1. The EU Strategy for the Atlantic Region
From maritime policy to a macro-regional strategy for the Atlantic
AN ULTRAPERIPHERAL PERSPECTIVE
Paulo Oliveira
Madeira Regional Autonomous Government

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Ultraperipheral Archipelago
500 km to Africa/ 800 to Europe
Two main islands
800 Km2 and ## coast line
Population (2011):
Dens.: 308, 9 hab/km2
75% of population /35% of territory
Major cities in coastal areas
Socio economic activities important input from the sea

3. Environment, Nature Conservation and Climate Changes
COM(2011) 782 final reflects this approach?
Europe 2020 Strategy
A smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
Supporting pillars of our approach for the Atlantic Strategy is:
Environment, Nature Conservation and Climate Changes
Tourism is based on
Natural and Environmental Values
Tourism is the activity with higher socio economic impact

4. A Macaronesian based approach should be considered in many fields
Clear definition of sub areas:
Geography
Characteristics (coastal, offshore, deep seas…)
A Macaronesian based approach should be considered in many fields
Macaronesia is strategically located to provide good support for the strategy
Ultraperipheral Regions play a critical role for the implementation of the strategy

5. Two way Holistic approach
Nature Conservation, environment and climate changes
Maritime Transport
Fisheries
Surveillance and monitoring
Tourism
Biotechnology, research and clean energy
Capacity building
Two way Holistic approach
Challenges and opportunities

6. - Pollution
- Human pressure in coastal areas
- Overexploitation of resources
- Climate changes
Strategy for the Atlantic

7. TOP 6 recommendations in fields where a Macaronesia based approach can make a two way strong contribution for the strategy
Promote the offshore marine protected areas in EU territorial waters and create the bridges for the expansion of these to international waters
Promote strong Macaronesia based capacity to survey , monitor and respond to coastal and offshore events (e.g. pollution events)
Incorporate a specific approach on the concept of the sea motorways to facilitate the transportation of goods and people ( e.g. cruises) and promote eco friendly
Implement specific capacity building programmes in order to create job opportunities in the coastal communities
Promote the development of sustainable policies for the increment of marine touristic and leisure activities
Create the regulations and adequate incentives for the implementation of a clean energy approach based on the resources provided by the sea (e.g. wave energy)

8. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
The strategy should focus on he established EU legislation making a local and regional approach...
Macaronesia ultraperipheral location should be seen as an opportunity for the strategy…
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION