Outermost regions and EU Maritime Policy Reinhard Priebe DG MARE European Commission Brussels, 15 May 2008
Synthesis Aim of the workshop: clarify relation between this new approach and the specificities of OR Many contributions from the audience “Volonté de concrétiser” Main outcomes of the discussions: a lot of experience already exits in the field of maritime affaires
Maritime Policy New policy concept Not specific designed for OR Based upon exisiting financial instruments
Main topics of discussion Governance Sectorial policies Sustainable co-development
Governance The regional dimension specific to each OR Need for diferentation rather than overall approach to OR Need to involve all stakeholders Potentialities for networking Relation with third countries The success of surveillance activities relies on it.
Maritime transport and ports Energy Fisheries Migration Research Sectorial policies To what extent there should be special arrangements for OR? What does an integrated approach really means? Need for clarification from the EU on particular issues (Integrated Management of Coastal Zones and maritime spatial planning…)
Research Lots of experience and on-going activities Focused on OR specificities Maritime Research Strategy (June-08)
Sustainable co-development Maritime Policy is a tool to integrate OR in their region Request from the third countries to exchange good practices on maritime affairs
Conclusions OR provide global dimension to EU Maritime Policy (5 million km2) Lots of experience from OR Those on the terrain would like to see more concrete actions from the EU.