Established in 2005, MCCIP is the primary independent source of marine climate change impacts evidence and adaptation advice in the UK and an exemplar model for scientific integrity, and stakeholder engagement. MCCIP has worked with hundreds of scientists to produce authoritative, state of the science, evidence reviews and summaries, directly supporting UK and devolved policy and evidence requirements. MCCIP goes beyond providing evidence, supporting conservation and industry bodies as they assess the range and scale of climate change risks they face, and develop their responses.
MCCIP is chaired by Dr. Matt Frost (Plymouth Marine Laboratory) and supported by a funded secretariat at Cefas. As a mature partnership, MCCIP has established clear governance structures and guiding principles that ensures its integrity and independence and achieves its aims.
There are various ways in which you can become involved with MCCIP. If you are interested, email us at office@mccip.org.uk.
The principal aims of the Phase IV MCCIP business plan (2020-2025) are to deliver:
1. Rolling updates of the evidence base
The underlying, broad scale evidence that we previously updated every few years as full report cards, will now be revised on a rolling basis. Topic expert ‘hubs’, drawn from across the UK, will be established to support this more dynamic approach, providing topic updates as they happen.
2. A more responsive approach to changing user needs
In addition to rolling updates of the evidence base, MCCIP will look to actively respond to specific issues as they arise, commissioning tailored outputs. This might be an in-depth special topic report, delivered by a dedicated working group, or a shorter piece of work.
3. A greater focus on adaptation and mitigation
This will principally be achieved through the development of co-funded marine climate smart activities, building on previous collaborations with industry trade associations, and conservation bodies.
4. Wider international engagement
MCCIP will build on its experience of delivering UK impacts and evidence advice, to engage with relevant international reporting mechanisms and activities, including UNFCCC COP and the UN decade of the Oceans.
5. A more dynamic user interface
This will provide a more interactive user experience, drawing together the evidence base and making clear links to adaptation and mitigation responses.
A key factor in the success of the Marine Climate Change Impacts Partnership (MCCIP) is the role, standing and commitment of the Steering Group, Management Group and Working Groups, which together ensure that MCCIP achieves its aims. A dedicated, funded secretariat engages with all groups, and is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the work programme. For more detail see MCCIP governance structures and guiding principles.
Additionally, an overseas working group oversees the development of this new work area.