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 […]
In an exhilarating development, the Black Sea CONNECT project has just unveiled its captivating epic-themed short film, leaving audiences in awe. Moreover, another exciting motion graphic production is already in the works and slated for release soon! “The Call of the Black Sea,” an epic-themed short film is a mesmerizing ode to the enchanting Black […]
The two-day summer training focused on science and policy communication has successfully commenced, leaving the Black Sea Young Ambassadors inspired and ready to make a difference in the Black Sea region. Hosted by H2020 BRIDGE-BS and Black Sea CONNECT projects in İstanbul, with a stunning view of the Black Sea, the 2nd Cohort of the […]
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is an annual two-day event where Europe’s maritime community gathered to network, discuss, and outline joint action on maritime affairs and the sustainable blue economy. EMD serves as a meeting place for “Ocean Leaders,” offering an engaging and interactive experience to stay informed about various issues related to the blue economy […]
The bustling AstroFest 2023, held on May 20th, 2023, unveiled an array of captivating exhibits and activities that spanned the cosmos of knowledge. Among the standout attractions was the presence of Black Sea CONNECT at a dedicated booth, where the project took center stage during this year’s edition of the festival. During the event, Black […]
As part of the Dissemination and Outreach activities of the Black Sea CONNECT CSA, the Black Sea Universities Network (BSUN) orchestrated the Mobile Caravan event. The primary objective of this event was to promote the “Blue Economy” strategy, focusing on issues concerning the significance of watercourses, the preservation of marine and coastal environments, as well […]
The regional workshop, titled “Building Black Sea Blue Economy: Partnership and Funding Opportunities,” took place on Wednesday, May 10th. It gathered around 120 participants from 10 countries in the Black Sea region who were keen to explore funding and partnership prospects within the Blue Economy. During the event, attendees were presented with key funding opportunities […]
A groundbreaking gathering of key stakeholders, the IGLO Open event, was held on 5 May 2023 by the Romanian Office for Science and Technology to the EU (ROSTeu).The event witnessed an insightful presentation by Black Sea CONNECT’s Mustafa Yücel and Adrian Stanica. They introduced the highly anticipated Black Sea Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) […]