Strategic Planning, and Development Services (SPDS) is a service area of the Marine Institute whose mission is “to stimulate and support the development of strategic R&D actions and programmes (at national and international level) to promote the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resources”.
Strategic Planning & Development Services:
- Leading the co-ordination and management of Sea Change Strategy 2007 - 2013.
- International Co-operation;
- Promotion of the development of Marine Data and Information Services.
Within SPDS there are 3 areas:
- Sea Change Management Unit
- Information Services & Development
- International Co-operation Programmes
Sea Change Management Unit
Within SPDS a dedicated unit has been established to lead the successful development and management of the multiple research programmes associated with Sea Change (Sea Change Management Unit). This unit is led by Ms. Yvonne Shields, Director of the SPDS.
Information Services & Development
Information Services & Development is the Marine Institute section responsible for the co-ordination of Data activities and the provision of Information Technology.
International Co-operation Programme
The focus of the International Co-operation Programme is to provide leadership in defining and influencing European Marine Science and Technology policies, strategies and research programmes; add value to the Sea Change Strategy by ensuring appropriate links with and access to matching EU RTD Funds; and provide information, advice and training to researchers to facilitate and maximise Irish participation in competitive EU funded marine RTD programmes.
Yvonne Shields, Director of SPDS