Policy Documents
Policies and initiatives relevant to the PERSEUS work scope
- The Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) for the European Union (COM (2007) 575) which is an integrated, inter-sectoral approach based on the clear recognition that all matters relating to European ocean sectors and regional seas are interlinked.
- The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), (2008/56/EC) which is is the environmental pillar of the IMP designed to achieve the full economic potential of oceans and seas in harmony with the marine environment.
- The Mediterranean Maritime Policy for the European Union (COM (2009) 466), to achieve an integrated approach to governing maritime activities in the Mediterranean sea-basin, calling for an overall stronger co-operation with non-EU Mediterranean partners.
- The UNEP/MAP Brochure Ecosystem Approach in the Mediterranean.
- Report from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament - The first phase of implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
- JRC Report: In-Depth Assessment of the EU Member States’ Submissions for the Marine Strategy Framework Directive under articles 8, 9 and 10.
- Commission Staff Working Document: Annex to Commission Report to the Council and the European Parliament - The first phase of implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.
- The list of the common indicators proposed to be developed for the ECAP integrated monitoring programme of UNEP/MAP and Corrections to the list of the common indicators.
- The Maritime Spatial Planning Directive (2014/89/EU) of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 July 2014.