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MEDNEWS 4/2024

Investments in the blue economy are increasing

The BlueInvest Investor Report 2024 shows a remarkable increase in blue economy investments in recent years.Findings show that an investment ecosystem to support blue economy innovation is taking shape, and the BlueInvest initiative has been a driving force behind this change

Working Paper on the Contribution of Circular Economy to Climate Action

This report explores the value of Circular Economy (CE) and Sustainable Business Models (SBM) in the Mediterranean region in terms of climate change mitigation (CCM). The report endeavours to offer practical insights and strategies to businesses and policymakers, aimed at fostering the widespread adoption and implementation of CE

Register now for the European Maritime Day 2024

The 2024 edition of the European Maritime Day will take place in Svendborg, Denmark, on 30-31 May as a physical event*, at the SIMAC Academy- Svendborg International Maritime Academy. The application for the participants is now open and will close on 10 May 2024

JPI Oceans Strategic Navigation Forum

A landmark event endorsed by the Belgian presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Strategic Navigation Forum is set to convene on 11 June in Brussels. This high-level gathering aims to pioneer discussions on the future of marine and maritime research and innovation, looking beyond 2025

Zoom On special collection “Environmentally hamrful subsidies”

Environmentally hamrful subsidies constitute a major global concern, affecting the earth ecological balance. Plan Bleu is launching a special “Zoom On” collection dedicated to environmentally harmful subsidies. Eight “Policy Papers” are currently supported by Plan Bleu and will be published later in 2024. Each paper will be succinctly presented in this series of 2-Pagers

Kick off Natour4CChange

Plan Bleu took part in the launch of the Interreg Euro-MED  project, NaTour4CChange.

This project, which began on January 1, 2024, and will continue until June 30, 2026, aims to strengthen sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean basin. For this purpose, the project focuses on adaptation to climate change and disaster risk prevention, resilience, taking into account ecosystem-based approaches

On 15/04 #TasteTheOcean returns with a cooking competition!

From 15 to 29 April 2024, we invite you to join the #TasteTheOceanContest, our EU-wide cooking competition celebrating the simplicity and flavours of seafood dishes.

Since 2021, we have been working with celebrity chefs from across the EU to develop unique recipes using sustainable seafood with the #TasteTheOcean campaign. Now, it is the turn of EU citizens to become the chefs and battle in the kitchen with the #TasteTheOceanContest

Kick off ARTEMIS Project

Plan Bleu is pleased to announce the launch of ARTEMIS, an ambitious project co-funded by the Interreg Euro-MED Program , dedicated to the restoration of Posidonia seagrass meadows in the Mediterranean Sea.

This project brings together 10 partners and 3 associated partners, providing crucial multidisciplinary expertise for its success. ARTEMIS runs from January 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026

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