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Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Definition

EU Directive with the aim to contribute to coherence between, and to ensure the integration of environmental concerns into, the different policies, agreements and legislative measures which have an impact on the marine environment

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Scope note

Improved definition (EN only): EU Directive which establishes a framework within which Member States shall take the necessary measures to achieve or maintain good environmental status in the marine environment by the year 2020 at the latest

Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/15228