- Research Article
- 10.23856/7326
PROSPECTS FOR IMPLEMENTING BLUE ECONOMY INSTRUMENTS FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BLACK SEA REGION
- Feb 27, 2026
- Academia Polonica.
- Roman Hnidoi
The article examines the concept of the blue economy as a key direction in the transformation of maritime and inland waterway transport under conditions of global environmental challenges. It demonstrates that current regulatory initiatives of international organizations and the European Union establish new requirements for maritime and inland waterway carriers and ports aimed at decarbonization and ecological adaptation of the sector. Considerable attention is devoted to technological innovations – green corridors, shore power, alternative fuels, and logistics digitalization – which have already proven their effectiveness globally and have significant potential for implementation in the Black Sea region. A special emphasis is placed on combining global practices with local developments, particularly research by Ukrainian scholars in the field of SMART ports. It is shown that the integrated use of international experience and national initiatives can create conditions for ecological port modernization, enhance competitiveness, and facilitate integration into European transport networks. The results indicate that implementing blue economy instruments in the Black Sea is not only feasible but necessary to ensure environmental resilience, economic growth, and social development in the region.
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