Considerations on COM(2025)255 - Authorisation of the opening of negotiations on an amendment of Article 1(a) of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic - Main contents
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dossier | COM(2025)255 - Authorisation of the opening of negotiations on an amendment of Article 1(a) of the Convention for the Protection of the ... |
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document | COM(2025)255 ![]() |
date | May 16, 2025 |
(2) Spain and Portugal have submitted a proposal pursuant to Article 15(2) of the OSPAR Convention to amend Article 1(a) of the OSPAR Convention to include the waters surrounding Macaronesia (Madeira and the Canary Islands) in the maritime area governed by the OSPAR Convention.
(3) The proposed amendment aims to ensure a greater coherence between the OSPAR Convention and the rules of Directive 2008/56/EC 9 which are already applicable in the Macaronesia area, thereby improving the coordination of the protection and conservation of the rich biodiversity and vulnerable ecosystems present in the Macaronesia area.
(4) This proposal for an amendment to Article 1(a) of the OSPAR Convention will be discussed during the 28th regular session/meeting of the OSPAR Commission starting on 23 June 2025. Pursuant to Article 15(3) of the OSPAR Convention, the amendment is to be adopted by unanimous vote of the Contracting Parties.
(5) Following its adoption by the OSPAR Commission, pursuant to Article 15(4) and (5) of the OSPAR Convention, the amendment would be submitted to the Contracting Parties for ratification, acceptance or approval, and the amendment would only enter into force after receipt by the depositary of notification of ratification, acceptance or approval of at least seven Contracting Parties.
(6) The Union should participate in the negotiations of the proposed amendment to Article 1(a) of the OSPAR Convention in the context of the 28th regular session/meeting of the OSPAR Commission.