Author name: Mary Psilou

BLUEMED is the research and innovation Initiative for promoting the blue economy in the Mediterranean Basin through cooperation. It is the strategy of reference for the Mediterranean countries to work together for a healthy, safe and productive Mediterranean Sea. The BLUEMED Initiative will contribute to the creation of new ‘blue’ jobs, social wellbeing and a […]

AMARe: Actions for Marine Protected Areas AMARe – Actions for Marine Protected Areas, INTERREG MED Project. This project aims to develop concrete pilot actions and coordinated strategies in selected Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) to resolve conflict hotspots affecting marine biodiversity and the services it provides. The general goal is to adopt an ecosystem-based approach considering

BlueBRIDGE : Building Research environments fostering Innovation, Decision making, Governance and Education to support Blue growth BlueBRIDGE  is funded under H2020 and provides data services to scientists, researchers and data managers, opening funding opportunities for e-Infrastructures, innovating current practices in producing and delivering scientific knowledge advice to competent authorities and stakeholders (international organisations, research centers,

RECONNECT: Regional cooperation for the transnational ecosystem sustainable development Regional cooperation for the transnational ecosystem sustainable development (RECONNECT) project aims to develop strategies for sustainable management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Natura 2000 sites. The study areas are characterised by similar habitats in different countries, which are threatened by common pressures. Creating a transnational cooperative network

THAL-CHOR- Cross border cooperation for Maritime Spatial Planning Development ΘΑΛ-ΧΩΡ (THAL-CHOR) aimed at developing a methodology for MSP and then using this methodology for pilot application in selected areas in Cyprus (Limassol area) and Greece (Islands of Lesvos and Rhodes). Resolution of spatial conflicts between different uses of the sea, better coordination between stakeholders and

CIGESMED: Coralligenous based Indicators to evaluate and monitor the “Good Environmental Status” of the MEDiterranean coastal waters CIGESMED’s goal is to understand the links between natural and anthropogenic pressures and ecosystem functioning to define and maintain the Good Environmental Status (GES?) of the Mediterranean Sea, by studying the typical, complex and not well known habitats

MERMAID: Innovative Multi-purpose offshore platforms: planning, design and operation MERMAID developed concepts for the next generation of offshore platforms which can be used for multiple purposes, including energy extraction, aquaculture and platform related transport. The project does not envisage building new platforms, but theoretically examines new concepts, such as combining structures and building new structures on representative

TROPOS: Modular Multi-use Deep Water Offshore Platform Harnessing and Servicing Mediterranean, Subtropical and Tropical Marine and Maritime Resources TROPOS is a European collaborative project funded by the European Commission under the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Development, more specifically under the “Ocean of Tomorrow” call OCEAN 2011.1 – Multi-use offshore platforms. The TROPOS Project

THESEUS: Innovative coastal technologies for safer European coasts in a changing climate Coastal areas are vital economic hubs in terms of settlement, industry, agriculture, trade and tourism to mention some key sectors. There are already many coastal problems including erosion, flood risk and long-term habitat deterioration. As economies continue to develop the asset base at

SESAME: Southern European Seas: Assessing and modelling ecosystem changes The general scientific objectives of SESAME are to assess and predict changes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea ecosystems as well as changes in the ability of these ecosystems to provide goods and services. The Mediterranean and Black Sea will be approached as a coupled climatic/ecosystem

IASON: International Action for Sustainability of the Mediterranean and Black Sea EnvirOnmeNt Under the 2003 EU Greek presidency, cooperation with Balkan countries on environmental issues was identified as a priority of the EU/Balkan Action Plan. Large-scale co-operation is essential for effective action in the vulnerable Mediterranean and Black Sea coastal zones. During the last 50

  SUSTAINIS: Sustainable use of water on mediterranean islands: conditions, obstacles and perspectives Programme(s) FP5-EESD – Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on “Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002” Topic(s) 1.1.4.-1. – Key action Sustainable Management and Quality of Water Funding Scheme ACM – Preparatory, accompanying and support measures SUSTAINIS Grant agreement ID: EVK1-CT-2002-60001

This joint Japan-Greece symposium will identify the main sustainability challenges facing islands in Japan and Greece. The participants will explore the potential of different solutions to enhance the sustainability of islands in an inclusive manner, as well as explore opportunities for cross-country application. The hybrid Greece-Japan Sustainable Island Symposium is co-organised by the  Research Laboratory