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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.
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- terça, 26/1126/11/2024, 09:00 CET – 27/11/2024, 18:00 CETWicked Grounds Conference Centre, Generaal Vetterstraat 55, 1059 BT Amsterdam, NetherlandsOver 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.
- terça, 26/1126/11/2024, 14:00 – 15:30Wicked Grounds Conference Centre, Generaal Vetterstraat 55, 1059 BT Amsterdam, NetherlandsJoin 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