The EU is committed to achieving ambitious climate targets under the European Green Deal and recognises the need for sustainable resource management as pivotal in reaching these goals. The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), a cornerstone of EU policy, aims to ensure that fishing is environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable. Integral to achieving this is Article … Read more
This policy briefing presents the principles and benefits of transparency in fisheries management, examines current gaps within EU Member States, and presents case studies from the EU and beyond where steps towards transparent allocation frameworks have been taken. The briefing concludes with practical recommendations for improving transparency, equity, and accountability in the allocation of fishing … Read more
The European Commission must stick to its commitment to deliver a roadmap for the energy transition of the EU fisheries sector before the end of the year, said scientists, a former Member of the European Parliament, NGOs and artisanal fishers today, during a Brussels Ocean Week event Driving the energy transition and climate resilience in … Read more
MEP Isabella Lövin, Alexandra Cousteau and fisher representative to open photo exhibition on small-scale fisheries this evening Photo and video download here In a photographic exhibition launched today, artisanal fishers from Denmark, Ireland and Spain are joining Oceana in calling on national governments, newly-elected Members of the European Parliament, and the European Commission for a fairer … Read more
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Research by Oceana finds that the two largest EU fishing nations assign fishing opportunities based on historic catch data, thus favouring large-scale fleets over artisanal vessels France and Spain prioritise large-scale fleets over artisanal ones when allocating fishing opportunities, findings by Oceana unveiled today. Oceana is calling on EU Member States to be more transparent … Read more
We have all heard the term “cascade effect” used to refer to how a government decision, a war, a political event, or other situation impacts society, the economy, prices, and so on. This expression is also used in ecology to explain how human action, a catastrophic event, or a particular incident, for instance, can have … Read more
Solutions identified for reducing fleet emissions would help achieve climate targets Brussels – As the European Commission prepares to publish a strategy to accelerate the energy transition in the EU fisheries sector, a new report published today by Oceana looks into solutions to reduce fuel use to support this transition. The report finds that there … Read more
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