteration to method
Q9e - Quality assurance
Q9f - Quality control
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - Proportion of area covered %
Q9g - Spatial resolution of sampling Q9g - No. of samples
Q9i - Description of sample representivity
Q10a - Scale for aggregation of data
Q10b - Other scale for aggregation of data
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data type
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access mechanism
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data access rights
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - INSPIRE standard
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c Date data are available
Q10c - Access to monitoring data Q10c - Data update frequency
Q10d - Description of data access
Descriptor
D10
D10
D10
D10
Monitoring strategy description
The programme consists of three sub-programmes gathering data on beach litter, the amount and quality of microparticles of human origin in the water column and the sediment. The programme also includes monitoring of the quantities of waste reported under environmental permits.
The programme consists of three sub-programmes gathering data on beach litter, the amount and quality of microparticles of human origin in the water column and the sediment. The programme also includes monitoring of the quantities of waste reported under environmental permits.
The programme consists of three sub-programmes gathering data on beach litter, the amount and quality of microparticles of human origin in the water column and the sediment. The programme also includes monitoring of the quantities of waste reported under environmental permits.
The programme consists of three sub-programmes gathering data on beach litter, the amount and quality of microparticles of human origin in the water column and the sediment. The programme also includes monitoring of the quantities of waste reported under environmental permits.
Coverage of GES criteria
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Gaps and plans
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
No gaps.
Related targets
  • ROSKAT1
  • ROSKAT2
  • ROSKAT3
  • ROSKAT4
  • ROSKAT1
  • ROSKAT2
  • ROSKAT3
  • ROSKAT4
  • ROSKAT1
  • ROSKAT2
  • ROSKAT3
  • ROSKAT4
  • ROSKAT1
  • ROSKAT2
  • ROSKAT3
  • ROSKAT4
Coverage of targets
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Adequate monitoring is in place by July 2020
Related measures
  • BALFI-M013-LITT - 'LITT1 - A broad scope general survey, setting out a target and measures for reducing littering in the marine environment'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M013-LITT - 'LITT1 - A broad scope general survey, setting out a target and measures for reducing littering in the marine environment'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M013-LITT - 'LITT1 - A broad scope general survey, setting out a target and measures for reducing littering in the marine environment'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
  • BALFI-M013-LITT - 'LITT1 - A broad scope general survey, setting out a target and measures for reducing littering in the marine environment'
  • BALFI-M029-INFO - 'INFO1-Communication related to the objectives and measures for marine resource management'
Coverage of measures
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018
Adequate monitoring was in place by 2018
Related monitoring programmes
  • BALFI-d10-1
  • BALFI-d10-2
  • BALFI-d10-3
  • BALFI-d10-1
  • BALFI-d10-2
  • BALFI-d10-3
  • BALFI-d10-1
  • BALFI-d10-2
  • BALFI-d10-3
  • BALFI-d10-1
  • BALFI-d10-2
  • BALFI-d10-3
Programme code
BALFI-D10-1
BALFI-D10-1
BALFI-D10-2
BALFI-D10-3
Programme name
Macrolitter charasteristics and abundance
Macrolitter charasteristics and abundance
Microlitter charasteristics and abundance
Amount of waste
Update type
Same programme as in 2014
Same programme as in 2014
New programme
New programme
Old programme codes
Programme description
Program monitors composition, amount and spatial distribution of litter on the coastline. Aim is to discover reason and trends for litter. Monitoring is citizen science driven. Monitoring of benthic litter is under deveplopment
Program monitors composition, amount and spatial distribution of litter on the coastline. Aim is to discover reason and trends for litter. Monitoring is citizen science driven. Monitoring of benthic litter is under deveplopment
Program monitors composition, amount and spatial distribution of litter in water and sediment. Aim is to discover spatial trends for litter.
Program collects data about amount of waste handled in the harbors and if needed in marinas.
Monitoring purpose
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Environmental state and impacts
  • Pressures in the marine environment
Other policies and conventions
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
  • HELCOM Monitoring programmes
Regional cooperation - coordinating body
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
  • HELCOM
Regional cooperation - countries involved
Regional cooperation - implementation level
Common monitoring strategy
Common monitoring strategy
Agreed data collection methods
Monitoring details
Features
Litter in the environment
Litter in the environment
Micro-litter in the environment
Waste treatment and disposal
Litter in the environment
Litter in the environment
Micro-litter in the environment
Waste treatment and disposal
Litter in the environment
Litter in the environment
Micro-litter in the environment
Waste treatment and disposal
Litter in the environment
Litter in the environment
Micro-litter in the environment
Waste treatment and disposal
Elements
  • Artificial polymer materials
  • Ceramics/pottery
  • Cloth/textile
  • Food waste
  • Glass/ceramics
  • Medical waste
  • Other materials
  • Paper/cardboard
  • Processed/worked wood
  • Rubber
  • Sanitary waste
  • Undefined
  • Metal
  • Artificial polymer materials
  • Other materials
  • Not Applicable
GES criteria
D10C1
D10C1
D10C2
D10C1
Parameters
  • Amount on coastline
  • Amount on seabed
  • Amount on coastline
  • Amount on seabed
  • Amount on water surface
  • Other
Parameter Other
Amount of litter left to the harbors (tons)
Spatial scope
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Territorial waters
  • Terrestrial part of MS
  • Territorial waters
  • EEZ (or similar)
  • Coastal waters (WFD)
Marine reporting units
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-INNER
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-MIDDLE
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-OUTER
  • BAL-FI-BB-COAST
  • BAL-FI-BS-COAST
  • BAL-FI-GF-COAST
  • BAL-FI-QK-COAST
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-INNER
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-MIDDLE
  • BAL-FI-AP-COAST-OUTER
  • BAL-FI-BB-COAST
  • BAL-FI-BS-COAST
  • BAL-FI-GF-COAST
  • BAL-FI-QK-COAST
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-FI
Temporal scope (start date - end date)
2012-9999
2012-9999
2020-9999
2020-9999
Monitoring frequency
3-monthly
3-monthly
Yearly
Other
Monitoring type
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling land/beach
  • In-situ sampling coastal
  • In-situ sampling offshore
  • Administrative data collection
Monitoring method
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring beach litter
  • HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring beach litter
  • Other monitoring method
  • Other monitoring method
Monitoring method other
Agreed methods in MSFD TG Marine Ltter and HELCOM.
Data for the monitoring already exist in the harbors and Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) Centres
Quality control
Beach litter monitoring follows HELCOM:n EN-ML instructions (HELCOM, 2018). Keep the Archipelago Tidy Association (PSS ry) is responsible for training of volunteers for the monitoring. Monitoring is done three times a year (spring, summer, fall)
Beach litter monitoring follows HELCOM:n EN-ML instructions (HELCOM, 2018). Keep the Archipelago Tidy Association (PSS ry) is responsible for training of volunteers for the monitoring. Monitoring is done three times a year (spring, summer, fall)
Under development
No quality control
Data management
Data will be stored in Finnish Environment Institute for time being. Summary of the result is published in Suomen merialueen roskaantumisen lähteet - https://helda.helsinki.fi/handle/10138/313542
Data will be stored in Finnish Environment Institute for time being. Summary of the result is published in Suomen merialueen roskaantumisen lähteet - https://helda.helsinki.fi/handle/10138/313542
Data Managment is under development
Data access
Related indicator/name
  • BAL-FI-IND-MARINE-LITTER
  • BAL-FI-IND-MARINE-LITTER
  • BAL-FI-IND-WASTE_PORTS
Contact
References
HELCOM 2018 - HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring beach litter. http://www.helcom.fi/Documents/Action%20areas/Monitoring%20and%20assessment/Manuals%20and%20Guidelines/Guidelines%20for%20monitoring%20beach%20litter.pdf
HELCOM 2018 - HELCOM Guidelines for monitoring beach litter. http://www.helcom.fi/Documents/Action%20areas/Monitoring%20and%20assessment/Manuals%20and%20Guidelines/Guidelines%20for%20monitoring%20beach%20litter.pdf