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Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture | Take the EU Shipyard Capacity Survey

Help Shape the Future of Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture | Take the EU Shipyard Capacity Survey

The European Commission, in partnership with the Shipbuilding Working Group of the Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), has launched a new survey to assess how prepared european shipyards are to support the green transition in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

"Survey to assess the capacity of shipyards for the energy transition of fisheries and aquaculture", this initiative aims...

Call for Evidence | Waterborne Transport

Call for Evidence | Waterborne Transport

Play a role in shaping the future of Waterborne Transport

The European Commission is seeking your views on how to drive innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the maritime sector as part of its upcoming EU Industrial Maritime Strategy.

Share your feedback here

Waterborne transport is undergoing a profound green and digital transformation. The Commission is developing a strategy to strengthen...

EMD 2025 | 'Blue Economy for the All Atlantic' Regional Workshop Outcomes

EMD 2025 | 'Blue Economy for the All Atlantic' Regional Workshop Outcomes

The 'Blue Economy for the All Atlantic' workshop took place on May 21, 2025 as part of the European Maritime Day (EMD) and gathered industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to dive into crucial topics influencing maritime strategy across the Atlantic Basin. The sessions addressed coastal resilience and the role of short sea shipping (SSS), with discussions reflecting the complexity and...

FISATUR: Incubation Programme and Trade Navigation Tour

FISATUR: Incubation Programme and Trade Navigation Tour
General overview of the Incubation Programme

From October 2024 to April 2025, the FISATUR project has implemented a incubation programme to foster innovation and diversification within the maritime-fisheries tourism sector across three Atlantic regions: Spain, Portugal and France.

A total of 28 entrepreneurs were selected following an open Call for Business Ideas launched in May 2024. The programme provided targeted...

United Nations Launches 2025 Ocean Investment Protocol

United Nations Launches 2025 Ocean Investment Protocol

The United Nations Global Compact and the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative have officially launched the 2025 Ocean Investment Protocol, a strategic framework designed to mobilize responsible investment in the Sustainable Ocean Economy.

The Protocol supports financial institutions, governments, and ocean industries in aligning investments with ocean sustainability goals, including SDG 14 – Life Below Water. It offers...

UNOC 3: Workshop on Blue Skills and Ocean Literacy as Pillars for a Sustainable Blue Economy

UNOC 3: Workshop on Blue Skills and Ocean Literacy as Pillars for a Sustainable Blue Economy

During the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC 3) the WestMED Initiative took centre stage at with a dedicated workshop on Blue Skills and Ocean Literacy (the Atlantic Pillar ll)

Hosted at the Mediterranean Pavilion in the Green Zone, the event brought together high-level representatives from the European Commission, Mediterranean governments, international organisations, and regional stakeholders to reflect on how education...

Atlantic Success Story: Eneports

Atlantic Success Story: Eneports

The ENEPORTS project tackles the crucial challenge of transitioning Atlantic Ports into digitalized green energy hubs. It focuses on enhancing energy management through digital tools and fostering ecological innovation. By setting up three pilot projects in Spain’s Port of Ferrol, Port of Granadilla, and Portugal’s Port of Leixões, ENEPORTS aims to align these ports with European energy efficiency standards. ...

2nd ASC Meeting Outcomes

group 2nd ASC

The 2nd Atlantic Steering Committee Meeting of 2025, under the Irish Presidency, took place at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Cork on 21 May. The meeting was attended both in person and remotely by Committee members and invited guests.
 


Key topics of discussion included a possible review of the Atlantic Action Plan
and...

European Commission Adopts the European Ocean Pact: Strengthening Ocean Governance and Sustainability

European Commission Adopts the European Ocean Pact: Strengthening Ocean Governance and Sustainability

On 5 June 2025, the European Commission adopted the European Ocean Pact, an initiative aimed at reinforcing the EU’s commitment to protecting marine ecosystems, supporting the blue economy, and enhancing ocean governance

The Pact provides a coherent framework to align existing EU ocean policies and foster collaboration among Member States, coastal communities, industry, and researchers.

A...