What is MPAth
MPAth is a platform designed to make marine information accessible to all seascape stakeholders, not just limited to marine protected area (MPA) management. It ensures accessibility by providing scientifically accurate content that is easy to read and load, regardless of connectivity. Developed by marine experts representing a broad spectrum of stakeholders, MPAth aims to democratize access to marine information and empower stakeholders to make informed decisions for marine conservation and management, aligning with goals from the Global Biodiversity Framework.
It is a collaborative initiative led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in partnership with the University of Queensland, The Nature Conservancy, and the World Wildlife Fund. Our global advisory group of experts and practitioners contributes valuable insights and expertise to the platform's development.
UNEP
UNEP’s mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 76 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 39 through partners.
University of Queensland
The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state.
Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
AICS - the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation - is one of key innovations established by the Italian law on international cooperation (Law No. 125/2014). The Agency began operating in January 2016, with the aim of aligning Italy with its principal European and global partners in the endeavor of development. Its basic model reflects that used in the main European countries, and it must comply with the demand for more professional and innovative forms of cooperation, involving the methodological flexibility necessary in a continuously evolving scenario.
World Wildlife Foundation
As the world’s leading conservation organization, World Wildlife Fund works in nearly 100 countries to tackle the most pressing issues at the intersection of nature, people, and climate. We collaborate with local communities to conserve the natural resources we all depend on and build a future in which people and nature thrive. Together with partners at all levels, we transform markets and policies toward sustainability, tackle the threats driving the climate crisis, and protect and restore wildlife and their habitats.
University of Girona and the Visualization for Transparency Foundation
The University of Girona is a public institution that strives for excellence in teaching and research, and which participates in society’s progress and development through the creation, transmission, dissemination and criticism of science, technology, the humanities, social sciences and the arts.
The ViT Foundation is a nonprofit focusing on making complex information clear and accessible through data visualization. Founded in Spain in 2020, the organization strives to increase transparency and help communities make better, informed decisions by offering guidance on visualization methods and promoting data-driven visual communication.