Key Infrastructures & Policy Enablers Building of critical support systems and research infrastructures for the benefit of Black Sea communities
Main Goal 1
Developing smart, integrated observing and monitoring systems in support of addressing scientific and socioeconomic challenges of the Black Sea, towards governance for a sustainable ecosystem, mitigation of climate change impacts, and accurate forecasting for adaptive management
Actions
Develop and enhance a network of dedicated Marine Research Infrastructures at the Black Sea, building on existing European and international initiatives, ensuring interaction between the ongoing projects and research activities (Short Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, BSEC, Copernicus, GOOS, IOC-UNESCO, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, Research Infrastructures (such as EMSO-ERIC, DANUBIUS-RI, EURO ARGO-ERIC, JERICO, HYDRALAB, EuroFleets), Private Sector, Research Institutions
Produce, collect and make available compatible high-quality data sets (the FAIR principles and open data access) (Short/Medium Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, NCPs, National Data Centres and Organisations, Regional Data Infrastructures and European Projects (such as Copernicus, EMODNET, SeaDataNet, SeaDataCloud, DANUBIUS-RI, EURO ARGO ERIC, EMSO-ERIC), Research Institutions, Regional and National Authorities
Integrate, strengthen and upgrade monitoring, modelling and forecasting capacities to address societal challenges (Short/Medium Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, BSC, CMEMS, Copernicus, EuroGOOS, National Authorities, Regional and National Forecasting Centres, Regional Forecasters, Research Institutions, Risk Management Agencies
Main Goal 2
Advancing a harmonised set of working methodologies, standards and procedures on all aspects of coastal and marine research
Actions
Develop common monitoring standards and research infrastructures for integrated coastal and marine management in support of policy- and decision makers (Medium Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, BSC, ICES, IMO, Maritime Clusters, MEDCOAST, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, Regional Authorities, Research Institutions
Establish common methodology and transboundary pilot schemes for marine spatial planning at national and regional levels based on ecosystem approach (Short Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, BSC, Local and Regional Authorities, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, MSP Platforms, Research Institutions
Main Goal 3
Developing new marine based technologies by benefiting from the fourth industrial revolution for the Black Sea to promote safe and sustainable economic growth of the marine and maritime sectors, the conservation and valorisation of marine cultural heritage
Actions
Identify and promote key technologies and innovations required for the Black Sea monitoring and research in close interaction with solution providers and best practices (Short/Medium Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, BSEC, CPMR, EuroGOOS, Maritime Clusters, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, National Emergency Agencies, Port Authorities, Private Sector, Research Institutions, SMEs
Support the development of coherent basin-scale programmes for the conservation and valorisation of marine cultural heritage (Long Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
IOC-UNESCO, Media, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, Museums, NGOs, Research Institutions
Main Goal 4
Mechanisms to create, support and promote start-ups oriented towards the circular and blue economy in the Black Sea region
Actions
Enable researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs open and easy access to research infrastructures and networks via the establishment of the Open Transnational Service and Access initiatives (e.g. transnational and virtual access)) (Short/Medium/Long Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, National Authorities and Organisations, Regional Organisations, Research Infrastructures, Research Institutions
Create, integrate and support incubators and techno parks for promoting SMEs, start-ups and innovative businesses for blue economy (Short/Medium/Long Term)
Main Actor(s)-Initiatives
Academia, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, International Organisations Ministries and Related Governmental Agencies, Private Sector, Regional Organisations, Research Institutions, Startup Europe, Venture Capital