On 31 October Kyiv will host the First “Mykolaiv – City on the Wave” International Conference dedicated to the prospects of sustainable recovery and systemic transformation of Mykolaiv’s economy through blue economy principles.

The event is being organised by Mykolaiv City Council in cooperation with Mykolaiv Oblast State Administration and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine, with financial support from the European Union and the Kingdom of Denmark.

Blue economy as a driver for recovery

The “Mykolaiv – City on a Wave” conference aims to present a new vision for the city's economic development model, and highlight a portfolio of projects implemented in the city as part of the “Mayors for Economic Growth” and “Innovation Facility” initiatives. The event will serve as a platform for exchanging knowledge, ideas, and experience to foster Mykolaiv’s future recovery.

What awaits the participants?

The conference will gather more than 100 participants, including representatives of the Ukrainian government, international organisations, financial institutions, municipalities, businesses, and NGOs.

During the conference, the following will be presented:

1. The development strategy for the Mykolaiv City Territorial Community until 2027.

2. A vision for a new economic model for the city based on developing a blue economy.

3. An update on the current state of the development of the city’s Master Plan.

4. Priority projects for the restoration and transformation of territories and districts, developed in collaboration with international organisations and experts.

About the blue economy:
The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of water resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods, and job creation, while preserving the health of marine and coastal ecosystems. It covers various sectors, including fisheries, aquaculture, tourism, marine renewable energy, maritime transportation, and coastal infrastructure development.

Conference webpage: https://blueplatform.info/CityontheWave