Objectives | VALMAS

A mapping and gap analysis of the evidence, stakeholder and governance landscapes, establishing a Marine Artificial Structures (MAS) Community of Practice across public, private, academic and wider community sectors.
A Natural Capital framework integrating changes in the economic, social and environmental values associated with different MAS management scenarios
State of the art predictive ecosystem modelling, quantifying changes in ecosystem function and services, with associated trade-offs across climate scenarios, sectors and scales under different management strategies.
Targeted analysis and field studies to evidence changes in blue carbon, biodiversity, contaminants and noise around structures, and to evaluate statutory compensatory measures.
State-of-the-art value assessments based on pluralistic and integrated valuation approaches, combining biophysical, sociocultural and monetary indicators.
Co-developed decision support tools which highlight the benefits and risks to nature, economy and society, supporting nature positive decision-making.