The development of a sustainable and regenerative blue economy is an ambitious and valuable challenge. It offers diversification of wealth sources and greater economic complexity; employment opportunities and professional growth; social inclusion, and community livelihood. However, its success depends on several critical, interconnected, and interdependent factors: effective collaboration and commitment; strategic planning and pragmatic action plans; engaging strategic communication; and innovative, efficient, and sustainable projects supported by advanced technologies.
May 2026
B-learning After work
900€
The course Development Models, Strategy, Action Plans and Projects presents a vision for a better future for the planet and people—through the advancement of a sustainable and regenerative blue economy—by offering pragmatic tools and methodologies to help make this vision a reality.
It is essential to anticipate the near future by characterizing activities and technologies with disruptive potential: digitalization; decarbonization; additive manufacturing; cellular agriculture; hydrogen economy; biotechnology and algae; autonomous aquatic vehicles; space and cyberspace; artificial intelligence and data science; and education and research.
The course explores development models that include identifying key drivers, applying benchmarking practices, and using methodologies to develop strategies and action plans—including the use of territory, law, and economy matrices.
This course is part of a Postgraduation Program consisting of seven modules. If you are interested in joining any of the other modules, please contact us or refer to the Postgraduation Blue Economy Sustainable and Regenerative.
This course is part of a Postgraduation Program consisting of seven modules. If you are interested in participating in any of the other modules, please contact us or refer to the Postgraduation Blue Economy Sustainable and Regenerative.
Course Content:
Characterize technologies and activities with disruptive potential in traditional blue economy sectors;
Identify global offerings in ocean literacy, training, education, and research in the sustainable and regenerative blue economy;
Apply benchmarking and analysis of statistical sources to identify global leaders, best practices, and trends;
Use the territory-law-economy matrix as a strategic tool to support the development of strategies and action plans.
The course Development Models, Strategy, Action Plans and Projects aims to equip and prepare professionals to innovate, lead, and drive the development of a sustainable and regenerative blue economy—at organizational, community, territorial, and regional levels.
A solid understanding of the foundations of the sustainable blue economy, water circularity, and the importance of strategic communication—combined with skills in managing large-scale projects using artificial intelligence, data science, and investment support solutions—creates a strong platform for envisioning, innovating, and advancing the blue economy.
A forward-looking vision and clear characterization of disruptive technologies and activities, along with the mapping of knowledge and innovation sources, supported by benchmarking practices and statistical data analysis, lay the groundwork for the leadership and development of sustainable 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.
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