Complete the knowledge gathering based on current understanding and studies in synergy with the work being undertaken internationally under the coordination of REMPEC (the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea)

Carry out additional socio-economic impact assessments on deep sea shipping, short sea shipping and on other relevant activities such as fishing, tourism and others as well as, on biodiversity. Identify needs, bottlenecks and barriers to the designation of an ECA

Develop MEDECAs scenarios and quantifying costs and additional benefits to explore and assess different realistic regulatory steps in terms of geographical scope, air pollutants and date of entry into force

Establish a diverse ‘reference’ group of stakeholders, and to engage them in targeted consultations to gather relevant additional knowledge, to identify further needs, to facilitate transfer of best practices and to dialog with and across industry. In addition, to assess possible cost impact mitigation including through EU funding opportunities

Provide expertise for technical and legal capacity building, as well as, for financial support of the perspective MEDECA Countries

Establish a mechanism for ensuring full and timely availability of all the deliverables produced by the LIFE4MEDECA to stakeholders, public authorities in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea at various levels and to EU Institutions

Define a “after LIFE” continuation plan so as not to lose the knowledge gathered, allow for future updating as necessary of the LIFE4MEDECA scenarios and cost benefit ratios and not to discontinue the technical and legal capacity building (a knowledge center)