The purpose of the Atlantic Action Plan 2.0 is to unlock the potential of the sustainable Blue Economy in the Atlantic area while preserving marine ecosystems and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation of environmental hazards.
The revised Atlantic Action Plan 2.0 objectives were designed in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and the European Commission’s political priorities...
In Washington, D.C. on 13 July, the European Union, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Cabo Verde, Morocco, South Africa and the United States signed a new All-Atlantic Ocean Research and Innovation Declaration. It will continue the successful journey of ocean science diplomacy and set a common path forward...
United Nations Ocean Conference
Save our Ocean, Protect our Future...
The Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, came at a critical time as the world is seeking to address many of the deep-rooted problems of our societies laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic and which will require major structural transformations and common shared solutions that are...
Mission Atlantic would like to invite you to a short policy presentation regarding H2020 Mission Atlantic (Towards the Sustainable Development of the Atlantic Ocean) project, which will take place next Monday 27th from 13.30 till 14.30 pm.
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Do not hesitate to share this invitation with other relevant stakeholders!
The Commission would like to hear your views.
We are happy to inform you that the public consultation regarding the update of the EU Maritime Security Strategy and its Action Plan has just been launched!
Please provide your input through this link: https://ec.europa.eu/info/law/better-regulation/have-your-say/initiatives/13491-Update-of-the-EU-maritime-security-strategy-and-its-action-plan_en
Consultation period: 16 June 2022 - 08 September 2022 (midnight Brussels time)
Your input will be taken...
9th annual World Ocean Summit summary report. Dive into a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities on the path to achieving the 2030 global ocean goals.
It provides the ultimate deep dive into the pressing ocean challenges discussed during our March event, and highlights numerous opportunities for action.
Read more here.
Only six days left before the deadline for the first call for project proposals. Go through the materials available on their website and finalise your project proposal before 31 May 2022 noon CEST / Paris time.
More details HERE
Today the European Commission has launched the “Women in the Blue Economy” call for proposals under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). With a EUR 2.5 million budget, the call will help increase the participation of women in the different sectors of the blue economy, such as fisheries, aquaculture, shipbuilding, maritime transport, offshore renewable energy, blue bioeconomy, as...
In its fifth edition, the EU Blue Economy Report continues to analyse the scope and size of the Blue Economy in the European Union. It aims at providing support to policymakers and stakeholders in the quest for a sustainable development of oceans, coastal resources and, most notably, to the development and implementation of policies and initiatives under the European Green...
European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund
The new infographic detailing the new European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund in now online. Check it out here.
The European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) runs from 2021 to 2027 and supports the EU Common Fisheries Policy, the EU Maritime Policy and the EU agenda for International Ocean Governance.