NODE 1. SERVICE DYNAMICS - Multistressors defined in the Black Sea SRIA are addressed under BRIDGE-BS. Basin-wide, as well as Pilot Site-specific (PS) assembly of data on multistressors and boundary inputs, were the main targets in this process. Links exist with current and past initiatives/projects links are established. To facilitate open access and FAIR Data, the new BRIDGE-BS Database is activated. Model and machine-learning-based projections of a distributed set of PS-specific and basin-wide Blue Economy scenarios projections are developed for the first time based on existing data but also on the socio-economic co-design process in connection to NODE2. Ensemble of basin-scale models are available and results are being analyzed at the basin scale to identify safe operating conditions for the services generated by Black Sea ecosystems, via the implementation of accurate predictive modeling tools and the capabilities necessary to tackle the increasingly complex array of multistressors. Time series and maps of indicators of GES and key habitats are generated. Initial results are already utilized to establish the tools for resilience assessment and adaptive management. To examine the impacts of multiple stressors on individual and the suite of ecosystem services (ES), an initial hierarchical resilience assessment is carried out. At the basin level, pressure-state indicators for ES have been identified, relevant data collected, and preliminary multistressor impact analysis carried out. Decision Support Tools is being developed to estimate the risks of management decisions relative to multistressors are under development at different spatial scales. NODE 2. BLUE ECONOMY INCUBATORS - Key data on the selected ES have started to be generated, innovative monitoring techniques are piloted basin-wide and extensive sampling for carbon sink for the first time in the basin are adopted. Despite the war, the entire Southern basin has been studied. New data were collected during the expeditions (Southern Shelf) and monitoring observation (North-western Shelf). Valuable data was generated filling gaps, especially towards a better understanding of the Black Sea-specific processes, and will be incorporated in updated models. An integrated approach for adopting new technologies for rapid biodiversity assessments are developed and a detailed Black Sea basin-wide e-DNA sampling has been conducted. Stakeholder engagement, enabling the collaborative design of ideas and business models in the Living Labs (LL) has been set up at PS in the Black Sea. The LL analysis of how changing service dynamics in the short term will affect blue economy sectors, and how social, economic, and technological innovations could foster the Blue Economy in the Black Sea has been made. LL reached 120 local stakeholders. A detailed approach to establish socio-economic scenarios integrating qualitative and quantitative data at the country level based on the Climate Change IPCC scenarios. The first Blue Economy High Tech Summit for The Black Sea was organized engaging highly qualified speakers. The initial guidelines for the accelerator program identified research and business opportunities in the Black Sea, methods to translate research ideas into business, and a screening of the different accelerator approach. NODE3. EMPOWERED CITIZENS - Preparations have been made to resume the dialogue with the policy stakeholders, based on existing initiatives and regional frameworks to pave the way for knowledge-transfer activities. Additionally, a detailed assessment of regional and national frameworks for blue economy was conducted. Dialogue activities with key actors took place. The Virtual Blue Career Center was launched, and Summer School took place. Calls for the Ph.D. program were launched. The flagship program Black Sea Young Ambassadors continues. Local activities took place, reaching over 200 students.