During the recent World Ocean Summit, Commissioner Karmenu Vella, responsible for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries launched a public consultation on the way forward towards sustainable Blue Growth.

The aim of this consultation is to gather input on how the EU could contribute to achieving better international governance of oceans and seas to the benefit of sustainable blue growth. On the basis of the results and other sources of data and information, the European Commission will consider how best to develop a more coherent, comprehensive and effective EU policy on improving the international ocean governance framework.

Both the general public and organizations are welcome to contribute to this consultation.

For more information or to submit your contribution please click here.