The ocean is crucial to life on 🌍. The livelihoods of millions of people depend on it
Solutions exist, they are in our hands, but require major transformations & investments
At #UNOC2022, the 🇪🇺 & its MS are tabling 52 commitments for a better ocean
🔗https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_22_4147
Aquaculture can help us feed a growing 🌍 population & meet the growing demand for food
In the 🇪🇺, the @EU_Commission developed a 🆕 strategic vision to foster the production & consumption of sustainable #aquaculture products in Europe
🔗 https://ec.europa.eu/oceans-and-fisheries/ocean/blue-economy/aquaculture/aquaculture-guidelines_en
RT @VSinkevicius: Portugal 🇵🇹 is a role model in the way it has developed cross-cutting and horizontal ocean policies.
It is an honour to meet President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa @presidencia as now is our common European moment to restore and protect the blue planet by mobilising the 🌍 community!
The #UNOceanConference is highlighting the importance of cooperation for a healthy #BluePlanet & a thriving #BlueEconomy
Look into the benefits of clustering & synergies between #EMFF & #EMFAF projects at sea basin level,
join our event on 🗓️ 7 July ⬇️
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/maritimeforum/en/node/7204
RT @EIB: It is essential to accelerate #RenewableEnergy deployment to increase our energy diversification.
Together with the @EU_Commission, we are co-financing the construction of 3⃣ floating offshore wind farms in #France 🇫🇷
https://t.co/ICcoSYOLYo #UNOC2022 #SaveOurOcean
RT @VSinkevicius: The 🇪🇺🇨🇦 Ocean Partnership showcases our strong cooperation for Our Ocean.
I am delighted to discuss the way forward regarding conservation and protection issues, our work for the Arctic and the high seas with The Honourable @JoyceMurray.
The BBNJ negotiations are a key priority for the European Union 🇪🇺.
We need to regulate human activities & protect the #biodiviersity in the #HighSeas.
We welcome Iceland to the #BBNJ High Ambition Coalition. Together we can #SaveOurOcean.
#UNOceanConference #OceanEU #SDG14
RT @VSinkevicius: Wonderful news!
Iceland 🇮🇸 is our 49th member at our #BBNJ High Ambition Coalition for the protection of high seas.
Very good meeting with @…
RT @EIB: Oceans play a key role for #SustainableDevelopment & the reduction of poverty but are at risk due to the effects of #ClimateChange As the EU climate bank, we support the sustainable #BlueEconomy & initiatives aimed at reducing ocean pollution https://www.eib.org/en/about/initiatives/preserving-our-oceans/index.htm?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=EIB-Event&utm_content=na&utm_id=2022-06-27_02_en #SaveOurOcean
RT @VSinkevicius: At the High Level Symposium for Water in Lisbon.
It’s important to manage water as a cycle, know where plastics come from and where they go and regulate them in surface and groundwater.
This is the way to make both fresh and saltwater healthy and pollution-free!
RT @EMODnet: .#EMODnet is here at #UNOceanConference 2022 to join #Ocean experts & leaders around the world to jointly put #MarineKnowledge front-and-centre for societal solutions. Join us for global #MarineData interoperability dialogues 29 June 18:00 GMT+1! https://emodnet.ec.europa.eu/en/UN-Ocean-Conference-SideEvent-MarineDataInteroperability
RT @VSinkevicius: Important & positive to see @europarl_en with such a strong delegation here in Lisbon for our Oceans.
I count on our joint work this year to advance our work to protect Europe’s marine life but also all oceans globally.
Our Nature Restoration proposal can pave the right way.
RT @EuropeAtlasSeas: Deputy Head of the #EMODnet Secretariat @larkin_kate is in Lisbon & met with #EscolaAzul #teachers who developed the exercises for the @EuropeAtlasSeas Teachers Corner!
Thank you for all their work & great ideas for #OceanLiteracy!
RT @EMODnet: .@mvisbeck introduces workshop on ‘Digital Twins of the Oceans’ showing the importance of #Ocean #Observations #MarineDataManagement and #MarineDataSetvices like #EMODnet to underpin DTO applications @TwinDitto @ocean_twin @EuroGOOS @EMarineBoard @EU_MARE
It’s high time to change the way we produce & consume food 🐟🦀
through the effective, sustainable management of fishing resources
through zero tolerance towards #IUU fishing
unlocking the full potential of sustainable #aquaculture
#UNOC | Women in fisheries means also an all female panel at the #UNOceanConference talking about “Ocean-based climate solutions in action – from offshore renewable energy to a clean, resilient maritime sector”.
Are you at #UNOC2022❓
Join the @EU_Commission, @IUCN & the Federal Government of Germany side event on International #OceanGovernance for a deep dive into actions & solutions to achieve the sustainable use of #OurOcean.
Today is the day!
The #UNOceanConference kicks off in Lisbon.
We need to progress fast towards a healthy, productive and resilient ocean. This is our collective responsibility, and the EU & its Member States have no intention to step back.
RT @VSinkevicius: At @UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon we take a firm stand against everything that takes life away from our oceans.
Marine litter, pollution, unsustainable fishing, climate change.
Science is clear and we 🇪🇺 will continue putting Oceans in the frontline next months ahead of #COP15.
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