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RSSThis week, the 5th International Congress on Marine Protected Areas (IMPAC5) took place in Vancouver (Canada), bringing together ocean conservation experts to chart a path to protect 30% of the global ocean by 2030. The congress’ goal was to provide a forum for the global community of marine...
World Wetlands Day is celebrated all over the world on February 2 and is dedicated to lagoons, ponds, lakes, marshes, resurgences [1]. These are the wetlands, key areas for biodiversity that provide vital ecosystem services to society. They are important water reserves and help defend communities...
This week saw the organisation of the International Day of Education on 24 January. Adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) in 2018, this day highlights the role education has towards peace and development. According to the UN, about 244 million children and adolescents around the...
Event detailsWhen: Wednesday 22 March 2023, World Water DayWho: the event is organised by the EU4Ocean partners, led by EMSEA, the municipality of Den Helder, Primary school: Jac P Thijsseschool ( first certified Blue School in Europe), Secondary school: Scholen aan Zee (first secondary Blue School...
Event detailsWhen: Wednesday 22 March 2023, World Water DayWho: the event is organised by the EU4Ocean partners, led by EMSEA, the municipality of Den Helder, Primary school: Jac P Thijsseschool ( first certified Blue School in Europe), Secondary school: Scholen aan Zee (first secondary Blue School...
Event detailsWhen: Wednesday 22 March 2023, World Water DayWho: the event is organised by the EU4Ocean partners, led by EMSEA, the municipality of Den Helder, Primary school: Jac P Thijsseschool ( first certified Blue School in Europe), Secondary school: Scholen aan Zee (first secondary Blue School...
Key takeawaysUnder recent EU legislation targeted at reducing pollution from marine litter, all waste fishing gear containing plastics will require specific handling, monitoring and reporting when they are brought to EU ports. Member States should also set up their national collection targets for...
EMODnet has reached a new stage as it launches its fully centralised marine data service, integrating all of its thematic services into one single portal.This thematic unification is a major upgrade, which simplifies access and enhances the EMODnet user experience. Central to the upgrade and major...
Clara is a Geodesy and Cartography Engineer with more than 14 years of professional experience in the analysis, development and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) based on different technologies and on information systems dedicated to data collection, data quality analysis and...
An analysis has shown that the European Union’s strategy for reaching zero carbon by 2050 will require more wood for burning, shift one-fifth of cropland to bioenergy and outsource deforestation. Much of the cropland is used for animal feed. Can a switch to algae, produced in the sea or on land...