On 28 May 2026, the International Conference “Modern Problems of Black Sea Security in the Context of Climate Change” took place in Batumi, Georgia, within the framework of the BSB00091 Harnessing Algae Power for Pollution Reduction and Blue Growth, AlgaeRevive project, co-funded by the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme 2021-2027.
The event was hosted by the Tsotne Mirtskhulava Water Management Institute of the Georgian Technical University and brought together representatives of the AlgaeRevive consortium, researchers, academic institutions and environmental experts working on key challenges related to the Black Sea region.
Via Pontica Foundation, Bulgaria, took part in the conference in its capacity as Lead Partner of the AlgaeRevive project. Its participation reflected the Lead Partner’s continued commitment to the active implementation of the project, knowledge exchange among partners, and the promotion of cross-border cooperation for pollution reduction, environmental protection and sustainable blue growth in the Black Sea Basin.
The conference provided an important platform for scientific exchange and regional dialogue on climate change, marine pollution, coastal zone management, bioremediation, wastewater, ecology, environmental protection and the sustainable use of algae. These themes are closely aligned with the objectives of AlgaeRevive, which aims to strengthen research and innovation capacities in the Black Sea Basin and to promote algae-based solutions for pollution reduction and blue growth.
Throughout the scientific programme, participants presented research and practical approaches addressing the pressures faced by coastal and marine ecosystems. The discussions underlined the importance of stronger cooperation between research institutions, public authorities and environmental stakeholders in developing coordinated responses to the challenges affecting the Black Sea.
For Via Pontica Foundation, participation in the conference was an important opportunity to support knowledge exchange among project partners, contribute to the visibility of AlgaeRevive and reinforce the role of cross-border cooperation in advancing sustainable solutions for the region.
The event strengthened dialogue among institutions from the Black Sea Basin and contributed to the shared efforts of the AlgaeRevive partnership to promote science-based environmental protection, ecosystem resilience and sustainable blue growth.