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Blue Book for Maritime Policy A new Vision and Action Plan for an integrated approach to EU Maritime Policy

Blue Book for Maritime Policy A new Vision and Action Plan for an integrated approach to EU Maritime Policy. Maritime Policy Task Force European Commission. Why an EU Maritime Policy ?. How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean Attributed to Arthur C. Clarke.

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Blue Book for Maritime Policy A new Vision and Action Plan for an integrated approach to EU Maritime Policy

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  1. Blue Book for Maritime Policy A new Vision and Action Plan for an integrated approach to EU Maritime Policy Maritime Policy Task Force European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs

  2. Why an EU Maritime Policy ? How inappropriate to call this planet Earth when it is quite clearly Ocean Attributed to Arthur C. Clarke

  3. 1300 million cubic kilometres of water,but also A rich source of life, food, energy, medicine A precious natural environment The world’s climate regulator A source for discovery, research A place for transport, travel and trade A source of income for five million Europeans

  4. Strategic objectives for the Commission In its strategic objectives for 2005-2009, the Commission declared ”the particular need for an all-embracing maritime policy aimed a developing a thriving maritime economy, in an environmentally sustainable manner. Such a policy should be supported by excellence in marine scientific research, technology and innovation”

  5. A thriving maritime industry European share in maritime sectors Source: Irish Marine Institute

  6. Growth opportunities for maritime sectors • Sectors with a growth perspective of > 10% (2005-2009) Source data: Irish Marine Institute

  7. Jobs in sea-related sectors 5 million maritime jobs Source ECOTEC2006

  8. Seabed without protection Seabed in a protected area Threats to the Marine Environment Land-based pollution Oil spills Disposal of waste Air pollution IUU-fisheries Introduction of alien species

  9. Coordination Issues Competitiveness Jobs Skills Research Safety Observation anddata collection Marineresources Spatialplanning Environment

  10. The consultation EU institutions, Member States, coastal regions, maritime industries and services, NGOs, citizens: • Organised some 230 events • Submitted almost 500 responses The Green Paper on Maritime Policy The Green Paper 59 questions for a future vision to protect the oceans and seas

  11. A vision for the oceans and seas Goals • Maximising the sustainable use of the oceans and seas • Building a knowledge and innovation base • Delivering the highest quality of life in coastal regions • Promoting Europe’s leadership in international affairs • Raising the visibility of Maritime Europe

  12. Applying the integrated approach • Integrated preparation of policy proposals • Regulatory obstacles • Collective learning • Dialogue with stakeholders • Guidelines to MS for national integrated policy Projects European Marine Observation and Data network Roadmap for spatial planning at sea in MS More interoperability in maritime surveillance Maritime governance and tools

  13. What’s further on the Maritime Agenda Some examples • European Maritime Transport Space • European Strategy for Maritime Research • Strategy to mitigate the effects of climate change in coastal regions • Reduction of CO2 emissions and pollution by shipping • Elimination of pirate fishing and destructive high seas bottom trawling • A European network of maritime clusters • A review of EU labour law issues for shipping and fisheries

  14. May 2008 May 2009 End 2007 Maritime Conference Council First progress report Some key dates ahead Blue Book to launch an EU Maritime Policy 10.10.2007

  15. More information Maritime Policy Task Force The European CommissionDirectorate-General for Fisheries and Maritime AffairsJ-99 07/12B-1049 BrusselsBelgium http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs

  16. Thank you http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs

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