Workshop : WP2 Expert engagement

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WP2 team

Workshop : WP2 Expert engagement

MaCoBioS – WP2 EXPERT-ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP

March 2021, Virtual workshop:

Design of the expert-based multi-risk assessment framework – MRAF underpinning cumulative impact appraisal in MCEs”
WP2 – T2.1 Risk and adaptation of marine coastal socio-ecological systems




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