D10

10.1

10.2

D10

D10C1

D10C4

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

• Dutch part of the North Sea (ANS-NL-MS-1)

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The approach used by the Netherlands for setting targets and indicators is described in Annex 3 of the Common Understanding document (Approach 3). Targets are set at the level of, and structured along the 29 criteria from the Commission decision 2010/477. Basic principle in drafting the targets is to keep them as surveyable and straightforward as possible, focussing on the, as far as known, main pressures and impacts as identified in the initial assessment. The targets for 2020 are realistic targets. Starting from the present situation described in the initial assessment and aiming for GES, realistic targets for 2020 are set, taking into account attainability and affordability, social and economic considerations and the response time of the ecosystem. Where GES cannot be attained in 2020 interim targets are formulated. Indicators are structured along the criteria of the commission decision ,making use of the list of indicators presented in the commission decision. Basic principle in drafting the indicators is to keep the set as concise as possible with a focus on making the achievement of targets measurable, making use of existing indicators, as much as possible, in order to make the monitoring both effective and efficient and as much as possible within the existing budgets. Indicators have to link up with indicators of neighbouring countries in the North Sea. Advices from EU and OSPAR working groups, ICES and national institutes as well as insights from other studies have been used.

The quantity of visible beach litter has decreased (basic reference 2002-2009)

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

-7777

-7777

-7777

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

not relevant for targets

Pressure

Pressure

Pressure

2020-06

2020-06

2020-06

Interim

Interim

Interim

Overview of current and initiated policy
•MARPOL Convention Annex V imposes a complete ban on waste disposal as of 1 January 2013, with some exceptions (food remnants). In addition, keeping a Garbage Record Book is already compulsory.
•The Netherlands is committed to optimising the European Directive on port reception facilities by such measures as the mandatory delivery of waste when a ship leaves for a port outside the EU, a European information and monitoring system, and harmonisation of the enforcement and financing systems.
•At the Netherlands' initiative, the marine environmental awareness course will become a mandatory part of maritime educational programmes all over the world.
•The Netherlands has put the issue of plastic waste in the sea on the UNEP agenda.
•Waste processing in the Netherlands is organised in a high-grade and sustainable manner: only 4% of waste ends up being dumped. This percentage must be cut to 3.5% by 2015.
•By 2012, 42% of plastic packaging waste collected from households in the Netherlands will have to be recycled.
•There also are various initiatives and campaigns in place that focus on reducing litter on land, such as the 'Schoonste Strand' [cleanest beach] award.

Overview of current and initiated policy
•MARPOL Convention Annex V imposes a complete ban on waste disposal as of 1 January 2013, with some exceptions (food remnants). In addition, keeping a Garbage Record Book is already compulsory.
•The Netherlands is committed to optimising the European Directive on port reception facilities by such measures as the mandatory delivery of waste when a ship leaves for a port outside the EU, a European information and monitoring system, and harmonisation of the enforcement and financing systems.
•At the Netherlands' initiative, the marine environmental awareness course will become a mandatory part of maritime educational programmes all over the world.
•The Netherlands has put the issue of plastic waste in the sea on the UNEP agenda.
•Waste processing in the Netherlands is organised in a high-grade and sustainable manner: only 4% of waste ends up being dumped. This percentage must be cut to 3.5% by 2015.
•By 2012, 42% of plastic packaging waste collected from households in the Netherlands will have to be recycled.
•There also are various initiatives and campaigns in place that focus on reducing litter on land, such as the 'Schoonste Strand' [cleanest beach] award.

See under Target 10a for the overview of current and initiated policy.

• Litter [macro]

• Litter [macro]

• Litter [macro]