The collaborative case study “Implementing Regional Blue Economy Research and Innovation Strategies” has been published in Frontiers in Marine Science.Authored by experts from Black Sea CONNECT and partner institutions including METU-IMS, GeoEcoMar, NIMRD, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, UkrSCES, Ion Creangă Pedagogical State University, and IO-BAS, the article provides an in-depth exploration of the Black […]
The Black Sea CONNECT, coordinated by METU, has been recognized with the Turkish Council of Higher Education (YÖK) Excellence Award in the “International Cooperation” category! This prestigious recognition was presented at the opening ceremony of the 2024-2025 Higher Education Academic Year, attended by Türkiye’s President, the President of YÖK, senior officials, ministers, ambassadors, and esteemed […]
The Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference 2024, held on 11-12 September in Moldova, showcased groundbreaking advancements and collaborations in the region’s maritime and blue economy sectors. The event brought together key figures from across the Black Sea region, including policymakers, blue economy sector representatives, and researchers working towards a sustainable future for the […]
On March 14, 2024, the Offshore Wind Energy Association (DURED) of Türkiye, in collaboration with the BRIDGE-BS project, hosted a compelling online event aimed at fostering synergies with the BLOW Project, with the goal of facilitating potential collaborations for the future of renewable energy in the Black Sea region. While exploring the Black Sea’s floating […]
As early career ocean professionals from the Black Sea countries, Black Sea Young Ambassadors are actively contributing to facilitate the Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda Implementation Plan while enhancing global awareness of the Black Sea through their impactful research endeavors.Most recently, Marika Makharadze and Tatiana Sitchinava, Young Ambassadors from Georgia, showcased their commitment […]
The Black Sea Common Maritime Agenda Stakeholder Conference 2023 is set to take place on 22-23 November in Bucharest, under the auspices of the CMA Romanian coordination. It sets out to be a pivotal event for all stakeholders interested in the region’s sustainable blue economy development and competitiveness. The conference aims to bring together voices […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]