1. Regional experiences, case of the Mediterranean Sea
Didier Sauzade
GES-ESA WS, development of programmes of measures
Brussels, 17&18 June 2013

2. The Mediterranean Context
EPZ Italy, 2012
MSFD: 7 MS concerned Barcelona Convention: 21 States plus EC A jurisdictional status in evolution, e.g. Candidate members French EEZ, Italian EPZ A very complex regulatory context
Source : Jurisdictional waters in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, 2009

3. Ecosystem Approach in the Mediterranean
MS and tiers States in the Mediterranean: a common will Decision of the 15th Meeting of the CoP Barcelona Convention, Almeria, Spain, 2008): “to progressively apply the ecosystem approach to the management of human activities that may affect the Mediterranean marine and coastal environment” The Ecosystem Approach is UNEP/MAP’s core implementation strategy. Vision: “A healthy Mediterranean with marine and coastal ecosystems that are productive and biologically diverse for the benefit of present and future generations”.
The Ecosystem Approach: fundamental tool for delivery of the CBD primary objectives: 
Conservation of biodiversity
Sustainable use of natural resources
Equitable sharing of the benefits from natural resources
A common will in favour of marine and coastal ecosystems’ functions

4. EcAp, The 7 Step Road Map
Definition of an Ecological Vision for the Mediterranean.
Setting of common Mediterranean strategic goals
Identification of important ecosystem properties and assessment of ecological status and pressures
Development of a set of ecological objectives corresponding to the Vision and strategic goals
Derivation of operational objectives with indicators and target levels
Revision of existing monitoring programmes for ongoing assessment and regular updating of targets
Development and review of relevant action plans and programmes
MSFD, EcAp:
Similar in principles
Compatible for MS
Harmonized time line

5. The EcAp’s Economic and Social Analysis (ESA)
Complementary to the State of the Environment: Physical and chemical, Biological characteristics, Habitat, Pressures and impacts
Pillars of the Ecosystem Approach, better understandings of the links between human activities and natural systems, context for development of targets and design of management measures
A pragmatic two steps approach:
The Economic value of the sustainable benefits rendered by Mediterranean ecosystems (2009)
A MSFD like ESA adapted to the Mediterranean context ( )
EcAp ESA Objectives:
Develop acquaintance and appropriation of principles and methods
Establish a common understanding and standards
Consider common methodologies for ESA at different scales

6. The EcAp ESA expected outputs
Implementation of an ESA correspondence group
With Correspondence Groups on GES – Targets and Monitoring
Composed of national experts nominated by the Contracting Parties and international experts plus MAP Coordinating Unit.
Objectives
Thematic forum on methodologies and approaches to conduct both the economic and social assessment and the costs of degradation to be conducted at regional, sub-regional and national scale
Consider current available sources of information and socioeconomic data, as well as existing gaps
Agree on an road map, considering the next COP (December 2013)
First meeting: April 2013
12 countries represented, half non EU
International experts, including from the EC ESA WG
Expected Outputs:
A regional analysis
Guidelines for National Assessment adapted to non EU countries
Pilot cases in Lebanon, Tunisia and Morroco

7. I. The Regional Analysis
To contribute generating a common knowledge regarding ESA within the Mediterranean region.
Develop a socioeconomic analysis of marine ecosystem uses within the Mediterranean region, and assess them at the sub-regional level
Method: EC ESA WG guidance, Marine Water Accounts Approach
Focus on priority sectors:
Fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, recreational activities, offshore oil and gas extraction
Evaluate costs of degradation for human wealth in the absence of the implementation of the relevant actions plans and programmes of measures aiming to achieve or maintain GES
Method: EC ESA WG guidance, no obvious solution, scoping study in progress

8. II. Guidelines for National Assessment adapted to non EU countries
Achieving GES within the Mediterranean Region involves developing action plans and measures at the regional and national levels
Conducting ESA at national level is strongly recommended.
Objective:
Make recommendations regarding ESA at national level, particularly oriented to non- EU countries.
An outline of the Guidelines will be provided, built on:
Available methods developed in the framework of MSFD: guidelines and analysis already carried out.
Experience gained in socioeconomic analysis in the Mediterranean region: exploratory analysis and pilot cases in Lebanon, Tunisia and Morocco.

9. EcAp, benefits from EU research projects
FP7-OCEAN-2011:
Assessing and predicting the combined effects of natural and human-made pressures in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea in view of their better governance
PERSEUS :
Policy oriented marine Environmental Research in the Southern European Seas
Other research projects:
KnowSea, CoCONET, STAGE…
Socioeconomic assessment 36 mm, soit 36/ = 36/845 = 4% (hors Ports par CERTEC) ou 36/ ,5% du projet
Total T1,2 &T2,2 + WP6 = = 197 approx 200. soit 9% du projet

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