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Strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean
Strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean
Strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean
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Strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean
The strategy adopted by the European Commission in November 2009 meets different maritime challenges (security, fisheries, aquaculture, environmental protection, climate change, etc.) facing the Mediterranean basin. It is based on improving governance of maritime affairs which should balance economic development with protection of the environment. The success of this strategy requires enhanced cooperation with the third countries concerned.
ACT
Communication from the Commission of 11 November 2009 - Towards an Integrated Maritime Policy for better governance in the Mediterranean [COM(2009) 466 final - Not published in the Official Journal].
SUMMARY
The Mediterranean basin faces conflicts concerning the use of space, risks affecting maritime security, the depletion of resources, degradation of the environment and the prejudicial effects of climate change. The solution to these common problems lies in improving governance of maritime affairs. This governance must in particular be able to ensure more sustainable growth for the region.
Promoting integrated maritime governance
In order to meet common challenges, cooperation with non-EU Mediterranean partners should be improved. However, this is not enough. Decision makers must take more account of the links between different maritime activities. They thus laid the foundations for the European Union (EU) Integrated Maritime Policy in October 2007. This new approach to maritime policy encourages them to abandon sectoral actions and promote a comprehensive strategy.
New action should in particular:
Using cross-cutting tools for integrated maritime governance
Since 2007, Integrated Maritime Policy has adopted a number of tools to promote maritime governance. These include:
Last updated: 17.03.2010