Working Group Leaders
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of Blue Growth Working Group.
Blue Growth
The Working Group focuses on the blue economy covering both marine and maritime research and innovation areas with the intention to support members with their regional strategies (S3 and sea basin) in the field. Sustainability and the digital challenges related to the marine and maritime sector are key issues. The group aims to foster participation in present and future European funding programmes and initiatives and to build partnership between members.
ERRIN Contact
Last Working Group Meetings
Blue Growth WG webinar: Mission Healthy Oceans, Seas, Coastal and Inland Waters
The European research and innovation mission area on healthy oceans, seas, coastal and inland waters will be an integral part of Horizon Europe. The suggested title by the Mission Board is “Restore
Webinar: European Partnership on zero-emission waterborne transport
In light of the current COVID-19 concerns, the event will be organised as a webinar. We thank you in advance for your understanding. To register for the webinar, please use the following link.
WG Events
All-Atlantic Ocean Research Conference
Ocean leaders, policy-makers, youth, researchers, entrepreneurs, academics and civil society will meet virtually to discuss pressing matters in the sector at the first online All-Atlantic Ocean Research Forum.
European Green Deal: Setting the Course for Sustainable Maritime Industry
Join this webinar organised by the Interreg project ECOPRODIGI to learn more about the European Green Deal's implications for the maritime industry and to discuss how digital tools and solutions can help to reach the ambitious targets set for the industry.
EWRC session: Circular economy in the Artic industries: Solutions for a green Europe
This session at the European Week of Regions and Cities will showcase initiatives from regions in or close to the Artic already on the move towards a climate-neutrarl economy. Four different projects and approaches will be presented as examples to demonstrate how future EU policy could contribute to using the potential of the circular economy in industries.
Food2030 conference - Transforming food systems through research and innovation
Welcome to this year's Food2030 conference which will discuss how research and innovation can accelerate the transformation of food systems and contribute more to the evidence-base for strengthening their governance.
The future of our oceans: Towards a new vision for global fisheries & aquacultures
This event will ask: what are the tradeoffs available to balance conservation and food security in oceans and seas?
EP Intergroup webinar on "Integrating science into the EU Green Deal"
This virtual event will bring geoscientists and policy-makers together to discuss how the geosciences can most effectively support the EU Green Deal and ensure that its ambitious biodiversity and zero-pollution targets are reached.
WG Documents
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
European Green Deal call launched
The European Commission has launched the Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Call which addresses the biggest climate issues and aims to protect the ecosystems and biodiversity.
Consultation on guidelines for sustainable aquaculture
As the European Commission reviews the sustainable development of the EU aquaculture sector, a consultation on the strategic guidelines is now open.
Development of Horizon Europe Missions & ERRIN's related work
As the Horizon Europe Missions are becoming more clearly defined, ERRIN is working to further explore the role of regions within them.
Update from the ERRIN Secretariat – Our work policy
As Belgium moves away from confinement, the ERRIN Secretariat has developed a new work policy with necessary safety measures in line with national guidelines for the coming months.
The Commission adopts a new EU Biodiversity Strategy
Today, 20 May 2020, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive new Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to bring nature back into our lives.
European Green Deal call - have your say!
Help shape the call by taking part in the surveys for each of the 11 areas. Deadline 3 June 2020.
Latest Updates
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
European Green Deal call launched
The European Commission has launched the Horizon 2020-funded European Green Deal Call which addresses the biggest climate issues and aims to protect the ecosystems and biodiversity.
- By Ilaria d'Auria
Do you have a strategic interest in food, cleantech or maritime?
ERRIN has been invited to join a Horizon 2020 project proposal for the call on 'Cluster facilitated projects for new industrial value chains'. As part of this, we are establishing the first panel of organisations interested in being part of the project's innovation ecosystem - ERRIN members are invited to express interest by 18 September for this opportunity that will enable you to shape the regional challenges and innovative solutions.
- By Hilary Webb
Consultation on guidelines for sustainable aquaculture
As the European Commission reviews the sustainable development of the EU aquaculture sector, a consultation on the strategic guidelines is now open.
- By Anna Tranberg
Open consultation on the European Partnership Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport
Following the publication of the draft proposal of the candidate European Partnership Zero-Emission Waterborne Transport, the strategic research and innovation agenda has now been published along with the launch of an open consultation where the partnership encourages all interested stakeholders to contribute.
- By Hilary Webb
Development of Horizon Europe Missions & ERRIN's related work
As the Horizon Europe Missions are becoming more clearly defined, ERRIN is working to further explore the role of regions within them.
- By Agnieszka Wieczorek Jetha
Update from the ERRIN Secretariat – Our work policy
As Belgium moves away from confinement, the ERRIN Secretariat has developed a new work policy with necessary safety measures in line with national guidelines for the coming months.