Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction
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In interinstitutional negotiations (trilogues). Parliament and Council are working toward a provisional agreement, which would still need formal adoption to become law.
Last active 03 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This directive implements EU rules for protecting and sustainably using marine biodiversity in ocean areas outside national control.
Who it affects
It affects marine researchers, businesses and public bodies planning activities in the high seas or deep seabed, and users of marine genetic resources from those areas.
Core of the proposal
- Requires notification and public deposit of marine genetic resources and related sequence data from beyond national jurisdiction.
- Requires screening and environmental impact assessment before authorising higher-risk planned activities in those areas.
- Provides public consultation, publication, monitoring and review duties for authorised activities with significant marine impacts.
- Requires Member State coordination and public participation for proposals on marine protected areas and other area-based tools.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- The directive enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal.
- Transitional law
- Member States must transpose it within six months of entry into force; application date is left blank in the proposal.
Latest update
05 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations) → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations) → Trilogues (interinstitutional negotiations)
Documents
1 recentSourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker