Sustainability
Ocean sustainability is not just an environmental commitment — it is a strategic driver of competitiveness, resilience and quality of life in the Algarve. At OMA, we turn scientific knowledge into decisions, action and measurable results.
Relevance
The Algarve is a coastal region where the ocean is a real asset: it supports tourism, local economies, cultural identity and community safety.
At the same time, pressure is rising: climate change, coastal erosion, biodiversity loss, pollution and intensive resource use.
Responding requires more than good intentions: it takes strategy, cooperation and applied science.
Why this matters for organisations
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Reduces operational and reputational risk
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Anticipates ESG and reporting expectations
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Protects natural capital that sustains business (beaches, ecosystems, environmental quality)
Value
Sustainability creates value when it is implemented well, when it improves performance, strengthens trust and delivers real impact.
At OMA, sustainability translates into:
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Efficiency and cost reduction (energy, water, waste, operations)
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Resilience and risk management (coastal adaptation, nature-based solutions, prevention)
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Differentiation and reputation (credible, evidence-based communication)
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Partnership and funding readiness (projects with clear metrics and reportable outcomes)
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People and place engagement (collaboration, citizen science, capacity-building)
The goal is simple: a healthier ocean and a stronger coastal economy at the same time.
Data
Without data, sustainability becomes opinion. With data, it becomes management.
OMA supports decision-making with scientific evidence through:
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Environmental monitoring and indicators (e.g., ecological quality, biodiversity, human pressures)
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Performance and impact metrics for initiatives and projects (clear KPIs)
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Reports and traceable outputs to support ESG commitments (internal and external)
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Science-to-action translation: from diagnosis to plan, from plan to results
What we deliver (examples)
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Baseline assessment (starting point)
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Indicators and targets tailored to your context
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Tracking and evidence of impact (results, improvements, lessons learned)
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Want to turn sustainability into measurable impact?
info@oma-ccmar.eu
