Introduction:
ROPME is holding a meeting of the Regional Task Force on Eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) to develop a ‘Concept Note on Regional Eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms Strategy for ROPME Sea Area’. The meeting will:
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review international understanding of eutrophication and HABs issues;
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review and develop a common understanding of the potential ecological, physical and chemical dimensions of eutrophication and HABs in the ROPME Sea Area;
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review and develop a common understanding of how eutrophication and HABs may affect societies and economies in the ROPME Sea Area in terms of
- biodiversity
- water resources (desalinisation and cooling water)
- human health
- fisheries and aquaculture
- tourism and recreation
- coastal development
- infrastructure required for mitigation and management of point and diffuse pollution sources
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explore common policy objectives for assessing and addressing eutrophication and HABs in the ROPME Sea Area;
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review learning from other regions with established strategies/ programmes on eutrophication and HABs;
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discuss the development of the ROPME Sea Area Eutrophication and HABs Strategy.
Expected Outcome:
Agreed Concept Note on Regional Eutrophication and Harmful Algal Blooms Strategy for the ROPME Sea Area.
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