On 17 May, the European Commission published its new approach to achieving a sustainable blue economy in the EU. These guidelines are aligned with the objectives of the European Green Deal to ensure that the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is ecologically sustainable and inclusive.

CALYPSO SOUTH faces the common challenge of safety in maritime transport, the safeguarding of human lives at sea and the protection of marine-coastal resources

This strategic document provides a vision for the further development of aquaculture, in a way that contributes to the European Green Deal and economic recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic.

The European Commission has published the fourth edition of “The EU Blue Economy Report”, providing an overview of the performance of the EU-27 economic sectors related to oceans and the coastal environment.

As part of a "Maritime Roadshow", Interact released a series of videos showcasing how organisations and people across Europe have cooperated to tackle a variety of maritime challenges, with support of the Interreg Programme. 5 regional videos are already available, including one on South-West Europe.

The worldwide trade event for seafood industry took place on May 20 and 21. We were present with a virtual booth and upheld a webinar on the WestMED response to the challenge of innovative and sustainable aquaculture

DigiCirc is looking for European SMEs/Start-ups that can use digital tools and apply cutting-edge solutions in the circular economy by addressing specific challenges in the domain of Blue Economy.

Through our National Hubs, we provide guidance on funding instruments, assistance in matchmaking and support in project development

The WestMED – MSPglobal joint webinar focused on advancing a step closer to a Mediterranean MSP perspective, a perspective of collaboration, coexistence and synergetic relationship between the different components of the maritime sectors

A new Technical Group has been established by the WestMED initiative to support the adoption of innovative, eco-compatible sustainable aquaculture practices in the western Mediterranean, focusing on the needs of Southern countries

This meeting marked the start of a new phase in which stakeholders will have a much more direct leadership of the initiative, and discussions will pursue the development of concrete project ideas.

A National Strategy for the Blue Economy (SNEB) for 2030 has been drawn up to provide a vision covering the conditions of exploitation, regulation and management of the maritime space and its resources.

We welcome the European Commission Communication on a new approach for a sustainable Blue Economy in the EU, to progress faster towards the European Green Deal’s objectives.

We discussed with Mathilde Kraft, project coordinator of West MOPoCo and French National Coordinator of the WestMED Initiative, on the main results, lessons learnt and follow-up activities planned.

On 20 May, LIFE held an online workshop to showcase its impressive track record in addressing a wide range of marine pollution issues.

LIFE beneficiary madebymade is one of three winners in the Dealflow.eu ‘Best EU-backed sustainable start-ups’ award.

Since 1992 the LIFE programme has helped around 5 500 projects flourish across the EU and in third countries. Here is a preview of the new-look EU fund for environment and climate action, which will run from now up until 2027.

Restoring and managing peatlands could improve water retention and quality, store carbon, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve biodiversity. Since 1992 LIFE has been working hard on this.

The European Parliament has officially approved the deal with EU Member States on the new LIFE programme which will run from 2021 to 2027.

This 15th edition of the LIFE Awards recognises excellence in three categories: nature protection, environment and climate action. A jury will choose a winner in each of these categories, but your opinion is key: vote for your favourite project in the LIFE Citizen's prize category!