Blue Growth Seminar

Presentations

The resources found in the oceans are increasingly viewed as indispensable in addressing the multiple challenges which our planet is facing. By the middle of this century, enough food, raw materials and economic growth will be required to sustain a growing population. The challenges connected to our oceans are also substantial, and the opportunities and challenges are closely interlinked and need to be addressed in a coherent manner.

High quality research and innovation is a prerequisite for future blue growth and a sustainable management of our oceans.  It is my belief that an even closer future cooperation will benefit our shared objectives for healthy and productive seas and oceans.

I hope, with this seminar to underpin our common challenges and opportunities related to the oceans and seas – and how we through aligning European as well as national priorities and funding, can strengthen Europe’s competitiveness.

Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Per Sandberg is responsible for the political framework for the seafood sector including marine research and development