Work Package 3: Harmonisation
WP leader: Ifremer
Purpose
The purpose of WP3 is to internationally harmonise monitoring methods and data reporting so that they can be used by stakeholders to formulate and implemented policy and legislation.
Key outputs
Recommend most appropriate protocols and methods for monitoring programmes; Identify appropriate monitoring strategies in terms of indicators; Recommend procedures for policy and legislation; Synchronise European procedures, existing approaches and databases.
Main tasks
- Develop recommendations based on outputs from WP1 and WP2;
- Present guidance on monitoring strategies;
- Align European procedures with global strategies for data management and reporting.
Key methods
Technical guidelines, Indicator assessment