European Ocean Days

2–6 Mar 2026 | Brussels, Belgium

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Thursday, 5 March 2026 | 09:30 - 12:00

EU Diplomacy for a Strategic Approach to Fisheries External Action within International Ocean Governance

Format:In-personLocation:SPARKS meeting venue

The session will discuss the EU diplomacy tools that can support the achievement of a strategic approach to fisheries external action. As one of the key initiatives to strengthen international ocean governance, the European Ocean Pact announced the adoption of an EU Strategy for Fisheries External Action in 2026. It also outlined general principles for a more impactful EU Ocean Diplomacy. Discussants and the audience will contribute to the shaping of the fisheries external action by their suggestions on the various diplomatic means that the EU could deploy to support its aims to strengthen global sustainable fisheries governance.

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Session location SPARKS meeting venue