Contribute your perspective and help us shape the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the Blue Economy partnership. The consultation will run until 16 December.

Do you have a project in mind to raise awareness of consumers on sustainable seafood or an innovative business plan to use marine resources sustainably? Or something completely different that you think has the potential to change things? We welcome applications from anyone involved or interested in the sustainable use of marine resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and jobs while preserving the health of marine ecosystems.

In a virtual workshop held on Wednesday 21, October 2020, in the frame of the 18th European Week of Regions and Cities, the participants had the opportunity to be informed on the revised Atlantic Action plan, which the European Commission adopted on 23 July in 2020.

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.