• Overview

To mark the 50th Anniversary of the Helsinki Convention and HELCOM, Latvia, currently holding the Chairmanship of HELCOM, hosted a celebration on 25 April 2024 in Riga. Preceded by a morning Ministerial Meeting of the Contracting Parties, the occasion brought together representatives from HELCOM Contracting Parties, observers, and supporters. Invited guests enjoyed a special program reflecting on HELCOM's achievements over the past 50 years and contemplating future challenges. While the event was by invitation only, the recording of the online streaming can be found here: