Operational environmental objective for the overarching environmental objective 'seas without adverse effects from anthropogenic eutrophication': Nutrient inputs via the rivers are to be further reduced. Reduction targets have been set in the programs of measures of the WFD. The phosphorus and nitrogen compound loads from German tributaries to the Baltic Sea have been declining since the 1980s. However, since 2000, there has hardly been a decreasing trend and, very strong annual fluctuations have occurred. In 2014, about 2,800 tons of nitrogen and about 112 tons of phosphorus were introduced into the Baltic Sea via the river basin districts Schlei / Trave and Warnow / Peene (UBA 2017). If one additionally considers the entries of smaller inflows, e.g. into the small lagoon in the Oder catchment area, as well as the German entries into the Oder, then approx. 9,600 tons of nitrogen and approx. 360 tons of phosphorus were registered in the Baltic Sea in 2014 (UBA 2017). The nutrient inputs of the surface waters draining into the Baltic Sea with the substance input model MoRe decreased by 19% (5,119 tons) for nitrogen and 17% (168 tons) for phosphorus compared to the evaluation periods 2012-2014 and 2006-2011 (UBA 2017, Fuchs et al 2016). Compared to the 2012-2014 and 1983-1987 evaluation periods, nutrient inputs decreased by 65% ​​(40,835 tonnes) for nitrogen and 78% (2,844 tonnes) for phosphorus (Source: MoRe). According to the MoRe substance input model, agriculture (78% of nitrogen inputs and 51% of phosphorus inputs) followed by point sources (eg sewage treatment plants) (9% of nitrogen inputs and 20% of phosphorus inputs) were the main contributors to nutrient inputs over the period 2012-2014. Entries from urban areas and atmospheric deposition on surface waters in the catchment area of ​​the Baltic Sea played a subordinate role.

Operational environmental objective for the overarching environmental objective 'seas without adverse effects from anthropogenic eutrophication': Nutrient inputs via the rivers are to be further reduced. Reduction targets have been set in the programs of measures of the WFD. The phosphorus and nitrogen compound loads from German tributaries to the Baltic Sea have been declining since the 1980s. However, since 2000, there has hardly been a decreasing trend and, very strong annual fluctuations have occurred. In 2014, about 2,800 tons of nitrogen and about 112 tons of phosphorus were introduced into the Baltic Sea via the river basin districts Schlei / Trave and Warnow / Peene (UBA 2017). If one additionally considers the entries of smaller inflows, e.g. into the small lagoon in the Oder catchment area, as well as the German entries into the Oder, then approx. 9,600 tons of nitrogen and approx. 360 tons of phosphorus were registered in the Baltic Sea in 2014 (UBA 2017). The nutrient inputs of the surface waters draining into the Baltic Sea with the substance input model MoRe decreased by 19% (5,119 tons) for nitrogen and 17% (168 tons) for phosphorus compared to the evaluation periods 2012-2014 and 2006-2011 (UBA 2017, Fuchs et al 2016). Compared to the 2012-2014 and 1983-1987 evaluation periods, nutrient inputs decreased by 65% ​​(40,835 tonnes) for nitrogen and 78% (2,844 tonnes) for phosphorus (Source: MoRe). According to the MoRe substance input model, agriculture (78% of nitrogen inputs and 51% of phosphorus inputs) followed by point sources (eg sewage treatment plants) (9% of nitrogen inputs and 20% of phosphorus inputs) were the main contributors to nutrient inputs over the period 2012-2014. Entries from urban areas and atmospheric deposition on surface waters in the catchment area of ​​the Baltic Sea played a subordinate role.

Operational environmental objective for the overarching environmental objective 'seas without adverse effects from anthropogenic eutrophication': Nutrient inputs via remote entries from other marine areas should be reduced. This should be done in the framework of the regional cooperation of HELCOM.

Operational objective for the overall environmental objective 'Seas without impacts from anthropogenic eutrophication: Nutrient inputs from the atmosphere should be further reduced.

Operational objective for the overall environmental objective 'Seas without impacts from anthropogenic eutrophication: Nutrient inputs from the atmosphere should be further reduced.

The objective is ?Seas without pollution by pollutants?. The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives TSO2.1, UZO2.2, UZO2.3, UZO2.4 and UZO2.5. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Pollutant emissions from the rivers need to be further reduced. Reduction targets have been laid down in the programmes of measures of the WFD management plans. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Atmospheric emissions from the atmosphere must be further reduced. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Emission of pollutants from marine sources such as shipping must be reduced. This applies in particular to gaseous and liquid discharges, but also to the introduction of solid substances. Discharges from shipping are regulated under MARPOL

Entrances of oil and oil products and mixtures into the sea must be reduced and avoided. This concerns illegal, permitted and unintentional entries. Entries by shipping are only permitted according to the strict requirements of the MARPOL Convention; in order to reduce them further, an adaptation or change of the MARPOL appendices is necessary. The environmental goals set by Germany in 2012 form the basis for the MSFD program of measures 2016-2021 reported to the EU Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for an update of the environmental goals is often not yet possible. Where possible, the achievement of objectives or the implementation status of the measures is shown in the text report. Only in individual cases where there is an indicator assessment of the progress towards achieving the goal is this reported under ProgressAssessment. This is omitted for the indicator evaluations relevant to Art. 10 "Type and quantity of entries" and "Size and quantities of polluted sea surface", since the status of the indicator development and evaluation is already reported under Art. 8_GES (D8C3). Reference is made to Art. 8_GES reporting on D8.

Pollutant concentrations in the marine environment and the resulting pollution effects are to be reduced and due to good environmental status. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. The relevant indicator assessments ?concentrations of pollutants in water, organisms and sediments?, ?Biological pollutant effects? and ?contaminants in seafood?, as relevant for Article 10, are not included here, since detailed reports are already provided under Article 8_GES (D8C1, D8C2 and D9C1). Reference is made to Article 8_ESG reporting on D8 and D9.

The global objective is: "Seas without harming marine species and habitats through the impact of human activities". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZO3.1, UZO3.2, UZO3.3, UZO3.4 and UZO3.5. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Sufficient spatial and temporal refuge and rest zones for ecosystem components exist. In order to protect against anthropogenic interference, for instance unused and/or restricted areas will be established ("no-take-zones and "no-take-times" for fisheries in accordance with the rules of the CFP)(see inter alia, Recital 39 of the MSFD). The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, for birds, fish, mammals and benthic habitats, it was established that the environmental target UZ3.1. was not met.

The structure and function of food webs and marine habitats will not be adversely affected further by by-catches, discards and bottom-trawling. Regeneration of ecosystem components damaged as a result of past interventions is sought. The functional groups of biological characteristics (MSFD Annex III Table 1) or their food base are not endangered. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.

Human infrastructure and uses do not pose a threat to the natural distribution (including migration) of species for which ecologically passable migration corridors present essential habitats. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report describes the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.

The global objective is: "Seas with sustainably and carefully used resources". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives TSO4.1, UZO4.2, UZO4.3, UZO4.4, UZO4.5 and UZO4.6. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures for notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Fishing does not affect other ecosystem components (non-target and benthic communities) to the extent that the achievement or maintenance of their specific good environmental status is threatened. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.

Within the protected areas in the German Baltic Sea, the protection objectives and purposes a priority. Particular attention should be paid to the specific public interests of coastal protection in the exploitation of non-living resources, and should only be taken into consideration after careful assessment of alternatives. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.

The exploitation or exploration of non-living resources will not damage or seriously disrupt the ecosystem components of the German Baltic Sea, in particular the fragile, declining and protected species and habitats. Breeding, rearing, moulting, hibernation and migration periods, as well as the breeding, resting and feeding sites of the species concerned, shall be particularly taken into account. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment. However, in relation to birds, it was found that the environmental objective was not achieved.

The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZO5.1, UZO5.2 and UZO5.3. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Continuous reduction of inputs and already present waste result in a significant reduction of waste with harmful effects on the marine environment on beaches, the sea surface, the water column and the seabed. The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Hazardous waste proven to be present in marine organisms (in particular, microplastics) is approaching zero zero in the long term. The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Other adverse environmental effects (such as entanglement and strangulation) are reduced to a minimum. The objective is "Seas without pressures from waste". The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on the state of achievement of the target, this will be reported in the Progress Assessment.

The objective is "seas without interference from anthropogenic energy inputs". The objective is implemented by means of the operational objectives UZO6.1, UZO6.2, UZO6.3, UZO6.4 and UZO6.5. The environmental objectives established in 2012 and their description under the 2012 MSFD report continue to apply. They are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Anthropogenic noise by sound signals and shock waves does not cause physical harm (e.g. a temporary hearing threshold shift in harbour porpoises) and no significant disturbance of marine species. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Noise inputs due to continuous, especially low-frequency broadband noises have no negative spatial and temporal effects, such as significant (substantial) disturbances (expulsion from habitats, masking of biologically relevant signals, etc.) and physical damage to marine species. As continuous noise inputs predominantly originate from the shipping sector, the specific operational objective of reducing the contribution of noise stemming from ships to the background levels should be aimed for. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report describes the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

The anthropogenic heat input does not have negative spatial and temporal impacts and does not exceed the agreed limit values respectively. In territorial waters, a temperature increase of 2 K in 30cm depth and in the EEZ an increase of 2 K in 20cm sediment depth respectively will not be exceeded. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2021 programme of measures notified to the European Commission in 2016. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text report shows the achievement of objectives and the state of implementation of the measures respectively. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment on progress towards achieving the target is available, will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.

Elektromagnetische und auch elektrische Felder anthropogenen Ursprungs sind so schwach, dass sie Orientierung, Wanderungsverhalten und Nahrungsfindung von Meeresorganismen nicht beeinträchtigen. Die Messwerte an der Sedimentoberfläche beeinträchtigen das Erdmagnetfeld (in Europa 45 ± 15 µT) nicht. Die von Deutschland 2012 festgelegten Umweltziele sind die Grundlage für das 2016 an die EU-Kommission gemeldete MSRL-Maßnahmenprogramm 2016-2021. Da mit der Durchführung der Maßnahmen erst 2016 begonnen wurde, ist eine Bewertung des Fortschritts und der Wirksamkeit der Maßnahmen als Grundlage für eine Aktualisierung der Umweltziele derzeit vielfach noch nicht möglich. Wo möglich, ist die Zielerreichung bzw. der Umsetzungsstand der Maßnahmen im Textbericht dargestellt. Nur in Einzelfällen, in denen eine Indikatorbewertung zum Fortschritt bei der Zielerreichung vorliegt, wird diese unter ProgressAssessment berichtet.

Marine light effects emanating from human activities do not have an adverse effect on the marine environment. The environmental objectives established by Germany in 2012 are the basis for the 2016-2016 programme of measures for 2021- notified to the European Commission. Since the implementation of the measures was only started in 2016, an assessment of the progress and effectiveness of the measures as a basis for updating the environmental objectives is often not yet possible. Where possible, the text of the text shows the achievement of objectives and/or the state of implementation of the measures. Only in individual cases where an indicator assessment is available on progress towards achieving the target will this be reported in the Progress Assessment.