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Marine Spatial Planning
Marine spatial planning is a long-term and strategic process managing human activities that take place in the ocean to balance competing interests.
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Nature-based Solutions
Marine Nature-based Solutions are measures that combine the conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity with climate change mitigation.
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Ocean Observation
Ocean observations are essential for a better understanding of the increasing pressures facing our ocean and improve our ability to predict, manage and adapt to them, especially those caused by human activity.
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Sustainable Blue Economy
The “Sustainable Ocean Economy” or “Sustainable Blue Economy” sees economic development as compatible with the preservation of an ecologically functioning ocean and the conservation of biodiversity.
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Sustainable Fisheries
Sustainable fisheries describe fishery practices which are conservation-oriented and secure a healthy marine ecosystem.
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Science Policy
The transfer of knowledge between science and policy is key to enable coastal nations in developing economic activities that are in balance with the long-term capacity of ocean ecosystems to remain resilient and healthy.