MARITIME AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES - Getting ready for the European Maritime Day Conference 2013

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the wider context of “blue growth”. “Blue growth” is the EU's strategy to boost growth and jobs in the maritime and coastal economy focusing particularly on sectors such as shipping, tourism, energy, research and development.</p> <p>Organised by the Maltese Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport, and Communication and the Maltese Ministry for Tourism, Culture and Environment, in cooperation with the European Commission (DG for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries) the event will be an occasion to reflect, at high level, on how to make “blue growth” happen through sustainable tourism, connectivity and coastal development.</p> <p>This event is a unique opportunity to gather the whole maritime community into one forum to discuss best practices and new ideas.</p> <p>To participate, please visit and register on our <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/maritimeaffairs/maritimeday/index_en.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.</p> <p>To get actively involved please read the <a 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