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Stories 2026
In Black Sea Basin, a new wave of environmental stewardship is taking root—one that places communities at the heart of biodiversity protection.
The project EcoYOU: Clean and Green minds for an environmental friendly behaviour has developed Joint Study together with the BluE-Map interactive platform to support environmental awareness in the Black Sea Basin.
Every summer along the Black Sea, tourism revitalises coastal towns while simultaneously generating a significant increase in food waste.
The Black Sea is a unique, semi-closed ecosystem, home to a rich biodiversity that supports coastal communities across nations. However, for decades, it has faced a "silent killer": abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), commonly known as "ghost gear."
Across the Black Sea Basin region, cities and regions are facing increasing pressure from climate change. Rising temperatures, energy inefficiencies, growing waste volumes, and urban transport emissions are no longer abstract environmental concerns — they are daily realities affecting local communities.
The project Harnessing Algae Power for Pollution Reduction and Blue Growth is a collaborative initiative dedicated to unlocking the potential of algae to tackle environmental challenges while fostering sustainable economic development in the Black Sea region.
The project Innovative joint learning for environmental-friendly behaviour of communities in the Black Sea Basin, invites you to TUrkuaZLA – a vibrant spring festival at Piri Reis University, featuring engaging LEARN4SEA experiences.
A new cross-border study under the initiative of the project Green Climate Change Adaptation Solutions for Smart and Resilient Cities in BSB reveals that pedestrian heat exposure varies significantly across Black Sea cities — with inland areas facing the most severe thermal stress.