MARNET Stakeholders Meeting 7th February 2013
The Socio Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) at NUI Galway together with the BMW Regional Assembly hosted a stakeholders meeting of the MARNET project at the NUI Buildings in Dublin on February 7th last.
The overall aim of the Marnet project is to collate comparable marine socio- economic data across the Atlantic regions and to use this data to support policymaking and marine socio-economic development initiatives in the Atlantic Area. The preparation of consistent comparable marine socio-economic indicators is potentially of great value to socio-economic researchers, regional development authorities, marine spatial planners, private sector operators, national and EU decision makers and the scientific community across the Atlantic Area. As an important stage in the process of formulating the indicator framework, each of the project partners is seeking the input of relevant stakeholders at national and regional level.
The meeting brought together representatives from regional authorities (Border Midlands & Western Regional Assembly, Dublin Regional Authority, West Regional Authority), government agencies (Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Marine Institute, Irish Maritime Development Authority, Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland and Teagasc) and academic partners (NUI Galway) to discuss the development of a comprehensive marine socio-economic indicator framework for Europe's Atlantic regions.
This framework sets out the proposed elements of the marine socio-economic database for Europe's maritime economy:
• the proposed coverage of maritime sectors (specific, related and complementary)
• the proposed geographic coverage and appropriate spatial levels for data compilation in Ireland; and,
• the categories of relevant and useful indicators to be used.
Further details of MARNET activities are available on the new project web-site http://www.marnetproject.eu/
The Project is part funded by the ERDF through the EU Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2007-2013.
Presentations from the meeting can be viewed here:
Mr. Gerry Finn (BMW Regional Authority)
Dr. Amay Vega (SEMRU)
Survey on Ireland’s Ocean Economy Launched - January 2013
The availability of a wide range of accessible data on ocean economic activities is necessary for achieving the efficient management of the marine economy. The research team from the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) at NUI Galway has launched the second survey on Ireland’s Ocean Economy as part of their ongoing process of collection and analysis of economic data associated with the marine sector in Ireland.
The marine economics activity survey currently being undertaken by SEMRU will target marine enterprises within established and emerging marine sectors in Ireland, focusing on the economic contribution of these sectors in terms of indicators such as output, employment and exports, and provide estimates of the economic importance of marine related sectors and activities in the broader Irish economy.
The data collected will result in the publication of the second Ireland’s Ocean Economy report. The first report established that in 2007, Ireland’s marine sector was worth €3.4bn, contributing 1.2% of GDP to Ireland’s economy and providing employment for 17,000 full time equivalent individuals. While 2007 was at the peak of the last economic cycle, the data published represented an important baseline and resource for future economic planning and socio-economic research.
This second survey will support the ongoing monitoring and analysis of Ireland’s ocean and coastal economy as the data collected will allow for the comparative analysis of the contribution of the marine sector to the national economy in the 2007-2010 period. The data will also support the monitoring of progress of the economic projections/targets set out in Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth - An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland launched last year.
Take the Survey
According to the research team in SEMRU, “sustainable ocean and coastal management in Ireland, and indeed Europe, requires information on ocean industrial activities and socio-economic trends, as well as information on the environmental coastal effects of policies and the financial instruments directed towards the support of ocean related industries”.
Ireland’s Ocean Economy survey is funded through the Beaufort Marine Research Award, which is carried out under the Sea Change Strategy and the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation (2006-2013), with the support of the Marine Institute, funded under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the National Development Plan 2007–2013.
For more information contact Rebecca Corless, SEMRU, NUI Galway at: rebecca.corless@nuigalway.ie
Developing the Marine Economy: Fishing, Recreation, Transport
Boston, MA & Miami, FL: December 4 - 14, 2012
Dr. Amaya Vega (SEMRU) together with eight other relevant marine policymakers and practitioners, marine economic development specialists, environmentalists, and investors from Ireland and Northern Ireland were selected to engage with their American counterparts on issues relating to the marine economy. Participants developed a good understanding of the marine environment and the potential for its safe and sustainable economic development in the United States. Energy—both renewable and non-renewable—fishing, transport, and recreational uses of marine resources were examined along with environmental challenges related to the development of the marine environment.
The program was sponsored by the Irish Institute at the Center for Irish Programs, Boston College, and the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Group Photo in Miami, Florida
An Economic Assessment of the Volvo Ocean Race Finale, Galway 2012
A new report from the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics at NUI Galway reveals that the Volvo Ocean Race Finale (VOR) which took place in Galway city earlier this year, having hosted a stopover for the Race in 2009, was worth €60.5 million to the Irish economy. Over 500,000 visitors attended events during the festival period from 30 June to 8 July 2012, with 16% of those coming from outside of Ireland.
The report, An Economic Assessment of the Volvo Ocean Race Finale, Galway 2012, takes an in-depth scientific examination of the economic impact of the event in Galway over the nine day period. It also reports on the extra-economic benefits of the VOR finale which saw an investment by organisers and Galway City of €7.6 million.
The report, which was launched this week (26 November) at NUI Galway, identifies key questions on the event’s economic impact. Findings reveal the direct expenditure of €35.5 million and indirect spend during the festival period of €25 million giving an overall economic impact of €60.5 million.
The report was compiled by Dr Patrick Collins, Dr Stephen Hynes (SEMRU) and Dr Emer Mulligan of NUI Galway on behalf of Let’s Do It Global.
Pictured at the launch of the report were L to R: John Killeen, Let’s Do It Global, Dr Emer Mulligan, head of JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics, Dr Jim Browne, president of NUI Galway, Mayor of Galway Cllr Terry O'Flaherty, Dr Patrick Collins, Whitaker Institute, NUI Galway, and Enda O'Coineen of Let's Do It Global. Photograph by Aengus McMahon
MARNET project launched by EU Commission - 12th November 2012
The official launch took place of the MARNET project at a major EU Commission Marine conference in Bilbao, Spain. SEMRU joins the BMW Regional Assembly as the Irish partners on this exciting €1.3 million project, which is part funded by the ERDF through the EU Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2007-2013. SEMRU will also take the scientific lead on the project.
MARNET (Marine Atlantic Regions Network), is a three year co-operation project involving Regional Authorities and Marine Socio Economists in Ireland, Spain, France, Portugal and Scotland. The initiative will establish an EU Atlantic Marine Socio Economic Network that will map the value of the Atlantic Marine economy through the development of reliable and comparable socio economic data throughout Atlantic Regions.
Speaking at the launch event, the Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly Director Gerry Finn welcomed the EU Commission's support for the MARNET project adding that :
'MARNET is an important development in Maritime co- operation in Atlantic Regions. The availability of comparable socio economic data in the sector is vital to targeting future funds to niche areas of the Marine Economy. As Lead Partner for this initiative, I am delighted that the BMW Regional Assembly is in a position to co-ordinate this exercise which up to this point has not been achieved at an EU level. I look forward to the engagement of Local Authorities and Industry representatives in the project who will identify specific practical initiatives for the sector. This initiative complements the recently launched Marine strategy for Ireland 'Our Ocean Wealth' which aims to realise the significant potential of the marine sector to contribute to job creation and economic development in Ireland'
MARNET was presented to over 150 delegates from throughout the Atlantic Region at an EU Forum Conference event in Bilbao, Spain. The consultation seminar was organised by DG MARE of the EU Commision as part of the development of the EU Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic Area. The key note address was delivered by President of the Poitou Charentes Regional Council, Ms Segolene Royal who was a candidate for the presidency of France in 2007.
SEMRU’s own Professor Michael Cuddy pours himself a special treat at his 70th birthday bash in Glinsk, Co. Roscommon
SEMRU Host ShareBiotech Project Meeting 25th & 26th Sept 2012
SEMRU, in association with The Ryan Institute & CISC, hosted the recent consortium meeting of the ShareBiotech project on September 25th and 26th last at NUI Galway.
SEMRU is a partner on the European ShareBiotech project, which is led by 2 French organisations. The project is implemented by a consortium of 10 partners from 4 Member States (France, Ireland, Portugal and Spain) and 7 regions. The project contributes to the 1st priority of the INTERREG IVB Atlantic Area European programme by promoting transnational entrepreneurial and innovation networks. ShareBiotech’s main objective is to strengthen the biotechnology sector within the Atlantic Area.
Pictured at the ShareBiotech meeting:
Back row L to R: Vincent Walsh (AIT, Ireland), Agostinho Antunes (CIIMAR, Portugal), Ilaria Nardello (SEMRU), Rebecca Corless (SEMRU);
Third row L to R: Deborah Power (CCMAR, Portugal), Jenny Giboire (BDI, France), Begona Sesma (Navarra Gov, Spain), Christelle Hays (Biogenouest, France), María José Fernandez (Navarra Gov, Spain), Paul Tomkins (AIT, Ireland);
Second row L to R: Luís Rodrigues (UAlg, Portugal), Ana Gonçalves (UAlg, Portugal), Mariana Brandão (Biocant, Portugal), Brian Monks (BDI, France), Jocelyne Le Seyec (CRITT, France), Celine Queron (CRITT, France), Lorna Walsh (AIT, Ireland);
Front row L to R: Margarida Rossi (CCMAR, Portugal), Charlotte Lepère-Douard (CRITT, France), Ana Frade (Biocant, Portugal), Paul Ryan (SEMRU).
Don't miss ShareBiotech's final event!
To be held at the Nantes La Cité des Congrès on 23rd October 2012. Registration and full program are now available here.
For more information on the ShareBiotech project please visit http://www.sharebiotech.net/
MARNET Kick Off Meeting 11th & 12th July 2012
The Socio Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) at NUI Galway together with the BMW Regional Assembly hosted the inaugural meeting of the MARNET project at the Cairnes School of Business & Economics, NUI Galway on July 11th and 12th last.
MARNET (Marine Atlantic Regions Network) is a 2.5 year collaborative transnational project involving maritime regions from the Basque country of Spain, Brittany in France, Stirling in Scotland, Porto in Portugal as well as the Border Midland and West region of Ireland. The BMW Regional Assembly is lead partner of the MARNET project which will map the value of the Atlantic marine economy through the development of reliable and comparable socio economic data. The €1.3m project involves the participation of marine researchers as well as Regional Authorities across the Atlantic Area. In Ireland the expertise of the Marine Socio Economic Unit at NUI Galway will be crucial in developing a framework from which new added value activities within the marine sector can be developed to add to the 17,000 jobs already supported by marine related activities in Ireland. MARNET will also complement the integrated plan for the Marine Economy launched in February 2012 by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr. Simon Coveney, TD. The Plan aims to grow the marine sector and move from generating only 1.2% of GDP from this vast and diverse marine resource, which covers an area 10 times the size of Ireland’s land mass.
Local Authorities with marine interests will benefit from the MARNET project through the development of practical initiatives aimed at growing the marine sector at a local level. The Project is part funded by the ERDF through the EU Interreg Atlantic Area Programme 2007-2013.
MARNET PROJECT PARTNERS ;
Left to Right : Frances Fahy, NUI Galway, Catherine Burke BMW Regional Assembly, Rebecca Corless, NUI Galway, Arantza Murillas, AZTI Tecnalia, Spain, Kieran Moylan, BMW Regional Assembly, Xabier Fernandez-Macho, University of Basque Country, Spain, Michael O’ Brien, BMW Regional Assembly, Susana Moreira, CIIMAR, Portugal, Stephen Hynes, NUI Galway, Michael Mc Cauley, BMW Regional Assembly, Dugald Tinch, University of Stirling, Amaya Vega, NUI Galway and Regis Kalaydjian, IFREMER, France.
Photo: MARNET Kick Off Meeting in Progress. Presentation by Dr. Stephen Hynes on the establishment & operation of the network, led by SEMRU.
SEMRU become partner in an INTERREG IV Atlantic Area Project (MARNET)
SEMRU have been confirmed as a partner on a major EU INTERREG IV Atlantic Area project. This project will bring together a network of marine research institutions allied with regional bodies from across Europe. Led by an Irish regional body (BMW Regional Assembly), the project will be implemented by a consortium of 10 partners (Spain (2); France (3); Ireland (2); Portugal (2); United Kingdom (1)) representing 6 Atlantic Area regions.
SEMRU joins the BMW Regional Assembly as the Irish partners on this exciting €1.3 million project. SEMRU will also take the scientific lead on the project. The MARNET project, as it is called, contributes to the 1st priority of the INTERREG IVB Atlantic Area European programme by promoting transnational entrepreneurial and innovation networks. MANRNET’s main objective is to enhance competitiveness and innovation capacities in marine economy niches of excellence.
The MARNET project will, for the first time, map the value of the marine economy throughout the Atlantic Area. Previously, SEMRU undertook an analysis of the Irish Ocean Economy (insert link) and placed a monetary value on component activities such as marine food, marine leisure, renewables etc. MASTS, similarly and IFREMER have constructed marine socio economic atlases. The MARNET project will extend this model to the Atlantic Area and develop a series of socio economic indicators which will map the value of the sector and implement practical applications that will demonstrate the value of the model to Atlantic regions.
The long term objective of the Network will be to become a recognised collaboration of institutions with marine socio-economic expertise available for consultation with a range of EU institutes & stakeholders across a range of marine sectors & regions.
Project Title: Marine Atlantic Regions Network (MARNET)
Project start: July 2012
The main team members of SEMRU involved in the project are: Dr. Stephen Hynes, Dr. Amaya Vega, Dr. Frances Fahy, Rebecca Corless
SEMRU Seminar, Friday 30th March, 2012
"The economic cost and benefits of controlling marine debris: experience from the Asia Pacific (APEC) region".
Professor Alistair McIlgorm
Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Time: 2pm
Venue: Lecture Hall 1, St. Anthony's Building, Cairnes Business School, NUI Galway
Proceedings of the 3rd Annual Beaufort Marine Socio-
Economic Workshop are available to download here
SEMRU Researcher Speaking at the BMW Regional Assembly Marine Economy Conference
Attending the BMW Regional Assembly Marine Economy Conference (The Marine Economy – A key component of the EU Strategy for the Atlantic Area, The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Tuesday February 7th 2012) were (L-R): Mr. Gerry Finn, Director, BMW Regional Assembly, Stephen Hynes, SEMRU, Ms. Pauline Caumont, Executive Secretary, Atlantic Arc Commission, Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR),Dr. Ana Teresa Lehmann, Vice-President of CCDR-Norte, Managing Authority, Atlantic Area Programme and Dr. Peter Heffernan, Chief Executive, Marine Institute. For further information on this event see http://www.bmwassembly.ie/feeds/news_items/AAMarineEconomyConfFeb2012.html.
The 3rd Annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Workshop
On Friday the 11th of November 2011, SEMRU is holding its third annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Symposium. The symposium is an opportunity for researchers and policy makers in the area of marine socio-economics to get together to meet and discuss their on-going work. The symposium is divided up into 3 sessions. The topic of the morning session will be “Ocean Economy Analysis: National and Sectoral Perspectives”. The second session is dedicated to “Marine Ecosystem Service Valuation” and the evening session is a showcase for SEMRU PhD students’ ongoing work.
Speakers on the day will include Grant Allan from Strathclyde University in Scotland who will give a paper in relation to the economics of bio-fuels from seaweed, Dr. Marco Boeri and Dr. Alberto Longo of Queens University, Belfast who will present the results of a random regret model for water based recreationalists and a CVM model related to ecosystem services in the Dead Sea. Dr. Eric English of Stratus Consulting, Colorado will speak on valuing oil spill impacts in marine environments while Dr. Judith Kildow of the National Ocean Economics Program in the US will present a paper on the US Ocean and Coastal Economies. The full agenda for the day is available to download at:
Beaufort Workshop Agenda
Anyone interested in attending this free event should register by emailing Stephen Hynes stephenhynesnuigalway.ie , including your name, institute and contact details. Registration must be complete before 5pm, Friday, the 4th of November.
SEMRU awarded second EPA STRIVE Award
In this project the discrete choice experiment methodology will be used to elicit the general willingness to pay of the Irish public for water related features. The results of the choice experiment (CE) are expected to contribute to improving the quality of decision making in areas that affect overall water quality. Despite a number of studies that have previously estimated economic values associated with particular water features, no studies have attempted to estimate generic values for a range of water features for the general population of Ireland. This research seeks to fill this gap in the literature. SEMRU researchers will also explore how different payment mechanisms used in the CE influence resulting estimates. The analysis of preference for the payment vehicle used in the CE is also timely given the current debate in relation to the government’s proposals to possibly introduce household water charges. However the project will not be investigating the issue of drinking water charges. The CE analysis will also be used to provide a ranking of values associated with different water attributes as well as to determine how robust results are to different model specifications.
Project Title: Using discrete choice method to calculate generic values for water
The project started February 1st 2012.
Presentations from the “Networks as Knowledge – Biotechnology Networks in the Atlantic Area” Conference
National University of Ireland, Galway ‐ 25th August 2011
Session 1
Chairperson: Ilaria Nardello, National Coordinator Marine Biotechnology Ireland, Marine Institute, Ireland, IE
Marine Biotechnology Ireland
Ilaria Nardello, National Coordinator Marine Biotechnology Ireland, Marine Institute, Ireland, IE.
An Overview of the Irish Biotechnology Sector & its Position within the Atlantic Sector
Karyn Morrissey, SEMRU, National University of Ireland, Galway, IE & University of Liverpool, UK.
Strategies, Issues & Advantages in Sharing Infrastructures – The Experience of Biogenouest
Jocelyne Le Seyec, Coordinator of the Core Facility Network, Biogenouest, FR.
The Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA)
Denise Barrault ‐ Executive Director, Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA), University of Edinburgh, UK.
Molecular Medicine Ireland – Supporting Biomedical Research through Network Development
Suzanne Bracken, Programme Officer for Translational Research, Molecular Medicine Ireland, IE.
Barriers to Knowledge Transfer in the Biotechnology R&D Sector ‐ IPRs, Confidentiality
Ruairi Friel, Commercialisation Executive, Technology Transfer Office, National University of Ireland, Galway, IE.
Session 2
Chairperson: Ilaria Nardello, National Coordinator Marine Biotechnology Ireland, Marine Institute
High ‐Tech Clusters Conception and Evolution in Ireland – What Lessons can we learn?
Paul Ryan and Natasha Evers, Centre for Innovation and Structural Change (CISC), National University of Ireland, Galway, IE.
An Irish TCF in Practice – National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) ‐ How this Integrated Technology Platform has Impacted the Development of R&D Clusters in Galway
Jacinta Thornton, Executive Manager, National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science, National University of Ireland, Galway, IE.
The Algal Biosciences Research Network ‐ Current and Potential Future Contributions to Biotechnology R&D
Dagmar Stengel, Theme Leader ‐ Algal Biosciences, Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway, IE.
An SME Vision of a TCF for the Transformation of Seaweed
Franck Hennequart, Technical Director, Oilean Glas Teo, IE.
Franck Hennequart presents the final paper at the “Networks as Knowledge – Biotechnology Networks in the Atlantic Area” Conference held at the National University of Ireland, Galway, 25th August 2011
The logos developed for the "Strategic Seafood Brand Marketing Project" by NUI Galway Masters in Marketing students can be viewed here. All of the student group brand plans have been put together into one report and this can be downloaded here.
ShareBiotech Event
"Networks as Knowledge - Biotechnology Networks in the Atlantic Area" is an all-day event organised by Marine Biotechnology Ireland and the Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit in NUI Galway, with the support of the European INTERREG project ShareBiotech http://www.sharebiotech.net/ and in association with the Centre for Innovation and Structural Change in NUI Galway.
The event will present the results of a recent survey on the needs and barriers to biotech R&D in Ireland and discuss our position in the wider Atlantic area. Invited speakers from Ireland, France and the UK will describe their experiences in the creation, management and utilisation of shared skills and infrastructures in the life sciences sector. The objectives are to learn how these situations can contribute to innovation, and what models are available for a network of knowledge in marine biotechnology R&D.
Warmly invited to attend are managers of public and private technological platforms and research centres, development agents, policy makers and representatives of national SMEs operating in the marine biotech space.
Please click here to go to the event website: http://www.conference.ie/Conferences/index.asp?Conference="138
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