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The Marine Board – ESF

The Marine Board – ESF. “C hallenges and opportunities for Marine Sciences in FP7” EUROPEAN MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES 2007-2013 European Parliament – Brussels 17 October 2005.

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The Marine Board – ESF

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  1. The Marine Board – ESF “Challenges and opportunities for Marine Sciences in FP7” EUROPEAN MARINE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PERSPECTIVES 2007-2013 European Parliament – Brussels 17 October 2005

  2. Enhance the exploration of the marine environment through a better use of research facilities and capabilities well equipped research vessels, satellites, in-situ experimental stations, autonomous networks, super computers… The best use of them means: - sharing investment strategies- facilitating open access to them The European Maritime Dimension (1)

  3. The Maritime environment:a driving force in the European economic landscape The maritime economy is:- important & strategic (maritime transport) - diverse (exploitation of marine resources, different usages of the Sea) - characterised by interlinked activities which impact the Ocean at a global scale Achieve sustainability through:- Knowledge (Integrated dynamic ocean system) - Technologies (tools, data, products) - Approaches (ICZM, Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries..) - Information Access (Policy makers, professionals, industry..) The European Maritime Dimension (2)

  4. Cooperation to face scientific challenges: networking of institutes collective scientific voice, forums, synergies & strategiesProvided by the Marine Board (ESF), Efaro, Eurogoos and ICES Partnerships to facilitate the use of research facilities (sharing investments, evaluations, provide common grants…) Adapt new technologies to marine conditions, support national/European policies Marine Science & ERA, challenges Marine Sciences should aim to become an example for the construction of the ERA

  5. Marine Board - ESF Established 1995 Chair – Jean-Francois Minster 25 Member Organisations (Marine Institutes and Research Councils) - 17 countries. Observers: EC, NSF, etc Funded directly by MOs Policy / Strategy oriented – Statements & Positions Papers Meets twice yearly European focal point for Marine Sciences Modus operandi around 4 axes: Forum-Strategy Voice-Synergy

  6. Policy & Strategy • Interactions with pan-European initiatives: • EC • FP5, FP6 and FP7 development • FP6 Networks of Excellence; IPs • Marine ERA-Nets • Marine Environment Strategy • Green Paper on Maritime Affairs GMES, GEOSS • National Foresight Initiatives • ESFRI – List of Opportunities • EFARO, ICES, EuroGOOS

  7. FP7 & Marine Sciences (1) • FP7 - MB Objectives • Secure visibility & commitment to marine science – research in support of European policy, see MB FP7 Statements: 10th Sept 2004 & 13th June 2005 • Elaborate opportunities towards enhancing European competitiveness in a maritime Europe • FP7 - MB Calls for • «an internal structure will be created to ensure co-ordination of marine science and technology across the relevant thematic areas» • Marine component under Theme 6 Environment – Evolution of Marine Environments • The establishment of an appropriate structure to ensure co-ordination of marine science and technology across the all FP7 Thematic Priorities and Programmes • The recognition of and inclusion of marine science and technology in all FP7 Thematic Priorities (as identified by Dr Heffernan) • The opportunity afforded by Commissioner Borg to input to the EU Maritime Policy initiative

  8. Requires: Enhanced integration (flexible tools & approaches) Enhanced coordination (partnerships, programmes, policies & strategies etc.) Stronger development in marine sciences and technologies An enlarged forum of marine partners (eastern Europe) Enhanced communication & concerted actions with society & public Moving towards the ERA… A thriving maritime economy in harmony with the environment supported by excellence in the European Research Area

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