“The sustainable blue economy provides social and economic benefits for current and future generations, restores, protects and maintains diverse, productive and resilient ecosystems, and is based on clean technologies, renewable energy and circular material flows.
It is an economy based on circularity, collaboration, resilience, opportunity and inter-dependence.
Its growth is driven by investments that reduce carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy efficiency, harness the power of natural capital and the benefits that these ecosystems provide, and halt the loss of biodiversity.”
October 2025
6 months
B-learning After work
3.800€*
The sustainable and regenerative blue economy offers vast opportunities for investment, innovation, technology integration, and the development of rewarding professional careers.
The blue economy encompasses all aquatic spaces, including the ocean, seas, coasts, lakes, rivers, and groundwater. It includes a wide range of economic activities related to aquatic environments, such as fishing, aquaculture, blue tourism, ports and maritime transport, shipbuilding and repair, ocean renewable energy, blue biotechnology, marine robotics, education and research, among others.
The blue economy focuses on the use of aquatic resources and the promotion of economic development without compromising the health and sustainability of the ocean, the planet, people, and communities.
According to data shared by the United Nations*, the sustainable blue economy stands out as a fast-growing key sector. Between 1995 and 2020, it grew 2.5 times, surpassing the global economy’s growth of 1.9 times. In 2023, the global value generated by the various sectors of the sustainable blue economy exceeded 2.2 trillion dollars—about 7% of global trade value.
It also faces global challenges, associated with the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—which call for innovation and entrepreneurship, driven by leaders equipped to manage large-scale, cross-sectoral, and complex projects.
Participants can: assist the entire course; or assist some modules.
– Fee per module: 900€
– Tuition fee total course: 3800€
This Postgraduation Program includes seven mandatory modules. However, candidates may choose to take only one or more of the available modules, and upon completion, they will receive a certificate of completion for the module(s) completed.
Each module in the Postgraduate Program lasts four weeks, with classes held twice a week in the evening (after work hours). You can find detailed content for each module in the links below.
Module 01. Blue Economy and Sustainable and Regenerative DevelopmentModule 02. Water Circularity, Water Security, Pollution, and Water ScarcityModule 03. Management of Complex, Cross-sectoral, and Multidisciplinary ProjectsModule 04. Strategic Communication and Sustainable Communication StrategiesModule 05. Sustainable Innovation, Investment, and Project FinancingModule 06. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the Blue EconomyModule 07. Development Models, Strategy, Action Plans, and Projects
This Postgraduation Program aims to equip and prepare professionals to harness the economic, social, and environmental potential of the ocean and aquatic resources. Participants will acquire knowledge and tools that enable them to see with 360º clarity and make confident decisions—whether to manage a team or region, assess an investment, implement a project, and/or build a career in the blue economy.
The learning objectives of this Postgraduate Program are:
To identify and characterize the economic activities that are part of the sustainable and regenerative blue economy;
To highlight the challenges of the blue economy related to the triple planetary crisis: climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution;
To introduce the Law of the Sea and the regulatory framework governing activities in different aquatic spaces;
To characterize the water cycle and circular use of water, identifying sources of pollution and risks to water security;
To present methodologies for managing large-scale, cross-sectoral, and multidisciplinary projects of high complexity;
To define strategic communication and develop sustainable communication strategies aligned with public policies and action plans;
To foster useful and sustainable innovation and identify and describe solutions for project investment and financing;
To become familiar with data analysis and management methodologies in the blue economy and the use of artificial intelligence tools;
To present methodologies that support sustainable and regenerative development, and the design of strategies, action plans, and projects.
This Postgraduation Program is aimed at individuals and organizations seeking to take advantage of the professional and organizational development opportunities offered by the sustainable and regenerative blue economy.
It is particularly relevant for:
Organizations:
Public and private companies, municipalities, strategy offices, associations, law firms, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), investment funds, educational institutions, and media outlets.
Public sector professionals:
Administrators, municipal executives, advisors, department directors, senior technicians, researchers, and professors.
Private sector professionals:
Administrators, executives, managers, planning officers, investors, consultants, lawyers, researchers, professors, journalists, and entrepreneurs.
Students and researchers:
Higher education, including bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate programs, master’s degrees, and doctoral studies.
Founder and CEO of the Blue Economy Centre of Competence (C2EA)
Álvaro Sardinha is an international consultant and trainer, specialist in blue economy and sustainable and regenerative development, founder and CEO of the Blue Economy Centre of Competence (C2EA).
Master in Law and Economy of the Sea: Governance of the Sea, with merit, from the Faculty of Law of NOVA Lisbon University (FD-UNL). Completed a postgraduate degree in Digital Strategic Communication at the University of Lisbon (UL). Completed a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Strategies for Tourism and Hospitality at the Faculty of Science and Technology of NOVA Lisbon University (NOVA FCT). He holds a bachelor’s degree in maritime engineering (ENIDH).
His recent work includes the authorship of the INOVSEA Action Plan (Innovation and Competitiveness in the Maritime Economy of Alto Minho and Baixo Mondego Coastal Regions); the authorship of the Strategy for Innovation and Training in Ocean Energy and Technologies; and collaboration in projects developed in Angola, Brazil and East Timor.
He has extensive professional and entrepreneurial experience, being the founder and coordinator of blue economy development events – the Blue Careers Job Fair; and the FINA Blue Business and Innovation Fair.
Associate Professor NOVA FCT
José Carlos Ferreira is Associate Professor at Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA University), School of Science and Technology (FCT NOVA), Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (DCEA) and researcher at MARE – Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE NOVA).
He holds a PhD in Environment and Sustainability, esp. In Environmental Engineering and Sustainability (Universidade Nova de Lisboa / NOVA University), M.Sc. in Physical Geography and Environment (University of Lisbon) and B.Sc. in Geography and Regional Planning, var. Physical Geography (University of Lisbon).
His research activity is carried out within environmental planning, green infrastructure and territorial services, Ecosystem-based management, Strategies to adapt to an uncertain climate change, assessment and management of vulnerability and risk in complex territories.
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