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Knowledge transfer requires, first, meaningful approaches and products to transfer knowledge amongst different users and, second, appropriate measures for the creation of knowledge across scientific disciplines. The Coastal Pollution Toolbox ( https://www.coastalpollutiontoolbox.org/index.php.en ), a central product of the program-oriented funding topic on “Coastal Transition Zones under Natural and Human Pressures”, serves as a digital working environment for scientists and knowledge hub and information platform for decision-makers. It supports action and optimisation of scientific concepts to investigate pollution in the land-to-sea continuum.
In order to address demands of various users the toolbox comprises of three compartments: Science Tools provide expert users with information on new methods, approaches or indicators for baseline assessments or for the re-evaluation of complex problems. Synthesis Tools address challenges of global environmental change. They are information-rich products based on consolidated data of different types and origin and provide expert users with knowledge. Management Tools provide usable information and options for action. Ready-to-use tools grounded on evidence-based science are available to those involved in planning and management of coastal and marine challenges.
As part of the development process coastal pollution information services will be created and co-developed with stakeholders and end-users. This will ensure optimal interest and use by a range of actors involved in the direct and indirect impact of coastal and marine pollution. The contribution will highlight the basic approach of the toolbox and some of the products already and planned to be developed.