SUBMON launches BLUE CONNECT activities in L’Albera Demo Site
A few days ago, SUBMON began its activities at L’Albera demo site with a public event at the Casa de Cultura in Llançà. The gathering served as an opportunity to introduce the BLUE CONNECT project and it brought together local residents, conservation enthusiasts, and marine professionals to learn about the project’s goals and explore ways to contribute to the conservation of their marine environment.
Get to know our Demo Site L’Albera!
L’Albera demo site, located along the coves of Canyelles and el Rastell in Llançà, covers part of the small marine area of the Natura 2000 site ES5120014-L’Albera, a designated Special Conservation Area (SCA) that includes both terrestrial and marine environments.
Local Stakeholder Working Groups Established: A Key Milestone for BLUE CONNECT
We are very glad to announce a significant milestone in the BLUE CONNECT project: the successful establishment of Local Stakeholder Working Groups (LSWGs) across the 12 Demonstration Sites (DS). This achievement was met in December 2024 and marks a pivotal step in fostering collaboration and building the foundation for effective site management and conservation.
Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Collaborative Pathways at the Blue Mission Arena
On November 27, 2024, the vibrant Blue Mission Arena in Amsterdam became a hub for productive and forward looking discussions on marine conservation. The session, titled “Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Marine Conservation Management, Financing, and Beyond,” brought together an impressive array of participants, including research institutions, industry leaders, and policymakers from across Europe—especially from the North Sea Region. The session brought in knowledge gained from the MSP4BIO and BLUE4ALL Projects that BLUE CONNECT will profit from and build upon.
Connecting Seas: Fostering Collaboration and Innovation in Marine Protected Areas at Mission Arena 3
On November 26th, 2024, during the 3rd Mission Arena in Amsterdam, the panel session “Connecting Seas: Cooperation and Tools for EU Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)” brought together leading voices from EU-funded projects to address critical challenges and opportunities in marine conservation. This session united representatives from BioProtect, BLUE4ALL, MSP4BIO, Blue Connect, and MPA Europe. Each project showcased groundbreaking tools and methodologies designed to safeguard marine biodiversity while fostering sustainable governance and stakeholder collaboration.
Call for applications to support the protection and restoration of biodiversity 🐬
The BioProtect project is seeking 5 regions to receive grants of up to 100.000 EUR each and technical support to implement and enhance Area-Based Management tools developed by the BioProtect project and tested in the demonstration sites.
3rd EU Blue Parks Community workshop – ‘Strengthening the EU Blue Parks Community’
The third EU Blue Parks Community workshop ‘Strengthening the EU Blue Parks Community’ will be held online on 12 November 2024 at 10:00h CET.
Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Marine Conservation Management, Financing and Beyond
Effective stakeholder engagement is essential for sustainable marine management and policy implementation. This workshop will explore innovative projects in the North Sea region, focusing on how inclusive approaches and sustainable business opportunities can enhance marine conservation efforts.
Leading the Way: Marine nature restoration advancements, challenges and needs in the North Sea region
The Nature Restoration Law sets bold and ambitious goals for restoring ecosystems across the EU. The workshop will support discussions on shaping further the marine nature restoration in the region.
Cooperation and tools for EU MPAs
A unique opportunity for exploring what tools 5 projects are developing for MPA managers and how they can combine efforts.