Report | November 13, 2024

Policy Briefing: Fisheries and the European Green Deal

European Green Deal

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 17 of the CFP, which sets out rules for the distribution of fishing opportunities by EU Member States