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Conclusions The flagship project found generel support Benefits of the project: More sustainable use of resources Higher catch quotas Meeting consumer and public demands More reliable data for biological advice Titel1 Slide 2 Conclusions Action is already identified and in progres at EU level Enhanced effort of coordination and cooperation is required Technical working group to assess and develop selective measures to eradicate discards Road map to be developed in 2010 on further measures Titel2 Slide 3 Conclusions Baltic Sea Strategy as the vehicle for involvement of stakeholders, reg. Organizations and NGOs Regionalized cross sectorial approach Offer a fora where discussions can take place Identify priority areas Cooperation with ongoing development/avoid dublication Titel3 Slide 4 Conclusion Terms of reference and governance structure to be decided, February 2010 Development of a road map in 2010 to eradicate discards Identification and funding of smaller projects to be launced within BSRS Progress review, June 2010 Titel4