• Posted 24-May-2022

The “Women in the Blue Economy” call for proposals is now open

With EUR 2.5 millions, this EMFAF call for proposals aims to increase the participation of women in the different sectors of the blue economy and contribute to a more gender equal society.


  • Posted 24-May-2022

5 LIFE projects conserving marine areas

European Maritime Day 2022 is happening in Ravenna, Italy. This year's central theme is ‘Sustainable blue economy for green recovery’.


  • Posted 24-May-2022

LIFE and Natura 2000 are 30 years old

On 21 May, the LIFE Programme and Natura 2000 have reached the age of 30. Here’s a look back at how they started, what they have achieved and what’s in store to mark this special year.


  • Posted 24-May-2022

A new Blue Economy Observatory to monitor and promote the sustainability of our ocean related activities

The new observatory will help put the EU on the path towards a sustainable, carbon-neutral and circular blue economy.


  • Posted 24-May-2022

Promoting the enrolment of child refugees in education

EU Member States are making substantial efforts to integrate child refugees displaced by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine into national education systems, but further measures are required to facilitate enrolment and the provision of high-quality education adapted to the circumstances.