Transnational Forums

Transnational Forums are collaborative events designed to strengthen the commitment of Regional Action Groups and project partners, fostering the exchange of knowledge within the framework of SEALab Haus. These forums will be held across various regions, addressing the project's five core themes: Architecture (2024, UDC, Galicia), Sea and Sustainability (2024, UP, Portugal), Blue Tourism (2024, UBS, France), Art and Culture (2025, ULPGC, Canary Islands), and Professionalization and Training (2025, SETU, Ireland).

Each forum, lasting one day, will integrate the presentation of good practices with participatory activities using inclusive methodologies such as roundtable discussions and collective mapping. Additionally, a complementary field visit will be organized to explore relevant examples of good practices related to the forum’s theme.

These events aim to promote the integration of diverse perspectives, multidirectional learning, and the incorporation of local experiences into the project’s development, thereby consolidating the Atlantic Community and enhancing the active role of regions in its evolution and sustainability.

I transnational forum. Architectures of the sea. Sealabhaus

2024

The objective of the “I Transnational Forum” is to facilitate a more profound comprehension of the architectures of the sea by the partners of the SEALabHaus project and the local participants, with a particular focus on the context of Galicia and, more broadly, the Atlantic coast of peninsular Spain. In view of the limited timeframe of two days, it seems reasonable to conclude that the initial objective is overly ambitious. It may have been more prudent to focus on a smaller territorial area, thereby freeing up time that could have been used to carry out more complex and enriching participatory activities. It would be advantageous to employ participatory dynamics that capitalise on the presence of local participants with expertise in architecture and those with knowledge of the sea from diverse sectors, as well as individuals from the various Atlantic regions involved in the SEALabHaus project. Nevertheless, it is also beneficial to provide an overview of the architectures of the sea in other regions to identify similarities and differences, and to facilitate reflection on these aspects.

It can therefore be concluded that the assessment of the development of the Forum is positive, as is the assessment made of it by the attendees. Furthermore, lessons have been learned to improve on future occasions.

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