Accelerating Blue Growth through Marine and Maritime Knowledge Transfer
Hosted by: Ricardo Serrão Santos MEP Chair of the “Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services” Working Group of the EP Intergroup on “Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development” The COLUMBUS project, funded by Horizon2020, intends to demonstrate how it is possible to capitalise on the European Commission’s significant investment in marine and …
International ocean governance: EU’s contribution for safe, secure, clean and sustainably managed oceans
Brussels, 10 November 2016 The global ocean economy is estimated at €1.3 trillion. Climate change, poverty and food security are some of the global challenges that can be effectively addressed, if oceans are better protected and sustainably managed. The Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy …
Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas
Oceans and seas play a crucial role in regulating our climate, nurturing biodiversity, and providing income and food to people around the world. At COP21, governments across the globe agreed that we must set a more aggressive limit for global warming. This limit is one essential step toward a more …
Blue Week
Blueweek Presentation In June 2015, Portugal will host the Blue Week, a meeting platform for all of those who care about the ocean. Click here to watch the presentation video