The INTERSMARTS project (BSB00332), focused on Interdisciplinary Solutions for Smart Sustainable Tourism and Services for Blue Growth in the Black Sea Basin, is creating a network to promote sustainable tourism and a blue economy in the region.
The organizations involved in the project Empowering Children for Environmental Sustainability through E-STEM project (BSB00354) are proud to announce the completion of its curriculum, which features six dynamic modules designed to educate children on the integration of STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with environmental sustainability.
The report prepared by the partners of the project Transnational Cooperation for Sustainable Waste Management and Recycling Practices in the Black Sea Basin - Go2Recycling (BSB00027) provides a comprehensive overview of successful waste management practices in European and Black Sea Basin (BSB) countries.
The International Conference on “Innovative Technologies and Methods for Prevention, Mitigation, and Monitoring of Wildfires Connecting to Climate Change” invites contributions from researchers, practitioners, policymakers and industry experts to present and explore innovative solutions for wildfire management in the context of climate change.
The MARMAPS project recently finished its regional photography contest, Wonders of the Black Sea: A Biodiversity Perspective, to raise awareness about the importance of the Black Sea’s ecosystems.
The Blue Economy has rapidly emerged as a transformative concept, balancing economic growth with environmental sustainability and societal well-being. It spans a variety of ocean-related sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, marine energy, maritime transport, and coastal tourism.
The project partners of Know What You Breathe: Mobilizing Communities for Air Quality in the Black Sea Basin – AIRQUEST (BSB00168) have initiated the development of an integrated air quality monitoring system across the Black Sea Basin.
The project Clean and Green minds for an environmental friendly behaviour - EcoYOU (BSB00532) has achieved significant progress in its mission to engage local communities in environmental protection, with a special focus on reducing microplastic pollution along rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.
In recent years, lost or abandoned fishing nets have become an increasing problem for marine ecosystems. Trawlers or fishing boats often lose nets, which then settle on the seabed, accumulating debris and forming "underwater dumps."