Speeches
Commissioner Maria Damanaki
Equality in the time of crisis
09/03/2012
Commissioner Maria Damanaki spoke at the event "Women - Crisis - Rights" organised by the EU Representation and the Office of the European Parliament in Athens, for International Women's Day.
Maritime affairs
Maritime spatial planning: the right answer to secure and support Blue growth for the European Union
26/03/2012
Commissioner Maria Damanaki hosted an international conference on how maritime spatial planning can contribute to boosting growth. The conference "The case for Maritime Spatial Planning: efficient resource management for sustainable growth", provided an opportunity for ministers, national authorities, industry representatives and NGOs to discuss best practice examples from within the EU and around the world and the challenges for Maritime Spatial Planning in the European context.
Maritime affairs and fisheries
Moving forward on the Black Sea maritime agenda
29/03/2012
In the framwork of her visit to Romania, Commissioner Maria Damanaki spoke at the Ministerial Seminar "EU policies at the Black Sea: enhancing regional cooperation", in Bucharest.
Reflections on the new European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
07/03/2012
Commissioner Maria Damanaki presented the Commission proposal for a new European fund for fisheries and maritime affairs at the public hearing organised by the EPP Group at the European Parliament.
The future of aquaculture
07/03/2012
According to FAO, aquaculture production worldwide has increased significantly, representing in 2008 37% of the fishery products produced. Europe is the top global market for seafood products, but depends on imports at 65% of its needs. EU aquaculture is in stagnation, with an increase of only 0.5% since 2001. Commissioner Maria Damanaki spoke at the event "Aquaculture in the Reform of the Common Fisheries Policy" about the development of aquaculture in the EU and the impact that the reform would have on the sector.
Preparing for Rio: Our Key Targets for Oceans and Coasts
06/03/2012
The United Nations "Rio plus 20" Conference on Sustainable Development, which will take place in June 2012, presents a unique opportunity for countries and their citizens to commit to the protection of our oceans and seas with the aim also of enhancing their contribution to sustainable development. During this upcoming event at the European Parliament, key issues regarding oceans and coasts in the context of sustainable development will be presented and discussed. Commissioner Maria Damanaki spoke at the symposium "A Blueprint for Oceans and Coasts at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) - Issues, Challenges and Solutions", at the European Parliament.
Fisheries
Save the Mediterranean and its biodiversity
20/03/2012
Commissioner Maria Damanaki took part in the event "Save the Mediterranean and its biodiversity", patronized by the European Parliament Members Rita Borsellino and Guido Milana. The initiative is organised to present and discuss examples of good practices supporting research, technology innovation and enhancing traditions and biodiversity in the Mediterranean.
How to take the Common Fisheries Policy reform forward?
15/03/2012
Commissioner Maria Damanaki presented the proposals for the reform of the EU Common Fisheries Policy in the framework of the hearing organised by the Italian Parliament.
