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Atlantic Success Story: Aquawind project

AquaWind is a European project, funded by the EMFAF programme, which aims to achieve a practical demonstration of a multi-use (MU) integrated solution offshore renewable energy and aquaculture thanks to the efforts of a multidisciplinary stakeholders’ consortia including R&D centres, companies, a regional authority, and a maritime cluster from three EU members states (FR, ES, PT) in the Atlantic basin...

2024 Implementation Report

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Welcome to the 2024 Implementation Report of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0

In 2024, France chaired the Atlantic Strategic Committee (ASC) in accordance with the rotating presidency between the EU Member States of the Atlantic Maritime Strategy. The Atlantic area accounts for more than a third of the gross added value of the EU's blue economy, and the Atlantic Member...

The New Presidency: Remarks by the Irish Presidency of the EU Atlantic Strategy for 2025

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It is a great honor for Ireland to assume the Presidency of the EU Atlantic Strategy for 2025. As custodians of this important initiative, our Presidency will be guided by the principles of collaboration and community.  We are committed to continuing the spirit of inclusivity within our sea basin strategy, to support the Atlantic region as a sustainable, resilient, and...

BlueBioTechpreneurs: WaveMakers • Early Careers Exchange & Talent Hub

The BlueBioTechpreneurs project has launched a dedicated student community group on BlueBioMatch – the blue bioeconomy hub. The group, called WaveMakers • Early Careers Exchange & Talent Hub, can be found on the registration page of BlueBioMatch under How to register | BlueBioMatch.

Who can join?
While the project primarily focuses on the Atlantic, Baltic, North Sea, and ORs, this...

Atlantic-WestMED National Event 2024 | Digital Transformation and Sustainable Blue Economy: Strategic Cooperation for Innovation outcomes

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The Portuguese Atlantic-WestMED Sea Basin Strategy national event took place on December 16, 2024, at the Hydrographic Institute in Lisbon and online. It brought together more than 60 participants from public and private sectors who joined in person and online.

The event focused on fostering innovation, promoting sustainability, and enhancing interregional collaboration across maritime sectors, bringing together experts and policymakers...

THE REPORT | Atlantic Stakeholders Platform Conference 2024

The Atlantic Stakeholders Platform Conference 2024 REPORT is out!

The 2024 edition of the Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference (ASPC2024) took place in Bordeaux, France 21st  and 22nd November 2024. The theme of this year’s conference was “Towards a sustainable and cooperative blue future”.

The conference was held as a hybrid event with physical and online participation and brought...

Atlantic Project Awards Winners 2024

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The Atlantic Project Awards 2024 ceremony was held during the 11th Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference in Bordeaux on November 22, 2024. These prestigious awards, presented by the Atlantic Steering Committee members and the European Commission, celebrate outstanding success stories achieved by projects within the geographical area covered by the Atlantic Strategy.

The winners of the 2024 awards in each category...

3rd ASC meeting - outcomes

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The 3rd ASC (Atlantic Steering Committee) Meeting, held under the French Presidency, took place on October 17th in Brest. The meeting was attended both in person and remotely by Committee members and guests.

The agenda was robust, with interventions aimed at finding collaborative strategies and initiatives for the Atlantic region's maritime domain. The main topics discussed, focusing on Pillar...