DECISION OF THE MEETING - Nineteenth Ordinary Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean and its Protocols; Regional Strategy for Prevention of and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2016-2021)

Adopt a Regional Strategy for Prevention of and Response to Marine Pollution from Ships (2016-2021). Its main objectives include prevention of pollution, prevention of maritime accidents and preparation for response to major pollution incidents; Urge the Contracting Parties to step up efforts in implementing the Prevention and Emergency Protocol through the Regional Strategy.