GREEN PAPER: Towards a future Maritime Policy for the Union: A

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European vision for the oceans and seas

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European Commission

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1. Introduction 3

2. Retaining Europe’s Leadership in Sustainable Maritime Development 6

2.1. A Competitive Maritime Industry 6

2.2. The Importance of the Marine Environment for the Sustainable Use of our Marine Resources .

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2.3. Remaining at the Cutting Edge of Knowledge and Technology 12

2.4. Innovation under Changing Circumstances . 14

2.5. Developing Europe’s Maritime Skills and Expanding Sustainable Maritime Employment . 17

2.6. Clustering . 20

2.7. The Regulatory Framework . 21

3. Maximising Quality of Life in Coastal Regions 24

3.1. The Increasing Attraction of Coastal Areas as a Place to Live and Work. 24

3.2. Adapting to Coastal Risks 25

3.3. Developing Coastal Tourism28

3.4. Managing the Land/Sea Interface 29

4. Providing the tools to manage our relations with the oceans. 31

4.1. Data at the Service of Multiple Activities 31

4.2. Spatial Planning for a Growing Maritime Economy 34

4.3. Making the Most of Financial Support for Coastal Regions 35

5. Maritime Governance.36

5.1. Policy Making within the EU. 36

5.2. The Offshore Activities of Governments. 39

5.3. International Rules for Global Activities . 41

5.4. Taking Account of Geographical Realities 44

6. Reclaiming Europe’s Maritime Heritage and Reaffirming Europe’s Maritime Identity 46

7. The Way Forward – The Consultation Process 48