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Brussels, May 15, 2009 - The sea has always played a key role in Europe's prosperity. Our continent has almost 70 000 km of coastline and 22 of the EU’s 27 Member States are coastal or island countries. Our maritime regions are home to 40% of our population, generate 40% of our economy and employ some 5 million people.
>> For all these reasons, 20 May is a dedicated "European Maritime Day" in the EU.
>> This year, in cooperation with the Italian government, the Commission is organising a 3-day conference in Rome from 18 to 20 May.
In the event stakeholders from business and civil society, decision-makers and journalists from across the EU and beyond, to discuss a wide range of policies and practices, such as
@ integrated maritime governance
@ emerging technologies
@ energy generation
@ planning of the maritime space
@ surveillance systems for the seas
@ sustainable coastal tourism
@ the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy and others.
>> In addition to the central conference in Rome, around 40 events will be held in Member States across the European Union. These local events vary from conferences or workshops to open days at ports and environmental projects.
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