This report aims to highlight opportunities for developing ecosystem-linked insurance - that is, insurance that integrates the effect of ecosystems in products covering coastal hazards. These products can provide funds for ecosystem restoration after a disaster occurs. This report points to...

The Blue Solutions for Africa series of operational briefs captures how a thriving Blue Economy can help African countries better manage the development challenges they face while supporting economic growth, sustainable livelihoods, and the health of these precious ecosystems

The Blue Economy is at the core of economic development and competitiveness for African coastal countries. Job-creating economic sectors like tourism and food-production sectors like fisheries depend on a clean and healthy coastal environment. Future development opportunities in sustainable blue...

Climate change impacts the planet overall, and the Blue Economy is not exempt from these effects. On the contrary, the ocean is a major regulator of global and regional weather, and ocean acidification is a fundamental influencer of coastal and marine ecosystems. Climate change is already...

Governments face the complicated challenge of making policy decisions relating to coastal and marine ecosystems without a well-established body of knowledge about such systems. To complicate matters, the benefits that marine and coastal ecosystems deliver, which include resilience to climate...

This report aims to support Ecuador in identifying priority marine and coastal areas for conservation within its territorial sea, considering its strategic goals as described in its 2015-2030 National Biodiversity Strategy and its commitment to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity...

This PEIR was developed as a key tool to support Viet Nam in unlocking the full potential of its marine economy. It provides a comprehensive analysis of how public resources are allocated and spent across marine-related sectors, with insights into whether such investments align with the...

The Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Conservation Corridor (CMAR) spans 500,000 square kilometers and was established in 2004 by Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama to promote the conservation and sustainable use of coastal and marine resources. The corridor includes four UNESCO World...

This report presents the main outcomes from the Commission's assessment of the second programmes of measures, which all Member States had to report by 31 March 2022. These programmes are an update since the first implementation cycle and take account of the latest assessment of the state of...

This report presents the main outcomes from the Commission's assessment of the second programmes of measures, which all Member States had to report by 31 March 2022. These programmes are an update since the first implementation cycle and take account of the latest assessment of the state of...

Marine mammals and other marine megafauna are subject to a variety of impacts related with human activities. Among those, the collisions with vessels (generally known as ship strikes, or vessel strikes) are a significant source of death and severe injuries for large cetacean species, such as fin...

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and...

The eighth edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a new layout, provides a thorough overview of the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim is to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the growth of ocean-based and...

The primary aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview and critical assessment of the regulatory framework governing the development and deployment of ocean energy technologies in selected EU Member States. The study focuses on identifying the regulatory barriers that hinder the...

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...

The EU Blue Parks Community under the EU Mission 'Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030' brings together EU Member States' national, regional and local authorities, European marine networks, businesses, and research and innovation projects to collaborate on marine protection and restoration in EU...

In the Baseline Assessment conducted for this project (full assessment is provided in the supplementary report), Thailand's progress in advancing marine and coastal resource management through an ecosystem-based approach is evident. Thailand's growth includes the integration of Marine Protected...

The United States (US) and European Union (EU) are at risk of entering a full-blown trade war. Three months ago, on "Liberation Day", US President Donald Trump imposed high import tariffs on almost all countries, including the EU. He then suspended them at short notice to negotiate with over 90...

BlueComp is the EU competence framework for the blue economy. It offers a comprehensive and future-oriented structure to identify, describe, and develop the key competences essential for sustainable blue economy growth. Developed through stakeholder engagement, literature review, and iterative...

BlueComp is the EU competence framework for the blue economy. It offers a comprehensive and future-oriented structure to identify, describe, and develop the key competences essential for sustainable blue economy growth. Developed through stakeholder engagement, literature review, and iterative...

This study focuses on safety aspects which are spatially relevant and defined in legal requirements. All other aspects, such as safety on board or occupational safety are not the subject of this study, nor is the evaluation of defined safety requirements with regard to their relevance. The...

This report evaluates the need and scope for an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) focused on water, marine, and maritime areas (KIC WMM). It identifies existing gaps in innovation ecosystems and recommends thematic focus areas with the highest potential for technological development,...

The seventh edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a fresh format, persists in thoroughly examining the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim remains to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the sustainable...

The aim of this brochure is to provide an overview of the work performed by the EFICA consortium between 2018 and 2023 in support of the EU's contribution to the Joint Program of Scientific Research and Monitoring in the Central Arctic Ocean. The consortium carried out a total of six projects,...

This new CORDIS Results Pack presents 12 EU-funded Horizon research projects that are helping to reduce the impact of marine litter through prevention, elimination, mitigation and monitoring, from source to sea. The Pack showcases their potential for exploitation, scale-up, replication and...

This report gives an overview of the work completed in the All Ocean Observations Study (CINEA/EMFAF/2021/3.4.9/SI2.876379). The work carried out in this study closely relates to the upcoming European Union's initiative: 'Ocean Observation - Sharing Responsibility'.

This new CORDIS Results Pack presents 12 EU-funded Horizon research projects that are helping to reduce the impact of marine litter through prevention, elimination, mitigation and monitoring, from source to sea. The Pack showcases their potential for exploitation, scale-up, replication and...

This new CORDIS Results Pack presents 12 EU-funded Horizon research projects that are helping to reduce the impact of marine litter through prevention, elimination, mitigation and monitoring, from source to sea. The Pack showcases their potential for exploitation, scale-up, replication and...

This document reports the results of a survey promoted by the Technical Expert Group (TEG) on Data for MSP to gather information on how the national MSP processes have taken into account the national MSFD implementation and, specifically, the dataset collected and produced under MSFD. The...

This study investigates the potential role of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems (WMM) under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The research addresses 1) the current challenges in WMM; 2) assessing scientific,...

This study investigates the potential role of a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) in Water, Marine, and Maritime Sectors and Ecosystems (WMM) under the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). The research addresses 1) the current challenges in WMM; 2) assessing scientific,...

The seventh edition of the EU Blue Economy Report, presented in a fresh format, persists in thoroughly examining the scale and breadth of the Blue Economy within the European Union (EU). Its primary aim remains to offer guidance to policymakers and stakeholders in fostering the sustainable...

The Blue Economy (BE), which is recognised by the African Union (AU) as the "new frontier of African Renaissance," is one of the keys to the door to a sustainable African continent. With its vast maritime zone totalling about 13 million square kilometres, Africa is richly endowed with bountiful...

The world's ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and generates much of the oxygen we breathe, is threatened by human activities. EU-funded projects are therefore working to protect marine ecosystems and conserve their biodiversity. Europe's seas cover more than 11 million km2, from...

The world's ocean, which feeds us, regulates our climate and generates much of the oxygen we breathe, is threatened by human activities. EU-funded projects are therefore working to protect marine ecosystems and conserve their biodiversity. Europe's seas cover more than 11 million km2, from...

Ocean energy has been acknowledged in the context of the European Energy Union as a fundamental research and development priority to achieve the 2050 climate objectives. The European Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent, included ocean energy in the...

Europe's marine environment faces increasing demands from maritime sectors and this briefing addresses the often-conflicting demands on the marine space. This briefing highlights the need for informed planning to meet climate goals and safeguard marine biodiversity.

A sustainable ocean economy, or blue economy, encompasses economic activities utilizing marine resources while prioritizing the long-term health of oceans. While its potential to contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is acknowledged, limited research explores its specific influence on...

The primary objective of this paper is to conduct a systematic literature review on the perceptions and attitudes of women's employment and leadership in India's blue economy. The study uses a systematic literature review to look at studies and reports published from 1 January 2000 to 5 November...