Indicator under development: The surface area of new Birds Directive areas. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Four protected bird areas (Frisian Front, Brown Bank, North Sea Coastal Zone, Voordelta) already designated. Processes for research and designation of additional areas are ongoing. Draft and implement N2000 management plans. Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicators under development: 1: Indicator of population abundance by species (D1C2) (marine-bird-abundance-qsr23-ospar) 2: Indicator under development: link to species protection plans (evaluations) The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Draft and implement (2024-2030) species protection plans for KEC species + for EBS species (various species of marine birds + shorebirds) + IUCN Red List species ( North Sea Agreement 6.9).

Indicator for food availability yet to be developed. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Draft and implement (2024-2030) species protection plans for KEC species + for EBS species (various species of marine birds + shorebirds) + IUCN Red List species ( North Sea Agreement 6.9).

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. More measures may be needed to restore food availability based on outcomes after 2030.

Indicator to be developed (partly based on species protection plans, and Wozep outcomes) The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale', Use the KEC and VECI (ecological assessment framework) in planning. Include mitigation measures in plot decisions, including implementation of best practices such as the start/stop procedure. North Sea Nature Enhancement Programme (duration to 2030) Draft and implement (2024-2030) species protection plans.

Indicators under development: 1: Fecundity of shorebirds (gulls, common tern, eider, oystercatcher, avocet, ringed plover, Kentish plover and terns) according to indicator for D1C3 (marine-bird-breeding-productivity-qsr23-ospar) 2: Indicator under development: Align with evaluations N2000 management plans The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Existing measures in N2000 coastal areas (reducing disturbance (recreation, driving on the beach) for fecundity and protection against predation by foxes in particular). Draft and implement (2024-2030) species protection plans (with exploration of opportunities for breeding colonies outside N2000 areas). Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicator under development: number of structures that can be negotiated by fish. WFD measures Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives. Progress D1T6 (2018): Since 2009, efforts have been made to make priority bottlenecks passable for fish. Between 2009 and 2015, 42 percent of the bottlenecks were removed. Approximately 1,110 remaining fish migration bottlenecks still need to be removed, of which 606 are scheduled to be removed before 2027. After 2027, 504 remaining bottlenecks will remain.

Indicator under development: alignment with the most recent evaluation of the Shark and Ray Action Plan (every two years). Implementation of Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027, specifically increasing the knowledge base around habitat use and species recognition, with a view to identifying leads for any additional measures needed. Progress D1T5 (2018): The Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027 has been adopted. The Marine Strategy aligns with the biennial evaluations and actions that result from it.

Indicator under development: alignment with the most recent evaluation of the Shark and Ray Action Plan (every two years). The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Implementation of Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027, specifically increasing the knowledge base around habitat use and species recognition, with a view to identifying leads for any additional measures needed. Progress D1T5 (2018): The Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027 has been adopted. The Marine Strategy aligns with the biennial evaluations and actions that result from it.

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Species recovery plans (for eel, sharks and rays, cod, N2000 species). North Sea Nature Enhancement Programme (duration to 2030). Knowledge development for building of structures inside and outside wind farms and nature-inclusive construction of wind turbines. Explore need for (season-specific) protection of spawning grounds.

Indicator under development: area of N2000 and/or MSFD protected areas. Designate areas under HD/BD (N2000) and/or MSFD, implement NSA area agreements. Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicator under development: Number of conservation targets realised. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale', Implementation based on rules on Natura2000 areas in the Dutch Environment and Planning Act International measures: all measures (existing or planned) listed in MS1 make a contribution. Implementation of the nature restoration regulation through the implementation of the Nature Plan Possible additional measures based on the evaluation of management plans or species protection plans. Progress D1T2 (2018): restoring tranquility remains a priority. This environmental objective is part of environmental objective 1.2 concerning achieving conservation objectives. Progress D1T3 (2018): Management plans have been developed and are following their own trajectory. Some new environmental objectives incorporate agreements from management plans, while others are supplementary and also contribute to achieving the N2000 conservation objectives.

Indicator under development: Number of habitat types and species declining/not declining. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Implementation based on rules on Natura2000 areas in the Dutch Environment and Planning Act. International measures: all measures (existing or planned) listed in MS1 make a contribution. Possible additional measures based on the evaluation of management plans or species protection plans.

CIBBRiNA project: Implementing mitigating measures to minimize and, where possible, eliminate bycatch. Duration: Sep. 2023 - Sep. 2029. MONS study on gillnet fishing (start 2025).

The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Brown Bank semi-annual gillnet restriction (Oct. 1 - Mar. 31) (expected from 2027). cf. North Sea Agreement 4.40: Frisian Front no fishery zone (expected in 2027) and semi-annual gillnet restriction (since March 2023), along with fishery restrictions in the coastal zone (since 2016). No new gillnet fishing will be allowed in Natura 2000 and MSFD areas (cf. North Sea Agreement 4.45). Shark and Ray Action Plan 2022-2027. Further efforts to increase the survival chances after discarding and to improve fishing gear selectivity, focusing on target species.

Indicator under development: align with species protection plans (evaluations). The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Implement species protection plans: Porpoise Protection Plan (biennial review) and Seal Management Plan. Progress D1T4 (2018): The implementation of the Harbor Porpoise Protection Plan will continue. Progress has been made on all points mentioned.

Indicators under development: number of porpoise disruption days (in relation to Offshore wind energy). Indicator for other activities yet to be developed. The year in which this environmental objective is expected to be achieved has not yet been determined. Therefore, '999912' is reported for 'Timescale'. Noise limit for pile driving, Passende beoordeling for large-scale construction projects at sea, use of acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) in explosives clearance, management plans in EEZ areas + number of measures still under investigation. Application of the ecological assessment framework (KEC) in planning, and by developing and implementing mitigation measures. Some measures are still under investigation (slow navigation, quiet areas).

Progress: Significant steps have been taken by OSPAR. The updated environmental targets have been broken down by potential pressure. This environmental goal has been removed: it focuses solely on knowledge building and development of an assessment under Article 8, which does not fit into the system of environmental goals (Article 10).

Progress D1T3 (2018): Research into the need for establishing fishing-free zones completed. The precise implementation in the Wadden Sea and at the Haringvliet is currently being considered. Because monitoring is not an environmental objective in itself, the second part of the environmental objective is no longer relevant. Bird strikes with wind turbines are being investigated in MONS.

Research into cumulative effects is carried out in both OSPAR and MONS. This environmental goal has been removed: it focuses solely on knowledge building and is therefore not appropriate for Article 10. After all, research does not lead to improvement of the situation.