Plan for Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Activities (PDEC)

Grant Agreement: 101082021
Project Acronym: MARCO-BOLO
Project Title: MARCO-BOLO will strengthen European marine, coastal and freshwater biodiversity observation to understand and restore ocean health.
Deliverable Number: D7.4
Work Package Number: WP7
Deliverable Title: Plan for Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Activities (PDEC)

The MARCO-BOLO Plan for the Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Activities (PDEC) outlines the EC’s rights and the consortium’s contractual obligations to the EC for the dissemination, exploitation and communication (DEC) of the project results. It adopts EC best practice guidelines and defines the objectives of MARCO-BOLO’s DEC. It also identifies target stakeholders, specifies the communication tools and channels, and outlines responsibilities and resources to carry out effective knowledge management, and to measure the impact.

All project participants have an obligation to participate in the DEC of MARCO-BOLO results and outputs to create impact, especially in their own countries and in their own communities. Within the PDEC, the DEC activities to be performed are described, along with protocols and processes to be followed.

MARCO-BOLO has tasks within work package 7 (WP7) dedicated to these activities (T7.2 and T7.3 led by ERINN Innovation) specifically designed to support project communication activities to a wide audience and targeted dissemination and exploitation of results to specific stakeholders. To support participants in DEC of results, a portfolio of resources is being developed under WP7. This portfolio will be updated regularly, and additional resources made available as required. MARCO-BOLO will make use of the latest tools and communication channels to ensure cost effectiveness and maximum impact.

The PDEC has been developed by ERINN Innovation (ERINN), who will also oversee its continuous implementation. This is the first version of the PDEC and as it is a dynamic document, it will be evaluated throughout the project and updated at EC reporting stages.