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EU Aquaculture Assistance Mechanism

Blue Circular Economy (BCE)

Description

Short description of the project: BCE was a three-year project co-financed by ERDF, aimed at addressing the global issue of marine littering, particularly waste fishing nets, by establishing a multi-level cluster to connect and catalyse small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Northern Periphery and Artic (NPA) region.

Tangible results: The BCE Project aims to boost demand for FNRC's sustainable products, foster new businesses in the NPA region, and streamline the recycled fishing gear value chain. It seeks to create environmentally and economically viable circular business models among SMEs, enhancing awareness of global opportunities in the NPA region.

Application/relevance: BCE generate sustainable business opportunities focussed on marine plastic waste solutions through informed, innovative and collaborative efforts, for the benefit of enterprises, local economies, and the environment.

Details

Original Author(s)
Lead Partner: Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige Universitet - NTNU
Project Partner(s): North Highland College UHI
Project Partner(s): University for the Creative Arts
Project Partner(s): Center for Arktisk Teknologi, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Project Partner(s): Western Development Commission
Financing Programme(s): ERDF - EU Interreg Northern Periphery and Artic Programme, NPA
Topic(s)
Climate-Change Adaptation and Mitigation, Environmental Performance, Knowledge and Innovation, Producer and Market Organisations
Geographical Coverage
European
Date
September 2018 - September 2021
Source