Marine Board-ESF: Activities and Dissemination EurOcean 2 nd Technical Consultation on Marine Information Management and Dissemination in Europe 9 th November 2009 Niall McDonough Executive Scientific Secretary Marine Board-ESF Marine Board-ESF, Wandelaarkaai 68, 8400 Oostende, Belgium Tel: +32 (0) Fax: +32 (0)

2 Outline of Presentation Overview of Marine Board-ESF MB Activities and outputs Impact on European marine science policy landscape Focus on Dissemination of Marine Board Position Papers Impact monitoring Summary / Conclusions

3 Marine Board-ESF Independent pan-European platform for marine science and marine science policy Established in 1995; by Member Organisations in consultation with the European Commission 30 Member Organisations (Research Funding and Performing Organisations) from 19 countries Node for: –Knowledge exchange between national marine science organisations –Science Forum, with members andother networks (EuroGOOS, EFARO, ICES, ECORD, WaterBorne TP, etc.); MB Biennial Forum –Policy Interface – European Commission (DG RTD, DG MARE) = permanent observers European focal point for marine science Forum Strategy Voice Synergy

4 Marine Board Member Organisations 30 MOs from 19 countries

Marine Board, Ostend, Belgium InnovOcean site Marine Board-ESF UNESCO IOC - IODE Flanders Marine Institute (VLIZ)

6 Marine Board’s Raison d’être: Science Strategy and Policy elaborated collectively via: 1. Specialist Workshops / Conferences E.g. EurOcean 2004 (Galway), EurOcean 2007 (Aberdeen) EurOcean 2010 (Ostend) 2. Follow policy developments: Science-Policy Interface 3. FP6 & FP7 ERA-Nets and Foresight Projects FP6 (completed): MarinERA, AMPERA, FEUFAR FP7 (Starting): EMAR 2 RES, MARCOM+, SEAS-ERA 4. Core Marine Board Outputs/Activities: Expert Working Groups / Position Papers Vision Groups / Vision Documents Marine Board Panels Marine Board Forum

The European Marine Science Policy Landscape The Integrated Maritime Policy for Europe (Oct 2007) European Strategy for Marine and Maritime Research Marine Strategy Framework Directive European Reserarch Area (ERA) And… Lisbon / Gothenburg Agendas White Paper on Climate Change European Climate/Energy Package for 2020 Etc..

Chronology of events Partnership Science - Policy Galway 2004 Brussels 2007 Bremen 2007 Aberdeen 2007 Brussels 2004 EU Parliament 2005 EU Blue Book &Action Plan October 2007 Communication on the marine and maritime strategy Sept

European Strategy for Marine & Maritime Research European Marine Observation & Data Network (EMODNET) Ocean of Tomorrow FP7 Research Initiative European Renewable Ocean Energy Strategy Improved Maritime Surveillance Maritime Spatial Planning European Atlas of the Seas Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change Capacity Building Integration across disciplines Synergies between Member States New Forms of Governance September 2008 – A Major Milestone

European Strategy for Marine and Maritime Research: Implementation Actions

EMAR²RES project - European MARine and MARitime REsearch and Science  Objective: Exploiting synergies between marine and maritime research communities;  Focus on maritime transport  Horizontal themes include competitiveness and climate change  Consortium: 5 partners incl. Marine Board as marine partner; Community of European Shipyards Associations (CESA) as coordinator.  Kick-off on 24 th November 2009 (Ostend). 30 month duration MARCOM+ proposal - Towards an Integrated Marine and Maritime Science Community  Objective: Support the marine and maritime science partnership for an independent consolidated science advice  Establish a sustainable “Marine and Maritime Science and Technology Forum”  Further dialogue between research communities, civil society, industry and policy makers  Contribute to a new governance model  Consortium: 10 partners incl. Marine Board; ICES as coordinator.  Negotiation nearing completion – Kick-off expected in January 2010 (24 month duration) FP7 Projects and Proposals

SEAS-ERA proposal - European MARine and MARitime REsearch and Science  Objective: create marine overarching platform for Research Funding Organisations, implement a basin approach, develop and implement common research programmes (incl. infrastructures) ;  Consortium: 21 partners incl. Marine Board; Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICINN) as coordinator.  Negotiation ongoing. 48 month duration CLAMER proposal – Climate Change and Marine Ecosystem Research  Objective: to raise awareness of citizens to EU research results on the impacts of climate change on the marine environment, including socio-economic consequences;  Consortium: 13 partners incl. Marine Board as Work Package Leader; Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) as coordinator.  Invited to negotiation following period on reserve list (18 month duration) FP7 Projects and Proposals continued…

Core Marine Board Activities 1. Working Groups – Position Papers WG SEAMBOR (2009), WG POL (2010), WG BIOTECH (2010) WG MICROCEAN (2011), WG MPAs (2011), Navigating the Future IV (2011) 2. Vision Groups – Vision Documents EMODNET (2008) [Marine Board – EuroGOOS] Renewable Ocean Energy (2010) 3. Conferences Marine Biotechnology Future Challenges. Marine Board/ESF/COST conference, Italy, June Marine Board Panels Marine Board Communications Panel European Scientific Diving Panel 5. Marine Board Forum 1.Marine Data Challenges: From Observation to Information (Ostend, May 2008) 2.Long-term Time Series Stations: Essential Marine Monitoring Infrastructures for Europe (Gijon, May 2010)

Marine Board Communications Panel “Panel” of the MB-ESF - collaborative network of marine communicators across Europe. Facilitated by the MB-ESF Secretariat Not be financially assisted beyond the organisation of meeting rooms. Mutually assist its members in promoting and communicating marine science across Europe and exchanging ideas on events, communication methods and best practice.

Focus on Marine Board Position Papers Are we delivering the message effectively?

Address subjects of European dimension which are of strategic importance for marine sciences  Terms of Reference agreed & Chair appointed  Working Group composed of national experts (8-12) invited and nominated by Member Organisation Delegates.  Usually 3 meetings. 18 month duration (approx.)  Expected output: MB Position Paper (peer-reviewed)  Outcomes and impact:  subject to be taken into account by national and European programmes  Uptake by policy makers  Enhanced interaction and elaboration of common views by scientists, leading to new projects Requires effective dissemination to end-users! Working Groups / Position Papers: Modus Operandi

17 Recently Published Marine Board Position Papers Navigating the Future III (November 2006) Integrated Recommendations and research priorities on the whole spectrum of marine sciences Impact of Climate Change on the European Marine and Coastal Environment (March 2007) Ecosystem approach on European regional seas and oceans European Ocean Research Fleet (March 2007) Quantitative and qualitative approach towards a common strategy and enhanced use Remote Sensing of Shelf Sea Ecosystems (February 2008) Requirement for regular monitoring of shelf sea ecosystems The Effects of anthropogenic sound on marine mammals (June 2008) Research strategy following an Expert Workshop

WG POL - Risk assessment and monitoring of existing and emerging new chemicals in the European marine and coastal environment Objectives 1.review current monitoring/assessment of substances currently in the marine environment; 2.review new and emerging chemicals which should be incorporated in existing and future monitoring and assessment 3.review existing methods to evaluate impact/risks of chemicals in marine systems Output  Position Paper including recommendations for improved procedures and future R&D needs. Chair: Colin Janssen (University of Ghent, Belgium) Co-Chair: Patrick Roose (MUMM, Belgium) Current (ongoing) Marine Board Working Group

WG-SEAMBOR - Sciences dimensions of Ecosystem Approach to Management of Biotic Ocean Resources (Joint activity with ICES & EFARO) Aim Contributing to implement EAM turning available concepts and principles into operational objectives to form the foundation for future management plans based on ecosystems. Objectives 1.Identify the scientific needs to support the implementation of a proper EAM of human activities that impact living (biotic) resources 2.Recommend new research approaches and provide a roadmap for EAM implementation 3.Inform the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive Output  Position Paper including priority recommendations for future R&D. Chair: Jake Rice, ICES, Canada Current (ongoing) Marine Board Working Group

WG BIOTECH: A European Strategy for Marine Biotechnology Chair: Joel Querellou (IFREMER, France) Current (ongoing) Marine Board Working Group Aim Strategic assessment of current scientific understanding and identification of priorities & requirements for future research Objectives  Analyse main achievements since 2001 & Identify barriers restricting progress  Review innovation technologies, trends & emerging paradigms  Identify/update key areas for development in Europe  Propose improved procedures and identify future R&D needs Output  Position Paper including priority recommendations for future R&D.

WG MICROCEAN - Marine Microbial Diversity and its role in ecosystem functioning and environmental change Objectives Reflect on where we are and make plans for the future of European research in the field of marine microbial diversity Specific reference to role in ecosystem functioning and regulating environmental changes Output – Position paper to: 1.Re-emphasise importance of microbes in the marine environment; 2.Indentify research challenges and opportunities & strategic areas for Europe 3.Provide recommendations and a roadmap to guide European research in the medium term (to 2020) Chair: Frank Oliver Glöckner (Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Germany) New (planned) Marine Board Working Group

WG MPAs- Marine Protected Areas The use of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) for ecosystem-based management: lessons learned, best practices and key recommendations for future implementation plans in European Seas Chair: Esben Moland Olsen (Institute for Marine Research, Norway) New (planned) Marine Board Working Group Aim Provide a science-based framework to inform, engage and empower stakeholders in current/future MPAs planning and implementation processes in Europe. Objectives 1.Review factors for successful MPAs placement, establishment & monitoring 2. Set-up checklists for creating/evaluating MPAs in Europe Output Position Paper including priority recommendations for future R&D.

Improving Impact Include dissemination strategy and expected impact in the original Terms of Reference Enlist the assistance of Communications Panel and Marine Board member organisations from an early stage Prepare the ground for publication (advance notice) Use new formats to help reach a wider audience Short report summary with priority recommendations in printed and downloadable format 2-3 fully formatted summary slides downloadable from website Measuring Impact: Quantitative Number of disseminated hard copies of report and summary Number of downloads from website Number of related press-releases or announcements issues Number of presentations at dedicated / broader events Number of citations in national and European publications Qualitative Monitor direct input and/or influence to programmatic, funding, policy at national and European level Dissemination of the Message of Position Papers

Marine Board both driving and responding to marine science policy and broader maritime policy Range of targeted initiatives and outputs Ongoing development of Marine Board Communications Strategy Opportunity to develop improved collaboration and links with other relevant organisations to improve dissemination and impact (e.g. EurOcean?) Summary / Conclusions

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