BlueMissionAA Policy Brief 2025/06: Advancing Ocean Research: The Responsible and Sustainable Research Reflection Tool for Ocean and Waters

This policy brief outlines how the "Responsible and Sustainable Research Reflection Tool for Ocean and Waters" helps to advance ocean research. The reflection tool is designed to support researchers, innovators, and funding bodies in embedding Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Open Science, and social impact into their workflows. It has been developed as part of the EU-funded project BlueMissionAA.

The policy brief gives key recommendations to its target audiences: researchers and innovators as well as funding bodies and administrators. Recommendations are to enhance the reflection tool's impact, including ensuring long-term accessibility, promoting integration across sectors, fostering inclusivity, and leveraging cascade funding mechanisms.