Five years after the first proposal for a new EU regulation to monitor fishing activities, the European Union’s institutions have finally concluded an agreement to bring about much-needed modernisation of rules to create a level-playing field for fishers. Environmental organisations, part of the EU Fisheries Control Coalition, welcome the benefits that this new Regulation will […]
Background TheFisheries Control Coalition is composed of nine NGOs working together to ensure transparent fisheries and traceable seafood supply chains in the EU. The coalition has been closely following the revision of the Fisheries Control Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 and is actively involved in influencing its outcome. The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) objectives are to […]
Retailers, wholesalers and policymakers call for improved at-sea controls and a more robust traceability system covering all seafood products, to ensure legality at sea and throughout the supply chain, specifically supporting the use of CCTV aboard vessels and the digitalisation of catch documentation. Retailers and wholesalers backed the European Commission and MEP O’Sullivan in opposing […]
Concerned by persisting overfishing and the impact of fishing on endangered species, wildlife and marine ecosystems, 11 European wholesalers and retailers are speaking with one voice to call on EU Member States and the EU institutions to ensure sustainable fisheries management via their revision of the EU fisheries Control Regulation*. In a statement published ahead […]
Malta has installed tracking systems on its entire fishing fleet, including General Packet Radio System (GPRS) trackers on 750 artisanal fishing vessels below 10 metres in length, which represent 93% of the country’s fishing boats. This means that today, all active Maltese fishing vessels have a tracking device to transmit their position, course and speed […]
ClientEarth, the Environmental Justice Foundation, Oceana, Our Fish, Sciaena, Seas at Risk and WWF have sent a letter to French Fisheries minister Annick Girardin asking them to ensure stronger rules are set to accurately report how much seafood is landed in ports, better monitor what is happening at sea and efficiently deter illegal fishing activities. […]
In an open letter addressed to the three EU institutions, 24 NGOs call on the Council of the European Union, the Members of the European Parliament and the European Commission, to ensure that the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation contributes to sustainable fisheries management that reduces the impact of fisheries on the marine environment and […]
Yesterday, the EU Fisheries Control Coalition delivered a joint statement to the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, on the importance of securing a strong EU fisheries control law to fight illegal and unreported fishing. Signed by 30 organisations, the statement makes it clear that the current Control Regulation does not fulfil […]
Undercurrent News covers the EU Fisheries Control Coalition’s reaction to proposals for increasing transparency of fishing control efforts and spend, which are currently being negotiated. The proposals from the European Commission, European Parliament and Council of Minsters were all evaluated in a scorecard, as seen below. The Coalition argues that increased transparency will allow stakeholders […]
Undercurrent News covers the EU Fisheries Control Coalition’s reaction to the European Commission’s letter of formal notice to the governments of Spain and France to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the landing obligation. The Member States now have two months to respond and address the shortcomings. Click here to read the full article (behind […]
