On the 17th, the European Commission issued a new plan aimed at promoting the sustainable development of the EU's marine economy.
The European Commission issued a statement on the same day that the sustainable marine economy is crucial to achieving the goal of sustainable economic development in Europe and ensuring economic recovery in COVID-19. The EU will increase investment in the development of sustainable marine economy to meet the financing needs of reducing marine pollution.
According to the scheme, the main measures to promote the development of marine economy by EU will include: developing renewable energy at sea, reducing carbon emission from marine transportation, and achieving the goal of carbon neutralization and zero pollution; Turn to circular economy to reduce pollution; Protecting biodiversity; Developing green infrastructure and protecting coastline in coastal areas; Ensure the sustainable production of seafood; We should strengthen the management of marine space and promote cooperation in the sustainable use of the marine environment.
In the statement, the European Commission called on EU Member States to carry out formal planning on marine space by 2021, invest in innovative technologies, and promote the transition to a sustainable marine economy to cope with climate change and biodiversity crisis.
Virginia sinkvichus, member of the European Commission on environmental, marine and Fisheries affairs, said that the marine economy provides at least 4.5 million jobs for EU fisheries, shipping and other industries, which will play an important role in reducing emissions in Europe.
Source: Xinhuanet
EU issues sustainable development plan of marine economy
Date:2021-05-20 Hits:140
