Policy briefs
Policy briefs are summaries of scientific knowledge, usually connected to a current managemental development or political proceeding, that aim to enhance engagement in important Baltic Sea issues.
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Can the risks of PFAS be contained without a ban?
What was initially proposed as a ban on all uses of PFAS in the EU, may now only be a prohibition on use in consumer products. Will this be enough?
Fishing for endangered eels continues despite warnings
Despite ICES recommendation of “zero catches in all habitats”, the EU council of Ministers decides that eel fisheries will be allowed to continue 2025.
Comments on the new EU Oceans Pact
The primary objective of an Ocean Pact should be to restore and maintain ocean good environmental status; the short term goal should be improvement, while avoiding damage.
Improved assessments of environmental stressors
Assessments of combined impacts in marine spatial planning and fisheries management need to improve. A new report presents ways to develop these.
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Baltic Breakfast
Baltic Breakfast is a series of short breakfast webinars organized by the Baltic Sea Centre. Their aim is to present the latest knowledge about issues of central importance to the Baltic Sea environment.
Consultation replies
EU consultation replies from the Baltic Sea Centre.