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Building a blue economy

Promoting sustainable management of North Sea resources

A boat and wind turbines at sea in cloudy weather.

A sustainable blue economy is a part of the EU Green Deal. The blue economy must be aligned with needs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimise waste and pollution, and preserve marine biodiversity.

We fund projects that support a healthy North Sea through forward-looking planning and sustainable economic development in the maritime sector.

Project highlights

Browse the slideshow to discover key project achievements:

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Decommissioning and repowering of ageing offshore wind farms

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Decarbonising small to medium sized ports in the North Sea Region

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Using DNA to monitor the health of marine ecosystems

Building innovation capacities in offshore windpower supply chains

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Keeping tabs on underwater noise in the North Sea

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Enhancing operational efficiencies for medium-sized ports

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Cooperating on maritime spatial planning in the North Sea

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North Sea Wrecks

Uncovering the toxic legacy of war in the North Sea

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Accelerating and scaling up ocean energy in the North Sea

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Greening the blue economy through emerging blue markets.

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Building skills for a sustainable blue economy.

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Promoting wind-assisted shipping technologies.

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