Working group on ecosystem assessment of Western European shelf seas (WGEAWESS)

The ICES Working Group on Ecosystem Assessment of Western European Shelf Seas (WGEA-WESS) aims to provide high quality science in support to holistic, adaptive, evidence-based man-agement in the Celtic seas, Bay of Biscay and Iberian coast regions. The group works towards developing integrated ecosystem assessments for both the (i) Celtic Seas and (ii) Bay of Biscay and Iberian Coast which are summarized in the Ecosystem Overviews (EOs) advice products that were recently updated. Integrated Trend Analysis (ITA) were performed for multiple sub-ecoregions and used to develop an understanding of ecosystem responses to pressures at varying spatial scales. Ecosystem models (primarily Ecopath with Ecosim; EwE) were developed and identified for fisheries and spatial management advice. The updated Celtic Seas EO represents a large step forward for EOs, with the inclusion of novel sections on climate change, foodweb and productivity, the first application of the new guidelines for building the conceptual diagram, inclusion of socio-economic indicators, and progress made toward complying with the Transparent Assessment Framework (TAF). We highlight ongoing issues relevant to the development and communication of EO conceptual diagrams. A common methodology using dynamic factor analysis (DFA) was used to perform ITA in a comparable way for seven subregions. This was supported by the design and compilation of the first standardized cross-regional dataset. A comparison of the main trends evidenced among subregions over the period 1993–2020 was conducted and will be published soon. A list of available and developing EWE models for the region was also generated. Here, we re-port on the advances in temporal and spatial ecosystem modelling, such as their capacity to model the impacts of sector activities (e.g. renewables and fisheries) and quantify foodweb indi-cators. We also reflect on model quality assessment with the key run of the Irish sea EwE model. The group highlighted the hurdles and gaps in current models in support of EBM, such as the choice of a relevant functional, spatial, and temporal scales and the impacts of model structure on our capacity to draw comparisons from models of different regions. The group aims to ad-dress these issues in coming years and identify routes for ecosystem model derived information into ICES advice.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

A novel antiangiogenic and vascular normalization therapy targeted against human CD160 receptor

A monoclonal anti-CD160 antibody inhibits the growth of new vessels in pathological ocular and tumor neoangiogenesis but not in healthy tissues

Research priorities for non-pharmacological therapies for common musculoskeletal problems: nationally and internationally agreed recommendations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Musculoskeletal problems such as low back pain, neck, knee and shoulder pain are leading causes of disability and activity limitation in adults and are most frequently managed within primary care. There is a clear trend towards large, high quality trials testing the effectiveness of common non-pharmacological interventions for these conditions showing, at best, small to moderate benefits. This paper summarises the main lessons learnt from recent trials of the effectiveness of non-pharmacological therapies for common musculoskeletal conditions in primary care and provides agreed research priorities for future clinical trials.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Consensus development using nominal group techniques through national (UK) and international workshops. During a national Clinical Trials Thinktank workshop in April 2007 in the UK, a group of 30 senior researchers experienced in clinical trials for musculoskeletal conditions and 2 patient representatives debated the possible explanations for the findings of recent high quality trials of non-pharmacological interventions. Using the qualitative method of nominal group technique, these experts developed and ranked a set of priorities for future research, guided by the evidence from recent trials of treatments for common musculoskeletal problems. The recommendations from the national workshop were presented and further ranked at an international symposium (hosted in Canada) in June 2007.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>22 recommended research priorities were developed, of which 12 reached consensus as priorities for future research from the UK workshop. The 12 recommendations were reduced to 7 agreed priorities at the international symposium. These were: to increase the focus on implementation (research into practice); to develop national musculoskeletal research networks in which large trials can be sited and smaller trials supported; to use more innovative trial designs such as those based on stepped care and subgrouping for targeted treatment models; to routinely incorporate health economic analysis into future trials; to include more patient-centred outcome measures; to develop a core set of outcomes for new trials of interventions for musculoskeletal problems; and to focus on studies that advance methodological approaches for clinical trials in this field.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>A set of research priorities for future trials of non-pharmacological therapies for common musculoskeletal conditions has been developed and agreed through national (UK) and international consensus processes. These priorities provide useful direction for researchers and research funders alike and impetus for improvement in the quality and methodology of clinical trials in this field.</p

The role of stakeholders in creating societal value from coastal and ocean observations

The importance of stakeholder engagement in ocean observation and in particular the realization of economic and societal benefits is discussed, introducing a number of overarching principles such as the convergence on common goals, effective communication, co-production of information and knowledge and the need for innovation. A series of case studies examine the role of coordinating frameworks such as the United States’ Interagency Ocean Observing System (IOOS®), and the European Ocean Observing System (EOOS), public–private partnerships such as Project Azul and the Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) and finally the role of the “third” or voluntary sector. The paper explores the value that stakeholder engagement can bring as well as making recommendations for the future

Cultiver pour se connecter à la terre, à soi et aux autres : le cas d’un potager collectif périurbain bruxellois

L'hypothèse qui est au cœur de cet ouvrage est que pour accélérer la transition sociale et écologique, une profonde transformation est nécessaire. Le nouveau rôle que nous proposons pour l’État – ce que nous appelons « l’État partenaire » – cherche à soutenir l’expérimentation locale et à accélérer l’apprentissage collectif... Lire la suite L'hypothèse qui est au cœur de cet ouvrage est que pour accélérer la transition sociale et écologique, une profonde transformation est nécessaire à la fois dans les modes d’organisation de la vie démocratique, dans l’organisation économique, et dans les modalités d’exercice de l’action collective, fondée sur la participation des citoyens. Le nouveau rôle que nous proposons pour l’État – ce que nous appelons « l’État partenaire » – cherche à soutenir l’expérimentation locale et à accélérer l’apprentissage collectif. L’État partenaire collabore avec les initiatives citoyennes, les entreprises qui viennent en appui des innovations sociales et écologiques, les initiatives des autorités publiques locales et des communautés locales. Il encourage l’autonomie et la réflexivité sociale. Cette réflexivité sociale porte autant sur la capacité des individus à remettre en question les normes sociales dominantes, que sur la co-construction sociale des critères de « progrès » et de « succès », ainsi que de la façon de définir le bien-être. Enfin, l’État partenaire recoupe fortement l’État providence, dans la mesure où il accorde la priorité à la lutte contre les inégalités sociales dans l’ensemble de ses politiques, dès lors que la persistance des inégalités constitue un obstacle majeur à la transition écologique et sociale

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Ultra Tree - Soutenir l’installation et la viabilité d’exploitations maraîchères dans le (péri‑)urbain bruxellois

Cet ouvrage contribue à la réflexion de deux enjeux d'actualité que sont la transition des systèmes alimentaires justes et durables et la recherche action participative. Il témoigne d'expériences de recherche récentes et concrètes qui apportent une meilleure compréhension de ces enjeux en Région bruxelloise, tout en offrant un regard inspirant pour d'autres contextes urbains