EU-funded researchers develop technology to recycle marine plastic into new materials
The EU-funded CUPOLA project has developed a sorting technology achieving over 95% purity for contaminated marine plastics. Supported by the…
GOOS report warns of critical gaps in global ocean monitoring
The Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) Status Report 2026 finds that 67 countries contribute data through 17 observing networks, but…
EU Commission proposes 2027 fishing quota cuts for depleted Atlantic stocks
The EU Commission proposes lower 2027 catch limits for depleted stocks, including red seabream (-35%), southern hake (-20%) and Bay…
EU Commission unveils sustainable tourism strategy to balance growth and resilience
The EU Commission has adopted its first Sustainable Tourism Strategy, combining support for SMEs and workforce skills with measures to…
EU Commission greenlights doubling French fuel aid for agriculture and aquaculture to €424m
The EU Commission has approved an additional €212 million for France’s fuel aid scheme for agricultural and aquaculture producers, doubling…
EU Commission establishes PreparEU group to strengthen disaster preparedness
The EU Commission has established a 17-member PreparEU Advisory Group to assess Europe's readiness for wildfires, extreme weather and emerging…
EU auditors warn marine protection targets for 2030 are unlikely to be met
The European Court of Auditors warns that marine protection remains largely ineffective despite expanding protected areas. Only 14% of EU…
EU Council agrees on post-2027 CAP framework and Baltic Sea fishing quotas
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council adopted a partial negotiating position on the post-2027 Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), seeking simpler…
EU Commission launches Bio-based Europe Alliance with over 100 stakeholders
The EU Commission has launched the Bio-based Europe Alliance to develop markets for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Bringing together…
EU Commission sets out Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture reform
The EU Commission has presented its Vision 2040 for fisheries and aquaculture, combining fleet modernisation, decarbonisation, regulatory reform and stronger…
Spain: EU Commission clears €52m budget increase for fuel state aid scheme for farmers
The EU Commission has approved a €52 million budget increase to a Spanish State aid scheme for agricultural companies facing…
EU Commissioner Kadis to deepen ocean, fisheries and blue economy cooperation with Greenland
EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and Mexico’s Health Secretary David Kershenobich will co-chair the first EU–Mexico High-Level Dialogue on Health. Discussions…
EU Commission approves €40.5 million French State aid to offset higher fuel costs
The EU Commission has approved two French State aid schemes worth €40.5 million to support transport, agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture…
Copernicus Ocean State report flags Arctic ice loss and record marine heatwaves
he EU Commission’s tenth Copernicus Ocean State Report finds Arctic ice loss and record marine heatwaves in the Mediterranean and…
EU Fisheries Council agrees partial position on fisheries support for 2028–2034
EU fisheries ministers agreed a partial negotiating position on future support for fleet modernisation and sustainable fisheries, with budget decisions…
EU agriculture ministers advance post-2027 CAP and address drought pressures
EU agriculture ministers moved closer to a partial Council position on the post-2027 CAP, calling for simpler rules and greater…
EU and Canada launch OceanEye alliance with almost €220 million in pledges
The EU and Canada have launched an alliance to sustain the global network of ocean sensors and data systems used…
Greensand Future inaugurates Europe’s first commercial offshore CO₂ storage facility
Backed by €41 million from the EU Innovation Fund, Greensand Future aims to store 2.4 million tonnes of CO₂ beneath…
EU launches stakeholder platform to turn water resilience strategy into action
More than 50 experts will advise the EU on water efficiency, reuse, digitalisation, infrastructure and finance through a new five-year…
EU Commission proposes to simplify fisheries and aquaculture funding
On Monday, the EU Commission proposed a targeted amendment to the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) Regulation to…
G20 ministers agree on energy access, permitting, water reuse and critical minerals
G20 energy ministers have reached consensus on four outcomes covering clean cooking access, faster permitting, water reuse and more diversified…
EU Commission launches Water Resilience Platform and Water Academy
The two initiatives will bring together governments, regional authorities, businesses and civil society to address barriers to implementing the EU…
EU launches Copernicus Sentinel-3C for Earth monitoring and disaster response
Copernicus Sentinel-3C has launched from Kourou to sustain Earth observation services tracking oceans, land and climate. Following several months of…
EU Parliament support clearer rules for sustainable high seas fish stock management
MEPs approved an agreement incorporating conservation and control measures from six regional fisheries management organisations into EU law. The measures…
EU Commission reports progress across five Horizon Europe Missions
An EU Commission mid-term assessment finds all five Horizon Europe Missions advancing towards their 2030 goals. Climate adaptation measures now…
WMO forecasts very strong El Niño with extreme weather risks into 2027
The World Meteorological Organization says El Niño is firmly established and has a near-100% likelihood of persisting through February 2027.…
EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance: EU Commission boosts maritime manufacturing
The EU Commission has launched a maritime industry alliance to strengthen Europe’s manufacturing base, technological sovereignty and strategic autonomy through…
EU Arctic dialogue puts youth participation and maritime careers in focus
EU Commissioners Costas Kadis and Glenn Micallef will hear from young Arctic representatives on how the EU can make participation…
UNFCCC Ocean Dialogue sets priorities to scale climate action ahead of COP31
The 2026 Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue calls for stronger integration of ocean measures into NDCs, better access to finance…
EU Commission clears €285m Italian state aid for agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture
Italy can provide €285 million in grants and tax advantages to agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies hit by higher fuel…
International restrictions on unsustainable Russian mackerel fishing enter into force
New North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission measures cap Russian mackerel catches in international waters at 1,495 tonnes and restrict port access,…
EU Commission proposes new Baltic fishing quotas and by-catch cuts for 2027
The EU Commission has proposed 2027 fishing opportunities for ten Baltic Sea stocks, including increases of 49% for central Baltic…
EU Commission clears €4.5m German fuel state aid for fishing and aquaculture companies
The German scheme will compensate fishing and aquaculture companies for 70% of the estimated increase in fuel costs linked to…
EU Commission approves €700,000 Maltese State aid for fisheries hit by fuel costs
The EU Commission has approved a €700,000 Maltese State aid scheme for fishing companies facing higher fuel prices linked to…
EU Commission clears €149m Swedish aid for farms and fisheries facing higher input costs
The EU Commission has approved a €149 million Swedish scheme providing direct grants to agricultural, fishing and aquaculture companies affected…
EU Commission clears €103m Dutch state aid to accelerate maritime fleet greening
The EU Commission has approved a €103 million State aid scheme by the Netherlands to accelerate the greening of the…
EU and Seychelles renew agreement granting EU fishing vessels access
The European Union and Seychelles have signed a new protocol to the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement granting EU vessels access…
EU Commission finds Nitrates Directive effective, plans simplifications for farmers
The first full evaluation since 1991 concludes that the EU framework remains essential for reducing agricultural nitrate pollution, but calls…
EU Commission clears €15m Irish fuel price aid for fishing and aquaculture companies
The EU Commission has approved a €15 million Irish State aid scheme to support fishing and aquaculture companies facing increased…
France: EU Commission approves €212m fuel price state aid for farmers and fishermen
The EU Commission has approved a €212 million French State aid scheme to support agricultural and aquaculture companies facing increased…
Main results of the EU Fisheries Council on 22 June 2026
EU fisheries ministers reviewed the state of sustainable fishing and opened the 2027 process for setting TACs and quotas. The…
EU pledges €338m for ocean conservation at “Our Ocean Conference”” in Kenya
The EU Commission has committed €338.35 million at the Our Ocean Conference 2026 in Mombasa to support ocean conservation, sustainable…
Europe’s bathing waters remain safe to swim, EU Commission and EEA say
The EU Commission and the European Environment Agency (EEA) report that 85% of Europe’s bathing sites met the EU’s "excellent"…
Croatia: EU Commission clears €8m fuel-price state aid for fishing companies
The EU Commission has approved an €8 million Croatian State aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices…
From Source to Sea: EU Commission seeks feedback on water resilience and ocean protection
The EU Commission has launched two calls for evidence to help shape the future Ocean and Water Research and Innovation…
EU Commission presents first-ever EU strategies for islands and coastal communities
The European Commission has adopted two dedicated strategies for EU islands and coastal communities, setting out the first coordinated European…
EU Member states approve conclusions on EU ports strategy
On Monday, EU member states approved Council conclusions on the European ports strategy, reaffirming the vital role ports play in…
Fuel prices: EU Commission approves €25m Spanish State aid for fishing companies
The European Commission has approved a €25 million Spanish State aid scheme to support fishing companies facing increased fuel prices…
EU Commission launches OceanEye to make Europe a leader in ocean observation
The European Commission has adopted OceanEye, a new initiative designed to position the EU at the forefront of global ocean…
Eurobarometer shows strong EU support for biodiversity protection
A new Special Eurobarometer published for EU Green Week shows that more than 90% of Europeans see biodiversity and nature…