Speaker — Neptune Forum 2026
Costas Kadis
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans
European Commission
Commissioner Costas Kadis leads the EU’s Fisheries and Oceans policy, focusing on implementing a long-term vision for a resilient, competitive, and sustainable European fisheries and aquaculture sector. He is also responsible for the EU’s global efforts to restore ocean health, ensure maritime security, and support coastal communities. A Professor of Biodiversity Conservation at Frederick University, has held several ministerial positions, including Minister of Health, Minister of Education and Culture, and Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment. Born in Nicosia in 1967, he graduated from the University of Athens with a degree in Biology in 1991 and earned a PhD in Conservation Biology in 1995.
