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Marine litter and derelict fishing gear: from observation to blue growth
Interesting insights were shared at MIO-ECSDE's workshop on "Marine litter and derelict fishing gear: from observation to blue growth", held in Turku during the European Maritime Day 2016. The 1200 marine and maritime economy stakeholders that attended concluded that...
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The Mediterranean region is one of the most sensitive and vulnerable social, cultural and environmental hotspots on the planet. Yet current economic practices and policies primarily follow conventional development models that result in depletion of natural resources...
Unique transboundary Spring School carried out in the Drin River Basin
A first of its kind transboundary Spring School took place in southwest Balkans within the framework of the Act4Drin entitled ‘The natural wealth and legacy of the Drin River Basin: from field observations and knowledge to collective actions towards protecting...
Drin Day 2016 celebrations in full swing!
Today, May the 5th is a day dedicate to the Drin! This is the 3rd edition of an annual initiative dedicated to raising public awareness of local communities and the wider public about the natural wealth and legacy of the Drin River Basin. Wide-ranging celebrations are...
Marine Litter Watch: Citizens in action to track marine litter
The European Environment Agency, over 20 NGOs, among which MIO-ECSDE, and research institutes have joined forces to launch the first ever Marine Litter Watch Month, expected to take place on more than 75 of Europe’s most beautiful beaches from 17 September to 16...
European Organizations Issue Declaration on Waste Containing Nanomaterials
Manufactured nanomaterials are applied in rapidly growing amounts of every-day products. Their physical and chemical properties make them an attractive choice in product development, bringing the possibility of both functional and economic advantages. Yet, there are...