Our Themes we are focussing on
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.
Nature-based Solutions
Marine Nature-based Solutions are measures that combine the conservation of marine and coastal biodiversity with climate change mitigation.
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.
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.
Sustainable Fisheries
Sustainable fisheries describe fishery practices which are conservation-oriented and secure a healthy marine ecosystem.
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.
