The European Ocean Pact was just published
The European Commission has published the European Ocean Pact.
The European Ocean Pact is a comprehensive strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.
The Pact brings together EU ocean policies under one single reference framework, addressing the significant threats facing our ocean, our coastal communities, islands and outermost regions.
To tackle these complex challenges and reaffirm Europe's leadership in ocean governance, the European Ocean Pact introduces a comprehensive approach that builds upon existing laws and initiatives.
The pact focuses on six priorities:
- Protecting and restoring ocean health
- Boosting the competitiveness of the EU sustainable blue economy
- Supporting coastal, island communities and outermost regions
- Advancing ocean research, knowledge, skills and innovation
- Enhancing maritime security and defence
- Strengthening EU Ocean diplomacy and international ocean governance.
You can find more information in the press release, a Q&A and a factsheet online.
