On October 13 and 14, Ljubljana set the stage for an important step forward in tackling marine pollution. Our SeaCras team joined the PREVENT Steering Committee, a key initiative focused on pollution prevention across the Adriatic–Ionian regions.
The meeting gathered leading experts, policymakers, and innovators working to develop coordinated strategies and technologies that reduce marine litter and other pollutants affecting our shared seas.
A day later, the participants showcased their ongoing work and research findings at the conference Slovenia and Europe for Clean Waters: Innovations and Solutions Against Plastic Pollution. The event highlighted practical, science-based solutions and cross-border collaboration aimed at protecting marine ecosystems.
This conference brought together Slovenian research projects and their network of partners focused on plastics, microplastics, pollution in the Adriatic and Ionian seas, as well as riverine systems’ environmental challenges.
Our company was represented by our CEO, Mario Špadina as well as our experts, Robert Šulc, Josip Karadža and Davor Blaženčić. Mario took part in a panel discussion, sharing insights from our ongoing research and connecting with peers working on similar initiatives.
Mario showcased results for the cross-border monitoring of the pilot location, the Pupnatska Luka beach on Korčula island, and the Mljet island. While results are alarming, the focus of the working group is to deliver tools for cross-border action. In particular, the assembly of:
Transnational Marine Litter Management System (JTMLMS)
Joint Marine Litter Prevention and Management Strategy (JMLPMS)
Climate Resilient Adriatic-Ionian Action Plan (CRAIAP)
Major thanks to our Slovenian friends for inviting us. This conference was a strong example of cross-border collaboration, scientific expertise, and collective commitment to addressing plastic pollution.
Also, there was strong emphasis on public and community engagement, as it is one of the core activities in pollution prevention.
Of course, we look forward to further deepening our collaboration with our partners from across the border and turning our joint efforts into tangible impact for the Adriatic and Ionian regions, and well beyond.
We came to New York City for Climate Week not just to be seen. We came to listen, question, and contribute to the global conversation on climate action. And as one of the most influential gatherings for sustainability leaders, innovators, and policymakers, Climate Week NYC offered a powerful platform to exchange ideas and push forward real solutions to environmental challenges.
This year, Climate Week NYC was held from September 21-28. The event takes place every year in partnership with the United Nations General Assembly and is run in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York. We’re talking about the largest annual climate event of its kind, bringing together over 900 events and activities across the Big Apple!
For SeaCras, it was an opportunity to showcase how satellite-based data can redefine transparency in environmental monitoring — and make pollution visible, measurable, and actionable.
Because for us, sustainability isn’t a story you tell. It’s something you prove every single day through data, transparency, and action.
From the World Economic Forum’s events and private gatherings to major conferences like Techonomy, along with many side meetings and spontaneous exchanges, our CEO, Mario Špadina, joined conversations at the crossroads of technology, policymaking, and immediate impact.
Meanwhile, our Head of Communications, Ana Čupić, connected with United Nations Global Compact Network members at their Hub and attended the 8th Leaders on Purpose Summit, focused on leadership with more accountability — not just performative, but practical.
Our delegation during NYC Climate Week — CEO, Mario Špadina & Head of Communications, Ana Čupić
After an intense and inspiring week filled with meaningful discussions, new connections, and shared visions for a cleaner planet, our team has safely returned home — energised and ready to turn ideas into impact.
SeaCras remains committed to protecting our oceans and coastlines through science, technology, and collaboration. What we witnessed in New York reaffirmed our belief that measurable change starts with knowledge. And that knowledge should always be shared.
Also, it’s easy to forget how far we’ve come, until moments like this remind us. SeaCras started as a local idea and has grown global in just a few years.
Sharing our results and getting direct feedback on a global stage gives us what matters most: ideas, direction, and drive to push boundaries further. At least until next year, when we return to New York to show how much more we’ve grown.
