Draft 2016-2018 CIS work programme 15th meeting of WG GES, 21 June 2016, Brussels Marine Strategy Framework Directive Draft 2016-2018 CIS work programme European Commission DG Environment Marine Environment and Water Industry Unit

Objectives & priorities Achieving GES Article 17 updates Article 19 evaluation External dimension Coordination with other policies

Working arrangements and structures Marine Directors MSCG WG GES, DIKE & POMESA TG Noise, Litter & Data Regulatory Committee Regional Sea Conventions Retained general structure Work flows slightly adjusted

Organisation structure with a view to maximise efficiency and avoid duplication. Organisation structure Enforce Strategic direction Marine Directors Regulatory Committee Regional Sea Conventions Marine Strategy Coordination Group WG GES Good Environmental Status WG POMESA Programmes of measures & socio-economic analysis WG DIKE Data, information & knowledge exchange TG Litter TG Noise TG Data Working Groups Technical Groups Approve Delivery Prepare Draft

Marine Directors & MSCG Provide strategic direction and focus Catalyst for further cooperation Marine Directors Coordinate and monitor working groups Guidance Cross-cutting issues, incl. MSFD project implementation Advise & assist Commission for Committee preparations Assist and prepare Marine Directors meetings Marine Strategy Coordination Group

Interaction between working groups and technical groups with a view to maximise efficiency and avoid duplication. Interaction between working groups and technical groups

WG GES Common approaches Application of Decision 2010/477/EU Chairs: Commission (ENV/JRC) & DE Common approaches Application of Decision 2010/477/EU Definition of GES: Links with other frameworks Monitoring programmes Provide expertise on PoMs (with POMESA)

Next steps Headlines endorsed by Directors Member States feedback incl. vacant co-chairs Adoption at next MSCG meeting