Lead institution:
Monaco Explorations – Monaco
The programme is composed of collaborative international expeditions combining scientific research, public outreach and government cooperation.
It will investigate selected marine areas worldwide with the following objectives:
- to understand through a multidisciplinary scientific approach the ecosystemic status and functioning of the area explored and to advise stakeholders through a transdisciplinary approach (sustainability science);
- to share the issues and knowledge with the greatest number of people through an ambitious outreach programme;
- to mobilize governments, through diplomatic action, by providing information and analyses to support the sustainable management of the selected marine areas.
Start Date: 01/01/2021
End Date: 31/12/2030
Lead Contact: Gilles Bessero (gbessero@monacoexplorations.org)
challenges: Change humanity’s relationship with the ocean, Develop a sustainable and equitable ocean economy, Protect and restore ecosystems and biodiversity, Skills, knowledge and technology for all, Sustainably feed the global population, Understand and beat marine pollution, Unlock ocean-based solutions to climate change
ocean_basins: Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean, South Pacific Ocean, Southern Ocean
type_of_action: Contribution