Menu
SRIA_Infographics

Why Black Sea?

The Black Sea, a unique sea basin, rich in biodiversity and heritage, but also where an exceptional combination of natural and human induced stressors co-occur.

Find out more
SRIA_Infographics

Why Black Sea?

The Black Sea, a unique sea basin, rich in biodiversity and heritage, but also where an exceptional combination of natural and human induced stressors co-occur.

Find out more

What We Do

Black Sea
Knowledge Bridge

More
More

Black Sea
Blue Economy

More
More

Key Infrastructures
& Policy Enablers

More
More

Empowered Citizens
& Blue Workforce

More
More

News & Events

Stay up to date on the Black Sea Blue Growth Initiative developments and progress.

Check out our news section for more and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for regular updates!

WhatsApp Görsel 2023-10-06 saat 14.47.33_1218b7a8

Black Sea CONNECT was featured at the International Conference addressing Türkiye’s Contributions to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

On September 26, 2023, the Middle East Technical University (METU) Ankara Campus played host to a significant International Conference, which focused on Türkiye’s contributions to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. This event was orchestrated by the METU Institute of Marine Sciences, the Black Sea CONNECT coordinating institute, in collaboration with […]

WhatsApp Görsel 2023-10-06 saat 14.47.33_1218b7a8

Black Sea CONNECT was featured at the International Conference addressing Türkiye’s Contributions to the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development

On September 26, 2023, the Middle East Technical University (METU) Ankara Campus played host to a significant International Conference, which focused on Türkiye’s contributions to the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. This event was orchestrated by the METU Institute of Marine Sciences, the Black Sea CONNECT coordinating institute, in collaboration with […]

WhatsApp Görsel 2023-08-09 saat 14.04.18

The Final Edition of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Implementation Plan is available!

The Black Sea SRIA Implementation Plan facilitated under the Black Sea CONNECT CSA, aims to set the foundational work to protect the unique habitats of the Black Sea while supporting the development of sea-based sectors, which will then boost the blue economy and help generate more employment. It will direct participants from academia, funding organizations, industry, policy, […]

6a3df6c3-8e21-f578-ec8f-8a59eeb20f47

Black Sea Young Ambassadors Spark a Flourishing Positive Influence

New 15 promising young early career ocean professionals from the Black Sea region have now embarked on the important task of becoming the voice of the Black Sea. The inception of the Black Sea Young Ambassadors Programme in 2020, as part of the Black Sea CONNECT CSA, aimed to unite the region’s youth in shaping […]

bsya news 1

The Black Sea Youth Acts for the Future!

The 1st Cohort of the Black Sea Young Ambassadors conducted various awareness-raising campaigns and outreach activities in their communities. In Romania, Selma Menabit organized workshops and beach activities to raise awareness about Black Sea issues among high school students. In Georgia, Salome Kobaidze organized events to educate and sensitize Georgian youth about the sustainable development […]

Recent Tweets

CONNECT Black Sea Follow

Updates from the #BlueGrowth Initiative for #Research & #Innovation in the #BlackSea, supported by the EU-funded H2020 Black Sea CONNECT CSA

ConnectBlackSea
connectblacksea CONNECT Black Sea @connectblacksea ·
28 Nov

Are you working on innovative solutions for challenges of #BlackSea?

As part of @ARSINOE_EU's call for innovation tenders, @METU_IMS brings in cash support for cutting-edge initiatives to drive implementation of #SRIA

Deadline: 8 Jan 2024
Read More➡ https://arsinoe-project.eu/open-calls-2/

Reply on Twitter 1729451616934228126 Retweet on Twitter 1729451616934228126 1 Like on Twitter 1729451616934228126 7 Twitter 1729451616934228126
connectblacksea CONNECT Black Sea @connectblacksea ·
24 Nov

As scientific pillar of CMA, #BlackSea SRIA Operational Network of Funders meeting also took place during #BlackSeaCMA2023 Stakeholders Conference.

Following discussions on #BlueEconomy in #BlackSea, ONF representatives convened to drive strategic joint actions to implement SRIA

2

Reply on Twitter 1727954324783812618 Retweet on Twitter 1727954324783812618 2 Like on Twitter 1727954324783812618 6 Twitter 1727954324783812618
Load More

Outreach

Learn more about Black Sea Connect

Find out how the initiative will enhance awareness, understanding, and participation of all stakeholders, including increasing the public’s awareness on Black Sea issues.

Black Sea Young Ambassadors

Meet the Black Sea Young Ambassadors!

Newsletter

Check what we are up to in the Blue Economy Newsletter! 

Connect To Black Sea Logo_WEB

Get Involved

Get notified with the next updates