Blueing the Black Sea project - A clear Future for the Black Sea
3 September 2025
The "Blueing the Black Sea" project, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented by the World Bank, and executed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), is a multi-stakeholder partnership that brings together Black Sea countries, international organizations, and regional experts to address the Black Sea's most pressing environmental challenges.
The project's vision is a Black Sea where scientific innovation and entrepreneurial spirit will be the primary drivers of environmental recovery and economic prosperity.
The BBSEA project aims to transform the region's intricate challenges into groundbreaking opportunities by connecting research with market needs and providing funding and support to transform ideas into scalable impact, while also fostering collaboration across borders, sectors and disciplines.
During the three-year implementation period (2025-2028), the project will collaborate closely with national and regional stakeholders to facilitate technical assistance, knowledge exchange, and the development of a pipeline for pollution-reduction investments. The project will also focus on strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks.
An integral part of the initiative will be the Eco-Innovation Challenge, to be launched on 8 September 2025, which will identify and support scalable, locally driven solutions for reducing marine pollution — from green startups to community-based innovations.
The ICBSS will support the wider visibility of the BBSEA project, promoting the project’s activities and results to inspire, inform, and mobilize people across the region.
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