Periodic Reporting for period 1 - BlueRev (Revitalisation of European local communities with innovative business models and social innovation in the blue bio-based sector.)
Período documentado: 2022-09-01 hasta 2024-02-29
BlueRev project’s main mission is to define a new paradigm for revitalizing bio-based blue economy in local communities, declined into 3 dimensions: social innovation, business models and governance models, to underline the benefits the wide deployment of the bio-based sector can offer.
BlueRev new concept will be piloted in 3 different pilot regions (Denmark-Greenland, Italy and Estonia) to tailor value chains, from valorization of co-products as feedstock to processing/conversion to final products, in order to revitalize local communities, contribute to positive environmental and social impacts.
The project will analyze these value chains according to the 3 abovementioned dimensions, as well as environmental barriers and potentialities, local capacities (feedstocks, infrastructure, human skills, innovation actors) including community knowledge and marginalized groups, by using monitoring system and indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the value chains.
The analysis will allow the transition of local communities towards socially and environmentally responsible behavior within all ranges (regulatory measures, corporate responsibility initiatives, education) to enable sufficient impacts and performances of the specific value chains and to allow replication across Europe, developing or replicating new governance and business models.
In doing that BlueRev will ensure an efficient engagement of all actors, including local and regional authorities, primary biomass producers, SMEs, civil society organizations including NGOs, knowledge providers, community knowledge and marginalized groups via robust and transparent communication and awareness-raising campaigns. The mobilization of stakeholders around Europe will have the form of workshops, interviews, events training and all the material produced will be available via the web support tool.
BlueRev general objective will be met by accomplishing the following specific objectives:
SO1 To engage local communities of stakeholders to analyse social and economic barriers and potentialities, to improve awareness and communication for increase the collaboration along the bio-based value chain
SO2 To analyse social and economic barriers and potentialities in pilot regions to enable the transition towards socially and environmentally responsible behaviour through new informed governance and social innovation
SO3 To assess existing/develop monitoring systems and indicators of the effectiveness of governance schemes, to analyse pilot regions and to allow replication across the EU
SO4 To analyse and develop business models, local capacities and innovation actors to enable sufficient impacts and performances of the value chains
SO5 To evaluate the environmental footprint of the value chains of pilot regions, through LCA analysis
SO6 To carry out training programs to increase skilled jobs opportunities and small-scale establishments in the bio-based sector and to support the development of communication of innovation for small businesses and for business-to-consumers.
SO7 To reach a sound impact of performed activities by involving all the stakeholders through a wide dissemination and awareness campaign
BlueRev new concept will be piloted in 3 different pilot regions (Denmark-Greenland, Italy and Estonia) to tailor value chains, from valorization of co-products as feedstock to processing/conversion to final products, in order to revitalize local communities, contribute to positive environmental and social impacts.
The project will analyze these value chains according to the 3 abovementioned dimensions, as well as environmental barriers and potentialities, local capacities (feedstocks, infrastructure, human skills, innovation actors) including community knowledge and marginalized groups, by using monitoring system and indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of the value chains.
The analysis will allow the transition of local communities towards socially and environmentally responsible behavior within all ranges (regulatory measures, corporate responsibility initiatives, education) to enable sufficient impacts and performances of the specific value chains and to allow replication across Europe, developing or replicating new governance and business models.
In doing that BlueRev will ensure an efficient engagement of all actors, including local and regional authorities, primary biomass producers, SMEs, civil society organizations including NGOs, knowledge providers, community knowledge and marginalized groups via robust and transparent communication and awareness-raising campaigns. The mobilization of stakeholders around Europe will have the form of workshops, interviews, events training and all the material produced will be available via the web support tool.
BlueRev general objective will be met by accomplishing the following specific objectives:
SO1 To engage local communities of stakeholders to analyse social and economic barriers and potentialities, to improve awareness and communication for increase the collaboration along the bio-based value chain
SO2 To analyse social and economic barriers and potentialities in pilot regions to enable the transition towards socially and environmentally responsible behaviour through new informed governance and social innovation
SO3 To assess existing/develop monitoring systems and indicators of the effectiveness of governance schemes, to analyse pilot regions and to allow replication across the EU
SO4 To analyse and develop business models, local capacities and innovation actors to enable sufficient impacts and performances of the value chains
SO5 To evaluate the environmental footprint of the value chains of pilot regions, through LCA analysis
SO6 To carry out training programs to increase skilled jobs opportunities and small-scale establishments in the bio-based sector and to support the development of communication of innovation for small businesses and for business-to-consumers.
SO7 To reach a sound impact of performed activities by involving all the stakeholders through a wide dissemination and awareness campaign
Through the engagement of local actors, an in-depth assessment of social and economic barriers, commonalities and potentialities, business models, local capacities and innovation actors was performed. The project team analysed the existing governance framework for each pilot region, evaluating its effectiveness through interviews, workshops, and desk research and assessing the ways in which it could be improved. A business model synthesis was conducted, through which the project team assessed the current baseline model’s potential for developing sustainable new business opportunities in pilot regions. An initial environmental assessment of the value chains in the pilot regions was performed through LCA analysis.
To perform the abovementioned assessment, initial activities were devoted to map, reach, aggregate and maintain a wide range of actors, supported by the stakeholder’s board and the innovative online platform; the Support Tool on the website serves as a centralized hub for stakeholder and project partners to connect, learn, and inspire each other, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
To perform the abovementioned assessment, initial activities were devoted to map, reach, aggregate and maintain a wide range of actors, supported by the stakeholder’s board and the innovative online platform; the Support Tool on the website serves as a centralized hub for stakeholder and project partners to connect, learn, and inspire each other, facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Results achieved through project activities will have a strong impact in the sector:
The uptake of best practices in the blue bio-based sector to reduce the pressure on European seas resources and protect biodiversity (SDG 14).
The endorsement of new and sustainable solutions for management of aquatic biowaste material to produce high value food products, reducing pressure on marine ecosystem and competition for high-quality biomass for food and feed;
The increased value from side streams would substitute less sustainable products (SDG 12) and contribute to expand and innovate untapped business opportunities to empower coastal communities to face challenges arising from the climate crisis, rural depopulation, and economic pressures (SDG 11).
Key elements and drivers necessary for successful bluebiobased economy implementation and development deals with:
1. Emphasise collaborative knowledge development: to prioritize the establishment of strong networks between academia, industry, and government to enhance the flow of information and innovation, increasing the potential uptake of innovative sustainable solutions and a more effective use of marine by-products
2. Align stakeholders towards a common vision: to increase a clear communication channels and structured processes that align various actors' goals and strategies. This is crucial for coherent policy development and effective implementation of innovative technologies and practices
3. Navigate regulatory environments for building legitimacy: to focus on balancing innovation with compliance to foster an environment conducive to sustainable development. Additionally, enhancing societal acceptance through education and public awareness campaigns is vital for the long-term success of new initiatives
4. Mobilise resources strategically: to explore public-private partnerships and international collaborations to pool resources and expertise. Investing in education and training can mitigate skilled labour shortages, supporting industry growth and innovation, overcoming infrastructural and financial challenges
5. Innovate in market formation: to understand and adapt to market dynamics, leveraging policy mechanisms to stimulate market growth and encourage innovation
6. Encourage entrepreneurial experimentation: to promote partnerships across industries and explore cross-industry applications of marine by-products to unlock new growth opportunities
The uptake of best practices in the blue bio-based sector to reduce the pressure on European seas resources and protect biodiversity (SDG 14).
The endorsement of new and sustainable solutions for management of aquatic biowaste material to produce high value food products, reducing pressure on marine ecosystem and competition for high-quality biomass for food and feed;
The increased value from side streams would substitute less sustainable products (SDG 12) and contribute to expand and innovate untapped business opportunities to empower coastal communities to face challenges arising from the climate crisis, rural depopulation, and economic pressures (SDG 11).
Key elements and drivers necessary for successful bluebiobased economy implementation and development deals with:
1. Emphasise collaborative knowledge development: to prioritize the establishment of strong networks between academia, industry, and government to enhance the flow of information and innovation, increasing the potential uptake of innovative sustainable solutions and a more effective use of marine by-products
2. Align stakeholders towards a common vision: to increase a clear communication channels and structured processes that align various actors' goals and strategies. This is crucial for coherent policy development and effective implementation of innovative technologies and practices
3. Navigate regulatory environments for building legitimacy: to focus on balancing innovation with compliance to foster an environment conducive to sustainable development. Additionally, enhancing societal acceptance through education and public awareness campaigns is vital for the long-term success of new initiatives
4. Mobilise resources strategically: to explore public-private partnerships and international collaborations to pool resources and expertise. Investing in education and training can mitigate skilled labour shortages, supporting industry growth and innovation, overcoming infrastructural and financial challenges
5. Innovate in market formation: to understand and adapt to market dynamics, leveraging policy mechanisms to stimulate market growth and encourage innovation
6. Encourage entrepreneurial experimentation: to promote partnerships across industries and explore cross-industry applications of marine by-products to unlock new growth opportunities