Government News from February 13: Year of the Sea and Fight Against Anti-Semitism
The French government has declared 2025 as the Year of the Sea and has announced new measures to combat anti-Semitism.
Year of the Sea
2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. To commemorate this milestone, France will host a series of events and initiatives to promote sustainable ocean management.
The Year of the Sea will focus on five key themes:
- Protecting marine biodiversity
- Combating marine pollution
- Promoting sustainable fisheries
- Supporting blue growth
- Strengthening international cooperation on ocean governance
The government has allocated €5 million to support projects related to these themes. Projects will be funded through the Blue Fund, a national fund dedicated to supporting the sustainable development of the ocean.
Fight Against Anti-Semitism
The government has also announced a series of new measures to combat anti-Semitism in France. These measures include:
- Creating a new national commission to monitor and combat anti-Semitism
- Increasing funding for security measures at Jewish schools and synagogues
- Establishing a new national day to commemorate the victims of anti-Semitism
- Launching a new awareness campaign to educate the public about anti-Semitism
Reaction
The government’s announcement has been welcomed by environmental groups and Jewish organizations.
“The Year of the Sea is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of protecting our oceans,” said Jean-François Lagarde, president of the French environmental group Sea Shepherd. “We hope that the government’s initiatives will help to promote sustainable ocean management and protect marine biodiversity.”
“We are grateful to the government for taking these important steps to combat anti-Semitism,” said Francis Kalifat, president of the French Jewish organization CRIF. “We hope that these measures will help to create a more inclusive and tolerant society.”
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