BlueDial Transnational Event: Strategic Approaches to Blue Economy Governance

On 10 September 2026, the BlueDial Transnational Online Event “Strategic Approaches to Blue Economy Governance” brought together public authorities, research and academia, industry, institutions, NGOs and other Blue Economy stakeholders.

The event provided a platform for exchanging experience and good practices in Blue Economy governance, with a particular focus on identifying approaches and mechanisms that could be transferred and adapted to the Black Sea region. Discussions addressed national, regional and local governance models, multi-level coordination, stakeholder engagement and the transition from strategy to practical implementation.

The panel featured Claude Sirois from the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility of Québec, Canada, Carlo Kraskovic from Mare FVG, Italy, and Kristjan Truu from the Ministry of Climate of Estonia. Their contributions presented different perspectives and practical experiences in developing and coordinating Blue Economy policies.

The presentations were followed by an interactive stakeholder discussion and Q&A session, allowing participants to explore the key elements of effective Blue Economy strategies, transferable governance mechanisms and opportunities for stronger cooperation and policy coordination in the Black Sea region.

We sincerely thank all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions and active engagement.

BlueDial is an Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme project that strengthens cooperation and policy dialogue for the sustainable development of the Blue Economy. Through the BlackBlueNET network, the project facilitates the exchange of knowledge and good practices and supports coordinated governance, evidence-based policymaking and the implementation of the Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea.

The BlueDial project is funded by the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme and co-financed by the European Union.