The BlueMissionMed CSA proposes to set up, structure and empower a Mediterranean Sea (MED) Lighthouse (LH) supporting the development and deployment of transformative innovative technological, social, business and governance solutions for ensuring a 30-50% reduction of pollution due to microplastics, pesticides, excess nutrients, hydrocarbons, etc. of the basin hydrosphere by 2030.
The project builds on, connects and structures existing initiatives and activities, ultimately promoting basin-wide cooperation, commitment and deployment of solutions addressing the hydrosphere pollution prevention and reduction objectives of the Mission. BlueMissionMed also ensures:
•Coherence, alignment and monitoring of EU, national and local policies, initiatives and actions
•An effective provision of technical services, governance and business models to support and guarantee a sustainable socio-economic development of the basin
•A well-functioning basin scale innovation ecosystem attractive towards investors and businesses
•The required engagement of the society at large, thanks to a robust awareness raising and citizen science approach in its implementation in the sea basin and beyond
•The effective deployment of Mission Implementation Charter and piloting of the Mission objectives for the MED by 2025
To do so, 7 National and Regional HUBs have been established (France, Italy, Greece, Malta, Spain, Tunisia, Türkiye), which are Territorial Multistakeholder Communities. Their core role is to facilitate and support individuals and organizations willing to contribute achieving the objectives of the Project. The HUBs create a connected network of actors, experts and institutions, facilitating knowledge exchange and playing a pivotal role in providing them the necessary content and expertise, empowering stakeholders to develop and implement their role effectively.
BlueMissionMed has structured the MED Sea basin LH governance and networking and has framed the Ecosystem’s opportunity, needs and gaps, by also empowering and supporting the MED innovation ecosystem towards Mission Implementation and monitoring in the LH area.
The Project has been increasing the awareness about the Mission and is promoting the emotional connection and involvement of citizens in its implementation. Finally, it will consolidate the experience and lessons learned into recommendations for their transferability and replicability.
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