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Regional action plan for a Sustainability Maritime Sector
by Region Västra Götaland, Sweden (Government)
Our Region has a strong interest in the marine and maritime sectors. The Region has adopted a Regional Action Plan for a sustainable maritime sector. This action plan has been developed in close cooperation with industry, academia, institutes, local and regional authorities. To enable implementation of the plan, an indicative budget of 18 MSEK per year has been allocated for projects aiming to work towards the goals stated in the Action Plan. The projects are decided upon by the Regional Development Committee and contintuosly evaluated in line with the Committees standards. The projects are always elaborated in close cooperation with the industry. Pivotal and mandatory in all projects are the sustainability aspects and the potential contribution to our sociatal challenges.
Progress reports
14.a
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
  • Other (please specify): Funding
December 2017
At least one completed project per year
June 2017
A completed Action Plan
Financing (in USD)
1,800,000 USD
Basic information
Time-frame: June 2016 - December 2020
Partners
Region Vstra Gtaland, (regional government)
Ocean Basins
  • North Atlantic
Beneficiary countries
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Jessica Hjerpe Olausson, Maritime expert, Jessica.hjerpe.olausson@vgregion.se,
Gteborg, Sweden
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