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Latest news, events, and information on Mission Ocean and Waters - Newsletter

Latest news, events, and information on Mission Ocean and Waters

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Editorial

Building momentum for marine protection

Welcome to the fourth edition of the Mission Ocean and Waters newsletter, exploring the latest solutions and efforts to restore our ocean and waters by 2030.

 

In this issue, we bring you the latest news, including the exciting addition of new projects to Mission Ocean and Waters, developments in project solutions, and introduce you to Mission Charter actions working to achieve Mission Ocean and Waters objectives. We will take a closer look at actions aiming to prevent and eliminate pollution from our ocean, seas and waters and the different approaches they take.

As children and students return to school, we will dive into Mission solutions in ocean literacy. Take a look at the latest apps, platforms and resources that make it easier for teachers to bring the importance of ocean conservation into the classroom. We also focus on Mission Ocean and Waters projects engaging with the younger generation and enhancing the blue curriculum in European schools. 

As always, the newsletter includes open funding calls and events relevant to the Mission. All upcoming events, news and further support can be found online on the Mission Ocean and Waters Service Portal.

 
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News

New Mission Ocean and Waters projects

Exciting news! 26 new EU-funded projects with participants from 37 countries have been added to the Mission Ocean and Waters.

 
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Successful trials of NETTAG+ system for locating lost gear

Mission Ocean and Waters project NETTAG+ shares positive results of the effectiveness of technological solutions for the fishing gear marking device. Learn more here!

 
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Mission Funding

Rivers Revived – DALIA call for Associated Regions

Seize this opportunity with DALIA, a Mission Ocean and Waters project! Transfer successful Danube River water management solutions to new regions. Apply now to drive impactful water innovations! Deadline: 16 October 2024

 
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INSPIRE Call for Associated Regions

This Mission Ocean and Waters project is calling for proposals from Associated Regions to scale up and replicate successful project lessons. Apply to manage funding and drive impactful innovations! Deadline: 29 November 2024

 
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SHORE Grant for schools

Help enhance the ocean literacy of primary and secondary schools. Apply to this just launched call and empower youth to become agents of change! Deadline: 20 November 2024

 
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Critical technologies for the future ocean energy farms (HORIZON-CL5-2024-D3-02-04).

Apply now for funding to enhance ocean energy technologies! Help to boost device performance, improve operation and maintenance knowledge, and lower energy costs. Deadline: 21 January 2025

 
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Funding Opportunities

Unlock funding opportunities for your Mission Ocean and Waters project!

Are you looking for the right funding to bring your Mission Ocean and Waters project to life? Explore our comprehensive guide to various funding and financing opportunities and instruments that will financially enable to you achieve your goals!

 
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Mission Charter

Leading the efforts in tackling pollution

 

From biodegradable fishing gear to ports actions against waste, Mission Charter actions showcase the diversity of actions against marine litter – and the depth of commitment to this objective!

 
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Mission Solutions

Ocean literacy and back-to-school solutions from Mission Charter

Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean from your classroom!

 
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EU Blue Parks Initiative

Save-the-Date: 3rd EU Blue Parks Community Workshop

Registration is open for the third EU Blue Parks Community workshop 'Strengthening the EU Blue Parks Community' on 12 November 2024 at 10:00 CET.

 
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Nature Restoration Law: A milestone for EU marine conservation

Nature Restoration Law ignites a new chapter in EU marine conservation, setting robust restoration targets for healthy seas by 2050.

 
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Amplifying marine conservation through community engagement: MedPAN testimony

Discover how MedPAN's commitment within the EU Blue Parks Community is driving real change for Mediterranean marine conservation.

 
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Insights from MPA Europe on the spillover effect

The MPA Europe project's new scientific research crosses boundaries and infuses Europe's marine policy, planning and communities.

 
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Introducing two Newcomer Project: Blue Connect and BioProtect

Discover Blue Connect and BioProtect, two groundbreaking projects driving the future of marine biodiversity conservation & restoration in European seas.

 
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MPA Day 2024 – a European first for a growing global event

On 1 August, the PROTECT BALTIC project brought MPA Day to European shores for the first time, marking a significant step forward in the mission to protect the ocean's most vital ecosystems.

 
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In focus: the basins

Mission Ocean and Waters project engaging with the younger generation

Meet ProBleu – a Mission Ocean and Waters project providing tools to schools and educators and bringing ocean literacy to classrooms across Europe.

 
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Empowering the Next Generation: Ocean Literacy Booklet Launch

Mission Ocean and Waters coordination hub BlueMissionAA has developed an ocean literacy book to educate children about the importance of environmental protection. Download it here!

 
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Supporting ocean literacy in European schools

Check how the Mission Ocean and Waters project SHORE is working to provide schools and educators with the necessary knowledge and tools to enhance the blue curriculum!

 
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SAVE THE DATE

 

Mission Ocean and Waters Forum

The Mission Ocean and Waters Forum will take place on 4 March 2025, flanked by a full week of events in the heart of Brussels!

Upcoming Events

NetworkNature Annual Conference – 25 September 2024

Do not miss the opportunity to turn around the myths that practice, research, policy-making and business are busting to achieve transformative change and reverse biodiversity loss!

 
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Joint Workshop from EU Missions Adaptation and Mission Ocean and Waters – 30 September 2024

Are you a signatory of the Mission Adaptation Charter and/or have you endorsed the Mission Ocean and Waters Charter? Join this online event about integrated approaches to build coastal resilience!

 
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Healthy Waters and healthy life - 15 October 2024

The high-level sessions will build on expertise and inputs on pollution, from the Danube source to Black Sea.

 
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Plastic Pirates – Go Europe! Summit – 5-6 November 2024

Join us to discuss the bigger picture of engaging young Europeans, combatting plastic pollution, and promoting citizen science in the European Research Area!

 
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OceanPredict Symposium (OP'24) - 18-22 November 2024

The OP'24 will focus on the development of the operational oceanography for societal benefit. For this event, OceanPredict has partnered with IOC-UNESCO to contribute to the Ocean Decade efforts.

 
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BlueMissionBANOS Mission Arena - 26-27 November 2024

Over the course of two days, participants will have the opportunity to discuss blue economy key issues in the North Sea region.

 
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In case you missed it

9th Our Ocean Conference: "Concrete solutions for our greatest challenges: Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030" – 16 April 2024

Discover how the Mission Ocean and Waters is enhancing resilience and supporting SDG 14, and learn more about the three categories of ports awarded at this event!

 
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European Maritime Day 2024 – 30-31 May 2024

The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual two-day event during which Europe's maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.

 
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Mediterranean and Atlantic Ocean Health and Coastal Resilience – 11 July 2024

The conference showcased the progress made in monitoring, restoring and regenerating the ocean, seas and coastal areas, also through the development of the Digital Twin of the Ocean.

 
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2024 European Polar Science Week – 03-06 September 2024

The overall objective of the European Polar Science Week is to bring together the European polar science community and reinforce European cooperation for polar science.

 
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