Input from the CrossGov project to the EC Call for Evidence for the revision of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive
Abstract
This document presents the CrossGov project’s contribution to the European Commission’s revision of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive. It explains why the current MSFD is not yet strong enough to deliver Good Environmental Status and outlines practical recommendations to improve policy coherence, strengthen environmental targets, and better align marine protection with sectoral policies such as fisheries, energy, agriculture, and spatial planning.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Coastal and Marine Management
Environmental and Sediment Control
Marine and fisheries research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN