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The public has an important role to play. Thanks to the rise of mobile broadband, today’s “Mediterraneans” are better informed and more organized than any other generation. Simple purchasing decisions taken at the supermarket and online clicks matter greatly. Businesses spend vast amounts to understand their customers’ preferences in order to tailor products and services accordingly. Observation shows that sustainable options will rise on the market if there is demand for it.

The European Commission is working on the preparation of a new public-private European Partnership for Health Innovation under Horizon Europe, the next Research and Innovation Framework Programme. This partnership would build on the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI) but would significantly expand its scope and partners beyond the pharmaceutical sector to include the medical technology sector and other health-related industries.

The meeting took place in Bucharest as part of the SUST-BLACK conference, where the ”Bucharest Declaration” of the scientific community was issued and the Strategic Research and Innovation agenda for the Black Sea (SRIA) officially launched. The group finalised the SRIA and discussed the avenues for the implementation of the Agenda.