Outdated: Draft European Commission “Discussion Paper on MPAs under the MSFD”

NOTE: THE FINAL PAPER IS AVAILABLE: http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/biodiversity/document-library/nationally-designated-areas-cdda/mpas-under-the-msfd/ The CDDA 2013 call have additional focus on nationally designated marine areas not otherwise reported under the Natura 2000 Directives or under other international agreements e.g. under the Regional Sea Conventions. The process has been further elaborated in the Commission “Discussion Paper on MPAs under the MSFD” presented for the Habitats Directive Marine Expert Group Directive on 6th November 2012.