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Presentation of the DCC-SOE<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Driving the Ocean Economy<\/h2><\/div>
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Launched in 2021, the Ocean Decade provides a global coordination framework to boost collaboration among stakeholders worldwide and accelerate solutions linked to the 10 major ocean challenges defined by the United Nations.<\/p>\n

In this context, the DCC-SOE, integrated within Fundaci\u00f3 Barcelona Capital N\u00e0utica, works within the framework of Ocean Decade Challenge 4: developing a sustainable, resilient, and equitable ocean economy.<\/p>\n

Its function is to connect stakeholders, drive projects, and support initiatives with a scientific foundation, practical applicability, and global impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mission<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

To drive actions, projects, and partnerships that contribute to accelerating the transition towards a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable ocean economy, connecting knowledge, innovation, talent, and international cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Vision<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

To consolidate, by 2030, an international reference hub capable of activating expert networks, supporting high-impact projects, and strengthening public-private partnerships linked to the ocean economy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Values<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The DCC-SOE shares the principles of the Ocean Decade and works from sustainability, resilience, equity, and cooperation, promoting solutions based on knowledge, innovation, and positive impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Structure<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Institutional Framework and Governance<\/h2><\/div>
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The DCC-SOE drives its activity through a partnership formed by public institutions and scientific entities committed to the development of the blue economy.<\/p>\n

The lead partners are Ajuntament de Barcelona, Port de Barcelona, and Generalitat de Catalunya. The scientific sphere is represented by CSIC \u2013 Institut de Ci\u00e8ncies del Mar and BlueNetCat. Fundaci\u00f3 Barcelona Capital N\u00e0utica acts as the host and implementing entity of the centre.
Its governance model is structured into different coordination and monitoring bodies: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Executive Committee<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Main decision-making body<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Scientific Committee<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Guarantor of scientific rigor<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Secretariat<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Executive and operational structure<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Expert Panel<\/a><\/h3><\/div>

Strategic vision and opportunity identification<\/a><\/p><\/div>

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Executive Committee<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Main decision-making body<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Scientific Committee<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Guarantor of scientific rigor<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Secretariat<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Executive and operational structure<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Expert Panel<\/a><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Strategic vision and opportunity identification<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Partners<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Structure<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Team and Coordination Bodies<\/h2><\/div>
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The DCC-SOE has an operational structure oriented towards driving, coordinating, and supporting the development of its initiatives and projects, with the support of the Fundaci\u00f3 Barcelona Capital N\u00e0utica team.<\/div>\n
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The team integrates management, project coordination, communication, and financial management functions, also incorporating specialized support and collaboration from external experts according to the needs of each initiative.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Director – Raffaele Mancini<\/span><\/em><\/h4><\/div>
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Raffaele Mancini is a specialist in blue economy, marine governance, and sustainable development, with over twenty years of international experience driving ocean economy projects, multilateral cooperation, innovation, and sustainable finance. He has collaborated with public administrations, international organizations, research centres, businesses, and third-sector entities to convert scientific knowledge into policies and impact solutions. He currently directs the DCC-SOE Barcelona. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Where We Are<\/p>\n<\/div>

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The Headquarters<\/h2><\/div>
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Fundaci\u00f3 Barcelona Capital N\u00e0utica<\/a> is the entity that organically hosts the DCC-SOE and acts as the implementing partner and host of the centre.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Moll de Llevant, 1
08039 Barcelona, Spain
+34 935 57 97 00
info@barcelonacapitalnautica.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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DCC-SOE Network<\/p>\n<\/div>

Other DCCs worldwide relevant to the ocean economy<\/h2><\/div>

Other DCCs
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Pacific Community<\/h4><\/div>
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www.spc.int<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ocean Data Sharing<\/h4><\/div>
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www.oceandatasharing-dco.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ocean Prediction<\/h4><\/div>
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www.unoceanprediction.org<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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