BSNN is an independent, non-political, non- governmental, non-profit voluntary association of NGOs from the six Black Sea countries. The goal of which is the facilitation of the free flow and exchange of information, resources and experience for the accomplishment of its mission: to contribute to the protection and rehabilitation of the Black Sea, including the Azov Sea, and to the sustainable development of the Black Sea countries through increased participation of NGOs, governments, businesses and other institutions, as well as the general public.