Recognising the shift to creating a sustainable blue economy will rely on even closer engagement with stakeholders, from businesses large and small to local groups, to young people passionate about the health of our ocean and the public, the European Commission established the European Blue Forum in March 2023. Its goal is to contribute to global reflections about the seas and to help stakeholders identify solutions together to overcome these challenges. As part of the European Blue Forum, we are creating a community of different users of the sea passionate and committed to working together to achieve bold and tangible results in terms of nature protection and the fight against climate change. If you want to be part of shaping Europe’s “Sustainable Blue Economy” and to have your voice heard, then we have a space available for you!
Event
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual two-day event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The 2023 edition of EMD is taking place physically on 24-25 May in Brest (FR). CINEA will participate with a joint EU stand, where project beneficiaries will present their innovative results, a workshop and three pitching sessions. CINEA will also participate in two other important events during the same week: The ITS European Congress in Lisbon – sharing a stand with DG MOVE, and the C4E Forum 2023 in Slovakia - with CINEA’s stand.
The European Maritime Day is the place where ‘Ocean Leaders Meet’. This year’s edition takes place in Brest, France on 24 and 25 May. CINEA is participating with a joint stand, a workshop, three pitching sessions and 14 projects showcasing their innovative solutions in the blue economy.
On 13 June 2023, the European Commission invites you to a hybrid stakeholder consultation event. Stay updated on the Innovation Fund progress and share your views on future calls for proposals, following the revision of the EU ETS Directive. Join us and contribute to the design of the 2023 call for proposals.
Mark your calendars! Join us on 4 and 5 July 2023 for an exclusive event co-organised by CINEA and DG CLIMA. Discover insider tips and tricks to submit a winning application for the Innovation Fund third small-scale call. Don't miss this opportunity.
The LIFE Citizens’ Prize allows you to vote for your preferred candidate among the 9 LIFE Awards finalists. Discover the stories and vote for your favourite LIFE project! The winners will be revealed at the LIFE Awards Ceremony in Brussels on 6 June.
On 1 June 2023, CINEA will hold a specific information session on the LIFE 2023 Call for proposals on the Clean Energy Transition. You will be able to learn about how to prepare an application and what makes an excellent proposal.
The European Sustainable Energy Week is taking place on 20-22 June. Within the 60+ sessions at the Policy Conference, CINEA is proposing a large programme of debates and talks including:
- "Decarbonising the EU’s building stock: addressing the skills gap"
- "Career opportunities in the energy transition: the skills you need for the green economy"
- "Smart electricity grids: supporting RES integration and the clean energy transition"
The high-level conference, 'Joining Forces for the Energy Transition in EU Fisheries and Aquaculture', will launch the process of establishing the new Energy Transition Partnership in the sector. It will be a day marked by panel discussions, pitches and networking. Register before June 2.
The European Blue forum is an exciting new initiative by the European Commission to form a pan-European stakeholder group to identify innovative solutions to deliver bold and ambitious change, bringing real benefits to people and communities . Influence the future of Europe's Blue Economy. Sign up for their launch event in Brest (interpretation in EN et FR)
The WestMED National Hub Italy will be active with two workshops at SEAFUTURE, Italy's largest event on the Blue Economy. This year's focus will be on maritime clusters. In the morning the achievements and the road ahead of the WestMED Maritime Clusters Alliance will be highlighted: both North-South and South-South. In the afternoon the focus will be on the synergies between Italy and Portugal, taking inspiration from the strong move of Portugal to put the Blue Economy at the center of its national development strategies while Italy prepares its National Plan of the Sea.
If you are at the EMD in Brest - be sure to visit this decarbonisation workshop. Unique perspectives on synergies between the EU Sea Basins, organised by the EU Sea Basin Assistance Mechanism, covering the Atlantic, the WestMED and the Black Sea
The European Year of Skills puts skills centre-stage by showcasing skills development opportunities and activities across Europe, by fostering easier recognition of qualifications across borders, by bringing organisations and people together to share their experiences and insights, and setting out how EU initiatives and funding possibilities can help. Events and awareness-raising campaigns will happen across the EU. Get inspired, get involved, get skilled
Join us for the EU Open Doors on Saturday 6 May (10:00-18:00) in the Berlaymont building. CINEA will be taking part in the celebrations along with colleagues from a number of other DGs and Agencies in the Green Village. Three of our projects have been selected to showcase activities at the joint RTD-led stand focused on the EU Missions.
Active cooperation between the North and the Baltic Sea practitioners - eMSP NBSR project. Check out all the events planned for May, June and September.
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CINEA and many of our projects will be well represented in this year’s EUCAD event in Brussels. Organised by DG RTD and the European Partnership on Connected, Cooperative and Automated Mobility (CCAM), the event will explore the latest research and policy developments, as well as challenges in CCAM.
The “Circular Talks” series of webinars aims to present and promote the Circular and Consumer Centred Business Model as developed in the framework of DRIVE 0, through the illustration of case studies where specific circular solutions have been applied to implement deep renovation.
The LIFE Programme is organising a platform meeting on the benefits of peatland restoration for Europe - to understand how to improve the outlook for Europe's peatlands.