As part of the third Baltic Sea Action Plan 2019–2023 of the cities of Helsinki and Turku, the sources and presence of microplastics in the waters will be identified, the monitoring of marine littering will be developed, the sources of litter will be assessed and means for reducing littering caused by depositing of snow will be developed (Baltic Sea Challenge). In addition, Turku will introduce the Local Marine Litter Action Plan and Helsinki will implement measures included in the environmental programme of the Urban Environment Division and in the Maritime Strategy that aim to manage littering.

DESCRIPTION OF ACTION

Under the goal “Healthy marine ecosystems”, actions 32–38 are water protection measures relating to littering. The objective of the actions under this goal is to reduce the levels of harmful substances as well as the amount of littering and underwater noise in the marine areas of the cities.

The experiments selected for the Program of Experiments of the Baltic Sea Challenge started in Helsinki in 2019. The experiments look for new, innovative solutions and services to protect the Baltic Sea from plastic litter.

SCHEDULE

2018–2023

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT AND FUNDING

City of Helsinki and City of Turku

Budget and project funding

MAIN IMPLEMENTING PARTY AND CONTACT

City of Helsinki and City of Turku

Mari Joensuu/City of Helsinki
Tove Holm/City of Turku

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