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Discover the latest insights from BAF2024, the III Atlantic Forum on the Blue Economy! Held in Baiona, Spain, this event featured top speakers discussing the future of marine renewable energies, tourism, fishing, aquaculture, and marine biotechnology. With over 300 participants, including professionals and students, explore opportunities for a sustainable world. Join us for a glimpse into the blue economy's potential at this groundbreaking event

The first ASC Meeting 2024: Charting a Course for Ocean Governance took place in March! Explore collaborative strategies, key outcomes, and initiatives fostering maritime cooperation in the Atlantic region. From insightful keynote addresses to discussions on promoting ocean literacy and addressing funding gaps, this event charted a course towards sustainable ocean governance within the Atlantic Sea Basin. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover this debate always aiming to pave the way for a synergetic future in the Atlantic and beyond

In 2014, the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) Regulation was adopted, introducing direct funding opportunities through calls for proposals and calls for tenders. Since then, the fund has achieved great results, supporting fisheries science and innovative blue economy solutions for citizens, companies, fishing and coastal communities, and the environment

France assumed the presidency of the Atlantic Strategic Committee, steering the Atlantic towards a sustainable blue future. Under the motto "Navigating towards a sustainable blue future," join the Strategy in promoting inclusiveness, cooperation, and dialogue in the Atlantic basin, by addressing crucial challenges with a joint vision and collaborative solutions. Together, let's chart a course towards a brighter future for the Atlantic

On 16 April 2024, The WestMED Asistance Mechanism organised a side-event at the 9th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece. Attendance to the Conference was by invitation only; extended to representatives from countries, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, academia, philanthropists, and the private sector, all of whom demonstrate a dedicated commitment to the protection of the ocean.

Samir Bachouche (WestMED National Hub Algeria) and Kessar Abderrahmane (ENSSMAL-Algiers) were interviewed by Siham Djebbaron on Algerian national television TV7 - El Maarifa. This 50 minute interview that was aired on 21 April 2024, focused on the blue economy and the role of scientific research. Samir also outlined the history of the WestMED initiative, how cooperation supports the sustainable blue economy in the region and funding opportunities available.

A national stakeholder consultation and validation workshop for Libya's national blue economy strategy was held under the auspices of the African Union from 13 to 15 May 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya. Numerous ministries, the oil sector, the Libyan Ports Authority, the General Secretariat, the National Aquaculture Project in Libya and other sector representatives took part. Leonardo Manzari and Matteo Bocci, both from the WestMED Assistance Mechanism, shared their experiences of developing the sustainable blue economy in Africa and Libya in particular.

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On 16 April 2024, the WestMED Assistance Mechanism organised a side-event at the 9th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in Athens, Greece. Attendance to the Conference was by invitation only; extended to representatives from countries, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, academia, philanthropists, and the private sector, all of whom demonstrate a dedicated commitment to the protection of the ocean.

On 29 April 2024 WestMED’s Aquaculture Technical Group AquaWest organised a meeting with the EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism and the FAO/GFCM with the aim of identifying synergies and intensifying cooperation to drive progress and achieve shared goals.

On April 17, 2024, the workshop ‘Prototypes for the decarbonization of Ports, Fishing and Recreational Vessels‘ took place in Mahón, Menorca. By using the principles of ‘design thinking,’ participants identified and discussed possible prototypes, energy sources, technological solutions, regulatory frameworks, general opportunities and challenges to move towards decarbonization.

Two inspiring cross-border projects turning an invasive species threat into an opportunity with the backing of (EU) policies. Featuring WestMED Award winner 2023 Bleu-Adapt and ARIBiotech.

In the past ten years, the fund has achieved great results, supporting fisheries science and innovative blue economy solutions for citizens, companies, fishing and coastal communities and the environment. This year, CINEA will be celebrating the great achievements of the fund and give extra visibility to the projects funded via several actions.

The EU Sea Basin Strategies will be prominently featured with a high level workshop on the main stage and a workshop on synergies between the Atlantic Action Plan, Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda and the WestMED Initiative

In the past ten years, the fund has achieved great results, supporting fisheries science and innovative blue economy solutions for citizens, companies, fishing and coastal communities and the environment. This year, CINEA will be celebrating the great achievements of the fund and give extra visibility to the projects funded via several actions.

The Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea, in collaboration with the European Commission, held the online event “Navigating Funding Opportunities in the Black Sea Blue Economy” on 8 May. The event featured various funding opportunities for stakeholders in the Black Sea like Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund, HORIZON EUROPE, the EU Mission Restore Our Oceans and Waters, and the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership’s. Moreover the second session consisted of bilateral targeted meetings where potential future applicants presented project ideas relevant to various blue economy topics in the Black Sea region.

The conference is the annual gathering of the Black Sea maritime community. Whether you're an entrepreneur, researcher, representative of civil society, policymaker, or investor, this conference offers you a chance to engage in discussions with regional counterparts and lay the groundwork for future collaboration in common sustainable blue economy endeavors. We look forward to welcoming you on 11-12 September 2024 in Chișinău, Moldova. Agenda, more information, and official registration link will come soon.

CINEA’s football team will participate in the 26th edition of the Schuman Trophy on Sunday, 19 May in Rosières. Our Director, Paloma Aba Garrote, shortly met our players this morning shortly met our players this morning to wish them all the best. All colleagues are invited to support this charity action(link is external) and join our players on Sunday!

The CINEA Green Team and Cycling Group are organising an “e-bike trial session” in the context of Velomai, where you will be able to try other colleagues’ e-bikes to see what new ride may suit you best! Meet them on Tuesday 21 May, 12:30-13:30, at the crossroads of Rue General Henry and Rue Commandante Ponthier, 2 minutes walk from CINEA's premises.

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