Yes barcelona The beach, which opened its beaches with the Olympic Games, has now decided to move closer to its beaches. seaobserved as source of economic wealth. The city is promoting a range of actions through public-private actions. major world capital of the blue economy. This aim leads to the transformation of the city’s seaside; a development innovation center and support new companies related to this field; and hosting important international organizations and events. America’s Cup sailing happened spur to light the flame.
Blue economy “activity” connected to oceans and it focuses on sustainability, just like when talking about the green economy,” he explains. manager leader of business innovation and leader of the Blue Economy Barcelona Active, Anna Majo. Port activity, fishing, maritime, research, marine bioeconomy and development of new solutions nauticalalready producing for the city 4 billion income Euro (4% of total) and occupies More than 16,200 people.
Double the size by 2030
Some figures by which managements evaluate this they can go further Given the potential offered by a sector in full development, in the coming years. This is stated as follows: Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) expects it to double in size between now and 2030.
This projection matches what the city is proposing. council member Economic Incentive and Workforce, Raquel Gil: “We are a betting on diversification economic. Barcelona has traditionally worked with the sea. We now add the value of quality and sustainability to the new blue economy, the sector of the future. Study all players together We’re helping it grow.”
Work is continuing
from Generalitat I also detected this opportunity and formed an alliance with the organisers. America’s Cup together with specific initiatives, such as promoting green hydrogen on accompanying ships or creating a campaign to attract international blue economy investments Grant Dalton.
“Celebration of the sailing competition catalyst So that the idea can be clear,” explains Acció’s Analysis and Technological Opportunity Identification Team Leader. Maria Dolors Núñez SanchezCommitted to a “holistic” vision of marine-related technologies and disciplines. They plan to make a presentation in the coming weeks. to work this is encrypting Impact across Catalonia of the blue economy.
Appointment at Fira de Barcelona
This Tuesday also starts Technical Tour Blue Economyhere is a thirty startups To present projects to international investors. This is a attempt between Port of Barcelona and Tech Barcelona, which has created a permanent space in Palau de Mar to host national and international entrepreneurial companies and projects linked to ports, logistics and other disruptive sectors related to the blue economy.
This event is part of the congress Tomorrow. Blue Economytried by experts, scientists, companies and institutions job opportunities and suggestions for mitigation effects of climate change and pollution. These solutions, among others, energy on the high seas, water management, biodiversity, finance, port transformation and sustainable maritime transport.
‘Startups and education
Likewise, Barcelona Activa has accelerated 23 initiatives related to the blue economy in the last two years. BBlue programIn collaboration with the Port of Barcelona, UPC, Nàutic Cluster, Costa Cruises and other organizations in the ecosystem.
“We want to create quality economic activity,” explains Majó, who assures that the blue economy offers new professional fields. After making a transaction Examining in-demand professionsBarcelona Activa has provided more than 5,000 hours of free training for these positions.
The Catalan capital also offered attract new investments and to be the epicenter of international events. will host in April UN Ocean Decade Conference. The city has also been selected as the permanent headquarters of the World Ocean Council (WOC), a global, cross-sector alliance that brings together leaders from all maritime industries.