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EurActiv (18 May 2021)

The European Commission today (18 May) launched a new plan for sustainability in coastal and ocean industries – known as the blue economy –  calling for them to join forces in the fight against climate change.

“We should join forces, be creative and find solutions to preserve the health of the oceans and sea,” said Virginijus Sinkevičius, the EU commissioner for oceans, fisheries and the environment.

“We want to unite all groups, all sectors, around a single vision. We want all blue economy players to align themselves to the same principles, replacing unchecked expansion with clean, climate-proof and sustainable activities that tread lightly on the marine environment,” he added.

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