Atlantic News

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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.

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On 13th May2025 the french national event “Journée D'information: Financements Européens Mer & Maritime” happened in Brest and online which counted with 32 participants. 

The event was a great opportunity to recall EC funding opportunities and the associated mechanisms to support cooperation in the Sea Basin under the pillars of the Atlantic Strategy, the objectives of the Mission...