translates scientific evidence into operational guidance for Member States, marine managers and practitioners The LIFE-MAPPER Manual (Feb 2028) The definitive EU-level reference guide. It integrates fragmented data, methodologies, and best practices into a single comprehensive document for mapping, assessment, and restoration Knowledge Platform & Geoportal (Nov 2026) An open-access, interactive hub designed to support knowledge exchange and evidence-based decision-making. It will remain online for at least five years after the project ends to ensure longterm legacy
• Oct 2026: Habitat Mapping – State of Play (D2.1) • Apr 2027: Release of Mapping Technologies (D2.2) and Condition Indicators aligned with GES (D2.4) • Apr 2027: Critical Gap Analysis on data collection (D8.1) • Oct 2027: Methodology for Favourable Reference Areas (D2.5)
From theory to on-the-ground action • Dec 2026: Systematic Review of restoration measures (D3.1) • Apr 2027: Revised and optimized Restoration Protocols (D3.2) • Oct 2027: Evaluation of Upscaling Potential (D3.3)
Ensuring financial viability for restoration projects: • Oct 2027: Habitat-specific cost estimates (D2.3) and the Cost Analysis Guide (D4.3)
Strategic tools for policymakers: • Dec 2027: Guidelines for Spatial Prioritisation and integration into MSP (Maritime Spatial Planning) (D5.1/D5.2) • Apr 2028: Feasibility Support Document (D8.2), validated by commissions
• Nov 2026: Launch of the Knowledge Platform (D7.3) • Feb 2028: Release of the LIFE-MAPPER Manual (D6.1) • Apr 2028: Replicability Guidelines & Final Synthesis (D6.2/D6.3)