EU Project TXOTX:Technical eXperts Overseeing Third country eXpertise
April 17, 2011 aztitecnalia 69 other publications
It is widely recognised that scientific efforts need to be coordinated to strengthen the knowledge base in support of policy-making in a global context. This is a complicated task that requires effective coordination and cooperation among States, RFOs and other agencies. States with an obligation to ensure sustainability of the resources they exploit should seek (i) to promote responsible fisheries and (ii) to promote good, coordinated scientific research. In the case of the EU, actions should be consistent with major international agreements (UNCLOS, CCRF, UNIA, WSSD) and contribute to improving coherence between different EU Policies. The TXOTX project proposes to build a network of scientist in countries with a strategic geographical distribution to produce a synthesis of data collection standards, assessment methods, management procedures with the ultimate aim to improve coordination of research programmes promoted by different bodies...
It is widely recognised that scientific efforts need to be coordinated to strengthen the knowledge base in support of policy-making in a global context. This is a complicated ...
