Coherent & Cross-compliant Ocean Governance for Delivering the EU Green Deal for European Seas
Case Study: Mediterranean Sea, Report V2 The Mediterranean sea presents the second largest biodiversity hotspot in the world. The region is highly fragmented (politically, culturally, demographically, and socio-economically), with a […]
Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation: Is a Path to Policy Coherence in the Mediterranean Possible?
The CrossGov workshop titled “Fisheries and Biodiversity Conservation: Is a Path to Policy Coherence in the Mediterranean Possible?” was held online on April 10, 2025 aiming to explore the complex […]
From the Green Deal to the Ocean Pact: Increasing policy coherence to reach our most ambitious marine goals
On 23 June 2025 in Brussels (Nordic House, Rue du Luxembourg 3) we will organize a full-day event dedicated to strengthening policy coherence for a healthier, more resilient ocean. This […]
Balancing offshore wind energy ambitions and marine biodiversity
The French Mediterranean case study examines how biodiversity goals in freshwater and marine policies are integrated into fisheries and offshore wind implementation. A preliminary assessment highlights the balance between France’s […]
A European Oceans Pact to enhance Ocean Governance
In response to ongoing challenges in ocean governance, this policy brief offers essential insights into transforming existing frameworks. Developed in collaboration with the PERMAGOV, CrossGov, and BlueGreen Governance projects, it […]
Mediterranean Case Study – Summary of Preliminary Results
The Mediterranean Sea is a complex policy landscape, where European, regional, and international frameworks intersect. The CrossGov Mediterranean Case Study investigates how biodiversity, fisheries, and climate policies align—or conflict—in this […]
Fishery Sector Management in the Northern Adriatic Sea
The fishery sector has a long tradition in the Northern Adriatic and has great socio-economic importance. At the same time, it has been responsible for intense pressure on natural stocks […]
Vertical coherence EU and national policies and laws
This document delves into how key directives—including the Marine Strategy, Water Framework, Habitats and Birds, Renewable Energy, and Nitrates Directives—are transposed into national laws in Germany, the Netherlands, and Finland. […]
Exploring the French Mediterranean Sea
The French Mediterranean Sea, one of the world’s most biodiverse marine environments, plays a vital ecological and societal role. In the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, sea-related jobs represent 6% of the […]
Exploring the Northern Adriatic Sea
The Northern Adriatic Sea is a vital hub for fisheries and aquaculture in Europe, shaped by the interplay of freshwater from five Italian rivers and saltwater influences. This nutrient-rich environment […]
