The Lazio region is supercharging its blue economy strategy, increasing its total investment to over €35 million, up from an initial €27 million. The new funds will be directed towards waterfront redevelopment, support for maritime supply chain businesses, and a first-of-its-kind plan to internationalize the region’s nautical and blue economy sectors.
This morning, during a meeting with the mayors of coastal municipalities, the Vice President of the Lazio Region and Councillor for Economic Development, Roberta Angelilli, alongside the President of the Economic Development Commission, Enrico Tiero, and the Vice President of the Commission, Marietta Tidei, outlined the package of measures. This represents the largest allocation ever made by the region in support of the marine economy.
A key development is the doubling of funds for the so-called “Litorale Law.” Coastal towns will now benefit from an additional €10 million allocation for urban regeneration projects. In total, €24 million will be invested across 21 projects, including beach redevelopment, urban furniture, smart mobility, and improved accessibility.
A major new initiative this year is the launch of an internationalization plan, which will enable Lazio’s blue and nautical sector companies to participate in major European industry events.
“With this unprecedented investment,” stated Roberta Angelilli, “Lazio confirms its primacy as the first Italian region to have approved a law on the Blue Economy. Alongside the redevelopment of our coasts, we are now adding strong support for maritime businesses, particularly in the nautical and innovation sectors. In October, we will launch the ‘States General of the Blue Economy of Lazio,’ and in 2026, the ‘Lazio Sea Show,’ a major widespread event that will involve the entire territory.”
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