Jella Kandziora

Science-policy advisor

Jella.Kandziora@jpi-oceans.eu
JPI Oceans Secretariat

As economist and environmental engineer Jella Kandziora has a strong focus on pollutants in aquatic environments. She is the main contact point for the Joint Action Ecological Aspects of Microplastics and the ERA-Net Cofund AquaticPollutants. She is also involved in the Joint Action Munition in the Sea, Underwater Noise and the Strategic Engagement European Ocean Observing System. Prior to joining JPI Oceans she did her PhD in international economics and worked for Project Management Juelich where she administered national and international programmes in the field of sustainable economy on behalf of various ministries in Germany.

Linked Joint Actions

Aquatic Pollutants

In an unprecedented collaboration, the three JPIs on Water, Oceans and Antimicrobial Resistance, together with European Commission aim to tackle one of the most pressing issues facing society – the presence of pollutants and pathogens in water resources.

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Blue Bioeconomy

The BlueBio ERA-NET Cofund aimed to strengthen Europe’s position in the blue bioeconomy. It consisted of 30 partners from 17 countries, and launched a total of four calls funding 49 projects. Since 2024, JPI Oceans is following up the funded projects and activities.

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Underwater Noise in the Marine Environment

The Joint Action Underwater Noise in the Marine Environment aims to decrease the high level of uncertainty about the impact of noise through the promotion of specific lines of scientific research.

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Ecological Aspects of Microplastics

The Joint Action Ecological Aspects of Microplastics was launched as one of JPI Oceans’ pilot activities, to study the sources, distribution and impact of microplastics in the marine environment.

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Munition in the Sea

The Knowledge Hub on Munition in the Sea constituted a multi-national expert group which assessed risks, defined priorities and suggested intervention options concerning legacy munitions in the marine environment, resulting in the launch of an information portal on munition in the sea in 2024.

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Changing Marine Lightscapes

The Joint Action on Changing Marine Lightscapes seeks to enhance knowledge and understanding of how marine lightscapes are changing through artificial light and turbidity, respectively, the drivers of change, the impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems, and how to manage these changes.

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Linked Strategic Engagements

European Ocean Observing System

The European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) framework promotes ocean observing in Europe by means of collaboration, coordination and integration among the relevant key people, institutions and facilities. JPI Oceans chairs the EOOS framework’s Resource Forum and has initiated a process to create National Charts on Ocean Observing and Monitoring in Europe.

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Advance Marine Research Infrastructures Together (AMRIT)

AMRIT aims to enhance ocean research infrastructures and establish a sustainable European Ocean Observing System (EOOS) through collaborative innovation and coordination.

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MMinE-SwEEPER: Munitions Mitigation and Environmental Safety in European Waters

The Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Action addresses the broad and complex challenges of munition in the sea and its mitigation.

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