The government has brought forward to 2026 the target of creating 30% of marine protected areas, initially planned for 2030, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday, saying that Portugal intends to maintain a “leading position in the blue economy”.
The Strategic Management Board of the “Hub Azul, Infrastructure Network for the Blue Economy” met today in Porto to discuss a governance model that promotes synergies between SMEs and start-ups, large companies, interface centres and universities. The Secretary of State for the Sea, José Maria Costa, took part in the proceedings.
The public tender for the new Leixões Blue Hub is now open. There are 4.9 million euros available for its construction and interested companies have 90 days to bid.
The government has brought forward to 2026 the target of creating 30% of marine protected areas, initially planned for 2030, the Prime Minister announced on Wednesday, saying that Portugal intends to maintain a “leading position in the blue economy”.
The Strategic Management Board of the “Hub Azul, Infrastructure Network for the Blue Economy” met today in Porto to discuss a governance model that promotes synergies between SMEs and start-ups, large companies, interface centres and universities.