1. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas Floor van Houdt European Commission ECASBA European Seminar 2008 Brussels Implementing an Integrated Maritime Policy for the EU

2. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 2http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs 1300 million cubic kilometres of water,but also A place for transport, travel and trade A source of income for five million Europeans A source for discovery, research A source of life, food, energy, medicine A precious natural environment The world’s climate regulator

3. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 3http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs ”the particular need for an all-embracing maritime policy aimed at developing a thriving maritime economy, in an environmentally sustainable manner. Such a policy should be supported by excellence in marine scientific research, technology and innovation” Strategic objectives for the Commission

4. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 4http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Examples of EU Policies with a maritime dimension ResearchIndustry Employment SecurityFisheries Environment Energy External relations Transport

5. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 5http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Research Industry Employment Security Fisheries Environment Energy External relations Transport The Blue Paper Maximising the sustainable use of the oceans and seas Building a knowledge and innovation base Delivering the highest quality of life in coastal regions Promoting Europe’s leadership in international affairs Raising the visibility of Maritime Europe Fitting the pieces together

6. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 6http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Furthering the Maritime Agenda A selection of forthcoming issues Maritime Transport Space without Barriers Guidelines on the application of relevant Community environment legislation to port development Offshore Energy Action Plan Labour rights of seafarers Maritime Research Strategy Maritime surveillance

7. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 7http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Reaching out to stakeholders Structure for dialogue Events (Maritime Day), website, contact point Building on existing platforms (e.g. the Maritime Industries Forum, regional structures ) Report on progress towards Maritime Policy goals

8. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 8http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Building a maritime community Real change requires stakeholders’ action Cooperation among stakeholders Promoting maritime clusters Study to identify clusters and assess their role in Maritime Policy Sharing best practice At the level of EU and MS

9. An Integrated Maritime Policy for the European Union A sustainable future for the oceans and seas 9http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs Thank you for your attention