The AquaWind project has been featured in the September edition of the EU Clean Energy Newsletter managed by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency – CINEA. You can read the full newsletter and the article on AquaWind online at this link. Soon we will also release our own project newsletter, so stay tuned …
The ultimate aim of our project is to test and assess the feasibility of the AquaWind multi-use platform combining offshore energy and aquaculture in a series of real-environment demonstration trials. The technology will be tested first in the harbour and then on waters, in a test site situated on the east coast of Gran Canaria …
Exploring Breakthroughs: Progress on the Multi-use Platform Read More »
This joint webinar between UNITED and ULTFARMS, will focus on the commercialization of the United Project’s Results and the launch of its follow-up project, ULTFARMS. This event will be held on September 13th, 2023, from 10:30 to 13:15 h CEST. The UNITED project has announced that during the webinar, participants will have the opportunity to …
The serene beauty of the Baltic Sea belies a growing environmental crisis, characterised by pollution and ecological challenges. Recognizing the urgency, the European Commission is set to host the 2nd edition of the Our Baltic Conference on 29th September 2023 in Palanga, Lithuania. This significant event will assemble ministers from the eight EU nations bordering …
Commissioner Sinkevičius Calls for Action to Improve Baltic Sea Environment Read More »
The European Commission takes stock of its efforts in implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a particular focus on SDG 14, “Life Below Water,” which pertains to the preservation and sustainable use of marine resources. In a voluntary review presented at the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, the EU showcases achievements …
The European Commission is taking a significant step towards advancing sustainable practices in the EU fisheries and aquaculture sector with the launch of a comprehensive consultation process. This initiative is part of the broader Energy Transition Partnership (ETP) introduced by the European Commission on 21st February 2023, as a key element of the Fisheries and …
The European Commission has put forward an initiative on sustainable fishing in the EU. This initiative consists of a report and a consultation on the implementation of the common fisheries policy. On one side, the report will assess, in particular: On the other side, the consultation aims to gather feedback from stakeholders on fishing opportunities …
Sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2024 Read More »
AquaWind continues with its stakeholder engagement actions! On 16-18th June 2023, the project has been showcased by the Canary Islands’ Maritime Cluster at FIMAR 2023, the International Fair of the Sea, held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The fair has contributed to raise awareness about the project activities and the relevance of multi-use innovation projects in …
AquaWind releases it first public documents, approved by the EU Commission: – The Project Factsheet, entailing information about the project, the activities, and the expected results – The Dissemination and Communication Plan, establishing the roadmap for dissemination & communication activities – The Stakeholder Engagement Plan, setting up the framework for contacts and connections with local …
On 1st June 2023, the AquaWind consortium has met the EU FLORA project. Along with AquaWind, FLORA is one of the sister projects co-funded by the European Maritime & Fisheries Fund (EMFAF) under the Call for proposals “EMFAF-2021-PIA-FLAGSHIP – Flagship projects promoting a sustainable Blue Economy through regional maritime cooperation in the Atlantic”. The AquaWind …
