October 2024 marked a trailblazing moment in EU policy as we unveiled the latest Blue Manifesto: Roadmap for a Healthy Ocean in 2030 during EU Ocean Week, endorsed by over 140 organisations.

This high-level event in the European Parliament, Brussels brought together newly elected MEPs, key decision-makers, and ocean advocates to spotlight the critical next steps for policymakers to endorse in the next EU mandate.

As part of the “An Ocean of Change” initiative led by six Blue NGOs; Seas At Risk, ClientEarth, Oceana, Surfrider Foundation Europe, Birdlife Europe and Central Asia, and WWF, the Blue Manifesto launch advocated for an ambitious Ocean Deal that places the ocean at the heart of EU decision-making in the new legislative period.

More information on the Blue Manifesto and how to support it, here: Blue Manifesto – Seas At Risk (seas-at-risk.org)