1. Existing BSAP follow up
Baltic Sea Action Plan Index of Actions
Overview of implementation of the BSAP
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2. Current follow-up of BSAP
Current overview of implementation (2013):
a coherent list of actions from the BSAP and the 2010 HELCOM Ministerial Declaration.
Issues:
some actions lack clear targets and deadlines
some actions lack agreed follow-up reporting
not clear how the overall description of progress is concluded
the overall progress is difficult to overview (long document)
Secretariat
IG PoM, 21 August 2014

3. Proposed steps for developing the follow-up system
1) Scrutinize the existing list of actions and separate broad statements from concrete actions that can be followed up
2) Categorize the list into:
different types of actions (e.g. measures to reduce pressures, spatial measures, actions to influence international regulations, development of guidelines, improve knowledge etc.)
level of implementation (national, regional)
Secretariat
IG PoM, 21 August 2014

4. Proposed steps for developing the follow-up system
3) Develop a reporting system that is based on agreed indicators, follow-up questions and aggregation rules. Two systems are proposed: a) Implementation of actions - simple indicator-based follow-up, short-term goal b) Measured/anticipated results of implemented actions – detailed follow-up, longer-term goal
Secretariat
IG PoM, 21 August 2014

5. Proposed steps for developing the follow-up system
4) Develop the presentation of results
A simple overview of implementation of actions (e.g. traffic light table)
A susbstantive presention of measured results of the implemented actions (e.g. fact sheets)
Example from WWF report on implementaiton of BSAP
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6. Assessment of accomplishment
Simple cases:
Action: Carrying out an assessment (e.g. Red list assessment)
Regional: Yes/No
Action: Ratification of a protocol
National: Yes/No
Regional:
Accomplished - all countries have implemented the action
Partly accomplished - some countries have implemented the action
Not accomplished - no country has implemented the action
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7. Assessment of accomplishment
Examples:
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8. Proposed categories of actions
a. Measures [directly aimed at reducing pressures or improving the state of the environment]
Reduction of pressures
Spatial protection
Restoration/Reintroductions of habitats and species
HELCOM Recommendations that require implementation through measures
Joint actions with the aim of influencing international regulations
b. Management coordination [aimed at establishing joint HELCOM principles for coordinated management of the marine environment]
HELCOM Recommendations not included under Measures
Plans, guidelines and manuals
Assessment tools
Classification systems, reporting systems
Follow-up/assessments of agreed actions and plans
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9. Proposed categories of actions
c. Monitoring and assessment [the implementation of]
Monitoring and surveillance
Assessments
d. Data and information
Data
Databases
e. Knowledge
Promotion of research
Reviews and evaluations
Development of supporting information [e.g. modelling]
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10. Time table Follow-up implementation of actions;
Proposal developed by the Secretariat, including when necessary new indicators, by end of GEAR, IG PoM and timely HELCOM WG meetings to be consulted during the development phase,
Endorsement of the revised follow-up system by appropriate HELCOM WGs and HoD, possibly through intersessional communication, during 1st Q 2015,
Contracting Parties to update implementation of BSAP actions using the simple indicator-based follow-up system during 2nd Q 2015, (based on update 2013 reporting)
Endorsement of results during 3rd Q 2015.
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11. Time table
Detailed follow-up of measures taken and results of implemented actions;
initiate the development of such system as soon as agreed,
relevant HELCOM WGs to identify actions that are relevant to follow-up from point of “results” of measures,
Secretariat/HELCOM WGs to develop templates for reporting sheets.
Step-wise process; to cover as many action areas as possible by 2016/2017[?].
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12. Secretariat
IG PoM, 21 August 2014