The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) is a network of European organisations working together to observe the oceans, to make the collected marine data freely available and interoperable, to create seamless data layers across sea-basins and to distribute the data and data products through the Internet. The primary aim of EMODnet is to unlock existing but fragmented and hidden marine data and make them accessible for a wide range of users including private bodies, public authorities and researchers.
Maria is an Environmental Policy Specialist with a strong focus on Communication and Outreach. She holds a MSc in Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a bachelor’s degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Goldsmiths University of London.
Maria began her career as an Environmental Specialist at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), where she specialised in behavioural science, communication, and corporate environmental responsibility. She also gained experience as a junior rapporteur for the Stockholm International Water Institute and the UN Water Conference.
Before joining Seascape Belgium, Maria worked as a Blue Book Trainee at the European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), focusing on communication and project management for the Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).