NGO Mare Nostrum, the Romanian partner in the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme project “Raising Awareness for the Black Sea People to Recognize and Protect Black Sea Biodiversity” (BIOBLACK, BSB 00794), will host an upcoming workshop and coordination meeting from 21–23 October 2026.
The three-day gathering will bring together project partners, marine researchers, and key regional stakeholders to evaluate project progress, review recent activity outcomes, and align implementation plans for upcoming field initiatives including the project’s sea survey agenda. Designed as an interactive forum for knowledge exchange, the event highlights the critical role of stakeholder insights in shaping actionable, community-driven strategies for conserving Black Sea marine ecosystems and biodiversity.
The scheduled event features a multi-faceted agenda aimed at advancing marine conservation through collaboration and active stakeholder engagement:
- Day 1 (21 October): Stakeholder & Partner Workshop — Focused on knowledge exchange, reviewing achieved progress, presenting key activity results, and opening discussions on regional Black Sea biodiversity priorities with local stakeholders and experts.
- Day 2 (22 October): Sea Survey Agenda — On-site biological and ecological field operations to monitor coastal biodiversity and evaluate project field protocols.
- Day 3 (23 October): Steering Committee & Project Partner Meeting — An administrative and strategic session for project partners to evaluate project management milestones and outline upcoming implementation steps.
The event reinforces cross-border collaboration and community-driven actions to safeguard Black Sea ecosystems by combining interactive discussions, field sampling activities, and strategic planning,