About the Action
The main aim and objective of the RethinkBlue COST Action CA22122 is to to assess the impact and the opportunities arising from the Blue Economy paradigm. This will create new insights on how to enhance the economic, social and environmental sustainability of the Blue Economy.
Action Keywords
Knowledge exchange and capacity building among researchers and stakeholders of the Blue Economy will be facilitated through a variety of virtual and in-person activities, such as meetings, research workshops, an online seminar series, training schools, and conferences.
The scientific work will be carried out in five thematic Working Groups (WGs 1-5).
Maritime occupations
Main Focus: Workers in different sectors of the Blue Economy, such as fishers, seafarers, etc.
Food security & sustainable blue consumption
Main Focus: Value chains, trade and consumption of blue products (e.g., seafood) and services (e.g., transport, tourism).
Port cities & coastal communities
Main Focus: Port cities and coastal communities as complex organisations that are deeply connected with local spaces, culture, economy, and environment.
Fisheries governance & emergent activities
Main Focus: Governance challenges related to traditional and emerging Blue activities and developments
Climate change & natural hazards
