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Implementation of Living Labs in the Black Sea

Short description of the action

The Living Labs represent an instrument to empower local communities in the future sustainable management of the Black Sea, breaking sectoral silos and ensuring a systemic approach. They create a new local participative dynamic to explore alternative forms of governance while being a focal point for greater
interconnection between physical and socio-economic sciences making. This action refers to the implementation of 5 Living Labs in 4 Black Sea countries (Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Georgia) bringing
together business operators from the coastal and maritime sectors, interest groups, scientific experts and local
responsible administrations. They will create a bridge between scientific and business communities, public and private actors by a) raising awareness on the role of multi-stressors on ecosystem services and b) identifying and facilitating the implementation of innovative eco-solutions for a sustainable blue economy in the Black Sea The main outputs of this activity is a better understanding of risks and pressures on ecosystems and challenges and needs of coastal communities in the Black Sea; the development of a vision for the sustainable future of the region; a set of pathways for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the region.

Name of organisation
Athens University of Economics and Business
Type of organisation
Research and academia
Type of action proposed
Citizen engagement, citizens-science, youth-led initiatives, communities of practice, ocean and water literacy, outreach, awareness raising and participatory approaches
The action contributes to the following objective or enabler
Public mobilisation and engagement
List of Partners

IU, TUBITAK, TUDAV, IO-BAS, IBER-BAS, GeoEcoMar, NIMRD,
TSU

Start date of the action
End date of the action
Budget allocated for the action
150000
Basin coverage
Danube River basin, including Black Sea
Website link
Email
aguittard@aueb.gr
Country
Bulgaria
Georgia
Romania
Other country
Turkey