The EU Blue Growth Strategy (2012)
Blue Growth is the EU’s long term strategy to support sustainable growth in marine and maritime sectors. The Blue Growth Strategy recognises that the European seas and oceans are central to the European economy with great potential for innovation, economic growth and job creation. The Blue Growth Strategy is the Integrated Maritime Policy’s contribution to achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The 'blue' economy represents roughly 5.4 million jobs and generates a gross added value of almost €500 billion a year.
Reference: European Commission, DG MARE, 13 March 2012. Blue Growth Scenarios and drivers for Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts, ECORYS Nederland BV Watermanweg 44 3067 GG Rotterdam
Blue Growth is the EU’s long term strategy to support sustainable growth in marine and maritime sectors. The Blue Growth Strategy recognises that the European seas and oceans are central to the European economy with great potential for innovation, economic growth and job creation. The Blue Growth Strategy is the Integrated Maritime Policy’s contribution to achieving the goals of the Europe 2020 Strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. The 'blue' economy represents roughly 5.4 million jobs and generates a gross added value of almost €500 billion a year.
Reference: European Commission, DG MARE, 13 March 2012. Blue Growth Scenarios and drivers for Sustainable Growth from the Oceans, Seas and Coasts, ECORYS Nederland BV Watermanweg 44 3067 GG Rotterdam