Blending Blue & Green for Real Sustainability

Blending Blue & Green for Real Sustainability
23-24 September 2025
Les Ateliers des Tanneurs, Brussels

This event brings together stakeholders from across the green and
blue economy to explore shared pathways toward sustainability.
By creating a space for dialogue and collaboration, it aims to
uncover synergies between land-based and marine-based
approaches, foster the exchange of best practices, and promote
integrated solutions that support resilient ecosystems, inclusive
communities, and long-term environmental stewardship.

Sept. 23th

12:00 Registration and welcome coffee
12:30 Opening remarks: Welcome by Luca Pastorelli, Diesis Network, Executive President.
Introduction to event objectives and the importance of blending blue and green economy approaches.
13:00 High-level roundtable: “Blue and Green Economies – European Policy Perspectives for Sustainable Transitions”

15:30 Panel discussion: “Social Economy as a Driver for Sustainable Transitions”

Sept. 24th

Diesis network – Blending Blue & Green for Real Sustainability 23-24 September 2025 – Brussels
09:00 Overview of the day’s objectives and activities
09:30 Best practices showcase: “Successful Models from Bluedots & GRAINS”

11:30

Track 1 – Bluedots networking sessions: “Connecting Enabling Organizations and SMEs” Moderated by Francisco Martinez, Diesis Network

Track 1 – GRAINS session & best practices showcase Moderated by Marta Bruschi, Diesis Network

14:30 Interactive workshop for SMEs: “Identifying Synergies Between Blue and Green Approaches”

16:00 Closing session