WS A-7. Outermost to outposts: fostering “Seanergies”

Moderator:

• Dr. Philippe Holstein, NEXA - La Réunion Development Agency (Head of Europe office).

Speakers:

• Dr Maya Cesari, Institut Bleu (President), La Réunion Régional Council (Representative for blue economy and innovation), Conference of Presidents of the Outermost Regions (Representative).

• Dr Rui Caldeira, ARDITI - Madeira Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation (Board Chairman).

• Dr Luz Paramio, FRCT - The Azores Regional Fund for Science and Technology (Directive Board member)

• Dr Patrizio Mariani, Institute of Marine Resources at the Technical University of Denmark (Professor, Head of Research),  Mission Atlantic (Coordinator)

• Erwann Lagabrielle, University of La Réunion, Researcher in geography, marine spatial marine and shark risk management

Description:

The 9 Outermost Regions (OR) manage an exclusive economic zone of 2,5 million km², 10% of the EU EEZ. Their presence in 3 oceanic areas offers the E.U influence, resources and opportunities. Yet, research and innovation collaborations between mainland and outermost actors remain limited. Key questions (e.g. global ocean circulation, biodiversity hotspots, resilience to climate change, MSP) are thus under-investigated. This workshop aims to raise awareness on these basins and to design an action plan to intensify collaborations between European and Outermost R&I centres & neighboring countries.