On Thursday 23 July, the European Commission proposed a new approach to the Atlantic maritime strategy.
The objective of the revised Atlantic action plan 2.0 is to “unlock the potential of blue economy in the Atlantic area while preserving marine ecosystems and contributing to climate change adaptation and mitigation”, according to the Communication.
The 2013 action plan needs to be adapted to the European Commission’s policy priorities for 2019-2024, including the European Green Deal, An Economy that works for people and a stronger Europe in the world.
The action plan aims to achieve seven goals under four thematic pillars: - ports as gateways and hubs for the blue economy (motorways of the sea, green ports network by 2025, liquefied natural gas...); - tomorrow’s blue skills and knowledge of the oceans; - marine renewable energies; - healthy oceans and resilient coasts.
“No funding has been earmarked in the EU budget for the Atlantic action plan”, says the Commission.
The plan will rely on all national and EU funds and financial instruments relevant to the goals and actions that are likely to be mobilised.
Link to the communication and action plan: https://bit.ly/3jvgwpE (Original version in French by Lionel Changeur)