Guidance for SPSI analysis

Check out our latest research report that analyses Science-to-Policy-to-Society Interfaces in ocean governance! Science-to-Policy-to-Society Interfaces (SPSI) can be defined as “social processes which encompass relations between scientists and other actors in the policy process, and which allow for exchanges, coevolution, and joint construction of knowledge with the aim of enriching decision making” in a certain […]

Importance of Policy Coherence – marine protection

The importance of policy coherence for a better integration of marine protection in Marine Spatial Planning processes In this post, we are sharing some reflections on what’s needed for marine protection and marine spatial planning to go hand in hand, with a focus on policy coherence. Key points:– Policy coherence can help make marine spatial planning a more ecosystem-based […]

The first Mission Arena Banos Event

CrossGovProject’s Impactful Presence at 1st Mission Arena Banos Event Partners representing the CrossGovProject made a notable appearance at the inaugural 1st Mission Arena Banos event held in Gothenburg, Sweden, from November 14 to 16, 2023. The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), serving as the project coordinator, made a notable contribution to the session titled […]

CrossGov Policy Coherence Evaluation Framework

Check out our latest research report that sheds light on coherence and cross-compliance in marine policies within European Green Deal. The European Green Deal (EGD) is a comprehensive set of policy initiatives and strategies launched by the European Commission to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. Delivering the EGD requires that progress towards one […]

Concretising the policy targets and developing key scenarios

Check out our latest research report that sheds light on coherence in marine policies within European Green Deal.   The report reveals that the EGD encompasses various strategies directly or indirectly linked to the ocean, covering areas such as biodiversity, climate adaptation, pollution, renewable energy, sustainable mobility, and fisheries. However, there is a lack of clear alignment […]

1st CrossGov Policy Brief

Why are coherence and cross-compliance important for  the European Green Deal? This policy brief introduces the concepts of coherence and cross-compliance, describes how they are interrelated, and explains their importance for the realization of the European Green Deal. Read the full policy brief