In May 2021, the European Commission published a Communication for a Sustainable Blue Economy. In this virtual info session, host by the EU Regions Week (via Zoom), relevant stakeholders will present and discuss the opportunities for a Green Recovery for the blue economy and the role of the regions as a path towards a sustainable blue economy in the EU.
Programme
- Welcome by DG MARE moderator
Christos Economou, Acting Director, Directorate for Maritime Policy and Blue Economy, DG MARE, European Commission
- Introductory presentation of the Sustainable Blue Economy Communication
Iglika Yakova, Deputy Head of Unit, Sea basin strategies, Maritime Regional Cooperation and Maritime Security, DG MARE, European Commission
- Interventions by the panellists
Petros Kokkalis, Member of the European Parliament, vice president of SEARICA group of the European Parliament (European Parliament Intergroup Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas)
Giuseppe SCIACCA, Director for Maritime Affairs and Climate, CPMR (Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions)
- Discussion with the participants via the ZOOM chat.
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