NEWS: Technical Meeting for the BLUEQ Project in Podgorica, Montenegro

Technical Meeting for the BLUEQ Project in Podgorica, Montenegro

From 27–29 January 2026, the Institute of Modern Technologies Montenegro hosted a technical meeting for the BLUEQ project: Applied Solutions for Monitoring Coastal Habitats and Quantifying Blue Carbon Storage: An Integrated Approach for Sustainable Ecosystem Management.

The meeting brought together partners from across the Adriatic-Ionian region, including universities, research institutes, and development agencies, to review technical progress, share insights, and coordinate next steps.

Key Discussions

• Progress on joint pilot actions and solutions for monitoring Posidonia oceanica meadows

• Development of a Blue Carbon Strategy and interactive digital tools to quantify ecosystem services

• Strengthening transnational cooperation, networking, and knowledge exchange

• Upcoming activities, deliverables, and technical challenges

BLUEQ aims to enhance the conservation and management of blue carbon ecosystems, highlighting their crucial role in biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and coastal protection.

A big thank you to all partners and participants for their contributions to this collaborative effort for sustainable ecosystem management!