Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Blue Growth Working Group.
Blue Economy
The Working Group focuses on the blue economy, covering research, innovation and policy initiatives in marine, maritime and water systems with the intention to support members´ activities within these fields. Sustainability, economic development, climate adaptation and digital challenges related to the ocean, seas and water sectors are key issues for the Working Group. The group aims to foster participation in European funding programmes and initiatives and to build partnerships between members.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Blue economy WG: The Water Resilience Strategy
According to the European Environmental Agency’s recent reports, water is one of the biggest threats for Europe. Countries are already experiencing drought, water scarcity and increasingly severe
Blue economy WG: Revitalising our seas and waters: how to address nutrient run-offs?
Nutrient runoff from terrestrial and agricultural grounds poses a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems all over Europe. Excessive amounts of phosphorus and nitrogen flowing into water bodies lead to
Blue economy WG: The Competitiveness in Europe’s Maritime Industry
The next years the EU’s agenda will be all about competitiveness. One crucial sector which hasn’t been mentioned enough yet will be the blue economy. Therefore, this event shall look into the
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy - Bioeconomy WG meeting
ERRIN’s Bioeconomy Working Group is organising an in-person meeting on 14 March 2025 from 9:30 to 12:00 to discuss the upcoming update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its implications for European
ERRIN’S Blue Economy Get Together
Set sail for new connections at our Blue Economy networking event! ERRIN’s Blue Economy Working Group is delighted to invite you for an evening of networking to mark the opening of the European
ERRIN Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster kick-off meeting
ERRIN Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster is organising its kick-off meeting on 3 February from 14:30 to 17:00 (with networking drinks afterwards). This informal and interactive meeting will
WG Related Events
Blue economy WG: The Competitiveness in Europe’s Maritime Industry
This event shall look into the potential of a sustainable blue economy to contribute to growth and jobs in the EU. It will discuss which sectors will be particularly crucial to ensure the EU’s competitiveness (from maritime transport to offshore energy and blue biotechnology), how innovation (such as advanced materials or AI) will be changing the sector and how this development can be supported at EU level.
Blue economy WG: Revitalising our seas and waters: how to address nutrient run-offs?
Nutrient runoff from terrestrial and agricultural grounds poses a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems all over Europe. This meeting will provide a brief overview of the challenges, dive into how to approach the issues through policies like the Nature Restoration Law and present number of regional examples which will explore innovative approaches and practical measures to tackle this issue.
Blue economy WG: The Water Resilience Strategy
The European Commission will propose a new European Water Resilience Strategy to ensure sources are effectively managed, scarcity is addressed, that the competitiveness of water industry and a circular economy approach are fostered. The Blue Economy Working Group offers to organise an event that will cover this initiative of the EC Work Programme.
Save the date: EU Green Week 2025 will feature the next CCRI Conference
The 2025 edition of the EU Green Week will be all about the circular economy and will be dedicated to Circular solutions for a competitive Europe. Save the date for the next CCRI conference, which will be featured by the EU Green Week, on Thursday 5 June 2025.
Info Days: EU Missions calls 2025
The European Commission will host online Info Days on 22–23 May 2025 to present the 2025 calls for proposals under the EU Missions Work Programme of Horizon Europe.
Horizon Europe Info Days - Cluster 6 calls 2025
The European Commission will host an online Info Day on 20–21 May 2025 to present the 2025 calls for proposals under the topics included in the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment.
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
ERRIN input to the Ocean and Waters Mission Implementation Charter
The Blue Economy Working Group has prepared an input to the Ocean and Waters Mission Implementation Charter, which has been submitted to the Mission Secretariat.
ERRIN input paper on a future EU Algae Strategy
ERRIN's input paper on a potential EU Algae Strategy, highlighting the challenges and opportunities of such a strategy at a regional and local level.
ERRIN input to the future EU Algae Strategy - Draft
A drafting group has prepared a first version of the ERRIN input to the future EU Algae Strategy.
Blue Bioeconomy Forum - Roadmap for the blue bioeconomy
The Blue Bioeconomy Forum was set up in 2018 as a platform for entrepreneurs, researchers, government officials and other stakeholder to further develop the blue bioeconomy.
WG Related Content
Consultation: draft proposal New Horizon Europe Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience
The European Commission has proposed in 2023 a new Horizon Europe Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience (STR) and has now published the draft proposal for this partnership. A stakeholder consultation is now open to collect stakeholders inputs for the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the future of work. The deadline for submitting your inputs is 7 March.
Have your say on the next EU long-term budget
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the next Multiannual Financial Framework that will guide funding priorities from 2028 onwards. This is a crucial opportunity for ERRIN members to contribute to shaping the future of EU funding, ensuring that a place-based perspective is well represented.
EIB Call for applications Circular City Centre: free advisory programmes for cities
The Circular City Centre (C3) Programmes of the European Investment Bank (EIB) offer free support to cities that want to progress in their circular transition, helping cities to prepare circular projects and improve their access to financing. Currently there is a call for applications open until 28 February. Interested applicants can attend an online Q&A session taking place on 19 February.
ERRIN Year in Review 2024
The ERRIN Year in review 2024 is out! In this annual report we showcase some key highlights of our numerous actives and initiatives of the year, led by ERRIN members.
The CCRI map: 142 European frontrunning cities and regions in circular economy
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has launched its CCRI Map, a new interactive map that plots all CCRI beneficiaries across Europe. The map allows users to explore the growing CCRI community of 142 cities and regions by zooming into a map of Europe, allowing to identify interesting peers and seek collaborations opportunities.
Connecting circular cities and regions through CCRI’s Communities of Practice
The Circular Cities and Regions Initiative (CCRI) has extended its office, expanding its support activities available to European cities and regions. With the aim of encouraging peer learning and networking, bringing together city and region practitioners, the CCRI will launch a call for a new CCRI Communities of Practice in February.
Latest Updates
- By Inès Moualil
Pathways2Resilience launches 2nd Expression of Interest
Pathways2Resilience will open a new call for applications in 2025, where regions can receive support for developing a climate adaptation strategy, including technical support and sub-grants of up to €210,000. Express your interest now to access key resources and maximise your chances of selection. Deadline: 18 April 2025.
- By Gianpiero Petruzziello
Express your interest in the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and EU Missions calls
ERRIN’s Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster is planning a project development session in April 2025 to support its members in building consortia on the upcoming Horizon Europe Cluster 6 and EU Missions (Soil, Adaptation to Climate Change, Oceans and Waters) call for proposals. ERRIN encourages all members and their stakeholders to express interest in the calls through the ERRIN Project Development Tool. Based on the expressions of interest received in the coming month, ERRIN Natural Resources and Adaptation Cluster will choose the calls that the project development session will focus on.
- By Maria Bostrom
Call for expression of interest: 6 EU Regions to partner with North American Regions for industrial transition
The European Commission's Directorate General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), in collaboration with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), invites EU regions to participate in an innovative project aimed at enhancing regional development policy for industrial transition. This is an opportunity for regions to exchange best practices, tackle shared challenges, and build long-term transatlantic partnerships. Apply before 21 March.
- By Astrid Hannes
Consultation: draft proposal New Horizon Europe Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience
The European Commission has proposed in 2023 a new Horizon Europe Partnership on Social Transformations and Resilience (STR) and has now published the draft proposal for this partnership. A stakeholder consultation is now open to collect stakeholders inputs for the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda for the future of work. The deadline for submitting your inputs is 7 March.
- By Maria Bostrom
Have your say on the next EU long-term budget
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the next Multiannual Financial Framework that will guide funding priorities from 2028 onwards. This is a crucial opportunity for ERRIN members to contribute to shaping the future of EU funding, ensuring that a place-based perspective is well represented.
- By Maria Bostrom
ERRIN Year in Review 2024
The ERRIN Year in review 2024 is out! In this annual report we showcase some key highlights of our numerous actives and initiatives of the year, led by ERRIN members.