Programme Cooperation Agreement 2012 – 2013

additional marine - related work funded from other ( non - mfa ) sources EMODNET GRID-Arendal has been confirmed as a full partner for the next phase of the EU’s European Marine Observation and Data Network’s Hydrographic Mapping Lot. Having secured Euro 100,000 over 3 years, GRID-Arendal will coordinate the production of a digital terrain model (DTM) covering the Norwegian Sea and Icelandic Sea as part of the pan- European mapping effort. This project builds on expertise in processing multibeam bathymetric data gained through the Shelf Programme. The project kicked off in June 2013 with the first phase identifying regional data partners includ- ing the Norwegian Mapping Authority, the Norwegian Pe- troleum Directorate and the Faeroese Hydrographic Office.

Blue Solutions GIZ (German Development Agency) GRID-Arendal has secured approximately Euro 500,000 over 4 years to support the GIZ-led Blue Solutions devel- opment effort. The global project is implemented by GIZ in partnership with IUCN, GRID-Arendal and UNEP’s Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems Branch. Blue Solu- tions offers a knowledge network and capacity develop- ment platform to exchange and synthesize experiences and good practices, and to work towards the application of innovative concepts, methods and (financing) instru- ments for marine and coastal biodiversity conservation, sustainable use and restoration. GRID-Arendal is devel- oping the theme on Integrating Ecosystem Services into Decision Making, together with UNEP, and also leads the projects activities on knowledge sharing and capacity building.

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