面向宏觀區(qū)域戰(zhàn)略的大西洋海事政策

1、From maritime policy towards a macro-regional strategy for the Atlantic In Nov. 2010 Mr Pariza proposed to the ECO- section to elaborate an own initiative opinion for a macro-regional strategy for the Atlantic region. In 2010 and 2011 there were debates in the Council. There were four countries in f

2、avor and one against a macro-regional strategy for the Atlantic Region. Agreement in the Council: A strategy for the Atlantic in the framework of maritime policy. 24 Oct. 2011: meeting with the Atlantic Transnational Network (ATR / RTA) in Bayonne, France. 19 Dec. 2011: First EESC-study group meetin

3、g on a EU-Strategy for the Atlantic Region. Commission president Barroso and Commissioner Damanaki present the Commission Communication “Developing a Maritime Strategy for the Atlantic Ocean Area“ (COM(2011)782 final. Participants include national governments, the European Parliament, the EESC, and

4、the Commission DGs REGIO and MARE. In addition, regional authorities and representatives of business, actors of the social sector of the Atlantic regions. The maritime policy is a very useful instrument, but it is necessary to incorporate the territorial pillar The maritime strategy has to be transf

5、ormed into a macro-regional strategy The EESC will participate in the work of the Atlantic Forum, to be set up in the context of the Commission Communication Bilbao Atlantic Arc Commission (one of the six geographical Commissions in the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions of Europe CPMR): regi

6、onal authorities Atlantic Transnational Network (ATR): regional Economic and Social Councils Conference of Atlantic Arc Cities (C.A.A.C) Chambers of Commerce, Trade Unions, Universities “From maritime policy towards a macro- regional strategy for the Atlantic” Going local event Organised in cooperat

7、ion with the Basque Economic and Social Council It is a regional contribution to the EU-2020 strategy Multilevel governance, bottom up, with the participation of economic and social actors A strategic document which defines the thematic pillars of the EU2020 strategy An action plan An evaluation-sys

8、tem International dimension Sustainable growth Smart growth Inclusive growth The Americas Africa Maritime transport systems: Motorways of the sea and connections of the ports with the railway-network Sustainability of the marine environment and the coastal areas Sustainable fishery and aquaculture A

9、daptation to climate change An Atlantic railway corridor between ports Development of renewable marine-energies: wind, waves and currents Submarine natural mineral deposits Marine biotechnology Naval and nautical industries Tourism Strong social dimension: creation of new employment Social and civil

10、 dialogue Development of education and training Cooperation between universities and technological centres Cohesion policy for metropolitan areas, villages on the coast and in the interior, and the islands European strategy: adopted by Council and Parliament, at the initiative of the Commission Ampl

11、e consultation and dialogue: Model of multilevel governance The Commission coordinates the actions High level group: Member States, Commission, Parliament, EESC and CoR Macro-regional strategies are based on the three nos concept no new EU laws no new institutions no additional funding In the future

12、, it will be necessary to dispose of Legal instruments Administrative units Specific financial resources The EESC will participate in the leadership group of the Atlantic Forum. The Atlantic Transnational Network has been accepted as member of the Forum. The Commission wants the Forum to be dissolved in 2012 with the elaboration of the action plan. The EESC would like the Forum to remain. Follow up and evaluation On 7 May 2012 the ECO section will adopt the draft opinion ECO/306- A Strategy for the Atlantic Region, Rapporteur Mr. Pariza. Thematic debate with Commissioner Dama