The overall objective of the Conference is to highlight the important role of the International Cooperation/INCO for the EU itself by reinforcing the collaboration with European Neighbourhood/EN and Black Sea region (BS region) within the framework of the research and innovation exploiting its potential as an integral part of a comprehensive package of external action.
It is highly important to emphasize that during the RInES Conference it will be the first time that the Neighbourhood countries and the Black Sea region will work together with the EU towards a common approach on research and innovation issues, not only on policy options but also on two sectors of high importance in the Societal Challenges of the HORIZON2020:
Marine research and the Maritime Strategy in the Neighbourhood countries and the BS region within the frame of sustainable management of ecosystems, Marine Bio-geo Resources, Fisheries and offshore Renewable Energy
Sustainable Energy & Clean Technologies Applications, towards a Low/Zero Carbon Energy Future for the region
The RInES Conference is envisaged to result in the “Thessaloniki Declaration”, a Joint Declaration, possibly accompanied by a roadmap regarding the further steps and the way forward for the EU INCO Policy and external R&I relations in the above-mentioned target countries.
Further information:
http://www.rines.gr
