Black Sea 2030: Security, Resilience, Innovation International Forum opens in Burgas

Baku, October 30, AZERTAC

The 2nd Black Sea 2030: Security, Resilience, Innovation International Forum opens on Friday in Burgas at the International Congress Centre, the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) reported citing the Burgas Regional Information Centre.

The forum brings together representatives of European and international institutions, government, business, academia, the media and young people to discuss the region’s future. Topics include Black Sea security, sustainable development of marine and coastal communities, and the role of science, innovation and new technologies. The Black Sea 2030 is organized by Burgas Municipality and the Prospekti M Association.

The forum focuses on dialogue and practical solutions that can outline the course of the region’s development in the coming years. From security to technologies that are reshaping the future of the sea. The programme covers topics of direct relevance to the countries and people of the Black Sea region. Key highlights include the new security environment, the sustainable management of marine resources, the future of coastal communities, scientific research and innovation, as well as opportunities for forging new international partnerships.

A special section of the forum will be the Technologies for a Secure and Sustainable Black Sea expo zone. It focuses on technological solutions and innovations as tools for better protection, sustainable development and more effective cooperation in the region.

Another key focus is the participation of young people. The generation that will live with the decisions taken today. The forum addresses their role in shaping the future of the Black Sea region and the opportunities for them to play an active part in the processes of change.

Participants at the event include Environment and Water Minister Rositsa Karamfilova, Healthy Planet Director at the Directorate-General for Research and Innovation James Morrison, European Commission Honorary Director and Director of the Institute for Climate, Environment, Energy and the Circular Economy at the European Public Law Organisation (EPLO) and EPLO Ambassador to Bulgaria George Kremlis, European Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva, Innovation and Digital Transformation Minister Ivan Vasilev, Member of the Mission Board “Restore our Ocean and Waters” at the European Commission, Ivelina Vasileva, and others.