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    • Biological Diversity & Ecosystems
      • Species & Habitats
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        • OSPAR consultation on proposed revisions to the nomination proforma for the ’North Atlantic Current and Evlanov Sea basin MPA’
        • MPA network assessment
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    • Hazardous Substances & Eutrophication
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        • implementation reporting
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  • OSPAR Ministerial 2025
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      • The Vigo Ministerial Declaration
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