Our coasts are changing fast — under pressure from climate change, tourism, and urban growth. Coastal futures aren’t shaped by satellites alone. In this article, Adriana Fernandes (ENIDH) shows how everyday photos and posts can power smarter, more human coastal planning.

Despite its promise, the Blue Economy faces slow progress due to uncertainty and fragmented collaboration. In this brief but sharp reflection, Manuel Melo, Innovation Manager at Hub Azul Portugal, argues that protocols alone aren’t enough—what we need is a smarter, more adaptive approach to working together.

As the climate crisis accelerates, the health of our oceans — and especially coral reefs — is more critical than ever. In this interview, Sam Teicher, Co-Founder and Chief Reef Officer at Coral Vita, explores the cutting-edge innovations transforming marine restoration, the growing potential for scalable impact, and the urgent need for smarter policies, financing, and collaboration.

2nd Edition of the Oeiras Bluetech Ocean Forum: A Look at the Results, by Carlos Costa Pina, President of Fórum Oceano

This interview was conducted with Luís Pedro Machado, Executive Director of Etermar Energia S.A., a partner in the ATE - Alliance for the Energy Transition project, who shares his visions, contributions and expectations and explains the work carried out, the technological advances underway and the importance of collaboration between industry, research and innovation to achieve an effective and sustainable energy transition.

This interview was conducted with Diogo Neves Ferreira, PhD, Offshore Project Engineer at WavEC Offshore Renewables, a partner in the ATE – Alliance for the Energy Transition project. He shares his visions, contributions, and expectations, and highlights the work being developed, ongoing technological advancements, and the importance of collaboration between industry, research, and innovation to achieve an effective and sustainable energy transition.