FISHINN’s Post

🌊 Exciting News! 🌊 We’re delighted to announce that the BOUTCAR Project has been featured in the latest edition of Revista de Ordenación del Sector Marítimo (ISSN 3020-3821, Volume 2, Number 2, 2024). The article, titled "Innovative Projects in the Blue Sector: Driving Sustainability and Economic Development of Marine Resources", showcases BOUTCAR’s role in tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing the blue economy today, including generational renewal, sustainable resource management, and advanced education. So, what is BOUTCAR? It’s a groundbreaking partnership bringing together top organisations, associations, and universities from across Europe. Together, we’re designing training pathways to equip professionals with the skills they need to champion sustainable growth in fisheries and aquaculture— two crucial sectors for the future of the blue economy. With tailored initiatives for both the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions, BOUTCAR is helping to ensure that coastal communities not only survive but thrive. From sustainable aquaculture practices to connecting ports with greener infrastructure, we’re driving innovation and resilience in this vital sector. We’re proud to see our work recognised alongside other incredible initiatives in the blue sector. Thank you to the Revista de Ordenación del Sector Marítimo for shining a light on the importance of sustainable practices and education for a healthier future. 🌍🐟 📖 If you’d like to learn more, find the full article and journal here: https://lnkd.in/det8XnHG #Sustainability #BlueEconomy #BOUTCAR #Fisheries #Aquaculture #Innovation

Last week, REN & RGI co-hosted a workshop with 40 participants from 12 countries in Porto, Portugal, uniting experts to explore approaches to Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) 🌳 The event combined discussions on practical applications with field visits to active projects that enhance species protection 🐝, mitigate fire risks 🔥 & create benefits for local people. Day 1 featured an excursion to two remarkable sites: one showcasing how REN is supporting endangered Garrano horses by harnessing their appetite for vegetation around power lines 🐴 and the other focused on revitalising the heritage Ermelo orange with local communities 🍊. These projects #IntegrateNature by reducing forest fire risks, supporting biodiversity, and fostering long-term regional benefits through collaborations with NGOs and local municipalities. Day 2 gave participants from 21 organisations the chance to share their own work, hear about innovation in biodiversity monitoring, fire prevention and bird protection, featured helped to identify priorities for the working group in the coming year.👷🧑🏾💻   A special thanks to REN for co-hosting and to all participants for sharing their practices! All presentations and photos will be available on our on website 🔜! ©Ricardo Castelo - FOTOS

Last month, REN ⚡ and Renewables Grid Initiative ⚡ hosted a workshop in Porto, Portugal, bringing together 40 experts from 12 countries to discuss Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM). The event combined talks and field visits to projects focused on species protection, fire prevention, and community benefits. Day 1 included visits to projects supporting endangered Garrano horses and revitalizing the Ermelo orange, both of which demonstrate how #IntegrateNature can reduce fire risks, protect biodiversity, and benefit local communities. Day 2 featured discussions on biodiversity monitoring, fire prevention, and bird protection, and helped to identify priorities for the working group. The passion and dedication shown by colleagues responsible for truly integrated management is incredible. 🌍 #biodiversity #biodiversity #wildlife #conservation #nature #wildlifeconservation #protectourplanet #environment #naturelovers #energy #energytransition #renewables

🌊 Exciting News! 🌿 We are thrilled to announce the new and improved project page celebrating COGITO. While the project has concluded, its impacts and results are certainly life-lasting. This initiative was dedicated to consolidating the process of integrated management and resilience of Mediterranean coastal, insular and marine areas. On this page, you will find 🔹 Project Overview: Get a comprehensive understanding of COGITO’s goals, strategies, and the significance of the activities implemented in all 12 pilot sites. 🔹 Objectives: Learn about the specific objectives we aimed to achieve, including training institutions, site managers and their partners to adopt MPA management best practices and support sustainable and innovative economic activities. 🔹 Partners: Discover the amazing organizations and stakeholders who worked together to make COGITO a success. 🔹 Activities: Explore the various activities and projects under COGITO that are driving impactful change in marine conservation. 🔹 Infographic: Check out our detailed infographic for a visual summary of COGITO. It’s a handy tool for quickly grasping the key points and benefits of the project. Dive into the details and join us in protecting our precious marine ecosystems! 🌍🪸🪼🦑🐙🌳🌿🐚🐠 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/dWjzrH6s #MarineConservation #COGITO #MedPAN #SustainableOceans Conservatoire du littoral Initiative PIM WWF WWF Mediterranean Agence Française de Développement Fonds français pour l'environnement mondial (FFEM) LIFE Programme Global Environment Facility Sigrid Rausing Trust Office français de la biodiversité Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Département des Bouches-du-Rhône Ville de Marseille Nacionalni park Brijuni Parc national des Calanques Parc national de Port-Cros The MedFund EUROPARC Federation MedWet UNEP/MAP - SPA/RAC Ocean & Climate Platform RAMPAO

📋 /26/03/2024/ representatives of the Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, the lead partner in the Interreg project WASTEREDUCE, participated in a seminar for leading project partners (Interreg Italy – Croatia program) in Venice, organized by the Joint Secreterist (JS). 📋 🌍 At the seminar, the guidelines related to the initiation and implementation of projects were presented to the lead project partners from Italy and Croatia. The focus was on managing finances and communication and clarifying the importance of project capitalization. The representatives of the Institute agreed with the project manager (JS) the further steps and activities of the project. 🌍 #wastereduce #wastemanagement #natura2000 #protectedareas

"The industry is not perfect, but it has growing potential. It is very important to recognize and choose responsible operators and learn how to be a responsible #shark watcher. People should look for red flags and signs of responsible activities when choosing shark watching tours and comply with codes of conduct." - Lâl Deniz Basok, an Ocean Equity Lab member at Simon Fraser University talks about her research on #SharkEcotourism and #SocialEquity to celebrate #WorldOceansWeek. Learn more about Lâl's work below:

We're revitalising rural Extremadura - Our Flagship is strategically located in Hervás. A small town in the north that requires a specific approach towards rural development, and Natac (BME: NAT) is taking the lead!  Our project SUSTAINEXT, we undertake a multifaceted approach to foster rural development. This includes combatting depopulation and addressing demographic challenges by generating new green jobs and fostering the settlement of young populations in rural regions. Also, we contribute to the area's economic advancement by facilitating new business opportunities within the primary sector (agriculture). Moreover, we actively work towards attracting investments and enhancing the international visibility of local industries.  SUSTAINEXT project transcends being merely a project; it serves as a model for sustainable rural development, setting a precedent for similar initiatives in other regions.  Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) #SUSTAINEXT #Extremadura #Flagship #Agriculture #RuralDevelopment #GreenJobs #EconomicDevelopment #BusinessOpportunities

🎉Highlighting a Year of Achievements with Rancho El Carrizal! We are pleased to recognize this productive collaboration between Arkansas State University Querétaro and Dr. Bruce C. Frederick, representing Rancho El Carrizal, through which the SEMARNAT UMA program protects about 80% of the ejido, El Carrizal. 🦌 Our students have made significant achievements, including the following: 🌟 Biodiversity research conducted by students through intensive wildlife investigations with camera traps has identified over 99 vertebrate species, including the elusive puma and endangered squirrels. 🌷 Through ecotourism development, they have enhanced tourist experiences with new routes. 💡 ASUCQ students like Gabriela Reyes Reid and Adan Perez Zuñiga have gained and shared new experiences in biological sciences and digital marketing, contributing to key rebranding initiatives and research projects. 🤝 Additionally, by establishing connections between urban and rural populations, they are constantly spreading awareness to combat climate change. We are excited to continue working on future projects together! #ASUCQ #RanchoElCarrizal #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Ecotourism

Moananui recently took an exciting delegation to San Diego and Los Angeles, and wow, what a warm welcome we received! It’s clear that Aotearoa New Zealand is making waves in ocean innovation and collaboration. This connection with the Southern California scene is a big deal for us, opening up fantastic opportunities for both our companies and the broader cluster. Our team came together to spark some really meaningful conversations, especially about the huge interest in bluetech solutions that can help boost ocean resilience and aquaculture development. We had a blast at TMA BlueTech™ Week, visiting amazing places like the Port of San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles and more. (And that's just the start! We will be posting more details about the incredible people and projects over the coming days, so be sure to follow us here on LinkedIn.) Ngā mihi nui - huge thanks - to all involved! Together, we’re not just building partnerships; we’re creating a global blue future. 🌊✨ Matt Classen Vanessa Scott Paula Sylvia Jason Giffen Ann Lee Carpenter Jade A. Clemons Rustom Jehangir Chris Cornelisen Chris Rodley Nigel Bradly Liam Hansard John Charleton Matthew Kidson Cawthron Institute SnapCore EnviroStrat Jodie Kuntzsch

𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 On the island of Ons, a group of 300 young people have participated in a series of activities organised under the framework of the Atlic project. This project, in collaboration with Vida Lactea, has as its main objective the awareness of the importance of the oceans and the promotion of the blue economy. The activities are designed to educate participants about marine conservation and encourage sustainable practices that benefit both the local community and the environment. On the one hand, they have learned about the results of abusive fishing in the oceans through a game designed by L'Ecole de Design Nantes Atlantique and on the other hand, they have carried out work collecting and characterising marine litter. The activity takes place in the National Park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia, a place of great natural beauty and biodiversity. The young people, guided by BlueLabs, participate in interactive workshops, educational excursions and beach cleaning projects. The Directorate General of Youth of the Xunta de Galicia supports this initiative, recognizing the importance of involving the new generations in environmental protection. These types of projects not only strengthen the sense of community and responsibility among young people, but also contribute to the creation of a sustainable blue economy, which seeks a balance between economic development and ocean preservation. In short, the Atlic project on the Island of Ons is an inspiring example of how education and community action can come together to address current environmental challenges. #atlicEU #AtlicCommunity #AAyouth #AAcreative #AtlicInnoBlue #BlueEconomy #AtlicInnoblueProject #AtlicOcean #AtlanticArea #Interreg #atlicocean