The recording of our joint webinar on institutional barriers and collaboration in marine governance is now available! Listen to experts from PERMAGOV and BlueGreenGovernance explain: The framework for mapping institutional attributes that enable or constrain governance performance (Kåre Nielsen) Collaboration dynamics and its manifestation in the ALDFG management in the Baltic Sea (Ben Boteler) The interplay of institutional and collaborative attributes shaping seafloor manag

Back in 2020, Denmark announced plans for two energy islands in the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. These large energy hubs are expected to generate, process and distribute offshore wind energy to Denmark, Germany and other countries, such as the UK. But the projects have faced a number of setbacks that slowed their implementation. In this episode, we discuss the current status, governance challenges, and a way forward for these two energy islands. Guests: Sun Dyremose is a Pos

Date: Wed, 24 June @ 14:30 Start Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__qDg_E06RiKnxu8CevHOFw#/registration Addressing marine plastic pollution in Europe’s seas remains a persistent governance challenge. A substantial political hierarchy spanning local, national and regional levels means there is no clear role for a single actor to implement EU policies on clean and healthy oceans. Multiple stakeholders from different sectors and agencies are expected to w

Date: Wed, 17 June 2026 @ 14:00 CET start Registration: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__xQSKMihSH6CD94LqCSMDg#/registration Offshore wind is an important driver of Europe's energy transition towards climate neutrality. With installed capacity of around 20 GW in the EU alone, the continent is home to some of the largest and most advanced offshore wind projects in the world. The EU sector is projected to grow fast as ambitious targets have been set for 2030 (60 GW)

Protecting the Baltic Sea: Reducing seabed pressures and 'ghost gear' with new governance strategies The Baltic Sea is the youngest but one of the most intensely used seas on the planet. Pressures on the Baltic Sea have increased over the years, largely driven by human activities on land and at sea. Seabed habitats and marine life are endangered by seabed disturbance, pollution and ghost nets, aka Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG). New governance st

Institutional barriers are deeply rooted in governance structures and institutional design, hindering effective marine plastics policy...

Announced to much fanfare a few years ago, Energy Islands (EI) Denmark were presented as landmark projects for supercharging Europe's...

From dredging and trawling to construction, shipping and extraction, many human activities cause physical disturbance to benthic habitats...

Abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) - also known as “ghost gear” - is a serious issue in the BalticSea. However, the lack...