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European dimensions of the marine environment [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: SPICe Briefing ; (09/40) 8 June 2009Publication details: Edinburgh Scottish Parliament 2009Subject(s): LOC classification:
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Key points -- Background -- Integrated maritime policy for the European Union: Scotland and the European Integrated Maritime Policy -- The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive: good environmental status; stakeholders' views of the EU Marine Strategy Framework; The Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive; transposing the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Scotland; an ecosystem-based approach; challenges to the ecosystem-based approach -- Other relevant European legislation and policy -- Sources
Summary: Outlines European policy in relation to the marine and maritime environment in order to provide a background to the Scottish Marine Bill. Examines two key areas of policy: The Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union and The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Also discusses the ecosystem-based approach and looks at the implications of these policies for Scotland. Finishes by highlighting other EU policies which relate to the marine environment in Scotland.
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Book Virtual Online ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 148023-2001

Key points -- Background -- Integrated maritime policy for the European Union: Scotland and the European Integrated Maritime Policy -- The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive: good environmental status; stakeholders' views of the EU Marine Strategy Framework; The Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the Water Framework Directive; transposing the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive in Scotland; an ecosystem-based approach; challenges to the ecosystem-based approach -- Other relevant European legislation and policy -- Sources

Outlines European policy in relation to the marine and maritime environment in order to provide a background to the Scottish Marine Bill. Examines two key areas of policy: The Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union and The EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Also discusses the ecosystem-based approach and looks at the implications of these policies for Scotland. Finishes by highlighting other EU policies which relate to the marine environment in Scotland.