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Today, the Commission is presenting a proposal to integrate the landmark international Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction' (BBNJ) Agreement, which aims to protect the ocean, tackle environmental degradation, fight climate change, and curb biodiversity loss, into EU law.

The European Union has successfully driven the adoption of several crucial conservation measures at the recent meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC). 

The European Commission welcomes agreement at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), as a meaningful step towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from global shipping by 2050.

On 13 April, Commissioner Kadis will officially open the 29th annual meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC), which plays a crucial role in overseeing the conservation of tuna and tuna-like species.

Oil spills pose a severe threat to marine ecosystems and industries that depend on clean water. Inobiostar, a Lithuanian spin-off from Klaipeda University, is addressing this challenge through innovative biotechnological solutions.

Biharugrai Halgazdaság, located in Hungary’s Southern Great Plains, has revitalised its historic fishpond system with European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) investments. As Hungary’s second-largest fishpond system operator, the company combines ecological sustainability with economic growth.

Today, the European Commission published a questionnaire seeking feedback from the public on the sustainability of the EU’s autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) for import of fisheries products.

The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on the Commission's proposal to regulate and prevent microplastic pollution from plastic pellets, across the value chain, including during transport, notably at sea.

Tackling the skills and labour gaps to improve people’s careers and economic competitiveness is one of the top priorities of the European Union.