1. Mini seminar, Brussels, 22 February 2012
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MESMA & MSFD
Mini seminar, Brussels, 22 February 2012

2. MESMA method

3. MESMA method
MESMA: Monitoring and evaluation of spatially managed areas

4. Timeline MESMA
Dec ‘09: start
2010: review studies, development framework
2011: 1st test MESMA method using case studies
2012: 2nd test
2013: Final product

5. Results MESMA
Documents available at
EU habitat catalogue (EUNIS 4/5/6 levels)
Review marine spatial management
Overview EU policy landscape for MSP
Tool library (MSP tools)
Geoportal

6. MESMA & MSFD
MESMA method helpful for
Initial assessment
Determination GES -
Establishment targets -
Monitoring programmes +
Marine strategy

7. Lessons learnt MESMA conceived before MSFD was implemented
MESMA analyses/reviews MSP, and the MSFD is one element
Spatial data not readily available
Own experience (apart from MESMA)
At start of MSFD process: too little communication between scientists on international level
Communication
Lack of overview of projects
Sharing of geoportals would help
Central overview of MSFD related projects
-> more generic approach to determine effects human impact