The Andalusian Government held a working meeting with the Maritime Cluster to discuss the future challenges of the blue economy in the region. The meeting took place on Tuesday and was led by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco.
Several personalities from the sector participated in the meeting, including the president of the Cluster, Javier Noriega, manager Mar Recuna, the coordinator of CEI·MAR from the University of Almería, Mabel Sáez, and the general director of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Blue Economy, Natacha Rivas.
Importance of Continuous Dialogue
Fernández-Pacheco emphasized the need for continuous dialogue with representatives of this sector, which has great potential in Andalusia. According to the minister, the Ministry shares the objectives of the Andalusian Strategy for Sustainable Blue Economy.
“The blue economy represents a great future opportunity for Andalusia and it is essential to continue listening to the sector, sharing proposals and working in a coordinated manner,” commented Fernández-Pacheco.
Projects and Awards on the Horizon
During the meeting, several topics were also discussed, such as the update of the '5H. Blue Economy Dossier of Andalusia', which was presented in May. This document, prepared in collaboration with the Cluster and the Ministry, contains about 600 pages of information on companies and entities in the sector in the community.
Additionally, preparations for the next edition of the Proa Awards, organized by the Maritime Cluster, were addressed, as well as other initiatives planned for the year 2027.
Finally, Fernández-Pacheco thanked the Cluster for its willingness to engage in dialogue and its commitment to advancing the Andalusian blue economy.
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