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A proposal for a Specific Support Action submitted to FP6-2004-Global-3Sub-Priority 1.1.6.3 - GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS

MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7th - 9th March 2005

MIAMIA

Brief on MIABrief on MIABrief on MIABrief on MIA

Seminal idea at the MAMA PT meeting (Genova, June 04)Seminal idea at the MAMA PT meeting (Genova, June 04)

Specific Support Action under EC FP6 Specific Support Action under EC FP6

(submitted October 04)(submitted October 04)

2 year duration2 year duration

Targeted funding 750 KEuroTargeted funding 750 KEuro

35 partners from 22 countries35 partners from 22 countries

3 Workpackages + Co-Ordination3 Workpackages + Co-Ordination

Co-Ordinated by MedGOOS (IOI-MOC Malta, CNR Italy) Co-Ordinated by MedGOOS (IOI-MOC Malta, CNR Italy)

Re-submit next MayRe-submit next May

Seminal idea at the MAMA PT meeting (Genova, June 04)Seminal idea at the MAMA PT meeting (Genova, June 04)

Specific Support Action under EC FP6 Specific Support Action under EC FP6

(submitted October 04)(submitted October 04)

2 year duration2 year duration

Targeted funding 750 KEuroTargeted funding 750 KEuro

35 partners from 22 countries35 partners from 22 countries

3 Workpackages + Co-Ordination3 Workpackages + Co-Ordination

Co-Ordinated by MedGOOS (IOI-MOC Malta, CNR Italy) Co-Ordinated by MedGOOS (IOI-MOC Malta, CNR Italy)

Re-submit next MayRe-submit next May


MMIA IA - - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for and pilot Application for what-ifwhat-if predictions predictions

MIA PartnershipMIA Partnership

Basis Basis of of MIAMIA Regional partnership in MedGOOS/MAMA

Achievements of MAMA

RTD projects and pre-operational experience from EC funded initiatives

Operational experiences in some countries

Regional Strategy for GOOS prepared by GRAND

European know-how, excellence and initiatives (EuroGOOS experience and GMES)

Reality of GEO, ERA and extension to the wider Mediterranean neighbourhood



Overarching objectives Overarching objectives of of MIA MIA (1)(1)


Disseminate European 21st century technologies for ocean forecasting to the existing regional partnership

Provide an indicator to quantify benefits vs costs of ocean predictions

Prepare a methodological approach towards optimising the design and implementation of coastal observing systems

Set the pace towards appropriate state-of-the-art tools to address the needs of coastal states for sound strategic planning, decision-making

and management based on reliable environmental assessments


Overarching objectives Overarching objectives of of MIA MIA (2)(2)


Strengthen consensus, trust and co-operation between an extended MedGOOS partnership to ensure a well co-ordinated effort and

harmonisation of activities underpinning operational oceanography in the region

Build upon MAMA to make use of achievements and contribute to a follow-up and concerted approach towards the establishment of a basin

wide ocean observing and forecasting system in the Mediterranean through the sharing of experiences and co-development

Support the Mediterranean countries to participate in the implementation of and get benefits from observing and forecasting

systems


GRAND ALLIANCE

MIA COORDINATION

WP0

Project Secretariat

MIA INDEX

WP1

MIA SHARE

WP3

MIA ADVANCE

WP2

MIA Full Group

Management Committee

MedGOOS IndexMedGOOS Index MedGOOS IndexMedGOOS Index

- Research & Technology Development- Human resource development- Monitoring infrastructures- Modelling centres- Management centres

Benefits of ocean forecasting


Investment in ocean forecasting

- Marine Economic activities- Civil Protection- Marine resource management- Marine services- Risk assessment and marine insurance


Why need a MedGOOS-Index?Why need a MedGOOS-Index?


•Yardstick for performanceYardstick for performance ((Assess yields vs effort efficiencyAssess yields vs effort efficiency))

•Compare differences in the regionCompare differences in the region ((identify priorities for interventionidentify priorities for intervention))

•Planning toolPlanning tool ((put up the case for operational oceanographyput up the case for operational oceanography))


Pilot application for Pilot application for What-If PredictionsWhat-If Predictions


Application - focus on specific problems in a coastal area for remedial/management action

- provide scientific advice to decision-makers and support local managers

Users - governments, policy and decision makers in the Mediterranean

Use - optimisation of the environmental management


Pilot application for Pilot application for What-If PredictionsWhat-If Predictions


Method- advanced-technology ocean ecosystem model

- run models tailored to specific problem with runs for different scenarios adjusted to different events

- assess results… prepare solutions for decision-makers


Optimising coastal observing Optimising coastal observing systemssystems


Target- provide guidelines and methodological approach for designing,

planning and implementing coastal observing systems - cost-effectiveness + efficiency + maximise benefits

Elements

- physical + organisational

- technological + financial

- needs and priorities

- use mix of methods and technologies


MIA sharing technologiesMIA sharing technologies

• Specialised workshops targeting high-level representatives of the partner institutions, from all Mediterranean countries, to :

- Empower members to participate with local expertise, and benefit from GOOS

- disseminate advanced technologies for ocean observations and modelling, cost-effective monitoring systems, and for applying global observations to meet regional needs

- provide a platform for the transfer of know-how and experience on technologies for What If? Predictions

- serve as a base for sharing experiences and MedGOOS planning



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M editerranean I ndex on operational oceanography and pilot A pplication for what-if predictions A proposal for a Specific Support Action submitted to