<< Background >>Underwater archaeological tourism is, among the new segments of tourism, one of the most sophisticated and interesting, and the Mediterranean sea offers equipped sites of great interest. Many studies have shown that the development and valorisation of tourism on underwater cultural heritage can benefit from an economic point of view and its development is also closely linked to the preservation of the environment and the seas. However, the assessment of the current situation in underwater archaeological sites results having some main failures, in particular:- Fragmented legislation for the protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage and lack of protocols for the enhancement and valorisation of this heritage;- Low specialization/training of cultural operators and the absence of experts with knowledge on how to create underwater archaeological itineraries; in fact, operators competences are limited to the interpretation of the heritage and to the collaboration with diving centres, but they lack of competences on the management, valorization and capitalization of these sites.- Lack of a unified approach for the management and valorisation of underwater archaeology at European level. In this aspect it is evident that some countries are more advanced in terms of skills for the valorization of this heritage, while others have greater gaps.The project will thus address the above mentioned needs of increased specialization, clear and unified legislation and better management.<< Objectives >>The general aim of the project U-Mar is to develop the knowledge and the valorization of heritage related to underwater archaeology, through the following specific objectives:1) Training professional figures with specific skills in underwater archaeology, how to valorize it and how to manage these cultural sites. The project will therefore train new experts capable of fostering the touristic offer of these sites from multiple points of view, by setting up an ad hoc innovative training course.2) Developing sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism around underwater archaeology, improving the tourist-cultural offer and expanding the reference target of users. These objectives will be reached also by making underwater archaeology more accessible to people not willing or not able to dive or swim, by creating digital pathways to the sites and by developing interpretation centres on land. 3) Provide guidelines for organizations that want to develop strategies for enhancing the underwater archaeological heritage, with different possibilities of application depending on the context and with a particular focus on the creation of underwater archaeological itineraries, with their specific heritage and on the professional’s skills required.4) Increase knowledge of the underwater archaeological heritage and the importance of its conservation and enhancement, not only by tourists, but above all by young people and local communities living in those territories.<< Implementation >>Project objectives will be reached through the implementation of the following activities, divided into Work Packages:WP1 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT -Coordination, technical and financial managementWP2 - NEW TRAINING COURSE ON UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY FOR CULTURAL OPERATORS-Realization of one Transnational Training for Trainers involving organizations staff working together for the development of:-One New Innovative Training Course on underwater archaeology for cultural operators that will include new innovative subjects for the enhancement and management of underwater archaeological sites;-Realization of 5 on-site testing training in partners countriesWP3 - DEVELOPMENT OF U-MAR E-LEARNING PLATFORM-Assessment and research phase by partners + technical design of the Platform-Confrontation with stakeholders-Collection of information and materials to be uploaded on different Platform’s sections-Upload of contents and launching of the PlatformWP4 - CREATION OF INTERPRETATION CENTRES ON UNDERWATER ARCHAEOLOGY- Research on the state of art -Collection of inputs and materials-Definition of learning pathways and storytelling-Setting up of interpretation Centres-WP5 - COMMUNICATION AND DISSEMINATION - Realization of Transnational and Local dissemination plans-Implementation of communication activities-Organization of multiplier events<< Results >>U-Mar expected results will be following:R1. The creation of one NEW TRAINING COURSE on underwater archeological sites for cultural operators. R1.1. 5 on-site training courses that will take place in each partner country to test the new realized training course and refine/adapt it on the basis of the feedback received from the tests.R2. The setting up of an E-LEARNING PLATFORM to access the training opportunities on underwater heritage, to access information on existing sites and their activities. R3. The development of INTERPRETATION/LEARNING CENTRES on Underwater Archeology along the Phoenicians' Route - Cultural Route of the Council of Europe. Along with these 3 main results, the project will also:- Lay the groundwork for the formalization of a training course specifically designed for those who work or want to work within underwater archaeological sites, to be incorporated into VET programs or other training institutions.- Promote the accessibility of underwater sites to all types of visitors, thanks to the enhancement of digital tools.

The field of Higher Education has been recognised as one of the key drivers within the EU2020 Strategy to overcome the socio-economic crisis, to boost growth and jobs, and to foster equity and inclusion. Moreover, one of the key priorities for HE is the reinforcement of the “Knowledge Triangle”, through the support of innovation, entrepreneurship, and university-business cooperation. This specifically applies to those traditional sectors, such as the environmental-related sectors, where changes in education and training are required to equip the future workforce with the new skills for the new demands generated by the changing patterns of economic growth as a result of climate change (e.g.: water sources, tourism impact). Nevertheless, the European Security and implicit Environment Security is a key driver of sustainable growth with a significant contribution to Europe‘s overall economic health, competitiveness, creativity, innovation, employment, and growth. Staff qualifications along youth unemployment remain one of the crucial points in Europe. To boost the recruitment of highly prepared staff requires initiatives addressing training to make the sector attractive and capable of transforming both the academic knowledge and high-level basic and transversal competencies required to be useful and applicable.ObjectivesThe aim was to develop an International Master’s Module Programme for environmental security in Europe. The new Master’s module programme offers an adapted curriculum to equip the young generation with the specific, basic and transversal competences currently required in the environmental-related industries. This international Master Module Programmeprovides students with opportunities to gain additional skills by studying and training abroad.For these reasons, this Strategic Partnership developed a flexible learning pathway in line with the needs of learners and companies in the environmental security-relatedsectors. The project provided a joint study program between Higher Education and Stakeholders and Training that are providing enterprises innovation, expertise andadded value. PartnershipENSEC was a Strategic Partnership composed of eight entities from regions that are highly influenced by the climate change and environmental security aspects industry: Four universities, three SMEs with technical research and training centres and one industry association representatives.Main activities consisted in:-Conducting surveys, comparative analysis and evidence-gathering, studies of real life cases in order to have a real idea of the needs of skills and competences in theEuropean Environmental Security industry.- Development of a module-based curriculum with the integration of different learning modes such as distance, face to face or blended learning employing innovative approaches.- The creation of learning and training materials together with methods, pedagogical approaches and tools.- Capacity buildings and networking activities.The consortium developed a Study Report on current skills needs on the European Environmental Secuiry industry, a ModuleCurriculum together with a learning content andan e-Learning platform that is freely and widely distributed. Four Multiplier Events have been conducted at the end of the project.Results and impact.ENSEC contributes to the modernisation and reinforcement of education aligned to the needs and opportunities offered by traditional industries.The project provides, assesses, and seeks the recognition of basic skills needed in the environmental security sector. ENSEC also addressed transversal skills, suchas entrepreneurship, foreign languages and digital competences. HE students and staff, and also everyone involved in the development of this initiative had the chance ofincreasing their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship, their competences in foreign languages and, of course, increasing their skills and capabilities for employability in anindustrial sector which is the main key driver in many European regions. It is estimated that in the next five years there will be about 350 students benefiting directly from theeducational materials developed within the project. These will become better equipped to contribute to the development of the environmental security sector, to fulfil the demand of highlyqualified staff, to foster entrepreneurship in the sector. The fact that the Programme is taught in English facilitates the mobility of staff from one EU country to another and through this, the integration is facilitated.

"Maritime transport emits around 1000 million tonnes of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions (3rd IMO GHG study). Shipping emissions are predicted to increase between 50% and 250% by 2050 – depending on future economic and energy developments. The ""end of use"" boats decommissioning is one of the main challenges for the nautical industry which poses a threat to the environment and is a recycling challenge ( in Europe, at least 80,000 boats, reach their 'end of use's each year). Staff qualifications, the inability to attract young workers remain one of the crucial points in Europe. To boost the recruitment of highly prepared staff requires initiatives addressing learning to make the Carbon neutral management and sport marinas related sectors attractive and to transform both the academic knowledge and high-level basic and transversal competences to be useful and applicable. One of the key priorities for HE is the reinforcement of the “Knowledge Triangle”, through the support of innovation, entrepreneurship and university-business cooperation. This specifically applies to those traditional sectors, such as the environmental related sectors, where changes in education and training are required to equip the future workforce with the new skills for the new demands generated by the changing patterns of economic growth as a result of climate change (e.g.: water sources, tourism impact). Nevertheless, the European Security and implicit Carbon Reduction is a key driver of sustainable growth with a significant contribution to Europe‘s overall economic health, competitiveness, creativity, innovation, employment and growth. Staff qualifications along youth unemployment remain one of the crucial points in Europe. To boost the recruitment of highly prepared staff requires initiatives addressing training to make the sector attractive and capable of transforming both the academic knowledge and high-level basic and transversal competences required to be useful and applicable. For these reasons, this Strategic Partnership proposed the creation of a flexible learning pathway in line with the needs of learners and companies in meeting environmental targets and securing sustainable conditions for EU citizens . The final result provided a joint study modules program between Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training that CAPITALISE COMPANIES WITH PREPARED YOUTH, providing enterprises innovation, expertise and added value.INCAMP arise from a Strategic Partnership composed of seven entities from regions that are highly influenced by climate change and tourism impact : Four universities, three SMES /technical research and Training centres and one chamber of commerce-Social partner representatives. With the aim to DEVELOP AN INTERNATIONAL MASTER DEGREE Modules Programme FOR THE CARBON NEUTRAL SPORT MARINAS MANAGEMENT, which offer an adapted curriculum to equip the young generation with the specific, basic and transversal competences that were required in the related industries. This international Master Degree modules will provide students with opportunities to gain additional skills by studying and training abroad. This initiative delivered the following activities: -Surveys, comparative analysis and evidence-gathering, studies of real life cases in order to have a real idea of the needs of skills and competences in the European Environmental Studies. - Developed of a joint modules curriculum with the integration of different learning modes (distance, face to face, etc) and innovative approaches. - Created learning and training materials together with methods, pedagogical approaches and tools. - Delivered capacity building and networking activities. As a final result of these activities this Strategic Partnership developed a Study Report on current skills needs on the European Environmental studies offer, a Joint Modules Curriculum together with a learning content and an e-Learning platform that will be freely and widely distributed. 4 Multiplier Events are planned at the end of the project.Hence, INCAMP contributed to the modernisation and reinforcement of education aligned to the needs and opportunities offered by traditional industries. It provides, assess, and look recognition of basic skills needed in the environmental related sectors. INCAMP also addressed transversal skills, such as entrepreneurship, foreign languages and digital competences. HE students and staff, and also everyone involved in the development of this initiative will have the chance of increasing their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship, their competences in foreign languages and, of course, increasing their skills and capabilities for employability in a industrial sector which is the main key driver in many European regions. ---- (1) Data from Eurostat SBS Eurostat, (sbs_na_ind_r2)."

The impacts of climate change on water availability and water quality affect many sectors, including energy production, infrastructure, human health, agriculture, and ecosystems. Staff qualifications, the inability to attract young workers remain one of the crucial points in Europe. To boost the recruitment of highly prepared staff requires initiatives addressing learning to make the water management in related sectors attractive and to transform both the academic knowledge and high-level basic and transversal competences to be useful and applicable.One of the key priorities for HE is the reinforcement of the “Knowledge Triangle”, through the support of innovation, entrepreneurship and university-business cooperation. This specifically applies to those traditional sectors, such as the environmental-related sectors, where changes in education and training are required to equip the future workforce with the new skills for the new demands generated by the changing patterns of economic growth as a result of climate change (e.g.: water sources, tourism impact).Nevertheless, the European Security and implicit of its Water Sources is a key driver of sustainable growth with a significant contribution to Europe‘s overall economic health, competitiveness, creativity, innovation, employment, and growth. Staff qualifications along youth unemployment remain one of the crucial points in Europe. To boost the recruitment of highly prepared staff requires initiatives addressing training to make the sector attractive and capable of transforming both the academic knowledge and high-level basic and transversal competencies required to be useful and applicable.For these reasons, this Strategic Partnership proposes the creation of a flexible learning pathway in line with the needs of learners and companies in meeting environmental targets and securing sustainable conditions for EU citizens. It will provide a joint study modules program supported by Industry 4.0 and Blockchain certification application that will CAPITALISE COMPANIES WITH PREPARED YOUTH, providing enterprises innovation, expertise, and added value.PARADOX arises from a Strategic Partnership composed of nine entities from regions that are highly influenced by climate change and tourism impact: Five universities, three SMEs /technical research and training centres and one chamber of commerce association. With the aim to DEVELOP AN INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGY ASSISTED ENVIRONMENT FOR WATER MANAGEMENT TRAINING IN EUROPE, which will offer an adapted curriculum to equip the young generation with the specific, basic and transversal competences currently required in the related industries. This international TRAINING modules will provide students with opportunities to gain additional skills by studying and training abroad.This initiative will comprise of the following activities:-Comparative analysis, and evidence-gathering, studies of real-life cases in order to have a real idea of the needs of skills and competences in the European Environmental Studies.- Development of a joint modules training curriculum with the integration of different learning modes (supported by Industry 4.0 and Blockchain certification. - The creation of learning and training materials together with methods, pedagogical approaches, and tools.- Capacity buildings and networking activities.As a final result of these activities, this Strategic Partnership will develop a Study Report on current skills needs on the European Environmental studies offer a Joint Training Curriculum together with learning content and an e-Learning platform that will be freely and widely distributed. 6 Multiplier Events are planned at the end of the project.PARADOX will trigger modernisation and reinforce education aligned with the needs and opportunities offered by traditional industries. It will provide, assess, and look for the recognition of basic skills needed in the environmental-related sectors. PARADOX will also address transversal skills, such as entrepreneurship, foreign languages and digital competences.HE students and staff, and also everyone involved in the development of this initiative will have the chance of increasing their sense of initiative and entrepreneurship, their competences in foreign languages and, of course, increasing their skills and capabilities for employability in an industrial sector which is the main key driver in many European regions.----(1) Data from Eurostat SBS Eurostat, (sbs_na_ind_r2).

The proposal presented by this consortium is a proposal based on the continuity of the work that has been provided within the framework of the EEN-Innovate Plus PT proposal, in 2019, and whose objectives remain and are intended to continue. It should be noted that during 2020/2021, we will initiate new approaches to cope with the challenges posed by the EIC - European Innovation Council – “From Idea to Investment” - which the EEN- InnovationJourney PT now incorporate into this proposal, under the “Consultation of Enterprise Europe Network on the Work Programmes for 2020-2021 COSME and H2020 activities”. Considering the challenges of the EIC, in addition to the SME Instrument there will be new competition schedules to consider, from FTI - Fast Track Innovation and FET - Future and Emerging Technologies, which will require more expertise and tools to accompany companies benefiting from these programs, insofar as each addresses the needs of a particular community in the innovation ecosystem. The challenges posed will require new approaches to the team, and therefore the reinforcement of stakeholders and partners (e.g. Clusters, Financial Institutions, etc.) - creating greater synergies and converting the Network into a "hub and spoke". The envisaged outcome of this project in Portugal is to provide services to 179 SMEs in 2 years, giving priority to all the beneficiaries under the European Innovation Council - Horizon 2020 and its successors. The project will deliver “7-day service packages” to SMEs located in Portugal. The beneficiaries of EIC programs, SME Instrument, FET and FTI projects and its successors, will be supported by the partners, according to the geographical proximity of the companies. The KAM services will also cover the Portuguese Islands, Azores and Madeira, through the coordinator IAPMEI.