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Blue planet deep sea orb9/25/2023 ![]() T he ocean is embedded in the E uropean G reen D eal and in the vision for a stronger Europe in the world and is a global issue requiring a multilateral response. įirst, fighting climate change and environmental degradation are among the top EU political priorities. While t he EU remains steadfast, several developments since then justify an updated A genda. ![]() In 2016, the E uropean U nion was the first leading economy to launch an International Ocean Governance Agenda 1 and commit to a safe, secure, clean, healthy and sustainably managed ocean. I nternational ocean gov e rnance strives to address the many challenges stemming from the ocean’s multidimensional and interconnected role. It is used for unlawful purposes such as piracy, terrorism or armed robberies at sea, human trafficking, illicit substances and weapons smuggling. Yet, the ocean is still often overlooked. It is part of the social and cultural heritage of coastal communities and is key for international commerce, as over 80% of global trade moves by sea and about two-thirds of the world’s oil and gas supply either comes from the sea or moves by sea. It plays a crucial role in climate regulation, provides more oxygen than all forests combined and is essential in addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, energy and green transition. The ocean is vital for life on Earth, bringing invaluable benefits and services for people and for the whole planet.
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