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Discover the focal point of European Maritime Day (EMD) 2024. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Svendborg, Denmark, this annual event, hosted at the esteemed SIMAC Academy—Svendborg International Maritime Academy, promises to be an engaging affair.

From May 30-31, EMD 2024 will draw Ocean Leaders from across Europe to converge, deliberate, and establish collaborations aimed at addressing the pressing challenges...

On April 17, 2024, Liz Gavin, representing the National Hub, took the stage at the Irish Regions European Office pre-plenary meeting, shedding light on the Atlantic Strategy and the pivotal role played by the National Hub in Ireland. The event focused on sharing insights from the 2023 implementation report, with a spotlight on Pillar III and its implications...

Almost two years after their Kick-off, the two Flagship project on innovative multi-use in the Atlantic have achieved a lot. From developing cutting-edge technology to implementing ground-breaking solutions, these projects are making a significant impact in protecting the ocean.

Back in 2021, the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) granted over 5.5 million euros (under EMFAF Flagship...

BAF2024, the III edition of the Atlantic Forum on the Blue Economy (in spanish only), was held in Baiona (Pontevedra) from March 13 to 15, 2024 at the Parador de Baiona, the reference meeting on the blue economy of the Atlantic basin. 

Co-organized by the Port of Vigo (Pillar I Coordinator) the event involved top-level speakers who talked about blue...

Women In Blue Economy Intelligence Gathering and Capacity Boosting

WIN-BIG is a project that aims to address the current lack or uneven knowledge on the role women play across Blue Economy (BuE) sectors and EU regions, with a focus on three highly technological emerging sectors: Blue Bioeconomy, Blue Sports and Sustainable Tourism, Marine Energy and Robotics. The Blue Economy sector...

ASC Meeting 2024: Charting a Course for Ocean Governance

The recent ASC (Atlantic Steering Committee) Meeting, the first one held under the French Presidency in Paris, showcased a robust agenda aimed at fostering collaborative strategies and initiatives for the Atlantic region's maritime domain. Here's a roundup of the key outcomes from the meeting:

Welcoming Remarks and Keynote Address
The session...

The event FLOW that happened on January 23rd, within the scope of the Atlantic Strategy, discussed floating offshore wind knowledge, national plans, and targets for European Atlantic country policy makers.

It is of utmost importance that in the coming years there is synergy and cooperation between the marine renewable energy sector and port authorities. It’s only with considerate planning of...

This event was the first national joint event connecting the Atlantic Action plan and the WestMED initiative. Beyond recalling the ministerial declarations which were endorsed in 2023, it was the opportunity to declare the Presidency of the AAP for France and to share the message of the Portuguese Presidency for Westmed to the attendance which was mainly composed of...

To foster a sustainable, decarbonised and thriving blue economy in the Atlantic region, the new French Presidency of the Atlantic Maritime Strategy highlights three key priorities that underscore the Ministerial Porto Declaration[1] commitment to environmental stewardship, stakeholder community involvement, and international cooperation.

Priority 1: Operationalizing the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0 through Inclusivity

Priority 1 focuses on the operationalisation of...

As part of the series of national events organised by the Assistance Mechanism, Fórum Oceano as Portugal's National Hub for Atlantic Strategy and WestMED Initiative, in close cooperation with the National Coordinator Directorate General for Marine Policy - DGPM, hosted on the 14th December a National online event where it was presented the main achievements of the Atlantic Strategy Portuguese presidency...