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Explore the potential for smart development of Europe's blue economy and the opportunities and challenges it presents for increasing competitiveness. This workshop will discuss main territorial trends, additional evidence needed for policy makers, and the integrated approach of maritime affairs.

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  1. Parallel Workshop Session: Reflections on “blue” development opportunities related to European seas, coasts, islands and the mainland Workshop 1: Smart development ESPON Open Seminar 2014 “Opportunities and threats for territorial cohesion: Blue Growth and Urban Poverty"

  2. “How inappropriate to call this planet Earth, when clearly it is Ocean.”-  Arthur C. Clarke

  3. Blue Growth • A long-term strategy that embraces economic, social and environmental aspects of Europe’s seas • The integrated Maritime Policy’s contribution to achieving the goals of Europe 2020 for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth • A path for cohesion policy to enlarge its scope of action Smart development • The development of Europe’s blue economy based on knowledge and innovation • It requires the development of innovative sectors, strengthening of research and innovation, promotion of education & lifelong learning to ensure long-term competitiveness of economy Setting the scene

  4. Questions to be addressed by presenters and in discussion: What are main territorial trends or observations (from your project) in relation to smart development of the blue economy? What opportunities and challenges exist for Europe and its regions (according to your project findings) for increasing competitiveness through smart growth of the blue economy? Which additional evidence is needed for policy makers to better tap the economic blue development potential of Europe’s seas, coasts, islands and the mainland? Setting the scene

  5. 14h00 Welcome by facilitator, Stella Kyvelou, ECP Greece 14h05 Presentation by ESPON project teams (10 min each) GREECO – Territorial Potentials for a Greener Economy BSR–TeMO– Territorial Monitoring for the Baltic Sea Region ET2050 – Territorial Scenarios and Visions for Europe 14h35 Remark and opening up of discussion by facilitator Stella Kyvelou 14h55 Rounding up by Stella Kyvelou Flow of Workshop 1

  6. Traditionally, cohesion policy has focused almost exclusively on the land. However, as the interactions between land and sea become more and more evident, European policy is increasingly addressing the marine environment as an integral part in a comprehensive territorial development. The ESPON ESaTDOR (“European seas and territorial development, opportunities and risks”) project highlighted that the seas matter for territorial cohesion: “They are spaces that offer development opportunities and should therefore be considered as integral to territorial development. However this brings with it challenges about how these development opportunities should be managed, because all activities carry risks and can lead to competition with other interests.” Introduction

  7. Blue Growth is a long-term strategy that embraces the economic, social and environmental aspects of Europe’s seas. It focuses on emerging, existing and potential activities as diverse as short-sea shipping, coastal tourism, offshore wind energy, desalination and use of marine resources in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. Blue Growth is the Integrated Maritime Policy’s contribution to achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. At the same time it also creates a path for cohesion policy to enlarge its scope of action, in order to include the marine and maritime aspects in the pursuit for economic, social and territorial cohesion. What is Blue Growth ?

  8. Member States need to approach the EUROPE 2020 goals from innovative perspectives that can unlock new sources of growth and jobs Marine and maritime sectors are crucial drivers for growth and jobs Member states share several sea basins with third countries // strategic gateways very important for the development and implementation of the Integrated Maritime Policy Integrated approach of maritime affaires since 2007 Value of marine ecosystem goods and services and the protection of the marine environment Importance of promoting dialogue, enhanced cooperation and exchange of best practices The Limassol Declaration (1)

  9. Europe’s seas and oceans offer unexplored areas for innovation, sustainable growth and employment Appropriate development and implementation of integrated sea basin and macro-regional strategies as important platforms to drive sustainable growth in coastal regions We need to maximise opportunities for innovation related to blue growth • European shipbuilding and marine equipment industry • Research and innovation to improve sustainability and competitiveness of aquaculture and stimulate sustainable fisheries • Foster the cultivation of aquatic products ( blue biotechnology etc. ) • Support the development of a highly diversified and sustainable coastal and maritime tourism in Europe The Limassol Declaration (2)

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