Member State report / Art10 / 2018 / D2 / Baltic

Report type Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article Art. 10 Environmental targets (and Art. 17 updates)
Report due 2018-10-15
GES Descriptor D2 Non-indigenous species
Region/subregion Baltic
Reported by Member state
Member state
Finland
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
Poland
Germany
Denmark
Sweden
Member state report
Reporting area(s) MRUs used
  • BAL-FI
  • BAL-FI-AS
  • BAL-FI-BB
  • BAL-FI-BS
  • BAL-FI-GF
  • BAL-FI-NB
  • BAL-FI-QK
  • BAL-EE-AA
  • BAL-LV-AAA-006
  • BAL-LT-MS-01
  • L2-SEA-007-POL
  • L2-SEA-008-POL
  • L2-SEA-009-POL
  • L4-POL-002
  • L4-POL-003
  • BALDE_MS
  • DK-TOTAL-part-BAL
  • BAL-SE-RG-Ostersjon
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: Species
  • Marine species (12)
  • All fish (1)
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: Habitats
  • Benthic habitats (1)
  • Pelagic habitats (1)
Features Structure, functions and processes of marine ecosystems: No theme
  • All marine ecosystem elements (1)
  • All marine ecosystem elements (20)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Biological
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species (1)
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species (20)
  • Extraction of, or mortality/injury to, wild species (by commercial and recreational fishing and other activities) (1)
  • Input of microbial pathogens (2)
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species (6)
  • Input or spread of non-indigenous species (1)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Physical
  • Changes to hydrological conditions (1)
  • Physical disturbance to seabed (1)
  • Physical loss of the seabed (1)
Features Anthropogenic pressures on the marine environment: Substances, litter and energy
  • Input of anthropogenic sound (impulsive, continuous) (1)
  • Input of litter (solid waste matter, including micro-sized litter) (5)
  • Input of nutrients - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition (1)
  • Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events (5)
Features Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment: Biological
  • Established non-indigenous species (4)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (6)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (1)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (1)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (2)
  • Established non-indigenous species (2)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (2)
  • Established non-indigenous species (1)
  • Newly-introduced non-indigenous species (1)
Features Pressure levels and impacts in marine environment: Chemical
  • Eutrophication (1)
Features Uses and human activities in or affecting the marine environment: Transport
  • Transport - shipping (1)
GES components
  • D1 Biodiversity (1)
  • D1 Birds (4)
  • D10 Litter (1)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (1)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (7)
  • D2C2 Established NIS (2.1, 2.1.1) (4)
  • D2C3 Adverse effects of NIS (2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2) (4)
  • D3 Commercial fish and shellfish (1)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (1)
  • D5 Eutrophication (1)
  • D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats (1)
  • D7 Hydrographical changes (1)
  • D8 Contaminants (1)
  • D9 Contaminants in seafood (1)
  • D10 Litter (1)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (1)
  • D2C1 Newly-introduced NIS (1)
  • D5 Eutrophication (1)
  • D8 Contaminants (1)
  • D1 Biodiversity (12)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (12)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (12)
  • D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats (12)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (1)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (20)
  • D2C1 Newly-introduced NIS (5)
  • D2C2 Established NIS (2.1, 2.1.1) (5)
  • D2C3 Adverse effects of NIS (2.2, 2.2.1, 2.2.2) (5)
  • D1 Birds (5)
  • D1 Cephalopods (1)
  • D1 Fish (5)
  • D1 Mammals (5)
  • D1 Pelagic habitats (6)
  • D10 Litter (4)
  • D11 Energy, incl. underwater noise (1)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (6)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (6)
  • D6 Sea-floor integrity/D1 Benthic habitats (6)
  • D8 Contaminants (4)
  • D9 Contaminants in seafood (4)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (1)
  • D2C1 Newly-introduced NIS (1)
  • D2C2 Established NIS (2.1, 2.1.1) (1)
  • D1 Biodiversity (1)
  • D1 Pelagic habitats (1)
  • D2 Non-indigenous species (2)
  • D4 Food webs/D1 Ecosystems (1)
  • D6C5 Benthic habitat condition (1.6, 1.6.1, 1.6.2, 1.6.3, 6.2, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4) (1)
Target Number defined
3
2
1
1
4
6
3
2
Target code/description
ALUE1: Maritime spatial planning is carried out in a way that it advances the achievement of good environmental status in marine environment.
LUONTO5: Abundance of raccoon dog and American mink decreases in waterbird breeding areas and are eradicated from selected MPAs.
VIERAS1: Introductions of new non-indigenous species from ship ballast water/sediment and ship hulls will decrease during 2018-2024 from the current level.
BALEE-T35: BALEE-T35 - ships visiting Estonian ports are fulfilling environmental requirements set by international conventions.
Target 8: Target 8 - No additions of new non-indigenous species through primary invasions, including via ship ballast water.
JVM1: Anthropogenic activities have not negatively impacted marine habitats and species
4: Reduce the risk of the emergence of new non-indigenous species in the Baltic Sea in the maritime area of the Republic of Lithuania.
PL_Target_D2C1: Reduction of the pressure associated with the introduction of alien species and limiting the possibility of the spread of newly introduced alien species from the places of their original introduction.
PL_Target_D2C2: To minimize new introductions of non-indigenous species and the scale of their spread, in order to reduce their negative impact on the structure and functioning of the ecosystem.
PL_Target_D2: Reduce the spreading of non-indigenous species introduced to the marine environment as a result of human activities, in order to ensure the presence of non-indigenous species at levels that do not affect the structure and functioning of the ecosystem, and in particular with regard to the various groups of species, areas that are particularly vulnerable to the introduction and general habitat types, by taking appropriate actions.
PL_Target_D2C3: Reducing the impact of invasive non-indigenous species down to a level that guarantees only a minimum level or the lack of a noticeable negative impact on the environment.
UZO5: 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.
UZO3: 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.
UZO5.3: 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.
UZO3.5: The total number of introductions and movements of new species is close to zero. Prevention measures are implemented to minimise (unintentional) introduction. Emerging species will be identified in time to ensure that promising emergency measures can be implemented, if necessary. The signing and implementation of existing regulations and conventions are an important prerequisite for this. 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. The indicator "Trend and number of newly introduced non-native species", which is relevant to Article 10, is not included here, as it is already reported in detail under Article 8_GES (D2C1). Reference is made to Article 8_GES (D2C1).
UZO5.1: 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.
UZO5.2: 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.
DK-T2.1: The number of new non-indigenous species introduced through ballast water, ship fouling, and possibly other human activities is decreasing.
DK-T2.3: The Ministry of Environment and Food contributes to regional work regarding establishment of threshold values and determination of good environmental status, and works to ensure that the number of new non-indigenous species and impacts from invasive species are in accordance hereto.
DK-T2.2: The distribution of certain invasive species is, as far as possible, at a level so that significant adverse effects are stable or decreasing.
BALSE-C.1_Introduktion_främmande arter: C.1 The marine environment shall be free of newly-released or newly-translocated non-indigenous species and strains, and non-indigenous species otherwise introduced through human activities, which may adverse effects on genetic or biological diversity or the ecosystem functioning.
C.2:
Target value No. of parameters/elements with quantitative values
  • Not reported (11 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (1 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (5 - 41.7%)
  • Reported (7 - 58.3%)
  • Not reported (1 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (20 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (6 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (3 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
  • Not reported (2 - 100.0%)
  • Reported (0 - 0.0%)
Target status No. of assessments per category
  • Target not yet achieved (11 - 100.0%)
  • Target not yet achieved (1 - 100.0%)
  • Target achieved (3 - 25.0%)
  • Target not yet achieved (9 - 75.0%)
  • Target achieved (1 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (10 - 50.0%)
  • Target not yet achieved (10 - 50.0%)
  • Status not reported (4 - 66.7%)
  • Target not yet achieved (2 - 33.3%)
  • Target not yet achieved (3 - 100.0%)
  • Status not reported (2 - 100.0%)
Assessment period No. of targets per period
2018-2024 (11 - 100.0%)
2012-2017 (1 - 100.0%)
2011-2016 (12 - 100.0%)
2012-2017 (1 - 100.0%)
2011-2016 (20 - 100.0%)
2011-2016 (6 - 100.0%)
2012-2018 (2 - 66.7%)
2018-2024 (1 - 33.3%)
2011-2016 (2 - 100.0%)
Timescale to achieve targets No. of targets per date
2024-12 (11 - 100.0%)
2023-01 (1 - 50.0%)
2027-12 (1 - 50.0%)
2020-12 (12 - 100.0%)
2030-12 (1 - 100.0%)
2022-12 (20 - 100.0%)
2020-12 (6 - 100.0%)
2024-10 (3 - 100.0%)
2020-12 (2 - 100.0%)
Update date No. of targets per date
2018-07 (11 - 100.0%)
2019-03 (2 - 100.0%)
2016-07 (12 - 100.0%)
2017-02 (1 - 100.0%)
2018-09 (20 - 100.0%)
2018-10 (6 - 100.0%)
2019-04 (3 - 100.0%)
2018-12 (2 - 100.0%)
Update type No. of targets per category
  • New target (10 - 90.9%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (1 - 9.1%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (1 - 50.0%)
  • New target (1 - 50.0%)
  • New target (12 - 100.0%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (1 - 100.0%)
  • New target (20 - 100.0%)
  • Same as 2012 definition (6 - 100.0%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (1 - 33.3%)
  • New target (2 - 66.7%)
  • Modified from 2012 definition (1 - 50.0%)
  • Target no longer needed (1 - 50.0%)
Related indicators No. of different indicators reported
4
1
12
1
3
3
1
Related measures No. of different measures reported
3
2
1
1
1
5
2
2