Participation of the private sector in Seabed Mapping Programs

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Assia Edderouzi
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Societal Needs ◽  
Blue Economy ◽  
Seabed Mapping ◽  
Shared Goal ◽  
Ocean Ecosystem

<p>One of the biggest ongoing trends related to oceans is the growth of the Blue Economy, that is described as the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, and ocean ecosystem health. In the EU only, it represents roughly 5.4 million jobs and generates a gross added value of almost €500 billion a year. Unlocking the value of the blue economy requires mapping our oceans with both environmental and social dimensions. To achieve this, it is of vital importance to have support and participation from governments, the scientific community and the private sector. Global initiatives like the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and SeaBed2030 are good platforms for these stakeholders to overcome internal institutional inertia or distrust of novel types of partnerships, to consolidate or share existing data and help map areas where no data exist. The private sector in particular is key to reach the goal of a comprehensively mapped seafloor. We cannot rely solely on current academic scientific research funding mechanisms. Government funding for academic research is limited, and competition for grants can be expected to remain high in the future. Business can provide much more than just simple funding of Seabed Mapping projects. R&D, Local Content and Participation, Data Stores, Capacity Building and PR are just few examples. The private sector can help affect policy change through lobbying efforts, train the next generation of Ocean Mappers and Scientists, and help to create sustainable practices within the oceans.  So why aren’t more companies investing in these important initiatives? Here we will discuss reasons behind this lack of active participation. We will also explore ways encourage the private sector to think beyond “business as usual” and take ambitious actions in advancing ocean science toward addressing societal needs. Furthermore, we will showcase studies where this collaboration has been effective. The ball is in the “business court”. It is imperative that this sector shifts mindset, allowing data to live beyond its own immediate needs and serve the maximum good. When this happens, together we will move ocean science forward and meet our shared goal of a healthy, sustainable ocean for generations to come.</p>

scholarly journals Identifying the needs of the stakeholders of the blue economy regarding the inclusion of young people in the labor market

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (2018) ◽  
pp. 21-26
Author(s):  
Costel Stanca ◽  
Ana Olteanu ◽  
Nicoleta Acomi ◽  
Viorela Stanga ◽  
Simona Ghita
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Young People ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Marine Resources ◽  
Blue Economy ◽  
Job Growth

"Blue Economy" represents a sustainable use of marine resources to ensure economic growth, job growth, an improvement in living standards, and the health of marine ecosystems. This research seeks to identify the requirements of the private sector related to human resources in terms of training, technical and behavioral competencies, as well as the presentation of the main challenges faced by the workforce. The present study is channeled to facilitate the access of young people to the labor market in the sectors of interest taking into account the demands of potential employers.

High resolution mapping of the Arctic Ocean deepest area: Molloy Hole

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberta Ivaldi ◽  
Maurizio Demarte ◽  
Massimiliano Nannini ◽  
Giuseppe Aquino ◽  
Cosimo Brancati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Arctic Ocean ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Joint Research ◽  
Ocean Science ◽  
Global Geodynamics ◽  
The Arctic Ocean ◽  
Seabed Mapping ◽  
Resolution Mapping

<p>New hydro-oceanographic data were collected in the Arctic Ocean during HIGN NORTH20 marine geophysical campaign performed in July 2020, in a COVID-19 pandemic period. HIGH NORTH20 was developed as part of the IT-Navy HIGH NORTH program, a Pluriannual Joint Research Program in the Arctic devoted to contribute to oceans knowledge in order to ensure ocean science improving conditions for sustainable development of the Ocean in the aim of United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable development and the GEBCO - SEABED 2030 project. In order to contribute in exploration and high-resolution seabed mapping new data was collected using a multibeam echosounder (EM 302 - 30 kHz). The particular sea ice environmental condition with open-sea allowed to survey and mapping the Molloy Hole, the deepest sector of the Arctic Ocean, a key area in the global geodynamics and oceanographic context. A 3D model of the Molloy Hole (804 km<sup>2</sup>) and the detection of the deepest seafloor (5567m - 79° 08.9’ N 002° 47.0’ E) was obtained with a 10x10m grid in compliance to the IHO standards.</p>

scholarly journals PENGELOLAAN BIOMASSA TANAMAN DALAM BIOINDUSTRI PERKEBUNAN MENDUKUNG PENGEMBANGAN BIOENERGI Plant Biomass Management in Plantations Bioindustry Supporting Bioenergy Development

Perspektif ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Suci Wulandari ◽  
Sumanto Sumanto ◽  
Saefudin Saefudin
Keyword(s):  
Food Systems ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
System Development ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Plantation Crops

<p>Biomassa tanaman perkebunan dapat dimanfaatkan untuk pangan, pakan, dan bioenergi. Hasil penelitian dan perkembangan teknologi telah mendorong pemanfaatan biomassa bagian-bagian tanaman tersebut. Tanaman perkebunan memiliki potensi besar untuk menghasilkan biomassa yang dapat dimanfaatkan dalam pengembangan energi terbarukan. Pemetaan potensi biomassa telah banyak dilakukan pada tanaman perkebunan, seperti pada: tebu, kakao, kelapa sawit, kemiri sunan, jarak pagar, kopi, kelapa dalam, karet dan teh. Pengembangan sistem produksi pangan dan biomassa untuk pembangkit energi melalui sistem multi tanam berbasis komoditas perkebunan telah dikembangkan.  Di Kabupaten Aceh Timur telah dilakukan pengembangan sistem agroindustri juga memanfaatkan semua produk samping, mendorong daur ulang dan pemanfaatan residu. Pemanfaatan potensi bioenergi masih dihadapkan pada berbagai kendala distribusi, kontinuitas pasokan bahan dan aspek ekonomi. Menyikapi hal tersebut langkah strategis dapat dilakukan melalui: analisis neraca karbon, alokasi lahan, pemanfaatan lahan, pemanfaatan sumber daya secara berkelanjutan, dukungan teknologi, fokus pada nilai tambah yang tinggi dan perbaikan tata kelola. Selanjutnya perbaikan pada pengembangan sistem pangan energi terpadu dapat ditempuh melalui: (1) sosialisasi dari inovasi teknologi, (2) membentuk kawasan-kawasan pertanian terpadu di daerah sentra pengembangan dan (3) memperkuat kelembagaan petani untuk mengembangkan agroindustri.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong>ABSTRACT</p><p align="center">Biomass from estate crops can be used for food, feed, and bioenergy. The results of research and technological developments have encouraged the utilization of biomass of these plant parts. Plantation crops have great potential to produce biomass that can be utilized in the development of renewable energy. Mapping of biomass potential has been carried out in plantation crops, such as: sugar cane, cocoa, oil palm, candlenut, jatropha, coffee, deep coconut, rubber, and tea. The development of food and biomass production systems for energy generation through a commodity-based multi-cropping system has been developed. In East Aceh District an agro-industrial system development has also been carried out utilizing all byproducts, encouraging recycling and utilizing residues. The utilization of bioenergy is still faced with various distribution constraints, continuity of material supply and economic aspects. In response to this, strategic steps can be taken through carbon balance analysis, land allocation, land use, sustainable use of resources, technology support, focus on high added value and improved governance. Furthermore, improvements to the development of integrated energy food systems can be pursued through (1) socialization of technological innovations, (2) establishing integrated agricultural areas in plant centers and (3) strengthening farmer institutions to develop agro-industries.</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Land-sea interactions: case studies from the Baltic Sea Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 129 ◽  
pp. 08013
Author(s):  
Leila Neimane
Keyword(s):  
Baltic Sea ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Constructive Method ◽  
The Baltic Sea ◽  
Baltic Sea Region ◽  
Blue Economy ◽  
The Baltic

Research background: Nowadays, mainstream discussions on maritime spatial planning (MSP) are tightly intertwined with the discourse on governance for land-sea interactions or interface (LSI), using multi-scalar and cross-sectoral governance systems. At the same time, principles with legal rank need to be respected and applied in both MSP and LSI and their respective governance structures while putting coastal communities at the centre and taking into consideration the process of “maritimisation.” In combination, these factors contribute to augmenting the pressure of competing uses both on land and sea in the frame of the Blue Economy. As an exemplary forerunner in the field of MSP, the Baltic Sea Region (BSR) and its case studies can provide a useful insight in this respect. Purpose of the article: The aim is to identify and integrate the principles with legal rank of Effective Governance for sustainable development to be implemented through different LSI governance perspectives and in the framework of MSP and the Blue Economy, providing concise guidance as to their application through BSR case studies. Methods: Preparation of this article involves applying traditional legal research methods (analysis and synthesis) and the results of maritime spatial plans and practical examples of pilot projects. Analysis includes the following techniques: descriptive, historical, special analytical and dogmatically comparable, including an analytical perspective of transnational environmental law. Synthesis is applied through the legally constructive method. Findings & Value added: Based on conclusions and lessons learned from BSR case studies, the article offers added value by structuring and improving knowledge and providing a basis for further theoretical discussion.

scholarly journals The convergence of environmental sustainability and ocean cruises in two moments: in the academic research and corporate communication

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo de Almeida Ramoa ◽  
Luiz Carlos da Silva Flores ◽  
Bernd Stecker
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Sustainable Practices ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Environmental Initiatives ◽  
Corporate Websites ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Main Dimension

Concerns for world peace, freedom, and the future of people and the planet have led to several United Nations Conferences, generating discussions on global sustainable development. These efforts resulted in the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The proposed Goal 14 reflects the concern for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. In this context, the research objects of this study are ocean cruise ships and the main dimension surveyed is environmental sustainability. Firstly, the study sought to identify through the convergence of the dimensions of sustainability and cruises the contributions to the cruise industry that promote the SDGs. To this end, we carried out a bibliometric analysis of scientific production on cruise ship environment, narrowing the research focus on environmentally sustainable practices. The second research objective is to examine cruise companies’ strategic inclination to provide information on environmental initiatives to the market. The results show little scientific research focused on the convergence of the two topics studied, environmental sustainability and cruises. Only 12 scientific articles were identified. Regarding the information on environmentally sustainable practices, the findings show that only 22.6% of the 31 cruise companies surveyed provide this information on their corporate websites.

Ocean Climate: “Off the Shelf”

2013 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rick Cole ◽  
Jeff Kinder ◽  
Weidong Yu
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Atmospheric Conditions ◽  
Ocean Climate ◽  
Data Output ◽  
Basic Parameters ◽  
Additional Water ◽  
Scientists And Engineers ◽  
Additional Support

AbstractMeasuring ocean physics and atmospheric conditions at the sea-surface has been taking place for decades. The basic parameters measured remain with additional water column characteristics and meteorology added to data streams as technology advances within the community. A transition of this technology to the private sector from government and academic research institutions has occurred with additional support from innovative individual and group efforts in the field of ocean instrumentation. Due to licensing agreements between institutions and corporations along with entrepreneurial patents, scientists and engineers now have the resources available “off the shelf” (private sector purchase) to pursue and enhance the challenging task of measuring our offshore environment. As a result, long-term monitoring of ocean processes and changes has become more accessible to the research community at large. This paper describes one such project where original equipment manufactured instrumentation was integrated together to mirror the data output from government-funded monitoring systems on multinational ocean climate programs. RDSEA International, along with Down East Instrumentation, have developed a hybrid monitoring system using easily accessible off-the-shelf components.

scholarly journals Knowledge Management Practice in Private Sector: Building the Way for Saudi Arabia Strategic Growth and Transformation To Knowledge-Based Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.34) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Gharamah ◽  
Mohamad Fauzan Noordin ◽  
Najma Imtiaz Ali ◽  
Imtiaz Ali Brohi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Growth Strategy ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Knowledge Based ◽  
Knowledge Based Economy ◽  
Major Player

The Kingdome of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and its growth objective is to be a major player in the global economy and moving toward a knowledge-based economy. To achieve its objectives, the private sector in various fields in KSA needs to be in line with country’s ambitious goal; Knowledge Management (KM) handling and readiness for the foreseen customer demand need to be in line with goals. This study presents a critical review to evaluate existing KM practice in the private sector in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to see the readiness of this sector to play an integral role of knowledge-based economy and support nation’s growth strategy.  The paper will examine current states in term of how knowledge management is practiced in the country.  This paper addressed various aspects of knowledge management ranges from the need of implementing knowledge management systems to the added value by deploying such systems. In addition, the review was discuss if the private sector is heading in the right direction, and coherent with KSA strategic goal by examining a sample of four major firms in private sector. The outcome of the sample reflected that the private sector is harmonized with KSA objective. 

Making and breaking the manual – a case of tests and rapport in an interdisciplinary team

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-188
Author(s):  
Helene Ilkjær ◽  
Mette My Madsen
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Interdisciplinary Teamwork ◽  
Start Up ◽  
Private Sector Organizations ◽  
Point Of Departure

PurposeThis article engages the concept of tests–here understood as social tests of collaborative abilities in the interdisciplinary teamwork–to examine how they are central to an applied anthropologist's positioning and influence within an organization.Design/methodology/approachPresented as an auto-ethnographic methodological exploration, the article takes its point of departure in ethnographic material from the work by Helene Ilkjær as an Industrial Postdoc with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, scientists and designers in a Danish technology start-up company.FindingsWithin this ethnographic context, the article examines not only the case of “the manual” to unfold how the dynamics of careful development but also notorious circumvention of manuals came to serve as social tests–moments that fundamentally changed the anthropologist's position within the interdisciplinary team. Analytically, the manual serves as a prism through which it explores the slippery and negotiable nature of the anthropologist's professional position as an Industrial Postdoc–suspended between anthropology “for” and “of” the company, officially employed by the company while also engaged in academic research.Originality/valueThe article offers anthropologists a tool to visualize the different movements and placements within continua of professional positionality while working as applied researchers with(in) private sector organizations.

A Guide to Non-Disclosure Agreements for Researchers Using Public and Private Sector Sources

2009 ◽  
pp. 104-119
Author(s):  
Paul D. Witman
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Legal Counsel ◽  
Multiple Points ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Research Environments ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Public And Private Sector

This chapter provides a set of guidelines to assist information systems researchers in creating, negotiating, and reviewing nondisclosure agreements, in consultation with appropriate legal counsel. It also reviews the use of nondisclosure agreements in academic research environments from multiple points of view, including the perspectives of both public and private sectors. Active academic researchers, industry practitioners, and corporate legal counsel all provided input into the compiled guidelines. An annotated bibliography and links are provided for further review.

scholarly journals Marine Technology Transfer under a BBNJ Treaty: A Case for Transnational Network Cooperation

AJIL Unbound ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 144-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Minas
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Marine Biodiversity ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
National Jurisdiction ◽  
Marine Technology

Our ability to protect and sustainably use the high seas is ultimately subject to our ability to understand this vast and remote environment. The success of an international legally binding instrument (ILBI) for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ) will depend, in part, on utilizing technology to access ocean life, to analyze it, and to implement measures for its conservation and sustainable use. Indeed, technology, broadly defined, is integral to meeting the ILBI's objectives: not just the mandate to address “capacity-building and the transfer of marine technology,” but also the sustainable use and conservation of marine genetic resources, the implementation of environmental impact assessments, and biodiversity conservation measures such as area-based management tools. To maximize marine technology deployment to protect marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction, transferring technology to developing countries will be critical. Provisions for the transfer of technology, generally from developed to developing countries, are included in many international environmental agreements and declarations, but these provisions have often proven difficult to implement. Part of the difficulty is that the relevant technology is dispersed among states; universities, research institutes and other nonstate actors; and private industry. The particular challenge in crafting an ILBI is, as the European Union has identified, to avoid repeating existing provisions and instead to “focus on added value.” One opportunity for an ILBI to add value on technology transfer is to further develop a network model to facilitate marine technology transfer.

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