On Thursday, 27th of March 2025, at the European Parliament in Brussels, we gathered policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to showcase the achievements of the H2020 DOORS Project—a pivotal initiative shaping the future of the Black Sea region.
Hosted by MEP Victor Negrescu and MEP Ștefan Mușoiu, this high-level event brought together leading voices from research, policy, and industry. The Athena Research Center team with Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri was represented by Ms. Lydia Papadaki. The project brings together expertise and technology from 37 institutions from the Black Sea region and other European countries to address the human and climate change impacts on damaged ecosystems.
Key Highlights:
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Insights from policymakers & experts on the Black Sea Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda
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Advancements in the System of Systems—paving the way for a Digital Twin for the Black Sea
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Strengthening partnerships to accelerate Blue Economy growth
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Capacity-building through knowledge transfer, training, and stakeholder engagement
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Lessons learned from the DOORS Project & perspectives from the younger generation
From cutting-edge marine research to fostering international collaboration, the DOORS Project has laid the foundation for a sustainable, innovative, and resilient future.
A huge thank you to all speakers and participants for their valuable contributions! Let’s continue working together to open DOORS to the Black Sea!
