Meet the Board

WISE Board

The Weaving Innovations for Sustained Ecosystems (WISE) Board

Highest Qualification
PhD in Marine Ecology

Country
Spain

Marine Ecology & Scientific Diplomacy

Biography
Luis Valdés is an internationally recognised marine ecologist with extensive expertise in marine ecology, oceanography, climate science and scientific diplomacy. He served at the Spanish Institute of Oceanography from 1989 to 2008, progressing from Scientific Officer to Director of the Gijón Centre. Throughout his career, he has contributed to marine research, fisheries sustainability and international science-policy initiatives, bringing strategic leadership and scientific excellence to the SEA4FUTURE WISE Board.

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The WISE Board

The Weaving Innovations for Sustained Ecosystems (WISE) Board is a SEA4FUTURE's strategic advisory board, bringing together up to ten internationally recognised experts to strengthen the project's scientific excellence, stakeholder engagement and real-world impact.

By providing independent advice, facilitating knowledge exchange and connecting the consortium with key end users and decision-makers, the Board supports the co-design, dissemination and uptake of innovative solutions for sustainable Mediterranean fisheries.

Objectives

The WISE Board provides independent strategic advice to strengthen SEA4FUTURE's scientific quality, stakeholder engagement and long-term impact, supporting the successful implementation and uptake of project outcomes.

Scientific Excellence

Bringing together internationally recognised experts in marine ecology, fisheries, governance, conservation and innovation, the Board offers multidisciplinary expertise to guide the project's scientific and technical developments.

Societal Impact

The Board promotes knowledge exchange between science, industry, policymakers and coastal communities, helping ensure that SEA4FUTURE solutions are relevant, applicable and responsive to real societal needs.

Ethics & Inclusion

The WISE Board supports transparent, evidence-based and inclusive decision-making, encouraging collaboration across disciplines, sectors and countries while fostering responsible and sustainable ocean stewardship.