2024

The impact of Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 on the blue economy and on the aim of preserving oceans and marine biodiversity

by Pietro CAPPABIANCA 4 December 2024

Climate change has forced governments to take actions in order to preserve, among other things, marine biodiversity, whose survival is threatened by pollution and human activities. The so-called blue economy – which represents a peculiar form of green economy – covers a broad group of activities related to oceans and seas which must be carried …More

2024

Collided Interests at Seas: How to Protect Navigational Safety while Offshore Renewable Energy Activities are Increasing

by Sevim Sena TASKAYA 4 December 2024

Competition for maritime zones is growing. International regulations are crucial to finding a balance between different activities in seas and oceans. While offshore renewable energy activities are increasing, most bottom-fixed or floating renewable energy installations are located close to the shoreline and nearby shipping lanes. This paper discusses the possible conflicts between the navigation of …More