Coalition Clean Baltic

Introduction

This proposal constitutes the basis for implementing Ecosystem-Based Management under the Biannual Plan of Action of the Coalition Clean Baltic network for 2025-2026 and is built on the outcomes of CCB's work in previous periods.

Objectives

CCB aims to continue to uphold our regional NGO network capacity to take part in policy implementation on EU, Baltic Sea Region, and national levels. We want to increase the chances of acceptance and support for EU priorities regarding nature, biodiversity, and quality of life.

Specific Goals

Specifically, with this Work Plan, CCB aims to improve the protection of threatened species such as:

1. The critically endangered Baltic harbour porpoise
2. The European eel
3. Endemic wild salmon stocks

This will be achieved by:

• Supporting the further establishment of marine protected areas
• Phasing out targeted eel fishery and especially recreational fishery
• Providing input for concrete measures for upstream migration barriers, as agreed in the revised HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan

Supporting EU Initiatives

CCB will support and develop deliverables of the EU Biodiversity Strategy and the recently approved Nature Restoration Law, which includes legally binding targets for marine habitats.

Addressing Sustainable Practices

CCB also aims to support actions addressing:

• Sustainable agriculture (Common Agricultural Policy and Farm-to-Fork strategy)
• Safe chemicals management (EU Chemicals Strategy)
• Minimizing industrial discharges (Zero Pollution Action Plan)

These efforts are intended to ensure that the EU Green Deal, as a blueprint for transformational change, is implemented to improve the well-being and health of citizens and future generations.

Marine Strategy Framework Directive

CCB aims to contribute, propose improvements, and find ways to better implement the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, which is still in the review process in 2024-2025.

Follow-up Actions

We will continue follow-up of the HELCOM BSAP until the next HELCOM Ministerial meeting in 2026.

Addressing Environmental Challenges

We will also address environmental challenges caused by the war by supporting actions contributing to the Green Recovery of Ukraine.