International Forum “Black Sea 2030: Partnership for a sustainable future”

 

On October 24th, 2025, the International Congress Centre Burgas will host the

International Forum “Black Sea 2030: Partnership for a sustainable future”. The event

will spotlight key themes such as the green transition, marine and coastal environment

protection, digitalization, and the promotion of innovation in the blue economy.

The forum is organized by the Municipality of Burgas in partnership with the ProspectiM

Association, and with the support of the scientific community, maritime businesses, and the

non-governmental sector. Its goal is to establish a platform for visionary ideas and the

exchange of good practices.

A series of panel discussions will address the following thematic areas:

- Sustainable development of Black Sea coastal communities – exploring the region`s

potential for sustainable blue growth, overcoming infrastructure and environmental

gaps, and fostering partnerships between business, science, and local governments to

improve urban environments.

- Maritime business – sharing best practices for balancing growth with environmental

protection, addressing the challenges of the green and digital transitions in maritime

sectors, reducing administrative barriers, and promoting initiatives that support the

shift toward a sustainable blue economy.

- Marine environmental protection and climate adaptation – assessing the current

state of the marine ecosystem and biodiversity, exploring the balance between

economic development and environmental preservation, reducing pollution, improving

waste management, and developing coastal resilience and disaster risk reduction

strategies.

- Innovation and digitalization – showcasing practical business innovations and

technologies, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture solutions, digital tools for

environmental monitoring, and the introduction of low-carbon technologies in the

marine sector. The forum will also highlight measures to encourage young innovators.

An expo zone will be featured during the event, offering participants and partners an

opportunity to present their products, technologies, and innovative solutions aligned with

the forum’s core themes.

For more information:

https://bluegatesproject.com/