Ecosystem Approach Tools and Frameworks

The next sections discuss several Ecosystem Approach tools and frameworks and indicate whether blue bioeconomy companies can directly apply them or have to rely on external consultants or university guidance. The booklet “Case studies on Ecosystem Approach in Blue Bio Economy” showcases companies using an EA framework or Ecosystem Services Valorisation tool and how it has […]

EA Policy Process Concept 

A conceptualised policy process (Figure 1) is proposed to guide policymakers. This process is designed as a circular framework that can be iteratively refined to enhance the effectiveness of EA plans over time. It consists of five main steps, preceded by a preparation phase.  1. Preparation Phase  The preparation phase is critical for structuring the […]

Project Partner Meeting in Porto

Project Partner Meeting in Porto | March 2023 The 2nd BlueBioClusters Project Partners Meeting was a great success! We reunited in Porto, Portugal, with our partners representing SUBMARINER Network for Blue Growth EEIG, Pôle Mer Bretagne Atlantique, Tartu Biotechnology Park, Klaipeda University, University of Tartu, Blauwe Cluster (Blue Cluster) vzw, Iceland Ocean Cluster, Asociacija Klaipėdos […]

Project Kick-off

BlueBioClusters Kick off 04.-05.10.22 New blue bioeconomy communities in Portugal, fresh local fish for the internal market in Lithuania, a thriving aquaculture scene in Belgium, innovative algae and fish industries in Norway, Sweden and Estonia…are we dreaming? No, just planning for the next 3 years! During the BlueBioClusters Kick-off workshop, we had an imaginary tour […]