Healthier, cleaner and safer oceans are at the heart of the European Green Deal aiming to build a climate-neutral EU economy by 2050 and halting biodiversity loss.
Project final report : summary of project activities
The EU’s Maritime Spatial Planning Directive (2014/89/EU) calls on Member States to apply “an ecosystem-based approach” (EBA) in their planning. At international level, UNESCO has called for the use of EBA in maritime spatial plans.
The latest implementation report of the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) is now available. It highlights the most important achievements supported by the EMFF across the EU.
EU overall report : final report
As part of the support provided by the EU-Mauritius sustainable fisheries partnership agreement, the EU granted financial assistance to purchase semi-industrial fishing vessels to two fishing cooperatives, Yéyé and Serenity. Investing in fishing gears needs to be managed well to ensure sustainable returns.
On 5-6 October 2017, global leaders are invited in Malta for the 4th "Our Ocean" conference. Now more than ever there is an urgent need to come together. Future generations deserve our best efforts. The world's ocean community will renew commitments in the fight against climate change. They will take new actions to ensure maritime security, sustainable fisheries and blue economy. They will announce new marine protected areas and measures in the fight against marine pollution. Website: https://ourocean2017.org/
