Report | May 4, 2023

Policy Brief: Carbon-friendly & economically resilient EU fisheries

The energy transition of the EU fisheries sector can improve the sustainability, economic profitability and resilience of the fisheries sector in Europe. This policy brief details recommendations to strengthen and support the energy transition of fleets towards carbon-neutral, less impactful and economically resilient fishing.

The climate crisis calls for all sectors to decarbonise, requiring the EU fisheries sector to shift away from carbon-intensive and high-impact fishing.