3rd Mission Arena
Event report and materials, Amsterdam, 26 and 27 November 2024
Presentations, workshop summaries and the regional roadmap from the 3rd Mission Arena, held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 26 and 27 November 2024.
The 3rd Mission Arena was organised under the BlueMissionBANOS project (2022 to 2025). The Mission Arena series continues under BlueMissionBANOS 2030.
Roadmap for the North Sea region
The Arena 3 roadmap covers the Netherlands, Belgium, western Germany, western Denmark and northern France.
Roadmap 2030: Steps for the Effective Deployment of the Mission Ocean & Waters in the Arena 3 Region sets out the priorities agreed by participants in Amsterdam. It remains available to download.
Workshop presentations and summaries
Materials from both days are hosted on the BlueMissionBANOS website and open in a new tab.
Opening session
You can watch the entire opening session on YouTube.
You can read a summary of the opening session here.
Mariparks: Derisking entrepreneurship and the sustainable blue economy
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Co-designing actions and guidelines to reinforce citizen engagement in the Mission Ocean and Waters
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
LCA in the blue bioeconomy: ecosystem services and carrying capacity
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Viable and scalable business models “Business for Blue Good”
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Connecting Seas: Cooperation and Tools for EU Marine Protected Areas
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Reconciling offshore wind and biodiversity targets: Are we on track to realise the European Green Deal?
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Collaboration to enhance marine security in turbulent times
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Demonstration of the Digital Twin of the Ocean and its capabilities
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Leading the Way: Marine nature restoration advancements, challenges and needs in the North Sea region
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Small scale or large scale: What governance implications from Offshore Wind Energy development in the North Sea?
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Mentoring and technology exchange for supporting the regional blue bioeconomy: what do blue bio startups and companies really need?
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Stakeholder Engagement in Innovative Marine Solutions: Marine Conservation Management, Financing and Beyond
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can download the summary of the workshop here (ZIP file).
Feasibility & Beyond: Investing in and Developing RAS
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Upscaling Ocean Multi-Uses through Co-management and operational alignment in LTA and OWE
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Workshop on Environmental Advocacy and Justice
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
The Blue on Land: Agriculture Applications of Algae Produced with Circular Resources
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Green messaging for blue growth: how can we communicate the sustainability benefits of algae products to customers, end users and regulators?
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Blue Horizons for young Wavemakers: Exploring Career Pathways in the Blue Economy
You can find the presentations from this workshop here.
You can read a summary of the workshop here.
Further resources
Watch the opening session
Watch the closing session
Mission Arenas continue under BlueMissionBANOS 2030
The 5th Mission Arena takes place in Antwerp on 2 and 3 March 2027. Our News section carries upcoming Mission Arenas and National Mission Hub events across the Baltic and North Sea.