EUSBSR Annual Forum 2024
2024-10-30 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Visby, Sweden, Visby, Sweden
The EUSBSR Annual Forum will take place in Visby, Sweden 30-31 October 2024. SUBMARINER will be organising a workshop with the project RoundGoby on how to promote low-impact coastal fisheries on the sub-regional level in the Baltic Sea Region.

Strong Winds, Thriving Seas
2024-10-30 10:00 - 18:00 | Maison de la Poste, 7 Rue Picard, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Reaching the EU’s offshore wind and grid ambitions should be viewed as an opportunity to create a new normal where biodiversity protection and restoration is pursued side-by-side with infrastructure deployment. But how do we turn these ambitions into tangible actions?

The Renewables Grid Initiative, WindEurope, and the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature (OCEaN) will address this question at our conference ‘Strong Winds, Thriving Seas’ and warmly invite you to join us! Throughout the day, we’ll spotlight leading experts working on a nature- and people-positive offshore energy transition and allow participants to explore a solutions-oriented fair, hear priorities from the next generation of European decision makers, and pose their own policy asks. All of this will be complemented by highlights from OCEaN’s work across European sea basins. Since 2020, OCEaN’s diverse Members – representing wind developers, transmission system operators, and NGOs across two Coalitions in the Mediterranean and North and Baltic Seas – have been engaged in key dialogues to advance offshore wind and nature objectives in harmony.

Webinar: Blue Economy Entrepreneurship in the European Seaweed Industry
2024-10-31 09:00 - 11:45
Are you choosing your career path and are interested in the seaweed industry, or a young entrepreneur looking at new possibilities and markets?

EU4Algae WG7 (Youth & Entrepreneurship) and SeaMark invites you to a webinar about entrepreneurship in the seaweed sector, looking at examples from the SeaMark project and various ongoing initiatives to support young entrepreneurs in business or product development.

We will get to learn about cultivation, valorisation and product development, marketing strategies and business models from people in the industry today, and also get an introduction to some training opportunities and resources that can be helpful. *

The webinar will include some breaks with interactive quizzes, and plenty of time for questions.

We hope to see you online!

Sustainable Ocean Summit & Global Blue Finance Summit 2024
2024-11-05 08:00 - 2024-11-07 17:00 | Fira Barcelona, Av. Joan Carles I, 64, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08908, Spain
Join the World Ocean Council in Barcelona from 5-7 November 2024 for the World Ocean Council’s flagship events, the Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) and the Global Blue Finance Summit (BlueFIN). These events are pivotal gatherings for business and investment leaders dedicated to advancing a sustainable blue economy.

The Sustainable Ocean Summit embodies the comprehensive approach needed to tackle the multifaceted challenges of ocean sustainability, emphasizing cross-sector collaboration, innovative solutions, and active involvement from the private sector.

The Global Blue Finance Summit focuses on fostering cross-sector collaboration, developing innovative financing solutions, and integrating sustainability with economic growth in the blue economy. The summit’s aim to address challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and formulate a cohesive strategy to enhance ocean health and sustainability through effective financial mechanisms.

Joint Algae and Mussels Working Group: Data Availability and Uses
2024-11-06 13:00 - 15:00
Available data serves as the foundation for all innovation and is crucial for sustainable development. It provides insight into the realities we face and is essential for building accurate models and making informed decisions.

While it has been emphasized repeatedly that we need more data, it’s equally important to improve our ability to share this data with others! Services like EMODnet assist organizations in this regard, but data availability remains inconsistent (EU4Algae O1.17).

Data accessibility is particularly vital when discussing ecosystems and biodiversity, as these are complex systems that often involve outdated concepts representing various data states. How can we leverage available data to describe and comprehend trends in biodiversity and ecosystem sustainability, and what specific data are we currently lacking?

Join us for this collaborative session organized by the SUBMARINER Mussel and Algae Working Groups as we explore synergies and address common challenges.

We look forward to your active participation! Please register, and you will receive the Teams link via email.

BlueInvest x EU4Algae E-Pitching Session
2024-11-07 16:00 - 17:00
Building on the success of our previous collaboration, BlueInvest and EU4Algae are thrilled to announce a second e-pitching session, spotlighting the top 5 projects in the algae sector. The pitching projects will be announced in October 2024.

Atlantic & Arctic Lighthouse Weekly Hour S03E02: Pathways to Funding in Blue Economy
2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for an exciting webinar featuring six Blue Economy projects: I3-4-SEAWEED, iMermaid, SUNDANSE, Baltic Muppets, AlgaePROBANOS, ADT4Blue and SHORE.This session will be packed with valuable insights as each project presents their upcoming Open Calls and funding opportunities.

Whether you are a researcher, innovator, entrepreneur, or organisation interested in marine conservation, sustainable seafood, and ocean innovation, this webinar will provide you with direct access to funding options and collaborative opportunities to drive the future of the Blue Economy.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with cutting-edge initiatives that are shaping the sustainability of our oceans!

ESPP workshop on legal aspects of algae grown in wastewater/waste gas/manure-ABPs/food waste
2024-11-13 14:00 - 18:00 | Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Brussels and online, Wed. 13th November 14h – 18h, legal status of boimass produced in wastewater treatment or with waste gas, manure or food waste inputs, and valorisation in fertilisers, feeds and industry. Presentation and discussion of legal analysis prepared for ESPP by Barry Love, Environmental Law Chambers, with user industries, algae production and processing experts, EU and national regulators.

SIG Seaweed 8th Conference in Trondheim
2024-11-14 11:00 - 2024-11-15 13:00 | Kjøpmannsgata 73, Kjøpmannsgata 73, Trondheim, 7010, Norway
SINTEF and NTNU are happy to invite you to SIG Seaweed 8 Conference in Trondheim! Here you will meet leading Norwegian and international experts within seaweed research and hear about the recent research on farming technology and product development.

We hope that you will use this opportunity to learn about the latest seaweed news and network with seaweed enthusiasts from the industry, research, education, governmental and funding bodies with knowledge and competence along the whole seaweed value chain – from farming to end products!

The conference is arranged in close collaboration with the Seaweed Biorefinery Platform Norway (the Seaweed Platform) and The Norwegian Seaweed Centre and is coordinated by SINTEF and NTNU. The Seaweed platform collaborates with Norwegian companies in the seaweed sector and this conference is a main arena to meet, present results from the R&D and discuss further what this growing industry needs.

The conference will also present results from other relevant R&D-projects both in Norway and abroad. This year will also be a great opportunity to meet representatives from the seaweed industry and research in Chile, Denmark and the UK.

The Role of Algae in Replacing Fish-Based Ingredients in Aquafeeds
2024-11-20 14:00 - 16:00
We are very excited to welcome you in the next WG4 workshop with the title: “The Role of Algae in Replacing Fish-Based Ingredients in Aquafeeds”.

The time has come to present the first findings from the “Study to Support Sustainable EU Algae Industry” (DG MARE project) and to validate the results with you!The workshop will take place on 20. November at 14.00-16:00 CET online.It will focus on algae-based feed ingredients as a replacement for fish-based feed ingredients. We warmly welcome both returning participants and newcomers to join us, as we have exciting new content to share.

Preliminary Agenda:14:00 – Welcome– Veramaris on Algae Oil– Study to Support Sustainable EU Algae Industry– Discussions – Open Questions & Wrap-up16:00 – End of meeting

Green transition in Danish marine systems – focus on sustainability and compensation strategies
2024-11-22 08:30 - 16:00 | Roskilde University, Universitetsvej 1, Roskilde, 4000, Denmark
During this event speakers will discuss topics such as compensation strategies in Danish marine systems, conservation and compensation strategies for promoting biodiversity in Danish marine systems, selecting the optimal marine mitigation method: mussels, eelgrass or reefs, and future perspectives for Danish aquaculture.

BlueMissionBANOS Arena 3
2024-11-26 08:00 - 2024-11-27 17:00 | Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Following the success of our second Mission Arena in Riga this April we are delighted to announce that BlueMissionBANOS will be hosting their next Mission Arena in Amsterdam on 26-27 November 2024. This Arena will focus on the North Sea region including the Netherlands, Belgium, western Germany, western Denmark, and northern France. Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most pressing blue economy issues facing the region such as multi-use of space, Mariparks, smart sea and security, marine protection and marine energy production. The event will culminate in the co-creation of a roadmap guiding the region toward achieving the goals of EU Mission Oceans & Waters.
Find more information and register here!

Webinar: Neues Projekt ElbeXtreme
2024-12-05 15:00 - 16:00
Extremereignisse wie Überschwemmungen, Dürren, Hitzewellen und Sturmfluten sind Risikofaktoren für die Bevölkerung, Wirtschaftsstandorte und bedrohen zudem die Küstenökosysteme. Die Häufigkeit und Intensität der Ereignisse nimmt aufgrund des globalen Klimawandels und der zunehmenden Verschlechterung der globalen Ökosystems zu. Nicht nur die die Bevölkerung an den Küsten, sondern auch Gemeinden an Flüssen und Ästuaren sind den neuen Risiken ausgesetzt. Es ist eine Herausforderung, die Auswirkungen und Risiken dieser Extremereignisse zu bewerten und eine wissenschaftlich fundierte Grundlage für die Planung und Umsetzung von Anpassungs- und Abschwächungsmaßnahmen zu schaffen. ElbeXtreme befasst sich mit dieser Fragestellung, indem es in Zusammenarbeit mit Interessengruppen Schwerpunkte für Anpassungs- und Abschwächungsmaßnahmen erarbeitet.

Um unser Projekt öffentlich vorzustellen, freuen wir uns, Sie zu unserem kommenden Webinar am 5. Dezember von 15:00-16:00 Uhr via Zoom einzuladen. Während dieses Webinars werden Sie die Möglichkeit haben, zu erfahren, wie das Projekt funktioniert, welche Forschungsarbeiten durchgeführt werden und wie Sie sich beteiligen können. Darüber hinaus haben Sie die Möglichkeit, sich in einer interaktiven Fragerunde mit dem Projekt auseinanderzusetzen.

EU4Algae Annual Meeting
2024-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Divani Caravel Hotel, Leof. Vasileos Alexandrou 2, Athens, 161 21, Greece
On December 9, 2024, the EU4Algae community will meet in Athens for the third Annual Meeting, just before the AlgaEurope Conference. This event will focus on presenting the main outcomes and activities carried out since the project’s inception.

The third EU4Algae Annual Meeting will be hosted on 9 December in Athens, at the Divani Caravel Hotel, the same venue where the AlgaEurope Conference will be held on the following days.

Join us for this exciting meeting where the consortium will share the main outcomes and activities carried out since the project’s inception in 2022. The event will give general lines and objectives of EU4Algae’s future, and foster stakeholder’s engagement through presentations, discussions, and interactive activities. Highlights include a networking lunch featuring tastings of algae products and an artistic activity with algae-based colouring.

AlgaEurope 2024
2024-12-10 08:00 - 2024-12-12 17:00
AlgaEurope is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialization and interact with over 400 key players from more than 45 countries.

One of the key success factors of AlgaEurope is the close cooperation between EABA – European Algae Biomass Association and DLG Benelux.

The main target of EABA is to act as a catalyst for fostering synergies among scientists, industrialists, and decision-makers in order to promote the development of research, technology, and industrial capacities in the field of Algae. DLG Benelux is part of DLG International: the leading German consulting company of the DLG group for the Agribusiness and Food Industry offering international expertise in setting up trade fairs and providing project management and consultancy services – national and international. Read more about EABA and DLG Benelux. #

Addressing Technology Needs in Processing and Product Development of Marine and Aquatic Biomass
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:30
BlueBioClusters Tech Matchmaking Webinar #2

Are you a technology supplier, a researcher, or a startup or SME working in or exploring developments in the processing of, or product development with, marine and aquatic biomass?

Then join our matchmaking webinar designed to connect technology suppliers with users, and to address critical needs in the blue bio value chains!

Focus Areas

Processing Technologies: Explore innovative methods to optimize efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance sustainability in the processing of marine and aquatic biomass.

Product Development: Discover cutting-edge approaches to create high-value products from marine and aquatic resources, tailored to emerging market demands and sustainability goals.

Why Attend?

Whether you’re a technology supplier looking for users or a company seeking innovative solutions, this event offers a platform to connect, collaborate, and innovate. Our aim for both sessions is to create an engaging and interactive experience that supports participants in connecting directly with technology experts and innovators from across Europe.

Join us to share your challenges, explore tailored solutions, and build valuable partnerships to drive your blue bioeconomy initiatives forward.

For any questions or additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out at media@bluebioclusters.eu.

About the BlueBioClusters Technology Matchmaking Webinar Series

The BlueBioClusters project is excited to launch a two-part webinar series aimed at supporting technology matchmaking and addressing key technology challenges identified through stakeholder interviews and workshops across all our regions.

The first webinar will focus on addressing technology needs in cultivation and harvesting, while the second will examine technology requirements in processing and product development. These events are designed to bring together technology providers, aquaculture professionals, and researchers to collaborate on innovative solutions and foster strategic partnerships.

Nutrient proposals for the new EU Circular Economy Act and the CAP
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2025-01-22 17:00 | Brussels, Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, plans an ambitious EU Circular Economy Act, to follow the second Circular Economy Action Plan (March 2020), replacing this Commission document by a regulatory act. Ms von der Leyen’s mission letter for the new Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, specifies that the new Circular Economy Act should include measures to create market demand for secondary materials and a single market for waste, especially for critical raw materials (phosphate rock is on the EU Critical Raw Material List since 2014, confirmed in the EU Critical Raw Materials Act 2024). ESPP will develop proposals for nutrients in this expected new Act

The Common Agricultural Policy represents over 40% of the EU budget. The current CAP runs from 2023 to 2027. An interim evaluation report is expected in 2025. ESPP will develop proposals for integrating nutrient management (including the Green Deal and UNEP Biodiversity Convention 50% nutrient loss reduction objective) and nutrient recycling into the future CAP revision.

Two day meeting to discuss these two important policies and to develop proposals to input to the European Commission. 21-22 January 2025, Brussels and online.

Nordic Seafood Summit 2025
2025-01-22 08:00 - 2025-01-23 17:00 | Eriksbergshallen, Sjöportsgatan 5, Göteborg, Sweden
The Nordic Seafood Summit is the meeting place for all actors in the seafood industry – from fishermen and growers to wholesalers, processing industry, trade, restaurants, researchers, decision makers and authorities. The event offers unique opportunities for insights into the entire chain’s reality, challenges and opportunities.

Together with our partners and financiers, we are now working on an exciting stage program with side events and matchmaking for 2025.

SUBMARINER Working Group Meeting: Monitoring
2025-01-30 09:00 - 16:00
In this session we target all practitioners in the blue economy and invite you to learn from each other’s industries for best practices and common challenges, cross disciplines and governance levels. Will first explore different aspects of monitoring, such as frameworks, methods, and needs. We also look at some business cases and markets for monitoring. In the afternoon, we focus on technological aspects and development.

Speakers will span over the areas of mussels, algae, and fish, and hopefully we can identify common challenges and realize some cross-sectorial collaborations. A detailed agenda will be sent out to participants closer to the date. This session will take place online.

Webinar: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in algae-based value chains
2025-02-04 14:30 - 16:45
Don’t miss a free webinar about Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in algae-based value chains. Together the four EU-funded algae projects LOCALITY, REALM algae, SeaMark, CIRCALGAE, and AlgaeProBANOS will discuss with LCA experts different methodologies used in process selection in all five projects.

Join online and learn more about the possibilities and the main issues. With this dialogue we aim to foster understanding and collaboration as a first step towards the harmonisation of algae LCA.

SUBMARINER Sustainable Fisheries WG Meeting: Experiences from the RoundGoby test fishing
2025-02-12 10:00 - 12:00
In this session, we’ll look back at RoundGoby test fishing rounds in spring and autumn 2024.

Hear from our participating fishers and scientists on what worked well and what could be improved for the next round in spring 2025. We’ll look at the data collected regarding what methods and gear worked the best and how much round goby was actually caught. Finally, we’ll discuss what needs to change in terms of regulation and economic incentives for fishing to remain viable for small-scale coastal fishers in the future.

Sign up for the event to learn more about fishing round goby and other underutilised fish species and to discuss with different stakeholders what the future looks like for small-scale coastal fisheries in the Baltic Sea Region.

Would you like to present at the WG? Submit your idea here, and we’ll contact you if there are any slots free!

Workshop: Visionen für ein resilientes Elbeästuar – Schlüsselrisiken von Extremereignissen
2025-02-12 10:00 - 16:30 | Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 78, Hamburg, Hamburg, 20359
ElbeXtreme wird drei individuelle Workshops für regionale Akteure organisieren. Gemeinsam möchten wir Visionen für ein widerstandsfähiges Elbeästuar entwickeln und die Schlüsselrisiken durch zunehmende Extremereignisse identifizieren. Extremereignisse wie Überschwemmungen, Dürren oder Sturmfluten gefährden nicht nur unsere Umwelt und Gesellschaft, sondern auch wirtschaftliche Aktivitäten und wichtige Ökosystemfunktionen.

Workshop 1: 12. Februar 2025 | Hamburg

Im ersten Workshop möchten wir:

Visionen für ein resilienteres Elbeästuar entwickeln, die die Bedürfnisse und Werte aller Akteure berücksichtigen.

Die wichtigsten Risiken für Gesellschaft, Ökosysteme und Wirtschaft im Elbeästuar identifizieren und priorisieren.

Ansätze für Anpassungsmaßnahmen und Möglichkeiten zur Risikominderung diskutieren.

Die Ergebnisse des Workshops fließen in die weitere Arbeit des Projekts ein und helfen, konkrete Lösungen für ein nachhaltiges und widerstandsfähiges Elbeästuar zu entwickeln.

Bitte melden Sie sich bis spätestens 5. Februar 2025 verbindlich über das Anmeldeformular an.

Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Für Verpflegung während des Workshops ist gesorgt. Da die Plätze begrenzt sind, bitten wir um eine Absage per E-Mail an elbextreme@sustainable-projects.eu, falls Sie kurzfristig verhindert sein sollten.

Möchten Sie mehr über das Projekt erfahren? Ein einführendes Webinar und eine zusammenfassende Präsentation finden Sie hier.

Blue Biotech for Communities: Global Connections and Local Impact
2025-02-13 11:00 - 12:00
Blue Bio Techpreneurs Webinar Series

Six BBT webinars focus on inspirational front runners, entrepreneurs, case studies and approaches in the blue biotechnology sector. All webinars will focus on real-life experiences and showcase concrete applications and entrepreneurial examples of circular innovations in blue biotech. The role of women entrepreneurs in blue biotech will be highlighted, and one webinar will cover stories from European outermost regions, such as the Azores. If you want to know what it takes to develop a start-up/innovation, the obstacles and the pitfalls, and the inspirational element of going through it, register for this webinar and get to know inspiring people.

Event Overview:

What we choose to do with our time and labour is precious, and many of us aspire to contribute to the wellbeing of our local communities. With its focus on leveraging the potential of marine biological resources, blue biotech is especially well positioned to make a difference. Join us for the next installment of Transferring the Business Gene, the Blue Bio Techpreneurs webinar series, to learn how.

Discover blue biotech ventures acting as a positive force supporting economic development, environmental stewardship and and social cohesion. Hear the stories of those who are acting today for the future of coastal and insular communities and explore how blue careers can be catalysts for positive change.

Register today!

Agenda:

Closing Remarks

Welcome

Round of Speaker Presentations

Roundtable Discussion

Q&A

BBT Project Announcements

1. Alina Tunin-Ley

With a Doctorate in Marine Biology from the Pierre and Marie Curie University, Alina Tunin-Ley is a researcher and Marine Biotechnology Project Leader at CiTEB on Reunion Island. Her work focuses on the valorization of microalgae and the realization of their potential for regional development, in fields as varied as agri-food, biomedical research, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, the environment and the integration of active extracts in industrial products.

CiTEB is a technical, research and development centre for aquatic environments whose activities aim to support the development of the blue economy on Reunion Island, while ensuring that these aquatic environments are better understood in order to better preserve them.

2. Juan Luis Gómez Pinchetti

Juan Luis Gómez Pinchetti, Professor at the ULPGC and researcher in Algal Biotechnology at the Spanish Bank of Algae. With expertise in marine algal cultivation, physiology, and biotechnology, he has pioneered projects on using native macro-, microalgae and cyanobacteria strains for aquaculture, biofuel production, and environmental remediation. His work has extended to optimizing algae-based production systems for high-value compounds, which are beneficial in sectors like health, cosmetics, and nutrition.

The Spanish Bank of Algae (BEA) is an infrastructure of the Universidad of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria managed by the Canarian Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT). Its basic objectives are the isolation, characterization, conservation, supply and development of cultivation techniques and applications of algae (macroalgae, microalgae and cyanobacteria) from a scientific-technological point of view.

Navigating the Energy: Transition strategic goals for resilient and sustainable aquaculture
2025-02-19 13:00 - 17:30 | Hotel NH Brussels EU Berlaymont, Bd Charlemagne 11/19, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
The Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) for the EU Fisheries and Aquaculture sector, under the European Commission (DG MARE), is pleased to invite you to our upcoming workshop, “Navigating the Energy Transition: Strategic Goals for Resilient and Sustainable aquaculture.” This hybrid segment workshop, is designed to inform the development of the energy transition roadmap for the EU aquaculture sector. This workshop aims to comprehensively explore the key challenges in the context of the energy transition and will build on previous ETP sessions and feature case studies to drive informed discussions on the way forward for the energy transition in the sector.

Workshop Focus

This workshop will explore:

Conditions and solutions: Defining the actions and tools required to overcome challenges and ensure steady progress.

Sector contributions: Identifying how the aquaculture sector (inland and offshore) can lead its energy transition until 2050.

Key challenges: Addressing obstacles that may hinder progress towards milestones and understanding their potential impact.

Exploring WaveLinks
2025-03-05 09:30 - 11:00 | Maison Irène et Frédéric Joliot-Curie, 100 Rue du Trône, Brussels, Belgium
We are delighted to invite you to the WaveLinks Workshop, which will take place during European Ocean Week on the 5th of March at the Maison Irène et Frédéric Joliot-Curie (100 Rue du Trône, Brussels, Belgium) from 9:30-11:00am.

During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the innovative WaveLinks platform, which is an application that maps the research and innovation landscape of the Mission Ocean, fosters collaborations between projects and reinforces links between academia, industry and society. The workshop will be an interactive look into the features of the platform and what it can offer to you as a member of an EU-funded project. It will also be an opportunity for you to shape the future of this dynamic platform. You can register for the workshop here.

The workshop agenda is as follows:

09:30 – 09:35 Welcome and Introductions

09:35 – 10:10 Presenting WaveLinks

What kind of data can you find on WaveLinks

How can you explore the data (Dashboard, visualizations)

How to filter the data

10:10 – 10:40 Hands on work on WaveLinks

Find a project based on specific criteria (e.g. use of an engagement method)

Download a section of the data or a chart

Identify an existing solution relevant to a particular topic

10:40 – 11:00 Feedback and Q&A

Connecting the Blue Economy: Dive into BlueBioMatch
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for the first-ever BlueBioMatch webinar, where we’ll guide you through the platform and show you how to connect, collaborate, and grow within the blue bioeconomy community.

Whether you’re a startup, SME, funder, researcher, policymaker, MPA manager, local actor, or part of the creative sector, this webinar will help you navigate key features and maximise networking and business opportunities.

What You’ll Learn:

Create a compelling profile – Stand out and connect with key players in the blue and blue bioeconomy.

Join Working Groups – Engage in discussions, share insights, and stay informed on algae, mussels, fish, blue careers and much more.

Discover and promote events – Stay up to date with your blue sectors and their happenings and share your own.

Explore mentorship opportunities – Find a mentor or become one to support blue innovation.

Showcase your products – Gain visibility for your innovative blue products and technologies and attract potential partners.

Find new opportunities – Access job openings, funding calls, and collaboration prospects in the blue economy.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the platform, connect with like-minded professionals, and grow your blue bioeconomy network!

CrossGov Webinar Series - Towards a Coherent & Cross-Compliant Ocean Governance
2025-03-17 12:00 - 2025-05-14 01:00
Towards a Coherent & Cross-Compliant Ocean Governance is a webinar series showcasing insights on how the EU governs its oceans and seas. Marine governance experts will share their findings, recommendations and tools to advance the alignment of conservation and sustainable development targets in marine policies, supporting the achievement of the Green Deal’s goals.

Find more information and register for one or more webinars individually below.

1. Understanding the ambitions for the European oceans, regulatory realities and the need for policy coherence. 🌊

Date: Monday 17th of March, 11:00-12:00.

Register here

The European Green Deal (and the forthcoming Oceans Pact) set many ambitious goals and targets for the oceans. These need to be implemented and realized within a complex landscape of old and new policies and laws. This webinar sheds light on the diverse set of marine ambitions, the complex regulatory context in which these should be achieved, and the need for more policy coherence to ensure that.

2. Policy coherence in marine governance – How can we comprehensively assess and understand it? 🌊

Date: Thursday 27th of March, 11:00-12:00.

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Policy coherence refers to the extent to which different policies work in concert, reinforcing each other by fostering synergies and mitigating conflict. The lack of coherence can result in sub-optimal trade-offs or incentives that undermine the objectives of other policies. Policy coherence is crucial for the realization of the various high-level ambitions of the Green Deal. It has also been emphasized strongly in the context of the forthcoming Oceans Pact. This webinar provides a deep dive into the concept of policy coherence and clarifies how it can be assessed in the context of marine policies.

3. Evidence-based marine policy making: concepts, challenges, and recommendations 🌊

Date: Thursday 3rd of April, 11:00-12:00

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Science-policy-society interfaces (SPSIs) are interactions between scientists and actors involved in the policy process that allow exchanges, co-evolution, and joint construction of knowledge, therefore enriching decision-making. When optimal, SPSIs ensure sound policy formulation, implementation, and adaptation processes, and can deal with different elements, such as incomplete knowledge, unpredictability, uncertainty, and ambiguity, thus improving coherence and cross-compliance in ocean governance. This webinar, centred on the topic of evidence-based policymaking in the field of marine governance, presents the main conceptual elements of SPSIs functioning, provides examples of current practices, challenges and related recommendations to support effective SPSIs towards reaching EGD objectives.

4. Balancing offshore wind energy expansion and biodiversity protection in the North Sea 🌊

Date: Monday 12th of May, 11:00-12:00.

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The EU’s targets for offshore renewable energy and biodiversity conservation are ambitious, multi-layered, and ultimately interconnected. Offshore wind energy is a key pillar in the EU’s clean energy transition, yet its expansion raises concerns about potential trade-offs with marine biodiversity protection. This webinar will explore governance challenges in aligning offshore wind deployment with conservation objectives. Through expert insights and case study examples, panelists will discuss the current policy landscape, highlight conflicts and synergies, and identify opportunities to enhance coherence between climate and biodiversity goals.

5) Policy coherence from source to sea 🌊

Date: Wednesday 14th of May, 11:00-12:00

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A source-to-sea approach ensures that upstream activities, such as agriculture and industrial processes, are managed to prevent downstream impacts on coastal and marine ecosystems. This session provides insights from three national case studies on how the source-to-sea issue is addressed in the policy and regulatory landscape of Europe. The studies specifically focus on mechanisms to to ensure coherence between WFD and MSFD, two directives for achieving good environmental/ecological status – however with different geographical and thematic focus areas.

The WIN-BIG Mediterranean Event
2025-03-26 00:00 - 2025-03-27 23:59 | Rome, Campidoglio (City Hall) – Sala Protomoteca
The WIN-BIG Mediterranean Event, organised within the framework of 3 WIN-BIG Sea Basin regional events (Mediterranean, Baltic and Atlantic), aims to strengthen links and synergies between women operating in the BuE sector. The goal is to strengthen the presence of women in the blue economy by addressing barriers they face, promoting knowledge transfer and enhancing their role as professionals in the BuE by fostering career opportunities and new formats to climb the EU BuE career ladder. The event will also encourage collaboration with media and policymakers to tackle gender biases and create a welcoming space for everyone to contribute to gender inclusivity in the blue economy. Finally, the event will establish learning labs empowering women in the BuE through targeted capacity-building initiatives to fill skills gaps.

The WIN-BIG Mediterranean Event will take place in Italy, in the city of Rome, and will be held in English.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/win-big-mediterranean-sea-basin-event-tickets-1217931789769?aff=oddtdtcreator

3rd Annual Low Trophic Aquaculture Workshop
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 15:00 | Clarion Hotel Admiral, C. Sundts gate 9, Bergen, Norway
The C-FAARER project is pleased to organize the Norway – Ireland Seaweed Partnering Event, taking place in the first week of April 2025 in Bergen, Norway, as part of the 3rd annual workshop of the Low Trophic Aquaculture (LTA) network. This year’s event, hosted by the Norwegian Seaweed Association and sponsored by the Horizon Europe project C-FAARER and Nofima, features a partnership between the Norwegian and Irish seaweed farming industries. It will bring together industry professionals, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers for interactive sessions, workshops, and farm tours. Irish farmers have the opportunity to compete for a chance to have their travel expenses covered for a stay of either one or two nights. All other Irish farmers are welcome to attend at their own expense, while Norwegian participants are invited to join the workshops and activities to exchange best practices. To enter the competition, Irish farmers can apply here.

13th European Algae Industry Summit
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium
The application of algae has been extensively applied throughout numerous industries including food, cosmetics, biofuels, pharma and nutraceutical. As research and technology continue to advance, the uses of algae are likely to expand further offering sustainable solutions to various global challenges.

ACI’s 13th European Algae Industry Summit will be held on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2025 in Antwerp, Belgium. This event traditionally attracts a diverse range of industry professionals, including those involved in algae production, technology providers, and key players from the food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and aquaculture sectors. The summit also draws investors and venture capitalists evaluating emerging technologies and companies with growth potential, as well as policymakers and regulators shaping frameworks for sustainable development, renewable energy, and environmental protection. Algae product distributors will also be in attendance

Throughout the two-day conference, attendees will benefit from in-depth, informative presentations and discussions covering a broad spectrum of the algae industry. Topics will range from algae cultivation techniques and applications to sustainability benchmarks, market trends, and insights into past, present, and future innovations and research. The Algae Industry Summit is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the most critical aspects of the industry.

In summary, The European Algae Industry Summit that is occurring on the 2nd & 3rd April 2025 is a must attend for anyone involved in the algae looking to stay at the forefront of developments throughout this emerging industry.
