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April 2023, no. 135
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BlueWeek in the Balearics
– where ambitious sustainable developments take place in a unique and fragile environment
More than ever, collaboration is crucial to achieve the much needed and ambitious sustainable energy transition. Providing an open and independent platform to share experiences, explain innovative ideas or propose initiatives for cooperation is the main purpose of the BlueWeek.
The 11th Edition of the BlueWeek is dropping anchor in the Balearic Islands from 17 - 21 April. The event will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authorities of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Muelle Viejo, 3-5, 07012 Palma.
Pep Malagrava, Director General for Energy and Climate Change from the Government of the Balearic Islands, explains why he offered to host the 2023 edition when he attended last year’s event, which was held in Rotterdam.
“The Balearic Islands want to be a ‘lighthouse’ in the Mediterranean Sea. Our area will be one of those most affected by climate change, so we have to be in the frontline when it comes to innovation, mitigation measures and adaptation. We have already been the first territory in southern Europe to build a green hydrogen plant and the first region in Spain to implement a Climate Change and Energy Transition Law. We are moving fast on renewables and innovation in the energy transition. And of course, BlueWeek is also referring to the sea, which we are surrounded by, therefore we hope to develop pilot projects in the following years to keep being that lighthouse of the Mediterranean!”
BlueWeek 2022 at the SS Rotterdam.
Guilhem Gaillarde
Chairman Blue Forum
Watch the 2022 aftermovie when the maritime sector was brought together with a combined BlueWeek and FPSO JIP Week.
On the frontline of innovation and sustainability
“In addition to the reasons I have just mentioned, the Balearic Islands are the perfect location to host the BlueWeek, to discuss topics and show people from all over the world how technological solutions, innovation and willingness can combine to achieve the protection of our sea and to help realise sustainability goals.”
Technical sessions will take place during four seminars dedicated to Natural Propulsion, Zero Emission, Blue Life and Ocean Energy. Local and international companies, universities and research institutes will present and share the very latest developments.
A series of workshops will also be organised on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, in order to create even more interaction and collaboration among participants. The first series, focusing on ships and energy infrastructure, will cover Wind Propulsion for Maritime Transport (chaired by the Horizon Europe OPTIWISE project members), Introducing Sustainable Alternative Power for fishing and leisure boats (chaired by MARIN), and finally, Regional Strategies and deployment for zero emission waterborne activities (chaired by Horizon Europe NEEDS project members).
Experts from wide range of sectors seek solutions
The second series of workshops concerning the Multiuse of Ocean Space will take place on Thursday. This workshop has been prepared in collaboration with the Menorca Biosphere Reserve, MARIN and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, which is part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. To exchange experiences gained in the North Sea regarding maritime spatial planning can be very interesting from the perspective of the Balearic Islands. Putting experts from the maritime industry, maritime transport, energy infrastructure development, sustainability, fishing, tourism, ecology and marine life protection around the same table is the key to start a dialogue on our common future. By working together, we can find possible compromises and solutions.
As well as these activities, participants will be invited to visit two sites: the hydrogen solar power plant in Lloseta and the North Sails facility. Creating and sustaining local activities for the benefit of sustainable development is an important factor in obtaining people’s involvement in the energy transition.
A chance to volunteer to reduce your carbon footprint!
Last but not least, we are setting up some activities during the week for volunteers among our participants who are keen to mitigate the carbon footprint of their trip to Mallorca! We will certainly not be able to compensate for all the emissions made during our travels in a week, but at least we will try to create a positive impact and give something back to the island.
We look forward to welcome you at the 11th Edition of the BlueWeek in Palme, the Balearic Islands from 17 - 21 April. You can still join and register at blueforum.org
Guilhem Gaillarde (Chairman BlueForum)
Manager Ships
April 2023, no. 135
Guilhem Gaillarde (Chairman BlueForum)
Manager Ships
As well as these activities, participants will be invited to visit two sites: the hydrogen solar power plant in Lloseta and the North Sails facility. Creating and sustaining local activities for the benefit of sustainable development is an important factor in obtaining people’s involvement in the energy transition.
A chance to volunteer to reduce your carbon footprint!
Last but not least, we are setting up some activities during the week for volunteers among our participants who are keen to mitigate the carbon footprint of their trip to Mallorca! We will certainly not be able to compensate for all the emissions made during our travels in a week, but at least we will try to create a positive impact and give something back to the island.
We look forward to welcome you at the 11th Edition of the BlueWeek in Palme, the Balearic Islands from 17 - 21 April. You can still join and register at blueforum.org
Experts from wide range of sectors seek solutions
The second series of workshops concerning the Multiuse of Ocean Space will take place on Thursday. This workshop has been prepared in collaboration with the Menorca Biosphere Reserve, MARIN and the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, which is part of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy. To exchange experiences gained in the North Sea regarding maritime spatial planning can be very interesting from the perspective of the Balearic Islands. Putting experts from the maritime industry, maritime transport, energy infrastructure development, sustainability, fishing, tourism, ecology and marine life protection around the same table is the key to start a dialogue on our common future. By working together, we can find possible compromises and solutions.
Watch the 2022 aftermovie when the maritime sector was brought together with a combined BlueWeek and FPSO JIP Week.
Guilhem Gaillarde
Chairman Blue Forum
On the frontline of innovation and sustainability
“In addition to the reasons I have just mentioned, the Balearic Islands are the perfect location to host the BlueWeek, to discuss topics and show people from all over the world how technological solutions, innovation and willingness can combine to achieve the protection of our sea and to help realise sustainability goals.”
Technical sessions will take place during four seminars dedicated to Natural Propulsion, Zero Emission, Blue Life and Ocean Energy. Local and international companies, universities and research institutes will present and share the very latest developments.
A series of workshops will also be organised on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon, in order to create even more interaction and collaboration among participants. The first series, focusing on ships and energy infrastructure, will cover Wind Propulsion for Maritime Transport (chaired by the Horizon Europe OPTIWISE project members), Introducing Sustainable Alternative Power for fishing and leisure boats (chaired by MARIN), and finally, Regional Strategies and deployment for zero emission waterborne activities (chaired by Horizon Europe NEEDS project members).
BlueWeek 2022 at the SS Rotterdam.
The 11th Edition of the BlueWeek is dropping anchor in the Balearic Islands from 17 - 21 April. The event will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authorities of the Balearic Islands in Palma de Mallorca, Muelle Viejo, 3-5, 07012 Palma.
Pep Malagrava, Director General for Energy and Climate Change from the Government of the Balearic Islands, explains why he offered to host the 2023 edition when he attended last year’s event, which was held in Rotterdam.
“The Balearic Islands want to be a ‘lighthouse’ in the Mediterranean Sea. Our area will be one of those most affected by climate change, so we have to be in the frontline when it comes to innovation, mitigation measures and adaptation. We have already been the first territory in southern Europe to build a green hydrogen plant and the first region in Spain to implement a Climate Change and Energy Transition Law. We are moving fast on renewables and innovation in the energy transition. And of course, BlueWeek is also referring to the sea, which we are surrounded by, therefore we hope to develop pilot projects in the following years to keep being that lighthouse of the Mediterranean!”
More than ever, collaboration is crucial to achieve the much needed and ambitious sustainable energy transition. Providing an open and independent platform to share experiences, explain innovative ideas or propose initiatives for cooperation is the main purpose of the BlueWeek.
BlueWeek in the Balearics
– where ambitious sustainable developments take place in a unique and fragile environment
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