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Increasing capacity of environmental protection to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem performance in the Gulf of Finland under multiple human uses and climate change pressure (ADRIENNE)

Description:

ADRIENNE analyses how alternative human uses may affect diversity, functioning and the services that ecosystems provide in the Gulf of Finland. By comparing different planning scenarios ADRIENNE helps find new ways to mitigate risks of intensified human uses and to assure the sustainability of the marine environment.

The idea to assess cumulative impacts of human use on the natural environment in the Gulf of Finland is linked to increasing maritime activities and undermanaged coastal resources - now threatening the sustainability of the marine environment and maritime-based economies. Rapidly growing demand for shipping, fisheries, energy sector and aquaculture provide some relevant examples of human pressures.

Within ADRIENNE, novel spatial modelling of species, habitats and fishery-related ecosystem services is combined with expert-based assessment of interactive effects of human uses on the natural environment. All information is gathered and summarized in a publicly accessible geospatial portal (GIS). The portal has the capability to assess interactive responses of various human-induced stressors on the Gulf of Finland ecosystem under different nutrient concentrations and climate change scenarios. The web portal aims to be a state-of-the-art tool built on harmonization of big data, machine learning and scientific expertise.

Ultimately, the project targets limitations within current maritime spatial planning and resource management. The improved biodiversity of joint natural assets will be achieved by quantifying and accounting for the benefits of natural capital, increasing awareness for environmental protection and smart planning. By ensuring an effective transboundary engagement of key stakeholders through all ADRIENNE activities, the project fosters multidisciplinary co-operation and communication.

Project information

Lead

University of Tartu, Estonian Marine Institute, Estonia

Partners

Ministry of the Environment, Estonia

Federal State budget institution of sciences St. Petersburg Scientific Centre of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Source of funding

2014 - 2020 Estonia - Russia ENI CBC

Published in Climate-ADAPT Nov 24 2020   -   Last Modified in Climate-ADAPT Mar 05 2024

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