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From 1–3 July 2026, experts from across Northern Europe gathered in Hamburg to exchange knowledge on cumulative impact assessment, strengthen cross-border collaboration, establish a new Community of Practice, and advance harmonised, science-based approaches for sustainable maritime spatial planning

Europe’s Sea Basins and Macro-Regions are shifting from strategy to delivery - strengthening blue skills, maritime innovation and cross‑basin cooperation. EU Strategies Days 2026 shows how collaboration is powering Europe’s resilient, competitive blue economy.

Cross-border collaboration is key to restoring shared marine ecosystems. A new task group under the GNSBI Working Track Nature, is developing an implementation-ready oyster restoration project for the Greater North Sea Basin by 2027.

Become a Partner of the EU4Ocean Coalition and help advance ocean literacy across Europe. Connect with a diverse network, collaborate on inspiring initiatives, share expertise, and contribute to empowering citizens to protect and sustainably use our ocean.

A new ICES report identifies a shared set of ecological indicators to help GNSBI countries track marine nature restoration across the Greater North Sea Basin, while highlighting the steps needed to improve cross-border monitoring and collaboration.

Are you 16–30 and passionate about the ocean? Join Youth4Ocean to connect with like-minded peers across Europe, access mentoring and inspiring events, and become part of a growing network driving a healthier, more sustainable blue future.

Over 130 stakeholders gathered in Brussels during European Maritime Spatial Planning Week for the first GNSBI Conference, exchanging insights and shaping future cooperation across the Greater North Sea Basin.

Europe’s maritime projects—now all in one place. Explore a new EU dashboard featuring 1,100+ projects, €4 billion in funding, and insights spanning fisheries, coastal resilience, innovation and more. Dive into the data shaping Europe’s maritime future.

A new GNSBI study reveals how offshore wind parks and marine protected areas may reshape Greater North Sea fisheries. Combining detailed spatial and economic data, it offers the first cross-border assessment of future challenges facing European fishing fleets.