Invitation to Attend Blue Economy Workshop: Tallinn, 3rd November

Saatja: Tanzir Chowdhury <[email protected]> Saatmisaeg: 25. oktoober 2016. a. 13:45 Adressaat: VA_eva Teema: Invitation to Attend Blue Economy Workshop: Tallinn, 3rd November Manused: Provisional Green Jobs Agenda Final.pdf Dear Eliana, I am pleased to invite you to a workshop exploring green growth in the Blue Economy. The workshop is part of a study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission. Its purpose is to engage with individuals and organisations who are involved with efforts to make the maritime economy more environmentally- friendly in a profitable manner. The workshop provides an opportunity for industry, NGO�s, public sector and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and provide timely advice to the Commission on how to accelerate the move towards an environmentally-friendly Blue Economy. The workshop is free to attend and will take place at 10:00 on 3rd November at the offices of the Ministry of Environment of Estonia in Tallinn. The workshop will finish by 15:00, with an optional site visit to Green Marine Ltd scheduled for 15:00 to 17:00. Further information about the project and workshop is provided in the provisional agenda (attached). If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] as soon as conveniently possible. In your reply please state whether you would like to attend the workshop, site visit or both. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us known if you have any dietary requirements. Registration is free, but the number of places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. Please forward this invitation to any colleagues or associates that might be interested in attending. Please note: If you are interested in attending but cannot make this event, other workshops will be scheduled for later dates in November. These will be held in Brussels, Ljubljana and Constanta. 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GREEN JOBS IN THE BLUE ECONOMY WORKSHOP Venue: Ministry of Environment of Estonia in Tallinn, Estonia Time: Thursday 3rd November 10:00 to 15:00 At a Glance This workshop is part of a study commissioned by the Directorate-General for Environment at the European Commission. Its purpose is to engage with individuals and organisations who are involved with efforts to make the maritime economy more environmentally-friendly in a profitable manner. The workshop provides an opportunity for industry, NGO’s, public sector and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and provide timely advice to the Commission on how to accelerate the move towards an environmentally-friendly Blue Economy. The EU Blue Economy provides over 5 million jobs and approximately 4% of Europe’s Gross Domestic Product. Many promising environmentally friendly ideas are developed locally by people with an intricate knowledge of their industries, communities and environment. Such knowledge and experience may not be available at the EU level. Making it accessible could help identify ways in which the EU can act further to support such initiatives. The purpose of the workshop is therefore twofold: 1) To enhance knowledge of potential action and support the dissemination of good practice; and 2) To inform EU-level policy in cases where action at the EU level can make a difference to helping local efforts. Registration If you would like to attend, please email [email protected] by Friday 21st October. In your reply please state whether you would like to attend the workshop, site visit or both. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements. Registration is free, but the number of places are limited and will be allocated on a first come basis. Address Ministry of Environment of Estonia, Narva maantee 7a, 10117 Tallinn, Estonia Provisional Agenda Provisional Agenda Anticipated Timing Registrations and welcome coffee 09:30 – 10:00 Welcome and introduction 10:00 – 10:30 Showcase examples of ‘green’ activities 10:30 – 11:00 Discussion of key research findings: Brief summary of the research findings, followed by group discussion 1) What level of ‘green’ activity is currently occurring in region? Including discussion of: - Types of sectors most active/ types of activities - Economic models used 11:00 – 12:30 - Financial support received 2) What are the primary motivations and drivers for undertaking ‘green’ activities? Including discussion of: - Regulatory drivers - Corporate drivers - Environmental issues addressed Lunch and refreshment break 12:30 – 13:15 Discussion of key research findings: Brief summary of the research findings, followed by group discussion 3) Moving towards a blue-green economy? Including discussion of: - Identification of barriers and threats to grow the blue-green economy - Role of MSFD and multi-national, national, regional and local strategies in building a 13:15 – 14:45 blue-green economy - Role of co-operation in building a blue-green economy 4) Recommendations for growing the blue-green economy Open session to discuss national/regional/EU wide solutions, including incentives or instruments. Closing remarks 14:45 – 15:00 Site Visit (optional) 15:00 – 17:00 Green Marine Ltd, Uus-Sadama 19-13, 10120 Tallinn (including Green Marine Ltd. is a joint venture of Port of Tallinn Ltd. and NT Marine Ltd. Green Marine walk to site) Ltd is targeted at developing environmental services for ports and ships, on sea pollution prevention, localisation and liquidation issues in accordance with international standards.