From June 26 to 28, the 11th edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) brought together 450+ participants from 35 countries in Valencia, the European Green Capital for 2024. This annual event has established itself as a vital platform for urban resilience, drawing… Read More »EURESFO 2024 recap: advancing urban resilience
The EFFECTIVE project stands as a cornerstone for advancing marine monitoring, restoration, and observation efforts. Specialists in these fields gain numerous benefits, enhancing their ability to protect and restore marine ecosystems effectively.
Ecosystem-Based Management Systems (EBMS) are a holistic approach to managing natural resources, focusing on the entire ecosystem, including human interactions. EBMS aim to maintain ecosystems in a healthy, productive, and resilient state by integrating ecological, social, and economic factors into decision-making processes. This approach goes beyond traditional management methods by considering the complex interactions within an ecosystem, making it essential for sustainable development and conservation efforts.
The concept of a Digital Twin represents a cutting-edge approach to ocean conservation, leveraging the explosion of data from various sources and advanced computing technologies. A Digital Twin is essentially a digital replica of a physical entity, enabling users to access high-quality information, services, models, scenarios, forecasts, and visualizations. In ocean conservation, this concept is pursued through initiatives like the EU’s Destination Earth (DestinE) and the G7 Future of the Seas and Oceans Initiative.
Discover the recent strides made by the EFFECTIVE project as it took the spotlight at the EU Research & Innovation session on effective marine management. Held under the esteemed Horizon Europe Mission Ocean Work Programme, this session focused on the impactful EU Blue Parks projects shaping the future of marine conservation.
In the complex world of marine conservation, Ocean Ecostructures stands out as a beacon in innovation for the EFFECTIVE project. Using nature-inspired technology, they introduce a carefully designed biomimicry microreef to revive damaged marine structures. Their goal goes beyond just… Read More »Meet our Partners: Ocean Ecostructures, the Catalysts of Marine Regeneration in the EFFECTIVE Project
Catalan company Ocean Ecostructures employs eco-friendly biomaterials to create multilayer micro reefs, fostering marine habitat formation. This innovation, already tested in Vilanova I la Geltrú, aligns with the goals of the EFFECTIVE project, emphasizing the role of technology in accelerating marine conservation. Collaboration is crucial to address emerging marine sustainability challenges.
In a momentous gathering held in Brussels on June 13-14, 2023, the kick-off meeting of the EFFECTIVE Project marked the beginning of an initiative aimed at safeguarding and rejuvenating the European Union’s Mediterranean Blue Natural Capital. The consortium, spearheaded by Centro Tecnológico Naval y del Mar (CTN), convened to map a course towards a sustainable future, combining innovative science, technological nature-based solutions, digitalisation, and social considerations.