EC Wants Feedback To Shape European Ocean Pact

The European Commission has launched a “call for evidence” to shape the Ocean Act, to be implemented by next year. On January 12, the Commission invited citizens, experts, and stakeholders to submit their comments by February 9.

The Act is part of the European Ocean Pact, adopted in June last year at the UN Ocean Conference, which is a comprehensive strategy to protect tuna and other fish stocks in all oceans, promote a thriving blue economy, and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas. The EU said in a statement that “The Ocean Act is one of the main deliverables of this Pact. Its objective is to improve the coherence and effective implementation of maritime governance in the EU, serving as a single point of reference for all economic, climate, environmental, and social targets adopted at the Union level to protect and sustainably use ocean resources and services.” The results of the public consultation for the Ocean Act will be published in Spring 2026. The legislative proposal, which would support the priorities of the Ocean Pact and facilitate their implementation, is expected to be adopted at the end of 2026.