North Sea states strengthen co-operation against marine pollution

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Today all North Sea states and the European Community agreed on the framework of an Action Plan to combat illegal and accidental pollution of the greater North Sea and its approaches. The Action Plan (to be further developed by the end of 2009) will strengthen joint prevention, preparedness and response to marine pollution from shipping and other maritime activities in one of the world's busiest international shipping areas. The Action Plan is an important step towards a clean and healthy Greater North Sea and approaches (which will include Irelands Exclusive Economic Zone waters) and was made at the annual meeting of contracting parties to the Bonn Agreement from 7-9 October in Bonn, Germany.

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