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Shaping the European Oceans Pact: Commission launches a call for evidence

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The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, a political initiative that aims to promote sustainable ocean management and ensure the health, resilience, and productivity of the oceans and thus the prosperity of the EU’s coastal communities. The pact was announced by President von der Leyen in her political guidelines for the next European Commission (2024-2029). 

The call for evidence will run until 17 February 2025, with the Commission expecting to receive a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts, and citizens. The feedback collected will be used to shape the European Oceans Pact, which the Commission aims to present in time for the 3rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025. 

The European Oceans Pact seeks to foster a broader, integrated and holistic approach to ocean governance across all sectors, including both internal and external policies.   

The pact aims in particular to: 

  • Maintain a healthy, resilient, and productive ocean
  • Promote a sustainable and competitive blue economy, including fisheries and aquaculture
  • Work towards a comprehensive agenda for marine knowledge, research and innovation, and investment.   

More information 

Call for evidence – The European Oceans Pact

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