Observatory for Sustainable Blue Economy
OSBE produces and curates research to support evidence-based policy, foster sustainable innovation, and advance our understanding of the blue economy across SEA-EU partner countries.
Academic Papers
Being SEA-EU Conference
BEING SEA-EU 2025 — Book of Abstracts
The official book of abstracts from the BEING SEA-EU 2025 conference, gathering research contributions on sustainable blue economy, coastal development, and maritime innovation from across the SEA-EU alliance.
Being SEA-EU Conference
BEING SEA-EU 2024 — Abstract Booklet
The abstract booklet from the BEING SEA-EU 2024 conference, featuring research presentations and contributions from SEA-EU partner universities on blue economy, sustainability, and maritime studies.
Reports
White paper
White Paper 2.0
The updated white paper on the sustainable blue economy, building on the findings and recommendations of the first edition. Coming soon.
● Publication pending
Annual report
Annual State of the Coast Report 2025
A comprehensive assessment of coastal areas across the SEA-EU region, covering environmental indicators, blue economy trends, and policy developments for 2025.
Annual report
Annual State of the Coast Report 2024
An in-depth analysis of coastal and maritime conditions across SEA-EU partner regions, including economic data, sustainability indicators, and strategic observations for 2024.
White paper
White Paper 1.0
The foundational white paper of the OSBE, establishing key definitions, frameworks, and strategic priorities for a sustainable blue economy across the SEA-EU alliance.
EU Docs & Data
EU Publication
Blue Economy Reports
Progress reports published by the European Blue Economy Observatory covering the state of the blue economy across EU member states, including key sectors, employment, and economic output.
EU Publication
Sustainability Criteria for the Blue Economy
An official EU publication outlining the sustainability criteria and principles that guide responsible practices and investment decisions within the blue economy sector.
EU Dashboard
Blue Economy Indicators
An interactive dashboard from the European Blue Economy Observatory providing up-to-date indicators and statistics on the performance and sustainability of the EU blue economy.
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