Speakers
Javier Noriega
President at the Clúster Marítimo Marino de Andalucía
Historian, Archaeologist, and entrepreneur. He is currently the President of the Clúster Marítimo Marino de Andalucía. Among other roles, he also holds the presidency of the Comisión de Economía Azul of the Confederación de Empresarios de Andalucía and is a board member of the executive committee of the Confederación de Empresarios de Málaga (CEM).
He was Vice President of the Asociación de Jóvenes Empresarios de Andalucía and President of the Asociación de Jóvenes Empresarios of the province of Málaga.
In 2002, he founded Nerea Arqueología, a spin-off company of the Universidad de Málaga, pioneering in the use of technology for archaeological research and intervention on land and underwater. With this company, he received notable awards, including the Joven Empresario Award (2007) and the Socially Responsible Company Award (2009) granted by the European Commission for Industry and Enterprise.
He is the author of several scientific publications on maritime issues. Currently, he collaborates with ABC on a national level in "Espejo de Navegantes," a section dedicated to maritime and naval issues.
Session:
- BC02 - Living Resources, Invasive Algae and Circular Solutions
BC02 · Living Resources, Invasive Algae, and Circular Solutions
From natural hazard to economic opportunity
The proliferation of invasive algae such as Rugulopteryx okamurae on the Andalusian coast and other areas of the Mediterranean currently represents a major environmental, tourism, fishing, and economic challenge. Its impact is felt directly on beaches, artisanal fishing, and the quality of the landscape, affecting local development and the tourist experience in coastal municipalities.
This round table proposes to address this issue from a blue circular economy perspective, promoted by municipalities and aligned with the Andalusian Strategy for a Sustainable Blue Economy, which clearly envisages the valorization of marine biomass as an engine for development. Through dialogue between affected municipalities, start-ups, administrations, and European experts, innovative solutions will be presented to transform this threat into biofuels, natural fertilizers, regenerative materials, or new industries linked to the blue bioeconomy.