European Maritime Day 2025

21–23 May 2025 | Cork, Ireland

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Philip Nugent

Director-General for Maritime Affairs, Department of the Environment Climate and Communications

Department of Environment, Climate and Communications

Dublin, Ireland

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The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications is responsible for the delivery of policies and programmes in a number of areas. Our vision is a climate neutral, sustainable and digitally connected Ireland. Our mission is to collaboratively deliver policies and programmes to empower people, communities and businesses to continue the transition to a better quality of life for current and future generations. Our strategic goals are: 1. Be a recognised leader in climate action 2. Transform our energy system for a secure and affordable net zero emissions future 3. Restore, protect and enhance our natural environment 4. Deliver world class connectivity and communications 5. Deliver improved cyber security defence and resilience across Government and Society 6. Develop our people, culture and organisation
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About me

Philip is the Director General, EU and International Affairs and Marine Planning at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. He leads teams that are responsible for shaping Ireland’s engagement on EU and International climate, energy and environment / circular economy issues, as well as marine planning policy, legislation, oversight / governance of Ireland’s marine regulatory system and the delivery and implementation of Designated Maritime Area Plans (DMAPs). He will also take on responsibility for marine environment functions shortly, including implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive and the delivery of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in line with Ireland’s international and national commitments.

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Speaker sessions (1)

Friday, 23 May 2025

11:15 - 12:15

Synergies between Sea basins strategies

Format:Live streamTrack:Plenary sessions - Millenium hall, Cork City Council