We are excited to announce that Milieu has been awarded the significant service contract “Strengthen Marine Environmental Protection through support for the implementation and review of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC)” (MSFD)!

The MSFD aims to protect the marine environment more effectively across Europe while allowing for a sustainable use of its resources. It also contributes directly to the achievement of the European Green Deal objectives, notably those under the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Zero Pollution Action Plan.

The Commission aims to ensure that the EU legislation is implemented coherently and effectively across the EU and that Member States comply with their obligations.
Through this contract (2024-2027), Milieu will be:

– Assessing and guiding EU Member States on MSFD implementation
– Assisting the Commission in the effective enforcement of the Directive
– Contributing to the review process, including impact assessment
– Developing specific MSFD-related documentation for the Common implementation strategy
– Facilitating workshops and meetings for MSFD implementation and review of the Directive
– Handling reporting and data management, through appropriate IT systems