The European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, has launched the first Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue, marking a pivotal moment in shaping the European Ocean Pact.

Hosted by Commissioner Kadis, the event brought together prominent figures, including ministers from the EU Council presidencies, French officials preparing for the United Nations Ocean Conference in June, and key members of the European Parliament such as Carmen Crespo Díaz and Thomas Bajada.

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Source: European Commission

The Fisheries and Ocean Dialogue, led by Commissioner Kadis, will help shape the European Ocean Pact’s future policies

Former commissioners Maria Damanaki and Karmenu Vella also participated, along with representatives from advisory councils, NGOs, thinktanks, the fishing industry, and the research community.

During the dialogue, participants discussed critical challenges facing the EU’s ocean governance model, focusing on biodiversity protection, ecosystem-based management and sustainable growth.

Key issues included creating jobs in the blue economy and supporting the resilience of coastal communities.

The discussions will help shape the European Ocean Pact, which aims to increase coherence across ocean-related policies.

The dialogue series will continue with the European Ocean Days in Brussels on 5 March.

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