Regionalisation of a regenerative Blue Economy for the Mediterranean

Regionalisation of a Regenerative Blue Economy for the Mediterranean brings together European institutions, regional authorities, research organisations and Mediterranean networks to discuss how cooperation and place-based initiatives can support the transition towards a regenerative Blue Economy. The session will showcase experiences linked to the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters”, highlighting the role of regions in fostering collaboration, innovation and stakeholder engagement. Contributions from the European Commission, regional governments, research centres and Mediterranean initiatives will provide insights into ongoing programmes, strategic actions and opportunities for strengthening cooperation across the Mediterranean basin. The event will conclude with reflections on future perspectives for regional engagement within the Mission Ocean and Waters framework.

Program

14.00 Opening and Introduction
A.Tiziana De Nittis, EC Emilia-Romagna Region
Paolo Perrella Festa, DG RTD European Commission

14.20 MISSION OCEAN AND WATERS IN ACTION
Moderator: Francesco Camonita, CRPM

Regional Engagement: BlueMissionMed legacy
Elisa Conti, CNR DSSTTA

Regions with Cooperation Working Arrangements on Mission Ocean and Waters:
Giorgio Occhipinti, Sicily 
Paolo Mancin, Piemonte 
A.Tiziana De Nittis, Emilia-Romagna 

Regional Initiatives under the scope of the Mission Ocean and Waters:
Uros Novak, REMEDIES and REMEDIES 5.0
Davide Poletto, Venice Lagoon Free

Question and Answer

15.00 Programmes and Actions
Moderator: Paolo Guglia, Vice-President CLUSTER BIG

R&I in Mediterranean Blue Economy
Angiolo Boncompagni, Italian Ministry of University and Research - Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership

TASC RESTORE MED
George Petihakis, Institute of Oceanography Hellenic Centre For Marine Research (HCMR): Challenges and Opportunities  

MEDCONNECT
Gotelenne Piaton, Cyprus Maritime and Maritime Institute CMMI

Regions and Local Authorities Driving the UfM Sustainable Blue Economy Agenda and Roadmap
Alessandra Sensi, UfM

Conclusion and Final Remarks
Elisabetta Balzi, Mission Ocean, Active Senior - European Commission (DG Research, DG MARE, DG REGIO)