Ana Lillebø, researcher at CESAM/DBIO and coordinator of the A-AAGORA project, took part in “Surfing the Blue: Navigating Ocean-Funding Opportunities”, an event organised by ANI – the Portuguese National Innovation Agency – and the National Committee for the Ocean Decade (CNDO).
During a panel dedicated to successful initiatives in ocean and coastal research, she presented A-AAGORA, highlighted as an example of best practices in marine ecosystem restoration and climate change adaptation, reinforcing its relevance in both national and European policy contexts.
The Portuguese demonstrator of the project (Demo PT) was also represented at the event by partner CCDRC, underlining the region’s active role in coastal resilience and the promotion of transformative change.
Designed to align the objectives of the EU Mission Ocean with the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science and national funding mechanisms, Surfing the Blue brought together key stakeholders from the marine innovation ecosystem. The event showcased projects led by Portuguese institutions that are having an impact on ocean sustainability.
The visibility of A-AAGORA at Surfing the Blue strengthens its role in building a sustainable blue future, driven by science, community engagement, and strategic alignment with ocean policy.
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