A NEW ADAPTIVE MARINE POLICY TOOLBOX TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT

The document introduces the Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox (AMP-Toolbox), developed under the PERSEUS project to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and policy execution in marine management. The toolbox is specifically designed to support the requirements of the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), which mandates the use of an Ecosystem-Based Approach (EBA) to achieve 'Good Environmental Status' by 2020. The AMP-Toolbox provides a structured, four-level web-based framework—ranging from a five-step policy cycle to specific resources and models—that incorporates scenario planning, stakeholder involvement, and cyclical learning to handle environmental uncertainties and climate change impacts. While primarily aligned with EU directives, the authors note the toolbox's transferability to other frameworks like the Mediterranean Action Plan and the Black Sea's Strategic Action Plan. Future implementation will involve pilot testing in the Western Mediterranean, Adriatic, Aegean, and Western Black Sea to refine the tool based on real-world stakeholder feedback.

• The Adaptive Marine Policy Toolbox (AMP-Toolbox) was created to operationalize the Ecosystem-Based Approach (EBA) and translate scientific data into practical decision tools for policymakers.
• The AMP-Toolbox is designed to meet the requirements of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (2008/56/EC), which aims for the 'Good Environmental Status' of European seas by 2020 through the application of EBA.
• To be considered adaptive, the AMP-Toolbox incorporates four fundamental characteristics: the use of scenario planning, the involvement of stakeholders, a scientific EBA, and a cyclical process for continuous learning about resource structure and management outcomes.
• The toolbox is organized into a four-level information structure: a main page featuring a five-step policy cycle, detailed steps, key activities, and a final level of resources and examples.
• The resources within the AMP-Toolbox include a knowledge base of seven databases, regional assessments and models for the Mediterranean and Black Seas, and tools sourced from other entities such as the FAO-EAF Toolbox and the Marine Scotland Toolbox.
• The AMP-Toolbox is intended to be transferable to other regulations that require an EBA, specifically mentioning the Black Sea's Strategic Action Plan and the Ecosystem Approach of the Mediterranean Action Plan.
• The tool will undergo testing using a participatory approach with stakeholders in specific pilot cases, including the Aegean, the Adriatic, the Western Black Sea, and the Western Mediterranean.

APA

Garmendia, M., Boteler, B., Breil, M., Kontogianni, A., Koulouvaris, E., Krüger, I., Le Tellier, J., Gileva, E., March, D., Markandya, A., Ojea, E., Pascual, M., Roeleveld, G., Ronco, P., Saravanou, S., Sauzade, D., Shivarov, A., & Skourtos, M. (2014). A NEW ADAPTIVE MARINE POLICY TOOLBOX TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT. Basque Centre for Climate Change. https://www.bc3research.org/h6T8Uy8Nm4gFs0O/20141211044613129464885.pdf

Chicago

Garmendia, Maialen, Ben Boteler, Margaretha Breil, Areti Kontogianni, Emily Koulouvaris, Ina Krüger, Julien Le Tellier, et al. A NEW ADAPTIVE MARINE POLICY TOOLBOX TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT. Basque Centre for Climate Change, 2014. https://www.bc3research.org/h6T8Uy8Nm4gFs0O/20141211044613129464885.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{garmendia2014new, author = {Garmendia, Maialen and Boteler, Ben and Breil, Margaretha and Kontogianni, Areti and Koulouvaris, Emily and Krüger, Ina and Le Tellier, Julien and Gileva, Emma and March, David and Markandya, Anil and Ojea, Elena and Pascual, Marta and Roeleveld, Gerda and Ronco, Paolo and Saravanou, Sophia and Sauzade, Didier and Shivarov, Aleksandar and Skourtos, Mihalis}, title = {{A NEW ADAPTIVE MARINE POLICY TOOLBOX TO SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM-BASED APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT}}, institution = {Basque Centre for Climate Change}, year = {2014}, month = nov, url = {https://www.bc3research.org/h6T8Uy8Nm4gFs0O/20141211044613129464885.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }