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Picture this: you are under 31, and meeting with European Commissioners to discuss the future of the ocean. What would you ask, and would you tell them?

More than 30 years ago, Don Antonio Hernández Barrera stood under the Andalusian sun, gazing across the serene estuaries of Barbate. To most, those were simply quiet wetlands; to him, it was the canvas for a family dream.

Favourable winds for the blue economy: investment is gaining momentum, dedicated funds are on the rise, and more investors are turning their attention to ocean-related opportunities.
Events
Building upon the recently published FAMENET working paper on the EMFF/EMFAF evaluation synthesis and other working papers on EMFAF evaluation, this dynamic and informative online session will be dedicated to methodologies and good practices for the evaluation of the EMFF/EMFAF.
European Maritime Day 2026 will take place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 21-22 May 2026 as an in-person event with plenary sessions live streamed.
CLLD seminar: Innovation and meaningful cooperation in Parnü, Estonia
The EU Arctic Forum, Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue and Arctic Youth Dialogue takes place on 1-3 September 2026.







