The conservation strategy in place at Oceanário de Lisboa since 2007 includes the financial support to conservation projects developed by several institutions (Universities, NGOs, others).
The Ocean Conservation Program for the period 2017-2021 considers an increase in the number of projects supported as well as an increase in the budget, which provides:
i) Funding to promote the study, formation and acquisition of knowledge in the field of ocean conservation
ii) Promoting collaborative relationships with national and international reference institutions to share knowledge and carry out research activities in this area
iii) Carrying out actions to mobilize for the preservation and conservation of aquatic ecosystems
iv) Allocation of human resources necessary to strengthen and develop conservation activities
Progress reports
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
Type of commitment
- Other (please specify): PROTECTION OF ECOSYSTEMS, HABITATS AND SPECIES OF SCIENTIFIC INTEREST
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
- Economic benefits from sustainable fisheries
- Economic benefits from sustainable tourism
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
Type of commitment
- Research capacity development
- Data access and sharing
- Training and professional development
- Actions that support SIDS and LDCs
Financing (in USD)
450,000 USD
Other, please specify
Marine animals husbandry, marine medicine, educational contents, communication and dissemination
In-kind contribution
Provision of facilities, professional services and expertise - in the form of staff time, provision and access to equipment and special materials
December 2021
Portugal
