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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ISDIN presents the Bluewave Alliance at WOBI Madrid 2023

With the backing of prominent world leaders, the Bluewave Alliance announces its commitment to the restoration of the Mediterranean, prioritizing the protection of 30% of its waters by 2030.

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In an exciting event at the World Business Forum in Madrid, the Bluewave Alliance made its debut to an audience of hundreds of executives and influential figures. The presentation was made by Juan Naya, CEO of ISDIN, who shared the stage with renowned speakers such as Kevin Roberts, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Phelps.

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The Bluewave Alliance, a non-profit initiative driven by ISDIN laboratories, aims to restore health and beauty to the Mediterranean, a mission that has gained worldwide support. In his presentation, [your name] stressed the importance of prioritizing the protection of 30% of Mediterranean waters by 2030, in order to prevent the collapse of ecosystems and revitalize local fisheries.

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The endorsement of leading scientists, including Bluewave Alliance ambassador Manu San Felix, has solidified the organization's vision to restore the Mediterranean to its former glory. San Felix, a marine biologist and National Geographic researcher, has joined the Bluewave Alliance to lead efforts to restore the marine ecosystem.

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Since its launch, hundreds of people have joined the movement, aware of the urgency of protecting one of the world's most important ecosystems. The Bluewave Alliance has called on companies to join this vital cause, promoting the message of unity in marine restoration.

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The presentation at the World Business Forum marks the beginning of a new era in the efforts to revitalize the Mediterranean. The Bluewave Alliance invites all stakeholders to join this hopeful cause and sign the Manu San Felix Manifesto for the Mediterranean: view and sign here.

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