Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application

Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions MIA A proposal for a Specific Support Action submitted to FP 6 -2004 -Global-3 Sub-Priority 1. 1. 6. 3 - GLOBAL CHANGE AND ECOSYSTEMS MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Brief on MIA Seminal idea at the MAMA PT meeting (Genova, June 04) _Specific Support Action under EC FP 6 (submitted October 04) _ 2 year duration _ Targeted funding 750 KEuro _ 35 partners from 22 countries _ 3 Workpackages + Co-Ordination _ Co-Ordinated by Med. GOOS (IOI-MOC Malta, CNR Italy) _ Re-submit next May MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA Partnership

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Basis of MIA a Regional partnership in Med. GOOS/MAMA a Achievements of MAMA a RTD projects and pre-operational experience from EC funded initiatives a Operational experiences in some countries a Regional Strategy for GOOS prepared by GRAND a European know-how, excellence and initiatives (Euro. GOOS experience and GMES) a Reality of GEO, ERA and extension to the wider Mediterranean neighbourhood MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Overarching objectives of MIA (1) a Disseminate European 21 st century technologies for ocean forecasting to the existing regional partnership a. Provide an indicator to quantify benefits vs costs of ocean predictions a. Prepare a methodological approach towards optimising the design and implementation of coastal observing systems a 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 MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Overarching objectives of MIA (2) a Strengthen consensus, trust and co-operation between an extended Med. GOOS partnership to ensure a well co-ordinated effort and harmonisation of activities underpinning operational oceanography in the region a 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 a Support the Mediterranean countries to participate in the implementation of and get benefits from observing and forecasting systems MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

GRAND ALLIANCE

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Investment in ocean forecasting - Research & Technology Development - Human resource development - Monitoring infrastructures - Modelling centres - Management centres Benefits of ocean forecasting - Marine Economic activities - Civil Protection - Marine resource management - Marine services - Risk assessment and marine insurance Med. GOOS Index MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Why need a Med. GOOS-Index? • Yardstick for performance (Assess yields vs effort efficiency) • Compare differences in the region (identify priorities for intervention) • Planning tool (put up the case for operational oceanography) MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Pilot application for What-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 MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Pilot application for What-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 MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions Optimising coastal observing systems 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 MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005

MIA - Mediterranean Index on operational oceanography and pilot Application for what-if predictions MIA 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 Med. GOOS planning MAMA Final Meeting, Tunis, 7 th - 9 th March 2005