35. Aim:
• to protect and restore Europe's
marine ecosystems
• ensure the ecological sustainability
of economic activities linked to the
marine environment.
36. Member States must firstly assess the ecological status of
their waters and the impact of human activities. This
assessment covers:
37. • an analysis of the essential characteristics of these waters
(physical and chemical features, types of habitat, animal and
plant populations, etc.);
• an analysis of the main impacts and pressures,
• an economic and social analysis of the use of these waters
and the cost of the degradation of the marine environment.
38. On this basis, the Member
States must define the
objectives and
indicators to achieve
good environmental
status.
40. Regular process:
The mechanism to keep the world’s oceans and seas
under continuing review by providing regular
assessments at global and supra-regional level
41. Regular process MSFD JPI Oceans
(Global) (European Commission) (Member States and AC in
consultation with the
European Commission)
√ √
Support informed decision
making, by providing the best
scientific information
√ √
Fully integrated view of
environmental, social and
economic aspects
√ √
Consistent analytical
frameworks and data
standards (Supporting)
42. JPI Oceans will focus on
existing gaps:
Example: A coordinated
European Initiative, to provide
Europe with an Integrated
Ocean Observing Capability