Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to participate in the EU Ocean Accounts Workshop held in Brussels on 9–10 April 2025, organized under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). This high-level workshop brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to advance ocean accounting as a tool for sustainable marine governance. Discussions focused on the current state of ocean accounts in the EU, key implementation challenges, and lessons from international initiatives.
During Session 6: Experiences with Ocean Accounts: Countries, Prof. Koundouri presented on the Valuation of Marine Ecosystem Services, highlighting its importance in enhancing evidence-based decision-making and promoting the sustainable use of marine resources.
Read the related publication:
Koundouri P, Halkos G, Landis C, Dellis K, Stratopoulou A, Plataniotis A, and Chioatto E (2023). Valuation of marine ecosystems and Sustainable Development Goals. Front. Environ. Econ. 2:1160118.
🔗 https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/environmental-economics/articles/10.3389/frevc.2023.1160118/full
This paper explores how marine ecosystem services are valued across the EU and their relevance to achieving the SDGs, especially SDG 14: Life Below Water, emphasizing the need to integrate these values into policy and planning.
