Our Tools
ACTNOW develops fit-for-purpose, complementary tools that translate complex evidence on climate change, cumulative pressures and biodiversity into ready-to-use instruments for marine policy and management.
Used individually or in combination within its co-developed Biodiversity Risk Framework, they bring together evidence on biodiversity status, cumulative pressures and future scenarios to help decision-makers assess risks, explore management options and support context-specific action.
ASPACE (Assisted Spatial Prioritisation Addressing Climate Effects)
An interactive spatial-planning tool for identifying climate-resilient areas and comparing alternative uses of marine space. It supports climate-smart marine spatial planning, MPA design and sustainable ocean planning.
Developed by the scientific team led by Ana M. Queirós and Liz Talbot (Plymouth Marine Laboratory)
Cumulative Biodiversity Risk Assessment Tool
An online tool that estimates the cumulative risk of biodiversity loss across marine species groups under multiple stressors and future scenarios. It helps identify vulnerabilities and prioritise adaptation and conservation action.
Developed by the scientific team led by Juan Bueno Pardo and Elena Ojea (University of Vigo)
ACTNOW Decision-Support Tool
An interactive platform for exploring how climate change, cumulative pressures and management options may affect marine biodiversity, ecosystem resilience and the benefits healthy seas provide. It supports context-specific, evidence-based decisions.
Developed by the scientific team led by Thorsten Blenckner (Stockholm University)