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Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki a success
The Baltic Sea Action Summit that was held in Helsinki on Wednesday, 10 February was a success in the opinion of the arrangers. The summit attracted a large and high-level group of participants to Finlandia Hall to tell about their commitments to protect the Baltic Sea. All in all around 500 persons were on hand for the event.
The summit was hosted by President of the Republic Tarja Halonen, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen and Mr Ilkka Herlin, the Chairman of the Baltic Sea Action Group, who together convened the summit. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs took charge of preparations and arrangements.
The summit was attended by heads of state and government and ministers from eleven countries around the Baltic Sea. Participants included King Carl XVI Gustaf and Minister of the Environment Andreas Carlgren of Sweden, President Valdis Zatlers of Latvia, President Dalia Grybauskaité of Lithuania, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway, Prime Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen of Denmark, Prime Minister Andrus Ansip of Estonia, Prime Minister Vladimir Putin of Russia, Deputy Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak of Poland, Federal Minister of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection Ilse Aigner of Germany, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Vitali Kulik of Belarus and EU Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
Numerous NGOs and businesses also took part in the summit and made commitments to protect the Baltic Sea. This was the first time such a summit focusing on concrete commitments and bringing together the private and public sectors has been arranged in Finland.
About 140 commitments were made at the summit, which is a considerable number. The purpose of all the commitments is to promote the protection of the Baltic Sea and to improve its ecological condition. The commitments are concrete and the Baltic Sea Action Group will monitor their implementation.
"I am very glad that the Baltic Sea countries were represented at such a high level. The participation of NGOs and businesses on such a broad front also made this an entirely new type of summit. All actors are needed in this cooperation. I thank the participants for all the commitments that were made to protect the Baltic environment. We don't expect miracles but we do expect hard work, of which this summit was a demonstration," said President of the Republic Tarja Halonen.
"This was an important step forward in protecting the Baltic Sea. Our common sea needs action and not just talk. Hopefully as many people as possible will be encouraged by this summit's example and make a commitment to protect the Baltic Sea in their own activities. In the future paying attention to environmental values will also be a competition edge for businesses," noted Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen.
"Now promises have been made and measures must be taken to fulfil them. We will go on working and monitor the situation constantly, since protecting the Baltic Sea is a continuing process," emphasized Mr Ilkka Herlin, the Chairman of the Baltic Sea Action Group.
Co-Convenors
Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG)
The Baltic Sea Action Group ( BSAG) is a part of the Foundation for a Living Baltic Sea. It is devoted to rescuing the Baltic Sea with carefully chosen projects. BSAG is responsible of the content of the Summit and for gathering the commitments.
To carry out the actions necessary to save the Baltic Sea, heads of state and government, corporations, business leaders and NGO’s must all work together. For this purpose, the President of the Republic of Finland, Tarja Halonen, together with Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen of Finland and the Chairman of the Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG), Ilkka Herlin, have launched a joint initiative: The Baltic Sea Action Summit 2010 (BSAS).
Latest activities:
Pro search – Underwater search and video recordings,
Loxus Technologies Oy. Read more »
Helping BSAG to achieve its mission by better communication,
ProCom - Finnish Association of Communications Professionals. Read more »
Co-operation between Vodokanal and LSBP to consult and have action to achieve Reach level in laboratory of Vodokanal,
Lahti Science and Business Park. Read more »
eOil with EcoFlow,
HT Industry Solutions Oy. Read more »
Developing technologies for oxygenation of hypoxic bottom areas, reducing environmental impact from ships and large-scale mussel farming in the northern Baltic Sea ,
Government of Åland. Read more »
Clean Baltic Shipping,
BSSSC Working Group on Maritime Policy. Read more »
Support for BSAG activities for a safe and secure Baltic Sea,
Ricoh Finland Oy. Read more »
Environmental measurement,
Vaisala Oyj. Read more »
Test bed for AIS + software,
Crystal Pool ltd. Read more »
RETRIEVING FARM,
Gundby Farm. Read more »
Itella for the Baltic Sea – "Itella Blue" Communication Program,
Itella Corporation. Read more »
Nord Stream Data and Information Fund,
Nord Stream AG. Read more »
Support in the European Parliament to the Baltic Sea Region,
Carl Haglund, MEP. Read more »
Expertise and network for BSAG projects,
Fortum Oyj. Read more »
Consulting the Russian oil industry and transportation network on oil recovery vessels and rescue operation technology,
SET Group / SET Petrochemicals Ltd. Read more »
Implementation of underground containers in Vilnius city center beach to decrease the waste pollution of the river Neris,
VSA Vilnius. Read more »
Commitment to NSF concept,
Passenger Port St. Petersburg “Marine Façade”. Read more »
Sonera's commitment to responsible recycling and utilization of sustainable communication services,
TeliaSonera Finland Oyj. Read more »
Technical and commercial assistance concerning waste manure treatment for BSAG,
City of Helsinki, Helsinki Energy. Read more »
Environmental awareness through nature photographing and environmental education,
WWF Finland. Read more »
Development of maritime safety in the Baltic Sea,
Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference. Read more »
Assistance in review the current manure waste treatment in poultry plants and farms to facilitate the start-up of the investments in sustainable technology solutions in the handling of the manure waste,
Ecology and Business, HELCOM. Read more »
Baltic Sea friendly advice to the public,
The Martha Association. Read more »
Scientific advice with applications, project coordination, innovations and communication,
Verso Finland Ltd. Read more »
Eco Cod program & Intensive pig production program – from devastating pollution to sustainable and inventive solutions,
Baltic Sea 2020. Read more »
Decreasing of the environmental impact of the Narva Power Plants – Cleaner Energy from Narva,
Eesti Energia AS. Read more »
Waste reception facilities for cruise ships,
Copenhagen Malmö Port AB. Read more »
Journalistic material on the Baltic Sea,
HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences. Read more »
Cooperation saves the Baltic Sea - networking assistance for BSAG in Russia,
Russian Capital Management Oy. Read more »
Sanoma Corporation for a safe Baltic Sea,
Sanoma Corporation. Read more »
Legal advise for BSAG,
Attorneys at law Borenius & Kemppinen Ltd. Read more »
The Baltic Sea Communication Network (Itämeri-viestijöiden verkosto),
The Baltic Sea Communication Network. Read more »
Promoting the use of the improved AIS+ application on ships in the Baltic Sea and North Sea,
Finnish Shipowners’ Association. Read more »
Finnair for the Baltic Sea,
Finnair Plc. Read more »
Education of customers about Baltic Sea eutrophication problems,
JSC Concern Achema Group. Read more »
Improvement of the Baltic Sea water quality by increasing ecological awareness of the citizens of Klaipėda city and Klaipėda district,
JSC “Klaipėdos vanduo”. Read more »
Evaluating debt financing possibilities for commercially or otherwise sound projects, initiated by other relevant parties, and also arranging debt financing in case of a positive first evaluation,
Nordea. Read more »
Environmental awareness from River Aurajoki,
The River Aurajoki Foundation. Read more »
The biodiversity in the Baltic Sea - happening, Monimuotoinen Itämeri - tapahtuma
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Biosukeltajat ry, Alleco Oy & Helsinki Environment Centre/Harakka Nature Centre. Read more »
Workshop for planning the Enhanced Navigation Support Information (ENSI) service,
Capgemini Consulting. Read more »
Safeguarding the northern Baltic Sea sea trout stocks,
Finnish Game and Fisheries Research Institute (FGFRI). Read more »
Seminartour in the BSR,
the Northern Netherlands Provinces SNN. Read more »
Technology Broker for the Baltic Sea Region,
Netherlands Water Partnership NWP and the Northern Netherlands Provinces (SNN). Read more »
“Mikkola Farm: sharing experiences with other farmers”
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Mikkola farm. Read more »
“The Pasture-springjumping” - Information day for journalists ,
Association for Traditional Rural Landscapes in South-West Finland, (Varsinais-Suomen perinnemaisemayhdistys, Egentliga Finlands Kulturmarksförening). Read more »
Introduction of improved measures to ensure environmentally sound choice and safe use of chemicals at SUE “Vodokanal of St. Petersburg” based on the REACH Regulation,
VODOKANAL OF ST.PETERSBURG. Read more »
ICES: "Taking the Pulse of the Baltic Sea" ,
ICES-ACOM. Read more »
Relation building among private and public entities in Russia for BSAG needs 2009-2011,
Rapp Moscow. Read more »
Baltic Sea Action Programme,
Finnish Association for Nature Conservation. Read more »
Expertise Sharing and Networking,
French Embassy Finland. Read more »
Filamentous Algae Based Monitoring Method for the Eutrophication of the Sea,
Alleco Ltd. Read more »
Exchange of experience and knowhow especially related to prevention of ship source pollution and maritime accidents,
Gard (Baltic) Ab. Read more »
Masterstudy with full scholarship,
Wetsus and the Northern Netherlands Provinces. Read more »
Service for the Sea – Sustainable Business Program for the Baltic Sea
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Impact Agency Oy. Read more »
Greener Shipping - Baltic Leadership,
Det Norske Veritas (DNV). Read more »
Removal and treatment of contaminated sediments of aquatic territories of Klaipėda State Seaport ,
SE Klaipėda State Seaport Authority. Read more »
Oil tanker Ecdis route transfer solution from ship to VTS FURUNO,
Furuno Finland Oy. Read more »
Consultation and professional services for biogas and waste water treatment projects,
Biower Oy. Read more »
SIPLINK,
Siemens Osakeyhtiö. Read more »
Kosken kartano - a Baltic Sea Action Farm,
Kosken kartano - Koskis Gård. Read more »
Baltic Hearings,
EK-Production Oy. Read more »
New innovative solutions for manure management and manure treatment in Leningrad Oblast and North-West Russia,
Milston Oy. Read more »
A Regional Screenplay for the European Stage - raising awareness among the academic
recruitment,
Baltic Sea Forum e.V.. Read more »
Outdoor advertising space for BSAG in the Baltic Sea Area,
JCDecaux Finland. Read more »
Effective logistics of oil combat equipment with Muuttopalvelu Niemi Oy,
Muuttopalvelu Niemi Oy. Read more »
Agro Eco Engineering Consortium (AEEC): manure treatment in Leningrad region and the North-Western Russia ,
Technopark of the Military Engineering and Technical University & North-West Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Electrification of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Read more »
Baltic Sea- Science based risk management, The School of Science and Technology in Aalto University (TKK) will develope sophisticated tools for holistic risk management of the increasing marine traffic in the Baltic Sea,
Aalto University, Shcool of Science and Technology. Read more »
Know-how in television journalism and media training ,
Kirsti Pohjaväre. Read more »
Alliance of European cruise cities supporting environmentally friendly power supplies for cruise liners,
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, Ministry for Urban Development and Environment. Read more »
Concrete acts for reducing eutrophication and risk of oil catastrophes in the Baltic Sea,
John Nurminen Foundation. Read more »
Agro-Environmental Extension Service in Leningrad Oblast and Further in the Russian Part of the Baltic Sea Basin (AgEnvES - Baltic Russia),
North-West Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering and Electrification (SZNIIMESH) of the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Read more »
New method and device that eliminates hydrogen sulfide (H2S) from the dead sea bottoms,
Seaceron project. Read more »
Biogas and Public Private Partnership consulting regarding organic waste treatment,
Greenvironment Oy. Read more »
Heureka’s water analysis laboratory for science camps and school visitors,
Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre. Read more »
Tallink Volunteer Club,
AS Tallink Grupp. Read more »
Baltic Storm ,
Fountain Park Oy. Read more »
Research assistance concerning waste manure treatment for BSAG,
Finnish Consulting Group (FCG). Read more »
Biochar filter; Research on using biochar mixed soil in filtering impurities from water running from agricultural lands to the Baltic Sea ,
UPM-Kymmene Corporation, Lappeenranta University of technology, University of Helsinki. Read more »
Assistance for BSAG e.g. Expert Speakers,
US Embassy Helsinki. Read more »
Communicating the safe use of substances of very high concern ,
REACHLaw Environmental Oy. Read more »
Expertise services on eutrophication of Baltic Sea and pumping oxygenation,
Vesi-Eko Oy Water-Eco Ltd. Read more »
Challenge Europe – Baltic Sea the focus for Climate Advocates,
British Council Finland. Read more »
Mynälahti project ,
Kone Foundation, Saari Residence. Read more »
Consultation Services for Implementing the Baltic Sea Action Plan,
Grontmij Carl Bro. Read more »
Free Tieto software & related IT consultancy services.,
Tieto Corporation. Read more »
Paperless Taxation Process / Environmental Friendly Taxation Services,
National Board of Taxes (Verohallinto, Finland). Read more »
Consultation for BSAS network and communication of BSAG Travel Balance Fund,
Kaleva Travel Ltd.. Read more »
Support to make Baltic Sea projects bankable,
Nordic Investment Bank (NIB), Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO). Read more »
Clean and healthier Baltic Sea in the syllabus,
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. Read more »
Strategic alliance with BSAG,
Baltic Development Forum (BDF). Read more »
BSAG 2010 Base Camp ,
Kestävä Oy. Read more »
New innovative and interdisciplinary research projects for the benefit of the Baltic Sea and to support decision making,
Kotka Maritime Research Centre. Read more »
Across the Baltic, an LR250 Initiative ,
Lloyd's Register EMEA, Helsinki Office. Read more »
Further development of Port Waste and Sewage Reception in the Baltic Sea region to help reduce/minimise discharges at sea,
The European Cruise Council. Read more »
Bridging science and policy,
SYKE and BNI. Read more »
Bioenergy from Fishing to Reduce Eutrophication,
Lappeenranta University of Technology. Read more »
Representing BSAG and Baltic Sea matters in the Latvian and international business community,
Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Read more »
Development of methods for large scale removal of nutrient-rich and toxic algae from the Baltic Sea ,
Engineering and construction company Saloy Oy & Engineering and construction company Oy Kappelinranta-Kapellstrand Ab. Read more »
Mobile oily water treatment unit ,
BLRT Grupp AS. Read more »
Printing services,
SIA ISOPACK. Read more »
Best practices in agricultural water protection,
Central Union of Agricultural Producers and Forest Owners MTK. Read more »
Effective use of maritime resources,
Environmental Development Association. Read more »
GYPSUM
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Yara Suomi Oy. Read more »
Baltic Sea - from Science to Action, Helsinki University Multidiciplinary Research, Education and Solutions to improve the state of the changing Baltic Sea. ,
University of Helsinki. Read more »
Night of Ancient Bonfires,
Turku 2011 Foundation. Read more »
Forest4Baltic,
ProGea Consulting. Read more »
Neptune Formula social media campaign,
SeriousAds Oy. Read more »
BONUS Day - February 9th, 2010,
Academy of Finland. Read more »
Baltic Sea Marine Industry Sustainability Alliance (MISA),
World Ocean Council. Read more »
Stakeholder Relations study for Baltic Sea Action Group around the Baltic Sea region,
Eurofacts Oy. Read more »
Support in important strategic topics for BSAG,
McKinsey & Company Inc. Finland. Read more »
Nutrient load reduction in South Western Finland,
Pyhäjärvi Institute. Read more »
Professional expertise services for wastewater treatment,
HSY Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority. Read more »
World Ecological Forum Special Seminar and Workshop "Baltic Sea Environmental Strategies",
World Ecological Forum. Read more »
Professional communication services,
Hill and Knowlton Finland Oy. Read more »
Coordination services ,
Koordinet Oy. Read more »
Emission reductions to Hiidenvesi, Lohjanjärvi and Baltic Sea,
Hiidenveden suojeluyhdistys ry. Read more »
Good goods,
Sulattamo Oy. Read more »
Nutrient recycling from wastewater sludge.,
Kemira Oyj. Read more »
Baltic Sea and its severe condition in the minds of people by the means of marketing communication /Baltic Sea –TALK OF THE TOWN ,
Taivas – Marketing Communication Agency. Read more »
OXY (Internal nutrient loading reduction by artificial oxygenation in the Gulf of Finland),
Pöyry Environment Oy. Read more »
Outotec Clean Prosesses / OCPro,
Outotec Oyj. Read more »
Sustainable Ferry Services /Ansvarsfulla färjetransporter/ Vastuulliset matkustaja-autolauttakuljetukset; or
Sustainable Maritime Transport Services/Ansvarsfulla sjötransporter/Vastuulliset merikuljetukset,
Viking Line Abp. Read more »
Clean boat hull, clean ocean, clean conscience, with Neptune Formula / Rent skrov, rent hav, rent samvete med Neptune Formula,
Ekomarine AB. Read more »
Smarter Maritime Communication at the Baltic Sea,
IBM / Oy International Business Machines Ab. Read more »
Port waste management,
Bain & Company Nordic. Read more »
Baltic Sea and climate change - liability on different levels,
Cargotec Corporation. Read more »
Weather and Safety,
Finnish Meteorological Institute. Read more »
Webcasts from the Baltic Sea Action Summit 2010
Press releases , HERE
PRESS RELEASE BY CO-CONVENORS, "Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki a success"