Shaping the European Oceans Pact:

Today the European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, a political initiative that aims to promote sustainable ocean management and ensure the health, resilience, and productivity of the oceans and thus the prosperity of the EU’s coastal communities.
The pact was announced by President von der Leyen in her political guidelines for the next European Commission (2024-2029).

The call for evidence will run until 17 February 2025, with the Commission expecting to receive a wide range of contributions from stakeholders, experts, and citizens.

The feedback collected will be used to shape the European Oceans Pact, which the Commission aims to present in time for the 3^rd UN Ocean Conference in June 2025.