EU funding opportunities for ocean observation, modelling and prediction in the North Atlantic Area

IBIS and Atlantic Salmon Trust Workshop OCEAN TRACKING Newry, Co. Down: 12th 13th September 2013
Geoffrey OSullivan Senior Policy Advisor Office of the CEO Marine Institute, Ireland www.marine.ie

It was the best of times,

Heightened awareness at EU level of the importance of the marine resource Opportunity to influence decisions

it was the worst of times

New Programmes (Horizon 2020, INTERREG-V) still being defined
Charles Dickens (1812-1870) A Tale of Two Cities

Understanding the Policy Cascade

Europe 2020 Strategy

Smart, sustainable, and inclusive growth

The Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union (2007)

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008)

The European Strategy for Marine & Maritime Research (2008)

The Blue Growth Strategy (2012)

Sea Basin Strategies

The European Strategy for the Atlantic (2011)

The European Atlantic Action Plan 2014-2020 (2013)

Funding supporting Policy Implementation

The EU Atlantic Action Plan (2014-2020)
Priority 1: Promote entrepreneurship and innovation: research and innovation; Improving skills; Supporting reform of Common Fisheries Policy and revitalising aquaculture. Priority 2: Protect, secure and develop the potential of the Atlantic marine and coastal environment: safety and security of seafarers, coastal populations, property and ecosystems; Develop a European Atlantic Ocean Observing and Predictive Capability; Address global climate change issues including mitigation and adaptive strategies; Support environmental protection and efforts to achieve Good Environmental Status (MSFD); Assess the social and economic value and functioning of Atlantic ecosystems and biodiversity; Contribute to maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management; Support technical feasibility, economic viability and environmental impact of mining for marine minerals; Lay foundation for sustainable, high-value-added European marine biotechnology sector; Accelerate deployment of sustainable offshore renewable energy. Priority 3: Improve accessibility and connectivity: Facilitate the development of ports as hubs of the blue economy. Priority 4: Create a socially inclusive and sustainable model of regional development: Best Practice in enhancing the health, social inclusion and well-being of coastal populations , including development of appropriate and usable socio-economic indicators; Diversification of maritime and coastal tourism.
Ref: Action Plan for a Maritime Strategy in the Atlantic Area: Delivering smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. COM (2013) 279 final. See: http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/policy/sea_basins/atlantic_ocean/index_en.htm

EU Funding Instruments (2014-2020)

Structural & Cohesion Funds

Horizon 2020
Maritime & Fisheries Fund Competitiveness of Enterprises & SMEs LIFE+ European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development External Action Instruments European Investment Bank (EIC) Loan
http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/policy/sea_basins/Atl antic _ocean/atlanticforum/funds_en.pdf.

New Horizons: Commission support for Marine/Maritime Research

Our seas and oceans are essential to our wealth and well-being. The maritime economy accounts for as much as 5% of Europe's economic activity. Getting smart about our maritime economy will play a vital role in Europe's economic recovery. Maire Geoghegan-Quinn, Galway 2010

a separate, visible and new activity named Cross Cutting Marine and Maritime Research, has been introduced in the Horizon 2020 programme. This separate activity will maximise the synergies between research areas when conducting research in the marine and maritime environments. Maria da Graa Carvalho, Member of the European Parliament and Rapporteur for the EU Horizon 2020 Programme

Framework 7 (2007-2013)
MyOCEANS JERICO
Marine Observatory Network www.jerico-fp7.eu Marine Core Services & Capacities www.myocean.eu.org

Euro-SITES
Network of Ocean Observatories www.eurosites.info/index.php

MADE
Mitigating adverse ecological impacts of open ocean fisheries www.made-project.eu

SHOAL
Robotic Fish www.roboshoal.com

Oceans of Tomorrow 2013: Marine Technologies

10 Marine Technology/Ocean Sensor Projects funded 3 with Irish participation
University of the Azores

INTERREG-IV
ARCOPOL Plus Workshop Opportunities for the deployment of AUVs, UAVs and marine sensors for detecting and managing threats from Harmful Noxious Substances in the marine environment .

National Maritime College of Ireland www.nmci.ie 4th September 2013

IBIS and Atlantic Salmon Trust Workshop OCEAN TRACKING Newry, Co. Down: 12th 13th September 2013

Trans-Atlantic Co-Operation

Signing of Galway Statement on Atlantic Ocean Cooperation: Launching a European Union Canadian United States of America Research Alliance. Galway, 24th May 2013.

Topics
Ocean Observation, Forecasting and Prediction Seabed Mapping Ocean Ecosystem functioning , including marine microbial diversity Ocean Literacy

http://www.marine.ie/home/community/events/The+Atlantic+-+A+Shared+Resource+event+updates/

Some Useful Sources of Information/Contacts

Irish SMARTOCEAN Cluster (ICT and the Sea)

Contact: edel.oconnor-ext@marine.ie

http://ec.europa.eu/research/horizon2020/index_en.cfm

The EurOCEAN Knowledge Gate www.kg.eurocean.org/

Contact: ronan.gingles@iro.ie> www.marineboard.eu

Thank You Any Questions?