Konsortium Deutsche Meeresforschung e.V.

Acronym: KDM

General Information

Identification Code: 94603465987-30

Website: http://www.deutsche-meeresforschung.de

Entity Form: registered non-profit organisation in Germany (e.V.)

Registration Category: Think tanks and research institutions

Registration Date: 6/6/2011

Last Update: 10/10/2023

EP Accredited Number: 3

Mission & Interests

Goals: KDM - The German Marine Research Consortium is made up of 20 research institutions, universities and public agencies of Germany in the field of marine and polar sciences as well as of coastal research. The members are part of a European and global network of such institutions. With approximately 3,000 scientists of basic and applied marine research, KDM provides comprehensive expertise to meet global challenges having to do with the sea and our environment. Our major goals are: - advancement of science and research, in particular in the field marine sciences including polar and coastal research, - fostering the collaboration of its member institutions and the development of joint research programmes, - intensifying the cooperation within German, European and international marine research and the use of infrastructure and large equipment, - joint public relations addressing decision makers in Germany and the European Union

Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests

Interests:

Climate action
Education and training
Environment
External relations
Institutional affairs
Maritime affairs and fisheries
Regional policy
Research and innovation

Levels of Interest:

national
sub-national
global
european

Activities

Main EU Legislative Proposals: - marine and maritime research - Integrated Maritime Policy & ocean governance - Research and innovation policy especially as related to blue growth - transatlantic cooperation in the marine sciences - Joint Programming Initiative Healthy Seas and Oceans

Communication Activities: Participation in numerous research projects and support actions funded by the European Commission through Horizon Europe. Activities held in the European Parliament 2013-2023: - Meetings in larger groups with various MEPs on the Strategic Innovation Agenda of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology in preparation for a KIC on Water and Ocean. - Cooperation with SEARICA Intergroup on fisheries (November 2020), marine biodiversity (October 2016) and deep-sea mining (November 2016). We organized two events on plastics in the ocean in April 2018 as well as science-policy briefing on climate change impacts in the North Atlantic (November 2019). - Science Lunch Briefings on submarine groundwater discharge (November 2016), underwater munitions (January 2015), maritime museums (March 2014), CO2 storage under the seafloor (November 2013), underwater cultural heritage (April 2013) and research for fisheries (April 2013). - Presentation to STOA on deep-sea mining (April 2013).

Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development,SEARICA

Head Office

Address: Markgrafenstr. 37

Post Code: 10117

City: Berlin

Country: GERMANY

Phone:

Indic Phone: 49

Phone Number: 3020074790

EU Office

Address: Boulevard Saint Michel 80

Post Code: 1040

City: Brussels

Country: BELGIUM

Phone:

Indic Phone: 32

Phone Number: 27338948

Financial Data

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Member's contributions

Contributions:

Total Budget: 300000

Grants:

Source: Horizon Europe
Amount: 0
Currency: €
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Buffer:
0: 104
1: 64
2: 60
3: 234
4: 158
5: 212
6: 182
7: 32
8: 86
9: 90
10: 8
11: 109

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Complementary Information: KDM actively participates in research projects funded by the EU, however, these funds are used for research, innovation and engagement activities, rather than to cover operational costs.

Membership Information

Members10 Percent: 1

Members50 Percent: 1

Members: 6

Members F T E: 4.599999904632568

Structure

Structure Type: Structure

Is Member Of: Our membership is comprised of marine research institutions, museums and government agencies. For more information, please see: www.deutsche-meeresforschung.de

Organisation Members: none.