Day 1 of the BBSEA Greater Black Sea Bootcamp in Istanbul has been full of ideas flying, connections sparking, and a real sense of momentum building for the Black Sea.

Sitting here after a full day of ice-breakers and diving into the bootcamp agenda, it's striking how perfectly timed the Blueing the Black Sea Eco-Innovation Challenge is—a Global Environment Facility funded project, executed by UNOPS on behalf of the World Bank.