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Issues on reporting |
Suggestion |
Potential actors |
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Wide heterogeneity in the kind of information reported. |
Common understanding on the kind of data needed and to be collected. |
TG Marine Litter |
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High variability in the way of presenting the data. |
Establishing of a harmonized and concise report delivery process adapted to the identified requirements. |
MSFD CIS |
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Significant differences in the information contained in the two pathways of information within the same country. |
Report through one pathway in electronic format. |
MSFD CIS |
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Difficulties to understand whether information is missing or it has just not been reported. |
Allow through reporting process a clear identification of lack of data. |
MS, MSFD CIS |
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Issues on methodologies |
Suggestion |
Potential actors |
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Inconsistencies in methodological approaches.
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Common agreed identification of appropriate and comparable approaches and parameters to ensure a minimum level of coherence. Ensure common understanding, providing rules and guidance. |
MS, RSC, TG Marine Litter |
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Inconsistencies in technical issues among MS and marine regions, and also within the same country. |
Agreement on technical details at EU level. |
MS, TG Marine Litter
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Scarcity of data for some indicators.
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Development of common understanding and guidance. Increase efforts to provide these data. Close link through TG ML with the development of Regional Action Plans. |
MS, RSC, TG Marine Litter |
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Spatial inconsistency within and among MS regarding coastal-offshore data. |
Assessment of both coastal and offshore water with clear boundaries and appropriate thresholds. Synergies in the definition of scales and possible common monitoring strategies. |
MS, TG Marine Litter |
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No harmonized methodologies available for certain indicators
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Trigger development of methodology through research efforts. |
MS, TG Marine Litter |
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Issues on implementation |
Suggestion |
Potential actors |
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Inconsistencies between neighbouring countries |
Development of common understanding |
MS, RSC, TG Marine Litter |
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Low integration between marine regions. |
Information exchange and efficient collaboration among Regions. |
MS, TG Marine Litter |
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Difficulties in obtaining a data overview. |
Development approaches for data accessibility, databases, etc. |
TG Marine Litter |
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Definitions of GES and environmental targets are often not consistent, specific and measurable. |
Coherence in reporting GES and targets and establishment of measurable thresholds and goals to accurately assessment their achievement. |
MS, TG Marine Litter |