Blue Economy will be the focus of the event to be held in Rome on the 4th of October (from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm) and organized by the Lazio Region, vice-president of the National Committee for the ENI CBC MED Programme, within the framework of the “Complementary Operational Program for the National Governance of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes 2014-2020” (PAC ETC). It will be an opportunity to highlight issues related to the increasingly worrying effects of climate change and the current environmental emergency, and the importance of biodiversity protection and ecological transition with the aim of strengthening resilience and sustainability across the Mediterranean. 

Particular attention will be given to the blue economy and marine ecosystems sectors, which will be analyzed at various levels with reference to the development of a sustainable economy and through the thematic priorities of the ENI CBC MED Programme. To this end, the Italian beneficiaries of various standard and strategic projects (COMMON, MedArtSal, FISH MED NET, TECHLOG, MYSEA, HELIOS, YEP MED) are expected to participate and deliver speeches on key topics linked to the environment, biodiversity, economic clusters, fishing and aquaculture, technology transfer and development of professional skills and competences among the younger generation. 

The topic of Blue Economy will also be dealt with in relation to the European Union policies, from experiences and strategies already in place in the Mediterranean region and within the framework of the upcoming NEXT MED 2021-2027 Programme. 

The event is organized in collaboration with the Apulia Region, National Contact Point and co-President of the National Committee ENI CBC MED.

Participation (from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm) is possible onsite (Roma - Sede Regione Lazio, Sala Tirreno - Palazzina C, II Piano - Piazza Oderico da Pordenone, 15) or online. Register now and no later than Thursday, 29th of September 2022.

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