12th meeting of ESA working group Further working programme of Economic and Social Analysis Working Group 2016-2018 European Commission DG Environment Unit C.2 Marine Environment and Water Industry 12th meeting of ESA working group 09-10 March 2015, Brussels

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