International Council for the Exploration of the Sea

What is ICES and what can ICES provide to the UN Regular

Process?

www.ices.dk

Jörn Schmidt

An international scientific community that is relevant, responsive, sound, and credible, concerning marine ecosystems and their rela- tion to humanity

...to ensure the best available science is accessible for decision-makers to make informed choices on the sustainable use of the marine environment and ecosystems

In 2011

114 active Expert Groups with

Over 1200 active participants from

270 Institutes

State of the art science in:OceanographyContaminantsPhytoplanktonZooplanktonFishMammals and Sea Birds

State of the art science in:Integrated physical-biological modelingEconomic-ecological modelingMaritime systems analysis

Strategic Initiatives on:Marine Spatial PlanningStock Assessment MethodsBiodiversity Science and AdviceClimate ChangeMarine Strategy Framework Directive

Memoranda of Understanding with: EU NEAFC NASCO OSPAR HELCOM

Collaboration with many regional or international organizations, including UN organizations or specialised angencies e.g. :

PICES CIESM UNESCO/IOC SCOR FAO CBD

Covers 200 stocks

Stock assessments – 40 stocks

Advice on – 200 stocks

http://www.ices.dk/advice/icesadvice.asp

Special requests:

e.g. OSPAR request: EcoQO for seabird populations in OSPAR regions II and III

e.g. NEAFC request - vulnerable deep-water habitats in the NEAFC Regulatory Area

http://www.ices.dk/advice/icesadvice.asp

Integrated ecosystem assessments!Baltic SeaNorth SeaWestern WatersNorth West Atlantic

ICES Report on Ocean Climate

Specific expert groups:Working Group on Operational oceanographic products for fisheries and environment (WGOOFE)

www.wgoofe.org

ICES Status Report on Zooplankton

Environmental Status Report

Specific expert groups:Working Group on Data and Information

Management (WGDIM)

Data repository also for: OSPAR HELCOM AMAP

Supporting Information possibly relevant for capacity buildingTechniques in Marine Environmental SciencesICES species identification leaflets

ICES Training Programme

Thank you very much for your attention!