Konsortium Deutsche Meeresforschung e.V.
Budget
€484,000
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
4
3.5 FTE
EU Grants
€440,000
Mission & Goals
KDM - The German Marine Research Consortium is made up of 20 research institutions, universities and public agencies of Germany in the field of marine and polar sciences as well as of coastal research. The members are part of a European and global network of such institutions. With approximately 3,000 scientists of basic and applied marine research, KDM provides comprehensive expertise to meet global challenges having to do with the sea and our environment. Our major goals are: - advancement of science and research, in particular in the field marine sciences including polar and coastal research, - fostering the collaboration of its member institutions and the development of joint research programmes, - intensifying the cooperation within German, European and international marine research and the use of infrastructure and large equipment, - joint public relations addressing decision makers in Germany and the European Union
EU Legislative Interests
- Marine and maritime research and innovation - Ocean governance - Marine environmental protection and sustainable development - Coastal zone development - Research and innovation policy especially as related to blue growth - transatlantic and international cooperation in the marine sciences
Communication Activities
Participation in numerous research projects and support actions funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe. Activities held in the European Parliament 2013-2024: - Meetings on the proposed Ocean Charter (2024) and Water Charter (2024) - Meetings in larger groups with various MEPs on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in preparation for a KIC on Water and Ocean. - Cooperation with SEARICA Intergroup on fisheries (November 2020), marine biodiversity (October 2016) and deep-sea mining (November 2016). We organized two events on plastics in the ocean in April 2018 as well as science-policy briefing on climate change impacts in the North Atlantic (November 2019). - Science Lunch Briefings on submarine groundwater discharge (November 2016), underwater munitions (January 2015), maritime museums (March 2014), CO2 storage under the seafloor (November 2013), underwater cultural heritage (April 2013) and research for fisheries (April 2013). - Presentation to STOA on deep-sea mining (April 2013).
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
European Marine Board: https://www.marineboard.eu
Organisation Members
Our membership is comprised of marine research institutions, museums and government agencies. For more information, please see: www.deutsche-meeresforschung.de
Additional Information
KDM actively participates in research projects funded by the EU, however, these funds are used for research, innovation and engagement activities, rather than to cover operational costs.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.