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Linking projects, Initiatives and People to Policy Needs and Knowledge Gaps

Thank you for contributing to this initiative, which aims to support policy makers in implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the Habitats Directive, the EU 20230 Biodiversity Strategy, the BBNJ Agreement and the KMGBF by providing direct links between project outcomes and policy needs & knowledge gaps.

This is a joint initiative by the Knowledge Exchange Network of Marine Biodiversity, the Executive Research Agency and DG RTD, DG ENV & DG MARE.

This questionnaire is thus designed to gather detailed information on how the funded scientific community is working in detail on filling existing knowledge gaps (identified for example by IPBES and the CBD) and how that work is directly linked to targets and indicators identified by Nature Restoration Regulation, the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD), and the Habitats Directive, the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, the EU Oceans Pact the BBNJ Agreement and the KMGBF.

We acknowledge that this questionnaire is relatively extensive and requires some time commitment. However, the contribution of experts such as yourself is therefore crucial to ensure that the resulting roadmap guidance is robust and aligned with real-world implementation needs. The information you provide will directly contribute to the work of the European Commission and will help identify gaps and needs for protection and restoration of marine ecosystems.

We greatly appreciate your expertise and your time.
Guidelines for Completing the Questionnaire

● Please answer where applicable for each possible policy framework, we are aware of the overlaps but they are also crucal for the planned analysis. For responses requiring explanation, please feel free to provide as much detail as you consider relevant.

● Where possible, upload or reference guidelines, datasets, reports, or publications that can support the synthesizing work.

Estimated time for completion: approximately 15–20 minutes
GDPR & Data Protection Disclaimer

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation – GDPR), we inform you that:
  • The questionnaire collects only the minimum data necessary (e.g., affiliation, professional role, email address if you choose to provide it for follow-up).
  • All data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently, solely for the purposes of mapping research projects on to policy needs and knowledge gaps
  • Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any moment without any consequences.
  • Responses used in reports, analyses, and publications will be aggregated or anonymised, ensuring that no individual respondent can be identified.
  • By proceeding with the questionnaire, you confirm that you have been informed about how your data will be processed in accordance with GDPR.
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Note: This survey does not automatically save partially completed responses. We therefore recommend completing the questionnaire in one session. If the survey is closed before submission, your responses may not be saved.
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