🌊 The German North Sea is a hub for offshore wind energy. CrossGov is investigating how to balance this significant expansion with preserving #marineecosystems and aligning growth with EU #biodiversity goals.🐟 Discover more at shorturl.at/BOew4 Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) #oceanlaw

🌊 New CrossGov report reveals how EU policies can better align to protect the marine environment while advancing renewable energy & tackling pollution under #EUGreenDeal. Essential reading for anyone committed to sustainable ocean governance! 📖🔗 shorturl.at/tfY1g

🌊Explore the French Mediterranean Sea! The region is a key biodiversity hotspot with over 100 protected areas, but less than 1% are highly protected.🐟 We work to align regional plans with #EUGreenDeal, ensuring a balance between ecosystem protection and economic development.

🌊 Meet Cristian Passarello from Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)! In this video, he shares how Strategic Environmental Assessments support policy goals for #offshorewindpower in the Southern #NorthSea, balancing #GreenDeal objectives on biodiversity conservation and energy security. 🌍⚡️

🌊 Explore a research paper analysing the alignment of EU climate, energy, and environmental laws. While these laws promote renewable energy and offshore wind, they often miss crucial marine sustainability criteria. Dive into the details: shorturl.at/OLvoB

📢 A new approach to improve coherence in marine policy is coming! Are you ready? 🌊 The CrossGov team will organise training for all interested in the topic in spring 2025. 📌 Come on board! Comment below, and we will send you all the details as soon as they are available!

🌎 Meet Ginevra Capurso from CNR-ISMAR, who, in the video below, shares the first findings of the Northern Adriatic Sea case study. 🔦 Learn more about the case study here: shorturl.at/yTBmm #oceangovernance #oceanlaw #marinelaw #sustainability

Registration is now open for #MissionArena3!🚀 CrossGov is excited to host a workshop on "Reconciling Offshore Wind and Biodiversity Targets: Are we on track to realise the European Green Deal?"🌱 📅 Save the date, and don’t miss out! Register here: shorturl.at/MAUgk

🌊 Meet Eerika Albrecht & Antti Belinskij from UEF Law School @uefcceel, who share insights into the case studies they lead. 🔍 They highlight challenges in achieving coherence between WFD and MSFD and address sectoral policies in #agriculture, #offshorewind, and #aquaculture.

🌊 1 week until our new episode launches on marine governance⬇️ 🎧Listen in the meantime to our other bite-sized episodes where @GheuensJana & climate experts unravel complex topics & policy insights for easy climate governance navigation. All episodes👉greendealnet.eu/podcast-series

Meet Laura Bastide from ACTeon Environment, who, in the video below, shares insights from a case study focused on the French #MediterraneanSea. 👇Learn more about the case study here: shorturl.at/ikFLh

The CrossGov coordinator Froukje M. Platjouw and the member of the Advisory Board @judith_leeuwen discuss in a podcast episode how #EUGreenDeal relates to the marine environment & the challenges in governing the transition to sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.

Meet Gunnar Sander & Saskia Trubbach from NIVA. In the video, they share insights from a case study on #Oslofjord. This study explores the impacts of #eutrophication & #overfishing on the fjord’s ecosystem, focusing on the limitations of WFD in coastal zone management.

🌊 Join the CrossGov workshop: Reconciling Offshore Wind and Biodiversity Targets: Are we on track to realise the European Green Deal?"🌱at #MissionArena3! 🚀 📅 Date: 26 November 2024 📍Amsterdam, Netherlands Check the agenda and register here: shorturl.at/tM2vH

🌊Meet Dr Sašo Gorjanc from ACTeon Environment. In the video below, he shares insights from a case study focused on the Mediterranean Sea. This study explores the integration of climate change and biodiversity policy objectives into fisheries management in the #MediterraneanSea basin.

🌊 Join the CrossGov workshop: Reconciling Offshore Wind and Biodiversity Targets: Are we on track to realise the European Green Deal?"🌱at #MissionArena3! 🚀 📅 Date: 26 November 2024 📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands Find out more and register here: shorturl.at/bjJ1B

📢We're excited to share our latest policy brief! 🔍This brief provides essential insights and recommendations into how EU policies can work together more effectively to achieve #EUGreenDeal goals for our seas.🐟 🔗 Read the full brief: shorturl.at/OixUf #MSFD #WFD #MSPD

Check out 5 insights on marine governance by @judith_leeuwen, who is the member of the CrossGov Project 🇪🇺 #crossgovproject Scientific Advisory Board.🌊🐟

📢 Excited to share our new interactive infographic on the SPS approach!📊 This visual guide simplifies the SPS connection to advance EU marine policies under the #EUGreenDeal. Dive into the SPSI process & key case studies! 🌍 🔦 Explore: shorturl.at/c4qJE

Following the agreement of the CrossGov project consortium, we will no longer be active on X. From now on, you can find all new information and updates on our website - crossgov.eu or LinkedIn page- linkedin.com/company/crossg…