Europe - UNEP

Agreement between the Government of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the Government of
Norway and the Government of Finland concerning the regulation of Lake Inari by means of the
Kaitakoski hydro-electric power station and dam and additional protocol
Treaty basin: Paatsjoki Date: April 29, 1959
Signatories: USSR, Finland, Norway
Agreement [Between Finland and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics] Concerning Frontier
Watercourses (with exchange of letters), Helsinki
Treaty basin: Frontier or shared waters Date: April 24, 1964
Signatories: Finland, USSR
RIVER BASIN ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMISSIONS
Finnish-Norwegian Transboundary Water Commission
The Commission acts as a body for cooperation and communication between the two states. Its aim is to
preserve the transboundary watercourses and their unique natural conditions. It also safeguards the environmental
interests of both states and the residents of the border region. The Commission has an advisory role.
Treaty basin: Kemi, Naatamo, Olanga, Pasvik, Tana, Torne/Tornealven Date: 1980
Signatories: Finland, Norway
Source: http://www.ymparisto.fi/default.asp?node=9813&lan=en
Finnish-R
innish-Russian Joint Commission on the Utilization of Frontier Waters
Geographical Scope: The lakes, rivers, and streams intersected by the frontier line or along which the frontier
line runs.
Treaty basin: Kemi, Olanga, Oulu, Pasvik, Tuloma, Vuoksa Date: 1964
Signatories: Finland, Russia
Source: http://www.inwent.org/ef-texte/vilnius/rep1199e.htm
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