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Strict protection, restoration and co-management of Marine Protected Areas 

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Our Focus

Science-Based Conservation Objectives

We will develop a holistic framework to support the definition of nature conservation objectives for Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and blue corridors in the EU and beyond, from an ecosystem functioning point of view.

Co-definition of conservation measures

We will develop and validate a governance toolbox, uniting stakeholders and citizens, to co-define science-based conservation measures that contribute to the restoration and protection of marine ecosystems and support a shift towards strictly protected areas.

Showcasing of effective co-ownership and co- management

We will bring together stakeholders and citizens for co-developing tools and frameworks for conservation planning and management, and capitalise on the existing conservation initiatives in the Demo sites.

Ensuring effective conservation

We will set up a system for MPA monitoring and evaluation of conservation outcomes, test and benchmark innovative monitoring techniques, and validate monitoring and evaluation system to assess ecological effectiveness, evaluating the conservation effectiveness with a replication potential.

Blueprint development and upscaling strategy

Our main output will be a scalable and transferrable Blueprint for marine conservation management and planning, providing clear and tested guidance on innovative, efficient and cost-effective tools and methods for marine conservation and management.

Blue Connect PILOTS

Together with Marine Protected Area (MPA) managers, authorities, industries, and local communities from 12 demonstration sites and beyond, BLUE CONNECT is co-developing, promoting, and demonstrating a systematic approach to marine conservation planning and management.

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What impact will
BLUE CONNECT have? 

BLUE CONNECT will have far-reaching impacts on marine conservation and management across Europe. The project will enhance co-management practices, engage a wide range of stakeholders through interactive workshops and webinars, and provide recommendations for expanding and improving Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Mercedes Ribera Wansart - Project Coordinator

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Upcoming Events

  • BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3
    BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3
    terça, 26/11
    BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3
    26/11/2024, 09:00 CET – 27/11/2024, 18:00 CET
    Wicked Grounds Conference Centre, Generaal Vetterstraat 55, 1059 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss key issues in the Blue Economy in a series of 24 interactive workshop sessions organised by regional projects, institutions and companies located in the North Sea.
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  • Connecting Seas: Cooperation and Tools for EU-MPAs workshop
    Connecting Seas: Cooperation and Tools for EU-MPAs workshop
    terça, 26/11
    Connecting Seas: Cooperation and Tools for EU-MPAs workshop
    26/11/2024, 14:00 – 15:30
    Wicked Grounds Conference Centre, Generaal Vetterstraat 55, 1059 BT Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Join us in Amsterdam at the Mission Arena 3 conference for a workshop that will bring together 5 projects working with Marine Protected Areas to explore innovative tools and collaboration opportunities
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