Open Access Government explores how Europe ensures its blue economy implements circularity and restores biodiversity, according to Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius
Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius is asking Europe to “treat the sea with the respect it requires.” Europe’s seas and oceans are natural and essential allies in tackling the climate and biodiversity crises, and the ocean is the main climate regulator we have. Respecting and protecting the ocean encompasses many missions, including the sustainable use of marine resources, support for fishermen and women, coastal communities, ports and encouraging marine biodiversity. To foster these missions, Europe has adopted the Communication on the sustainable blue economy.
Adding a blue dimension to the European Green Deal will play a crucial role in the European decarbonisation effort, and will hugely help invest in the transformation of the blue economy and also the recovery of Europe.
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