| EU strategy to improve maritime governance in the Mediterranean Sea |
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9 November 2009 The European Commission presented a strategy aimed at countering the various maritime challenges in the Mediterranean Sea basin.
The improved governance of maritime affairs would be an
important driver for more sustainable growth in the region, while at
the same addressing common issues of concern. Competition for marine
space, threats to maritime safety, environmental degradation and the
adverse effects of climate change all point to the need for a more
coordinated response of maritime governance in the region, also in
cooperation with non-EU Mediterranean partners.
European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Joe Borg, said: "The development of more integrated decision-making processes in the Mediterranean region will certainly be beneficial to all stakeholders and administrations. Our success in ensuring a strong and sustainable future for the maritime industries and the preservation of the marine environment in the Mediterranean region will depend on how much effort we put into improving maritime governance in all its aspects. The EU must work for a more integrated and inclusive maritime policy not only for the EU, but also in partnership with all our neighbours." This news was published by European Commission Press Centre, 9 November, 2009.
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