Are you an expert willing to support evidence-based policy making for a sustainable blue economy? The EU Blue Economy Observatory (BEO) is launching a Community of Practice (COP) to improve socio-economic data collection & analysis. 

The CoP will:

• advise the EU BEO Steering Committee on improvements to the collection, processing and harmonisation of socio-economic data for the EU blue economy;
• help identify high-priority thematic and sectoral studies and methodologies to be undertaken by the BEO;
• and promote synergies and avoid duplication with EU and national initiatives and data providers, among others. 

Applications will be welcome from individuals or organisations with demonstrable expertise and active involvement in fields relevant to the blue economy. Applicants must submit their expression of interest through the online application form before 19 October 2025.

Learn more here.