Márcia Marques

Experienced Ocean Governance and Sustainability Specialist with 15+ years of expertise in shaping policies and strategies for sustainable marine management. Proven track record of integrating science into decision-making processes at national and international levels. Skilled in leading interministerial collaborations and stakeholder engagements to address complex environmental challenges. Strong leadership with a proven ability to manage diverse teams and navigate complex legal frameworks. Enthusiastic about driving positive change, shaping sustainable development strategies, and fostering resilient marine ecosystems.

• Ocean Governance Capacity Building Training Program, World Bank
• Sustainable Business Strategy, Harvard Business School
• Policy Coherence and Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development, United National System Staff College
• Strategic Adaptive Management of Marine Protected Areas, Nature Conservancy
• Scientific Diving Course, University of Algarve

• 03/2024, Poor online information on European marine protected areas impairs public participation under the Aarhus Convention, Marine Policy, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X24000101
• 02/2022, Data about marine area-based management tools to assess their contribution to the UN sustainable development goals, Data in Brief, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340921009793?via%3Dihub
• 07/2021, United Nations Agreement on Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction, United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health, https://link.springer.com/referenceworkentry/10.1007/978-3-319-71064-8_132-1
• 05/2021, Transboundary cooperation and mechanisms for Maritime Spatial Planning implementation, Marine Policy, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X21000440#!
• 12/2021, Proteger o Mar, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, I.P, https://www.ipma.pt/resources.www/docs/publicacoes.site/Proteger-O-MarEletronico.pdf
• 01/2020, Mapping the future: Pressures and impacts in the Portuguese maritime spatial planning, Science of the Total Environment, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969720303739?via%3Dihub
• 01/2019, Geopolitics and Marine Conservation: Synergies and Conflicts, Frontiers in Marine Science, https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2019.00759/full
• 09/2015, Do Mar Oceano ao Mar Português, CTT & CNC., https://www.ctt.pt/femce/sku.jspx?shopCode=LOJV&itemCode=20153819599
• 01/2015, Book Chapter on Integrated National and Regional Ocean Policies: Comparative Practices and Future Prospects, Routledge, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319173273_Towards_an_Integrated_Policy_for_the_Ocean_in_Portugal

• Ocean Governance Capacity Building Training Program, World Bank
• Strategic Adaptive Management of Marine Protected Areas - The Nature Conservancy
• EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive - Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM)
• Continental Shelf Ecosystems - Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM)
• Planning of marine habitat monitoring programs - Portuguese Institute for the Ocean and Atmosphere (IPMA)
• Protection of Marine Environment, International Maritime Law, and European Law - Directorate-General for Natural Resources, Safety and Maritime Services (DGRM)