Source: European Parliament
DEVE’s First Vice Chair Isabella Lövin will join a group of Members of the Environment and Fisheries committees to attend the 3rd UN Ocean Conference and meet with a wide range of stakeholders. The summit will bring together policy makers and experts from around the world to advance global action on ocean governance and protection of marine ecosystems. The European Commission and European Council Presidents will present the European Ocean Pact and 57 voluntary commitments of the EU.
Ahead of the mission, Isabella Lövin underlined that oceans are ‘essential for livelihoods, food security, and climate resilience around the world’ and critical for developing countries, including Small Island Developing States. The UN Ocean conference, together with the implementation of the Agreement on the protection of biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction (BBNJ), will be key to ensuring that our oceans, including international waters, are governed sustainably and equitably.’
Lövin stressed that ‘as the world’s largest donor, the EU has an important role to support partner countries in implementing and ratifying global agreements, identifying critical marine areas for protection, and strengthening biodiversity governance. By strengthening cooperation and commitment, we can safeguard healthy oceans and promote sustainable development for coastal communities in developing countries worldwide.’