Roadmap Towards 2030: Co-driving the Africa-Europe Ocean Partnership
This report is the outcome of the work carried out by the Africa Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance since July 2023. The Group is an initiative of the European Commission Directorate General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE), in partnership with the African Union Commission. The initiative is implemented by the Africa-Europe Foundation […]
Analysis of existing and previous initiatives on Blue Economy and Ocean Governance
This mapping of existing and previous initiatives and projects related to Ocean and Blue Economy complements the Scoping Report produced by the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) on “Ocean Governance and Blue Economy: An Emerging Agenda for the Africa-Europe Partnership”. It is a non-exhaustive list of projects and initiatives implemented in Africa that have either shaped or […]
An Africa-Europe Youth Mapping Report on Ocean Governance and Blue Economy
The Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF) recognizes the vital role of youth in shaping ocean governance and the blue economy, underscoring the urgent need to invest in their agency and prioritize their leadership. However, there is a need for a comprehensive understanding of the existing ecosystem to foster collaboration and establish impactful cross-continental initiatives. With this in […]
Policy Brief ‘Roadmap towards 2030: Co-driving the Africa-Europe Ocean Partnership’
The importance of the ocean is increasingly being recognised on a global scale in terms of geopolitical balance, the maintenance of global supply chains, food security, climate change and in addressing pressing and long-lasting socioeconomic, environmental, and governance challenges. Both the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) acknowledge the urgent need to harness […]
Infosheet Bulletin: Co-driving the Africa-Europe Partnership on Ocean Governance and Blue Economy
The ocean plays a significant role in maintaining geopolitical balance, global supply chains, and addressing socioeconomic, environmental, and governance challenges. The blue economy is a significant and growing component of African and European economies. Africa places a premium on the potential value of the blue economy in its growth trajectory as it generated a value […]
Op-Ed 1: Our shared ocean must sit at the heart of the Africa-Europe Partnership
Ahead of the upcoming European elections and amidst a litany of geopolitical shifts, the European Union must pay due diligence to its partnerships – particularly in undervalued sectors of cooperation such as the blue economy. Fostering partnerships, such as a strengthened Africa-Europe Ocean Partnership, presents significant opportunities both for Europe and Africa to reach climate […]
Op-Ed 2: Oceans need a reinforced Africa-Europe Partnership
As all eyes are turned on the negotiations underway at COP28, there is one particular point on the agenda to highlight. This Saturday, December 9, is COP’s designated Ocean Action Day and will be a key opportunity to emphasise the critical role of the ocean in the face of a shifting geopolitical and economic landscape and the interconnected […]
An Emerging Africa-Europe Agenda for Ocean Governance and Blue Economy
This publication is a part of a series circulating the findings of the Africa-Europe Strategy Group on Ocean Governance and the Blue Economy. Ocean governance and the blue economy are receiving increased international attention and recognition for their potential to strengthen local economies, mitigate climate change, and restore biodiversity. To fully embrace the opportunity this presents, […]
The State of Africa-Europe: The Africa Europe Foundation Report 2024
Visit The State of Africa-Europe microsite for a deep dive into the report. The first edition of the Africa-Europe Foundation Report on the State of Africa-Europe (2024) culminates two years of work tracking commitments made at the 6th European Union-African Union Summit in Brussels in February 2022. The report aims to assess progress against commitments made by […]
Ocean Governance and Blue Economy: An Emerging Agenda for The Africa-Europe Partnership
The Africa-Europe Foundation has released a Scoping Report on “Ocean Governance and Blue Economy: An Emerging Agenda for the Africa-Europe Partnership”. The report outlines ways to strengthen cooperation to forge a mutually beneficial vision for the two continents aligned with the 2030 UN Agenda, its Sustainable Development Goals, and the AU and EU’s aspirations for the […]
