Scope
Blue Growth (BG) is the long term strategy to support sustainable growth in the marine and maritime sectors. Seas and oceans are drivers for the European economy and have great potential for innovation and growth. It is the maritime contribution to achieving the goals of the Europe 2021-2028 strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth.
The strategy consists in the development of new sectors that have a high potential for sustainable jobs and growth, such as: marine biotechnology, marine renewable energies, aquaculture, maritime & coastal tourism and seabed mining reinforcing at the same time the consolidated traditional marine sectors which are naval transport, fishery, shipbuilding & ship repair and offshore oil & gas.
Blue Growth gives also the essential components to provide knowledge, legal certainty and security in the blue economy in the sea basin strategies to ensure tailor-made measures and to foster cooperation between countries (Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and North Sea).
Researchers at CNR-INM support many initiatives and European projects involved in the ‘Blue’ strategy working in closed collaborations with different Marine Institutes of the CNR departments (DTA, DIITET). The CNR-INM actively participates in the Coordination and Support Actions (CSA) of the Blue Med initiative, it is actor of the Italian Cluster BIG devoted to the implementation of BG strategies and technological roadmaps stretching the connection between Italian companies and public research institutes and it is also part of the technological platform Waterborne.
Selected projects
| BLUEMED CSA Coordinated by the CNR, leading a Consortium of 11 partners, the BLUEMED H2020 project sets, for the first time in the whole Mediterranean Basin, the scene for the long-term effective coordination of marine and maritime research and innovation activities, consolidating networks and establishing mechanisms. The BLUEMED CSA facilitates cooperation in all Mediterranean countries, in order to promote the alignment of Programmes and Strategies and pooling of resources and investments, creating the conditions for new opportunities to develop joint activities. BLUEMED website: bluemed-initiative.eu MISTRAL Interreg-Med MISTRAL aims to promote and implement a transnational BG innovation ecosystem through joint efforts of RTOs, public bodies and Clusters. In line with the BLUEMED Initiative, MISTRAL acts to: i) limit fragmentation of actions and policies; ii) strengthen cooperation; iii) support a shared governance; iv) boost a competitive and sustainable maritime economy. MISTRAL website: mistral.interreg-med.eu ITEM A Cluster BIG project coordinated by CNR to develop tools and test new marine technologies to reduce Italy’s technological gap. TEOREMA Conducted by CNR, ENEA, Politecnico di Torino, ENEL Green Power, Fincantieri Oil & Gas and spin-offs. The project aims to design and test two offshore platforms for energy from wind, sun, waves and MFCs, supporting innovation in marine energy systems. LIFE4MEDECA The Preparatory Project LIFE4MEDECA – Support for the preparation of Emission Control Areas (ECA) in the Mediterranean Sea (LIFE20 PRE/IT/000002) started on January 1st 2021. The scope of the project is to stimulate a consensus building in EU and non-EU Countries on the usefulness of designating the Mediterranean as a maritime Emission Control Area. LIFE4MEDECA website: uniondelosoceanos.com/life4medeca-en LIFE4MECA Continuing LIFE4MEDECA, the LIFE4MECA project supports Emission Control Areas (SECA/NECA) in the Mediterranean and Atlantic to reduce emissions and improve air quality. Coordinated by Mediterranean port authorities and institutes like CNR-INM, it provides technical assistance and engagement tools via the ECA4MED Knowledge Centre. More: life4medeca.com/life4meca MARINEWIND A 36-month action to identify gaps and enhance floating offshore wind (FOWT) integration into energy systems. It explores policy, technical, and financial aspects, proposing optimal sustainable solutions. Website: marinewindproject.eu |
People
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Elena Ciappi, Senior Research Scientist – Claudio Lugni, Senior Research Scientist – Cecilia Leotardi, Research Engineer – Elena Paifelman, Research Scientist – Alessia Lucarelli, Research Engineer – Luca Greco, Research Scientist – |