2nd Mission Arena by Blue Mission BANOS

25–26 Apr 2024 | Riga, Latvia

Event agenda

Thursday, 25 April 2024

09:00 - 10:45

Opening of the 2nd Mission Arena: Status Quo - Actions Suggested - Actors Involved

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Mission Ocean & Waters

Setting the Scene for the Mission Ocean and Waters in the Arena 2 Region

10 speakers

11:00 - 12:45

Marine Protection in the Eastern Baltic: What is the status quo? Good practices, ongoing challenges, and possible solutions.

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Marine Protection Areas | Ocean Policies

This workshop will provide an overview of the status and next steps for marine protection in the Baltic.

6 speakers

Solutions for circulation of nutrients: Sea and Land Reducing nutrients in the Baltic Sea and inlands waters?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 3
  • Resource Circulation

The aim of this workshop is to get inspired, learn from others solutions and discuss and come up with what is needed for the innovative solutions to be implemented at larger scale.

8 speakers

Sustainable Products from the Ocean: Companies/Product samples from the region

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 2
  • Business Support

Meet the entrepreneuers and product developers who are bringing innovative sustainable products to the market!

8 speakers

13:00 - 13:45

Lunch Break

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1

14:00 - 15:45

Baltic Island and Coastal Communities and Economies: What are their specificities? How to foster sustainability through innovative solutions?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 3
  • Mission Ocean & Waters

This workshop will look at the challenges facing the Baltic Islands' and coastal communities, particularly in the field of tourism.

4 speakers

Low-Trophic Cultivation: How much can it contribute to freshwater and ocean regeneration?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Ocean Regeneration

This workshop will hear two case studies monitoring ecological impacts of low-trophic aquaculture, including evidence of socioeconomic impacts.

2 speakers

New jobs in coastal communities: What are the new services and skills required in light of a changing blue economy? Is the educational landscape appropriate to cater for these new needs?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 2
  • Business Support

This workshop will explore different blue careers and opportunities for both highly skilled and low-skilled careers.

9 speakers

16:00 - 17:45

Concrete actions towards a more sustainable fisheries management in the Baltic Sea

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 3
  • Sustainable Aquaculture & Fishery

What would be the first steps to achieve a transnational shared understanding on how to better manage fish stocks whilst creating economic opportunities for coastal fisheries?

5 speakers

Innovative Strategies for Restoring Lakes and Rivers: Aligning with EU Mission “Restore Our Ocean and Waters”

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 2
  • Mission Ocean & Waters

This workshop aims to explore innovative approaches for restoring lakes and rivers in the Baltic Sea Mission Arena 2 region, while fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration between countries.

9 speakers

Viable business models for a sustainable blue economy: How can we improve interaction between research, public sector and the business community?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Business Support

This workshop will present the preliminary results of the Mission-funded Prep4Blue project.

7 speakers

17:45 - 20:00

Reception

Format:In-person

Join us for a casual reception following the first day of the Mission Arena

Friday, 26 April 2024

09:00 - 10:45

Green Shipping Corridors of the Baltic Sea: Navigating Towards Carbon-Neutral Shipping in the EU Baltic Sea 2030

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 2
  • Green Shipping

This workshop will commence with a resentation of the existing agendas for the EU Baltic Seas and solutions paving the way, followed by discussion in groups, finalised by summary of the next action in plenary.

8 speakers

Nurturing the regional innovation ecosystem: What is on offer for companies? What are easy ways to improve existing support measures and increase their uptake?

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 3
  • Business Support

This workshop will explore what startups and companies need to create and spur innovation.

7 speakers

Policy coherence as a platform for better integration of marine conservation in MSP and sectoral policies: Regional pilots and examples

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Marine Protection Areas | Ocean Policies

Presentations will address outcomes of different analysis of policy coherence and the work of MSP4BIO Science-Policy Dialogue Think tank.

7 speakers

11:00 - 12:45

Financing instruments supporting the voyage towards carbon neutral shipping

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 2
  • Green Shipping

How can we harness available financial instruments to support clean shipping initiatives in the region?

6 speakers

Navigating Security Challenges: The Future of marine infrastructure in European Seas

Format:In-person
  • Security & Defense

Please note, this session is by invitation only.

2 speakers

Towards the coherent planning and management of nature-based solutions for the effective protection and restoration of Baltic Sea ecosystems

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Marine Protection Areas | Ocean Policies

This workshop will use the concept of Nature-based Solutions to discuss the protection and restoration of Baltic Sea ecosystems.

4 speakers

What do marinas and leisure boating bring to the region? Sustainable tourism and blue economy in the Baltic sea area

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 3
  • Resource Circulation

This workshop aims to enhance the Baltic Sea's potential as a sustainable recreational boating and tourism destination.

5 speakers

13:00 - 13:30

Lunch Break

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1

13:30 - 15:00

2nd Mission Arena Assembly Vote on the Arena 2 Region Mission Roadmap

Format:In-personLocation:Hall 1
  • Mission Ocean & Waters

Closing of the 2nd Mission Arena: Voting on the Final Regional Roadmap

15 speakers

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