International Ocean Goverance is a priority
Close your eyes and imagine the ocean: the sound of waves crashing against rocks, the smell of salt in the air. Picture children playing on the beach, fishing boats casting their nets far out at sea,...
View ArticleThe Circular Economy – opportunities for European investors, producers and...
The Circular Economy is not just another environmental initiative. Its effects clearly reach beyond such a narrow perspective, to touch upon the economy at large. There is, of course, no doubt, that...
View ArticleTime to turn blue energy into a success story for Europe
Clean energy is the future, and Europe is leading the way. We've all heard of "green" energy, and we see evidence of its growth all around us: the wind parks on the horizon, the solar panels on our...
View ArticleUnion for the Mediterranean and the Blue Economy - Karmenu Vella and Ayman...
We have become used to regular news on the Mediterranean for the worst of reasons, driven by the tragic stories of conflict, crisis, terrorism and the mass movements of people. But behind the front...
View ArticleClimate Change and Ocean Governance
When we think of climate change the oceans are now central to our thinking and our efforts. It must be at the heart of our efforts because the ocean is the heart of our planet. We know it makes up 70 %...
View ArticleA solid footing for the Arctic
EU Commissioner for the Environment, Karmenu Vella highlights the need for climate action and environmental protection in the Arctic…
View ArticleLa COP 21 se tourne vers les mers et les océans
Karmenu Vella, commissaire européen pour l'environnement, les affaires maritimes et la pêche
View ArticleCOP 21 turns to the Oceans
On Friday, the Climate talks in Paris – COP 21 – turn towards the Sea. The 4th December is Oceans Day. It's called 'planet Earth', but oceans and seas account for 70 percent of its surface, and...
View ArticleL'Union européenne propose un dispositif de financement pour les PME qui...
M. Karmenu Vella, commissaire européen chargé de l’environnement, des affaires maritimes et de la pêche, s'est exprimé sur les possibilités de financement du nouveau train de mesures en faveur de...
View ArticleEU opens door of financing for SMEs shifting to the circular economy
Karmenu Vella, European Commissioner for Environment, Fisheries and Maritime Affairs, on the new Circular Economy Package funding opportunities.
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