Blue Economy Platform
Partners Involved
OGS, University of Trieste, SiS FVG institutions
Description
An action dedicated to strengthening sustainable economic development and responsible blue economy, promoted by the National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics (OGS).
Key activities include:
- Summer School in Sustainable Blue Economy in the Euro-Mediterranean Region: A summer school of higher education in collaboration with the SiS FVG institutions.
- Advanced international master on Sustainable Blue Economy: A second-level university master’s degree in collaboration with the University of Trieste.
- Creation of an International Centre dedicated to the Sea and Water sector in Trieste.
Starting Date
The Blue Economy Platform has been active since 2019, with subsequent integrations and project expansions. The International Centre was launched in 2023. Expected Duration
Multi-year Funding
Ministry of University and Research (MUR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, self-funding and anticipated European Funds under definition. Expected Results
Annual implementation of the higher education summer school in Trieste; proposal for an International Centre dedicated to "Sea and Water" in the Porto Vecchio area of Trieste.