1. 12th meeting of ESA working group
Further working programme of Economic and Social Analysis Working Group
European Commission
DG Environment Unit C.2
Marine Environment and Water Industry
12th meeting of ESA working group
09-10 March 2015, Brussels

2. Proposition for discussion
Update the ESA 2010 guidance " ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ANALYSIS FOR THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE MARINE STRATEGY FRAMEWORK DIRECTIVE: A GUIDANCE DOCUMENT- A NON-LEGALLY BINDING DOCUMENT 21 December 2010"
Developing marine knowledge base and modelling toolbox
Define the information needs in relation to the impact/efficiency of measure, in relation to the preparation and implementation of the programme of measures.
Mapping, assessment and valuation of ecosystem services
Sharing on the best practices in the implementation of PoM
Sharing the best practices in licensing, permitting and authorisations of marine activities (linked to MSFD implementation)
Economic valuation of Marine Protected Areas (linked to DG MARE study)
RSC cooperation – Sharing on how socio-economic issues are coordinated at regional level
. Lead/volunteers
. Deliverables/products
.By when
. April – discussion on WP
May – Mandate from MSCG confirm in june by marine directors
Oct – Esa WG – doc on WP
12th meeting of ESA working group 09/10 March 2015