Pierpaolo Campostrini (CORILA) leads participants through a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities surrounding sustainable innovation.

Key themes includes:

• Barriers to Adoption: Fear of new technology, regulatory gaps, and conservative mindsets slow progress.
• Success Stories: Innovative projects like aquaculture feed from insects and algae, Scandinavian community marine gardens, and Tunisian women’s cooperatives repurposing waste showcased the potential of sustainability.
• Innovative Solutions: AI-driven smart fishing nets, satellite monitoring of illegal fishing, and digital twins for port efficiency were highlighted as game-changers.
• Culture Change: Funding, incentives, and stricter regulations are essential to push sustainability forward.