The European Blue Economy report is a compass to help decision-makers and stakeholders navigate the waters of the European blue economy. The 2023 edition of the report highlights the evolution of the blue economy sectors since 2010. It shows that despite the negative impact of the COVID19 pandemic and the unprovoked Russian invasion of Ukraine, most […]
EU renews its Agenda on International Ocean Governance
The European Commission and the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy unveiled the renewed EU agenda on International Ocean Governance (IOG), proposing actions for a secure, clean and sustainably managed ocean. With this policy, the EU confirms its active role in international ocean governance and its commitment to strengthen implementation […]
UfM Blue Finance Conference: Investing in a Sustainable Blue Economy in the Mediterranean
The UfM conference on Blue Finance aims at: Providing an overview of the current investment opportunities for the sustainable development of the Mediterranean Blue Economy and Offering practical guidance on the procedures to follow; 2. Discussing the enabling conditions (policy/regulatory environment; technical assistance; etc.), to attract funding 3. Organising direct networking opportunities and matchmaking sessions […]
Agriculture and Fisheries Council, 13 June 2022: Main results
Agriculture Discussion on the market situation, especially following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia On the basis of the European Council conclusions, ministers recalled the importance of effective coordination measures at international level to ensure a global response to food security. The ability to move stored grain out of Ukraine before the next harvest is […]
Fisheries management review: less overfishing, more efforts to protect marine resources
The Commission has published its Communication “Towards more sustainable fishing in the EU: state of play and orientations for 2023” giving an annual review of EU’s fisheries management and outlining priorities ahead for 2023. The figures, as assessed by independent scientific agencies, show that conservation efforts are further bearing fruit and the EU fisheries policy […]
Winners of the “EU4Ocean in Action” Awards !
After more than 2 years of cooperation, the EU4Ocean coalition honours the initiatives that best reflect the spirit and principles of the EU4Ocean coalition, and that have mobilised very diverse representatives of the Coalition’s various communities. On May 20th, Charlina VITCHEVA, Director-General of the Directorate-General “Maritime Affairs and Fisheries” (MARE), awarded 6 winners among the […]
WestMED Hackathons: “Blue Economy contribution to the Summit of the Two Shores”
The first WestMED Hackathons will take place on Tuesday 14 May 2019 in Palermo, Italy. The event, organised by the European Commission and the Co-Presidency of the Initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean, will showcase and develop concrete projects among businesses, investors, researchers, national and local authorities belonging […]