A healthy ocean is as vital to a thriving economy as it is to life itself. As the primary climate stabiliser, the ocean is fundamental to sustain the standards of living that humanity has grown accustomed to, particularly in Europe. Yet, this key element has long been neglected in global climate discussions.
Preparedness pays. The cost of continued inaction is far greater than the cost of preventing damage. Extreme weather events, as we saw with recent floods in the EU, or submarine cable disruptions are two examples where investing in preparedness costs orders of magnitude less than recovering from the damage to life and livelihoods
Read Renew Europe's policy priorities for the upcoming European Oceans Pact.
Renew Europe calls on the European Commission to enhance maritime security, invest in the Blue Economy and protect ocean health and sustainability.
