Newsletter May 2022

The European Maritime Day (EMD) took place on 19th and 20th May 2022 in Ravenna, Italy with EBI participating in-person and with a dedicated workshop (see below). Organised by the European Commission, EMD is the event where maritime stakeholders meet to address the sector's most pressing issues and work together to find the right solutions. This year's event focused on the crucial role of seas and oceans in the recovery and development of the global…
Earlier this month, the European Parliament published a resolution reiterating its condemnation of the Russian offensive in Ukraine and highlighting the cost that the war in Ukraine has had on the transport and tourism sector, rising fuel prices and disrupting supply chains. Concerns about the situation in the transport and tourism sector are growing. Both are strategic for the EU to provide solidarity and support to Ukraine and its people. This resolution calls on the…

The Council of the EU and European Parliament adopted a regulation allowing for temporary trade liberalisation and other trade concessions for certain Ukrainian products. This means that for one year import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the European Union will be removed. The aim is to support Ukraine's economy given the Russian war against Ukraine. The decision will apply for a period of one year and will suspend all tariffs under the Association Agreement…
The 2022 edition of the European Maritime Day was held on 19th and 20th May 2022 in Ravenna, Italy. EBI was present and co-organised a workshop in the framework of our latest project, EnviroNaut. The topic of the workshop was “Knowledge and Skills gaps in the blue sector: Towards sustainable blue growth” and organised together with the National Technical University of Athens, Eurofleets+, Arice, POGO and @SeaNetwork. Stefano Pagani, Head of Research Department at Confindustria…

The BlueGeneration Project, of which EBI is a partner was in the spotlight during the European Maritime Day EMD. As part of the EU4Ocean Ceremony, the BlueGeneration Project received the 1st “EU4Ocean in Action” Award (Navy Blue) of the for its significant achievement in bringing forward ocean literacy in Europe, its efforts and initiatives in translating the spirit and principles of the EU4Ocean coalition, while mobilizing diverse communities. Silja Teege – Managing Director of Sea…
14 June, 14:00 – 16:00 CEST                                        Council meeting                                                                                          JPI Oceans Office, Rue…

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