1. Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD)
Common Implementation Strategy
10th meeting of the WG GES
Agenda item 3:
b. Report on the joint GES/ESA workshop (17-18 June 2013)
Report on WG ESA meeting (15-16 October 2013)
-> Draft Recommendation on MSFD-Programmes of Measures
European Commission
DG Environment
Marine and Water Industry Unit
21 October 2013, Brussels

2. Joint GES/ESA workshop (17-18 June 2013) Main conclusion
More than 60 participants
ESA and GES members + RSC representatives + Stakeholders + EC + Consultants
Main conclusion:
A set of Key Messages has been identified
Need to join effort to establish a Recommendation / Concept paper for the establishment of PoM asap, based on the KM
Need to continue sharing information through specific workshop

3. Joint GES/ESA workshop (17-18 June 2013) Overview of the KM (1)
Following presentations made and plenary discussions:
KM 1: Follow the logic of the Directive: IA -> Indicators and targets -> measures (Art 13.1) all to meet GES in the end
KM 2: Need to prioritise from potential measures under consideration to cost effective and technically feasible measures (Art 13.3)
KM 3: Where relevant and practical, measures could to be coordinated (Art 5.2 and Annex VI.4)). RSC play an important part in this process.
KM 4: Consider the need to agree a high level categorization of measures that could help with reporting (see decentralised approach / fact sheet for monitoring)
KM 5: Learn from WFD and appreciate that there are some differences.

4. Joint GES/ESA workshop (17-18 June 2013) Overview of the KM (2)
Following break-out sessions:
KM 1: A lot done in Art 8, 9 qnd 10 but there are gaps:
where information good enough progress on measure should be made in cycle 1
Where there is more uncertainty, exchange ideas and fill gaps in preparation for cycle 2 and consider the application of the precautionary principle
KM 2: Typology (Annex VI) is not very relevant for economic and technical analysis on measures. However, there may be benefits for regional co-ordination and reporting in the long term.
KM 3: Important to understand the links between existing measures and MSFD requirements; perform a gap analysis to identify new measures and coordinate better with relevant existing policy:
what extentd we need to review the effectiveness of existing measures in meeting MSFD targets?
If changces are needed in other Directives to meet MSFD requirements, they should be made in those Directives and not in MSFD
KM 4: Different interpretation of Art 14: need for a common understanding (need to reflect lessons learnt and existing guidance from WFD)
KM 5: Cooperation ESA-GES: process should be interactive and on-going. Information needed from GES and other relevant policy experts e.g. type of measure, expected impact, and technical feasibility of measures
KM 6: Suggestion for joint knowledge exchange forum in Autumn: mid / long term fora for exchanging info on Eurostat data issues and other practial issues
KM 7: Coordination better placed at Regional Seas Convention . Recognisition that RSC provide a relevant group for developing coordinated measures

5. Joint GES/ESA workshop (17-18 June 2013) Follow up
to MSCG members (25 June) informing on the operational conclusions and the plan to process.
Some interim work with exchange of to prepare a first document identifying:
The objective of a possible PoM Recommendation,
The main outline of the Recommendation,
The Key messages which need to be further developped, added or deleted.

6. WG ESA meeting (15-16 October 2013)
The meeting mainly focused on :
CIS work program
Follow up of the ESA-GES workshop (one of the main activities of WG ESA identified in the CIS work program)

7. Outline of the PoM Recommendation – Version 0
Introduction
Requirements of the Directive
Recommendations / Key messages -> 7
Costs, benefits and governance of the programmes of measures
RSC on-going work
Reporting
Knowledge exchange and other practical issues
Annex 1: Descriptors approach aiming to identify per Descriptors which measures are already covered by other legislation
Annex 2: Legislative / Funding mixed approach aiming at identifying measures in other policies which are pertinent for MSFD but not listing them extensively in PoM. This would help for the identification of the good governance level of the overall PoM together with the relevant funding mechanism which may be used.
Annex 3: Analysis of needs from reporting on MSFD PoM programmes: key questions

8. Outline of the PoM Recommendation – Version 1
Introduction
Requirements of the Directive
Requirements for the development of measures
Requirements for regional cooperation
Requirements in relation to other policy frameworks
Exemptions
Timeline
‘Measures’ and ‘programmes of measures’ – definitions and typology
Logics of the directive and streamlined procedures for the development of programmes of measures
Technical specification of environmental targets as a basis for measures
Attribution of existing measures and of measures that are already under development
Gap analysis and identification of additional (and/or modified) measures
Selection of measures (where there is a choice) e.g. under consideration of DEA and CBA approaches
Alignment of measures into a PoM
Implementation planning
Assessment of sustainability of PoM
Strategic environmental assessment of PoM (where necessary)

9. Outline of the PoM Recommendation – Version 1
Interlinkages to other policy frameworks (including other EU directives)
Measures under the WFD
Measures under the Habitats and Birds directives
Regional measures
Other relevant regulations
Coordination within marine regions
Costs, benefits and governance of the programmes of measures
Reporting
Knowledge exchange and other practical issues
Annex inchanged

10. Proposed next steps Action Who When
Version 1 to be sent to ESA and GES members
ESA co-chairs
18 October 2013
Presentation/discussion on the Version 1
DG ENV
21 October 2013
(GES meeting)
General written comments to be received on Version 1
ESA members
25 October 2013
Version 2 with cover page requesting for a mandate to work further to be sent to MSCG
29 October 2013
Discussion on version 2
MSCG
12-13 November (MSCG meeting)

11. Action
Who
When
Designation of experts from GES and ESA to participate to a dedicated PoM drafting group
MSCG
15 November 2013
Version 3 taking into account MSCG discussions to be sent to the drafting group
DG ENV
Written comments to be received on Version 3
PoM Drafting group
4 December 2013
Version 4 collecting comments received from PoM Drafting Group on version 3 to be sent back to the Drafting Group
6 December 2013
Discussion on version 4
10-11 December 2013
(PoM Drafting Group meeting)
tentative dates, Brussels to be confirmed
Intercessional work
To be organised
Discussion on version 5
If necessary
27-28 January 2014
Version 6 to be sent to MSCG
29 January 2014
Discussion (endorsement) on version 6
11 February 2014 (MSCG meeting)
MSCG will be asked to agree upon the main elements of the Version 6 which will be necessary to start working on related reporting. The endorsement of the final version should then happen not later than at the next MSCG meeting (May 2014) including Annex 3 on reporting

12. Thank you for your attention!
Thank you for your attention!