HELCOM commits to contribute to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021- 2030), taking on an active role in its related processes, notably by participating in related events and activities. HELCOM also commits to developing a HELCOM Science Agenda that will outline existing and foreseen Baltic Sea regional science needs, supporting the UN Decade of Ocean Science. In addition to supporting processes under the UN Decade of Ocean Science and linking to its strategic objectives, the HELCOM Science Agenda will also provide the necessary scientific underpinnings for future HELCOM work, including the implementation of the updated Baltic Sea Action Plan. HELCOM further commits to linking the HELCOM Science Agenda to national science plans and scientific research.