This overarching research will develop methods for assessing the cumulative impacts of activities in the marine environment, enabling decision-makers to balance development and protection in the context of climate change. It will draw together information generated by the other five hub themes, on environmental values and processes and cultural sensitivities. Complementary research may develop tools for deriving benefit from environmental offsets, and methodologies for evaluating the economic, social and cultural value of ecosystems.

THEME PROJECTS