10 December 2025 - 15:00-17:00 CET
This panel, hosted by Coalition Clean Baltic and Seas At Risk, will examine the opportunities, challenges and regulatory needs for truly sustainable multi-use in European waters, in light of the Ocean Act.
Offshore wind energy is essential for the EU’s goal of climate neutrality by 2050, yet Europe’s seas are already crowded and under pressure, making protection and restoration urgent priorities.
In this context, multi-use — combining several activities in the same marine space — is increasingly seen as a way to ease spatial conflicts as offshore wind expands. But real-world examples remain scarce, and its value depends on reducing overall pressure on marine ecosystems.
For small-scale fisheries, coexisting with offshore wind could help free space for nature, create new income opportunities for low-impact activities, and strengthen their vital role in coastal communities.