The interaction between science and policy is critical to tackling global challenges and achieving the SDGs. However, the link between knowledge and action is not automatic, and needs to be cultivated, supported and steered to where it is most needed. This self-paced module has been developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat tailored towards Commonwealth government officials and citizens with an interest in building their understanding of how the worlds of marine science and marine policy should interact to bridge the ‘science-policy divide’.

This new self-paced module has been developed by the Commonwealth Secretariat tailored towards Commonwealth government officials and citizens with an interest in learning about the law, policy and management elements that lead to effective compliance in coastal fisheries in our free online course. By completing this course, you will have the opportunity to delve into the range of challenges faced by marine managers, industry and fishing communities to form the basis of an evidence-based approach to coastal enforcement.