During the 2nd Meeting of 2024 of the Atlantic Strategy Committee (ASC), held on June 25th at IFREMER in Nantes, the new Pillar Coordinators for 2024-2026 were elected. After two years of remarkable work carried out by Carlos Botana Lagarón for Pillar I, Ana Noronha for Pillar II, Kerrie Sheenan for Pillar III, and Philip Monbet for Pillar IV, we...
The 2nd Meeting of 2024 of the Atlantic Strategy Committee under the French Presidency was held at IFREMER in Nantes on June 25th. The meeting was attended both in person and remotely by the members of the Committee and some guests.
The following topics were discussed:
Pillar III: Marine Renewable EnergyInternationalisation: Progress on Future Relationship with the UK...
The FISATUR project aims to foster economic growth in coastal regions by integrating and promoting tourism products and services related to local fishing and aquaculture sectors, maritime heritage, and tourism. This initiative seeks to evaluate a model of maritime-fishing tourism, encouraging innovative approaches to utilizing coastal resources. The project has three phases: documentation and study, support of project...
The recent online webinar hosted by the Atlantic Action Plan (AAP) Pillar l delved into the pivotal role of ports as gateways and hubs for the energy transition. Titled "Ports as gateways and hubs for the energy transition: Potential sources of energy and prototype’s analysis," the event, held on April 15, 2024, focused on exploring decarbonization opportunities for ports and...
Celebrate a decade of success with the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF)!
Since its inception in 2014, EMFF/EMFAF has been driving innovation and sustainability across the blue economy, benefiting citizens, companies, coastal communities, and the environment. With a total budget of EUR 12.508 billion for 2014-2027, EMFAF has already supported over 500 actions, reaching more than 8,000...
“Sailing towards a sustainable blue future”
In 2024, France is chairing the Atlantic Strategic Committee in accordance with the rotating presidency between the EU Member States of the Atlantic Maritime Strategy (AMS). The Atlantic area accounts for more than a third of the gross added value of the EU's blue economy, and the AMS is a key player in this...
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...
