The 12th Atlantic Stakeholders Platform Conference report is out!
The 2025 edition of the Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference (ASPC2025) took place in Galway, Ireland on the 12th and 13th of November and was co-organized by the Irish Atlantic Steering Committee Presidency, DG MARE, and CINEA, with support from the Atlantic Assistance Mechanism.
This year’s conference theme “...
The European Commission has adopted new detailed rules on fisheries control and enforcement, aiming to harmonise procedures, simplify compliance, and reduce administrative burden for EU countries and operators. These measures are designed to prevent overfishing, ensure fairness among fleets, and modernise the way fishing activities are monitored across the EU.
Key Features of the new rules:
Digitalisation...
The European Commission has published a comprehensive study on climate change adaptation in EU aquaculture, providing a timely assessment of the sector’s vulnerabilities, challenges, and opportunities in the face of a changing climate.
Aquaculture is a vital part of Europe’s blue economy, supplying healthy food, supporting coastal communities, and contributing to economic growth. However, the sector is increasingly...
Marine ecosystems are under increasing pressure from climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, and unsustainable resource use, making science-informed policy more critical than ever.
A recent assessment by the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP) and VLIZ explores how to strengthen knowledge transfer between marine science and policy to accelerate progress toward a climate-neutral, sustainable, and productive blue economy.
Key...
The FLAD Atlantic Junior Award, launched by the Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento (FLAD) in partnership with Ciência Viva, is back for its 5th edition. This initiative aims to promote scientific and technological culture among young students by highlighting the Atlantic Ocean as a vital natural system and its role in global sustainability.
The competition encourages creativity...
On 29 October 2025, the Pillar I National Event: Ports and Climate Change Adaptation took place at the Port Authority of Vigo.
This in-person event gathered 30 participants, including representatives from national authorities, port operators, and international initiatives, to discuss how ports can lead the way in decarbonisation, green infrastructure, and climate resilience.
Key highlights of the...
The European Maritime Day (EMD) Workshops are back, offering a unique platform for stakeholders across Europe to collaborate on shaping the future of our seas and oceans.
These interactive workshops bring together policy makers, industry leaders, researchers, NGOs, and local communities to exchange ideas and best practices on key topics.
For the EMD 2026, the call for workshop focuses on...
The European Commission has unveiled a bold new Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) aimed at accelerating the EU’s transition to climate-neutral mobility, with a strong focus on the aviation and waterborne transport sectors.
Transport remains one of the EU’s most challenging sectors in terms of emissions, accounting for a significant share of greenhouse gases. The STIP sets out a...
On 28 October 2025, the European Commission adopted its proposals for 2026 fishing opportunities for EU-managed stocks in the Atlantic and Skagerrak-Kattegat waters, with some measures extending into 2027 and 2028. These proposals aim to ensure the long-term sustainability of EU fisheries, balancing environmental protection with economic viability.
15 Total Allowable Catches (TACs) proposed, based on...
The 9th edition of the Copernicus Ocean State Report (OSR 9) reveals alarming evidence: every part of the global ocean is now affected by the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Published by the Copernicus Marine Service, this flagship report provides a comprehensive assessment of ocean health and its implications for ecosystems, society, and...