2. Baltic Sea Festival 2007 Åsa Andersson and Pauli Merriman
Baltic Sea Scorecard
Baltic Sea Festival 2007
Åsa Andersson and Pauli Merriman

3. Background
One of the most studied seas in the world – excellent scientific knowledge.
Oldest regional seas convention on the planet.
Despite a number of conventions and agreements designed to ‘save the sea’: eutrophication, toxic pollution, overexploitation of fish stocks and irresponsible shipping practices continue to threaten the Baltic.
The Baltic is one of the most threatened seas in the world!

4. Measuring Performance
Analysis is based on the rate of implementation and / or lack of corresponding actions of international / regional conventions and agreements.
Results measure what governments have actually delivered.
Have governments taken the actions they promised?

5. Grading
Measures performance of 9 coastal Baltic Sea States in five key areas.
Maritime Transport
Hazardous Substances
Biodiversity
Eutrophication
Fisheries
Results are shown in 10 grade levels.

6. Summary Results
Average Grades

7. The scorecards clearly show that none of the countries in the region are performing at an acceptable level.

8. The Baltic Sea deserves better…
…in order to reverse the negative environmental trends, real leadership, concerted action and a new approach is urgently needed.

9. Thanks!